2008 Bodega Catena Zapata, Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon
Veterans of this club are very familiar with the wines of Catena Zapata, as we have put the last three vintages of their superb Catena Alta Malbec in the club. Continue reading
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Washington Wine Club – April 2012
Abeja
We’ve been featuring wines from Abeja in the club every year for the past seven years (ever since their third vintage). Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – April 2012
Roger Coulon, Grande Tradition, Premier Cru
Eric and Isabelle Coulon represent the eighth generation of Coulons to produce Champagne under the family label. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – April 2012
2009 Luccchetti, Lacrima di Morro d’Alba, Guardengo — Lacrima is an indigenous grape from Italy’s Marche region. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – March 2012
2009 Soter Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Mineral Springs Ranch
Before Tony Soter returned to his native Oregon to create his eponymous winery, he had racked up over 25 years consulting for numerous top California wineries including Shafer, Spottswoode, Viader, and Niebaum-Coppola. Continue reading
Specialty Club – March 2012
2009 Domaine Charvin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Once again, as in 2005 and 2007, the wine writers are beating the drums to extol the virtues of a vintage in the southern Rhone, particularly Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – March 2012
2010 Maison Bleue, La Montagnette, Upland Vineyard Grenache
Since the 2009 vintage of this wine sold out in a flash last year, we were pleased when the distributor, knowing how much we had liked their 2009 Gravière, brought the 2010 La Montagnette to us as soon as it was released. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – March 2012
Cédric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne, Les Ursules, Blanc de Noirs
Even within the world of grower Champagnes, Cédric Bouchard is a fanatic. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – March 2012
2009 Chapoutier, Bila-Haut, Côtes du Roussillon, Occultum Lapidem — Chapoutier is a well-known producer based in the northern Rhône. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – February 2012
2009 Evesham Wood, Pinot Noir, Le Puits Sec
How we’ve managed to get this far along with our Oregon club and not include a wine from the long-established Evesham Wood is anyone’s guess. Continue reading
West Seattle Wine Cellars 