Philippe Gonet, 3210 Extra Brut
Chantal Gonet paid us a visit recently and we were charmed both by her and by the delightful Champagnes she makes with her brother Pierre in the Côte des Blancs village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Wines
Collector’s Club – August 2016
2012 La Quercia, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva — La Quercia is a small estate in the Abruzzo region on the east coast of Italy. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – July 2016
2008 Amalie Robert, Amalie’s Cuvée, $53.75
Winery info: In June, Dena Drews and Ernie Pink, owners and proprietors of Amalie Robert, dropped by the shop and tasted us on some of their current releases. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – July 2016
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
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
West Seattle Wine Cellars & Tasting Room 