Liébart-Régnier, Brut Excélia, 2008
This small grower/producer was founded in 1960 by Lucien Liébart and Georgette Régnier whose marriage brought together two vineyards in different parts of the Marne Valley: in Baslieux-sous-Châtillon and Vauciennes. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Wines
Collector’s Club – July 2016
2014 Cadence, Coda — We first put this wine in the club back in 2008, with the 2006 vintage. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – June 2016
2014 Fullerton, Croft Vineyard Pinot Noir $45
Winery info: Fullerton is a small, family-owned and operated winery that started in a garage in 2011, later moving to Portland’s Southeast Wine Collective to craft its wines. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – June 2016
Paul Bara, Brut Rosé, Grand Cru $74
At our annual grower Champagne tasting back in December, 2011, this was the runaway hit of the day and the unanimous choice for the next Champagne club. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – June 2016
2010 Pardas, Negre Franc — This wine was a big hit when we poured it at a Spanish tasting back in February. Continue reading
Specialty Club – May 2016
2001 Bodegas Faustino, Faustino I Rioja Gran Reserva, $47
Winery info: Faustino is one of the oldest and most respected wineries in Rioja. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – May 2016
2012 Darby Winery, Mourvedre, $45
Winery info: Former West Seattle resident Darby English started his Woodinville winery in 2005 with just eight barrels of Syrah. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – May 2016
2014 Ken Wright, Latchkey Vineyard Pinot Noir $63
Winery info: Ken Wright founded his eponymous winery in 1994 in Carlton, Oregon and over the years has become one of Oregon’s most respected winemakers. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – May 2016
Jacques Copinet, Cuvée Marie Etienne Blanc de Blancs 2006, $53
The Côte de Sézanne lies south of the Côte des Blancs, almost like an extension of that region. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – May 2016
2014 Thomas Labaille, Sancerre “Les Monts Damnes” — Sancerre is an appellation in the eastern Loire Valley revered for its racy, flinty Sauvignon Blancs that grow on the local ancient Kimmeridgian limestone soil. Continue reading
West Seattle Wine Cellars 