2005 Christian Moueix, Pomerol — This month’s club has a decidedly French theme: three of the wines are from France, and the other three come from important French grapes. Continue reading
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Specialty Club – March 2010
2005 Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance
We can’t think of very much to add to the lovely pamphlet that comes inside the Vin de Constance box, which gives you the whole history of the estate and the wine Constantia. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – February 2010
2007 Cadence Bel Canto
This is now the seventh consecutive vintage of Bel Canto that we have put in this club, and Ben thinks it is his best wine ever. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – February 2010
2006 Phelps Creek, Cuvée Alexandrine, Pinot Noir
French winemaker Alexandrine Roy can usually be found on her estate in Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – February 2010
2007 K Vintners, Syrah, Milbrandt — K Vintners is all about Syrah. Continue reading
Specialty Club – February 2010
2004 Mastroberardino, Taurasi “Radici”
It seems fitting that this month’s Specialty Club red should be 100% Aglianico, as it was that grape which converted Bear into a lover of fine wine. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – January 2010
2007 Abeja, Merlot
Ah, Merlot. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – January 2010
2007 Siltstone Wines, Guadalupe Vineyard, Pinot Noir
The unifying theme of the two wines in this month’s club is that they are both Pinot Noirs from the Guadalupe Vineyard, in Oregon’s Dundee Hills. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – January 2010
2008 Lioco, Sonoma County Chardonnay — “Lioco” is a fusion of the names of this winery’s two founders, Matt Licklider and Kevin O’Conner. Continue reading
Specialty Club – January 2010
2005 Eugenio Bocchino, Barolo “Lu”
Eugenio Bocchino is a true “garagiste,” working his 5.5 hectares of vineyards with just his wife Cinzia and their three dachshunds. Continue reading