2006 Fall Line Winery, Aldercreek Vineyard — Tim Sorensen crafts his wines to showcase the exceptional qualities of his fruit and their specific vineyard sites, and they are always complex, layered, and elegant. Continue reading
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Specialty Club – August 2010
2005 Berry’s Bridge, Pyrenees Shiraz
This estate was one of the first elite Australian producers to sign up with Seattle importer Epicurean Wines and is a favorite wine of Robert Parker. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – July 2010
2007 Mark Ryan Winery, Dead Horse
Mark McNeely needs no introduction to Washington wine fans, both for his powerhouse wines and his mentoring of so many young winemakers. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – July 2010
2008 Brick House Vineyards, Les Dijonnais, Pinot Noir
Several years ago we put the Brick House Gamay in the club. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – July 2010
2007 Edmonds St. John, That Old Black Magic — Steve Edmunds and Cornelia St. John began their Berkeley winery in 1985, seeking to make terroir-driven, food-friendly wines that wouldn’t get lost in the flood of big, oaky California Cabs and Chards. Continue reading
Specialty Club – July 2010
2006 Bodega Catena Zapata, Catena Alta Malbec
In the last few years, no region in the shop has shown more progress than Latin America, particularly Argentina, in the quality of the wines and diversity of selection. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – June 2010
2004 Corliss Estates, Columbia Valley Red Wine
For a winery that has been officially open only about a year and a half, Corliss Estates has received an incredible amount of acclaim, including being named “Northwest Winery of the Year” by Seattle Magazine. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – June 2010
2007 St. Innocent, Justice Vineyard, Pinot Noir
Although serious Pinot Noir began being produced in Oregon around 1970, St. Innocent Winery, founded in 1988 by Mark Vlossak, stands among the most established and highly-regarded Pinot producers in the state. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – June 2010
2007 Chatter Creek, Cabernet Franc, Alder Ridge Vineyard — This wine is made by one of Bear’s long-time tasting buddies, Gordy Rawson. Continue reading
Specialty Club – June 2010
2007 Remoissenet Père & Fils, Chambolle-Musigny
Remoissenet was founded in the early 1800s by Pierre Remoissenet. Continue reading
West Seattle Wine Cellars 