2015 Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Bourgogne Rouge, “Le Chapître,” $63
Winery info: Based in Marsannay, the northernmost appellation of Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits district of the Côte d’Or. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Wines
Collector’s Club – March 2019
2015 Díaz Bayo, Ribera del Duero Crianza — The Díaz Bayo family have been making wine for about ten generations in Spain’s northern Ribero del Duero region. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – February 2019
2010 José Dhondt, Brut Blanc des Blancs, “Mes Vieilles Vignes” Grand Cru, $81
The Dhondt family has six hectares of vineyards spread across several parcels in the Côte des Blancs, planted to Chardonnay, and in the southern Côte de Sézanne, where they grow the Pinot Noir that goes into their Rosé. Continue reading
Specialty Club – February 2019
2009 Castello Romitorio, Brunello di Montalcino, $60
Winery info: Based at and named for the Romatorio Castle, a 12-century fortress in Montalcino, Tuscany. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – February 2019
2015 Goodfellow Family Cellars, Durant Vineyard Pinot Noir, $45
Winery Info: Marcus Goodfellow began making wines under his Matello label in 2002. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – February 2019
2014 Buty Winery, Rockgarden Estate Mourvèdre, $48
Winery info: Buty made its debut with the 2000 vintage and quickly earned a reputation as one of the most respected wineries in the state thanks to their talent, experience, and the assistance of legendary consulting winemaker, Zelma Long. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – February 2019
2013 Tranche Cellars, Sangiovese — As most of you know by now, Tranche is the sister label of Corliss, producer of some of the top wines in Washington state. Continue reading
Specialty Club – January 2019
2011 Bodegas Lan, Rioja Reserve, Culmen, $70
Winery info: Founded in 1972 in Spain’s northern Rioja region. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – January 2019
2016 Poderi Elia, “Padrun” Langhe Nebbiolo — Poderi Elia has been making wines in northern Italy’s Piedmont region since 1890, but they didn’t begin exporting them until Small Vineyards convinced them that Americans could truly appreciate them. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – December 2018
Champagne Duménil, Amour de Cuvée, $71.50
Champagne Duménil was founded in 1874 by Emile-Paul Duménil who, in addition to tending his vineyards, owned a small grocery and café in the village of Chigny-Les-Roses in the Montagne de Reims. Continue reading
