2012 Xavier Vins, Châteauneuf-du-Papa, Cuvée Anonym, $60
Winery info: Xavier Vignon is an oenologist and a negociant in the Rhône Valley and has consulted for a number of Châteauneuf-du-Pape domains, including Usseglio, La Nerthe, and Roger Perrin. Continue reading
2015 Patricia Green Cellars, Freedom Hill Vineyard, Dijon Clone 115 Pinot Noir $45
Winery info: Patty Green helped start Torii Mor Winery in 1993 and was later joined by Jim Anderson with whom she continues to work today. Continue reading
2014 Force Majeure, Parabellum Bordeaux-Varietal Blend, $55
Winery info: Todd Alexander, formerly winemaker at Napa’s highly-acclaimed Bryant Family Vineyard, now crafts wines for Force Majeure, an ultra-premium winery in Woodinville specializing in estate-grown, single-vineyard Bordeaux- and Rhône-inspired wines. Continue reading
2013 ANIMALE, Cabernet Franc — Matt Gubitosa has been making wine since 1991 in his home-based winery in Ballard, where he continues to produce about 200 cases a year—a true micro-producer. Continue reading
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, “Oenophile,” 2008, $70
Pierre Gimonnet is a relatively large (by grower standards) domain, located in the village of Cuis, with about 28-hectares (60 acres) of Grand and Premier Cru vines, mostly in the Côte des Blancs. Continue reading
2015 Holocene, “Memorialis” Pinot Noir $49.75
Winery info: Todd Alexander is the winemaker at Force Majeure, an ultra-premium winery in Woodinville specializing in estate-grown, single-vineyard Bordeaux- and Rhône-inspired wines. Continue reading
2012 Saviah Cellars, Petit Verdot — We’re big fans of Rich Funk’s wines, produced under his main label, Saviah, and his second line, The Jack. Continue reading
2015 Domaine Delarche, Pernand-Vergelesses “Les Combottes,” $49.75
Winery info: Established in the 1940s in the northern end of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune region. Continue reading
2012 Biondi, Cisterna Fuori, $60
Winery info: Located in Sicily, on the slopes of Mount Etna where Ciro Bondi’s family has owned vineyards since 1800. Continue reading
2013 Gramercy, Lagniappe Syrah, $60
Winery info: Founded in 2005 by master sommelier-turned winemaker, Greg Harrington, who oversaw wine programs at some of the top restaurants in the country before moving to Walla Walla to make Bordeaux- and Rhône-inspired wines in Washington. Continue reading
West Seattle Wine Cellars 