Guy Larmandier, Cramant Grand Cru, Blanc de Blancs
If you’re thinking all this grower Champagne stuff is getting a little too simple and straightforward, here’s something to wrap your head around: The Champagne house of Larmandier Pere et Fils was established in 1899. Continue reading
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Oregon Wine Club – August 2011
2009 Penner Ash, Shea Vineyard, Pinot Noir
As we well know, all wines begin in the vineyard. Continue reading
Specialty Club – August 2011
2007 Edi Simčič, Duet
In our continuing quest to find the best wines from all over the world (for example, the Vinoterra Selektion Saperavi from Georgia in last December’s club), we now bring you a red wine from Slovenia. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – August 2011
2010 Domaine Lafond, Lirac Blanc — Jean-Pierre Lafond, along with his son, Pascal, produces beautiful wines in three of the top appellations in southern France: Tavel, Lirac, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – July 2011
2008 Baer Winery, Arctos
Baer Winery in Woodinville was founded by Lance Baer in 2000, and our dear partner Bear loved the wines from the very first release. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – July 2011
2004 Domaine José Michel et Fils, Special Club
Domaine José Michel is one of the oldest winegrowing families in the town of Moussy, just south of Epernay. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – July 2011
Belle Pente
In early June we were thrilled to welcome Belle Pente winemaker Brian O’Donnell to the shop to teach a class on Oregon wines. Continue reading
Specialty Club – July 2011
2006 Caparzo, Brunello di Montalcino
It’s been a few years since we’ve put a Brunello in this club, and that’s mostly due to the inconsistency of the vintages in the last decade. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – July 2011
2010 Trevisiol, Rosé Brut — This is the first in our latest batch of direct-import Italian wines. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – June 2011
2007 Stevens Winery, XY Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
This is Tim Stevens’ fifth release of his powerful XY Reserve Cabernet, and we’ve featured every one of them in this club. Continue reading