2006 Naches Heights Vineyard, Two Dancers — We’ve been big fans of Naches Heights Vineyard wines ever since owner Phil Cline first poured them for us a few years back. Continue reading
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Specialty Club – December 2008
2004 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
Washington Wine Club – November 2008
2004 Hightower, Red Mountain Red Wine
When Bear put the 2003 vintage of this wine in the club, he felt that it was the best and most ageable wine Tim Hightower had made to that point. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – November 2008
NV Va Piano Vineyards, Bruno’s Blend IV — We featured the Bruno’s Blend II in the March, 2007 club. Continue reading
Specialty Club – November 2008
2006 d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz
Here’s a wine that needs little introduction, particularly since winemaker Chester Osbern writes an extended essay on the back of each d’Arenberg bottling. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – October 2008
2006 Lost River, Nebbiolo — This label is becoming a familiar face in our Collector’s Club. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – October 2008
2005 Stevens, XY Yakima Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
In the last few years, Tim Stevens’ wines have become incredibly popular — this wine and the latest vintage of his 424 blend have consistently sold out on the day of release. Continue reading
Specialty Club – October 2008
2006 Cantina Terlano, Quarz Sauvignon
Little known in the United States, Cantina Terlano in the Alto Adige’s Dolomite Mountains is one of the most respected and acclaimed cooperatives in Italy. Continue reading
Collectors Club – September 2008
2004 Poderi Ciona, Le Diacce, Merlot — Here’s another fabulous direct import from Small Vineyards. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – September 2008
2006 Bergevin Lane Vineyards, The Princess Syrah
You have to figure that any wine that puts the winery owners’ daughter on the label isn’t going to suck! Continue reading