2011 Betz Family Winery, Clos de Betz, Columbia Valley Red Wine
Of the many spring releases we look forward to each year, the arrival of the Betz wines is always especially exciting. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Wines
Specialty Club – April 2014
2005 CVNE, Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva
Cune (actually CVNE: Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España, or Northern Spanish Wine Company) was founded in 1879 by two brothers who loved the wines of France and Alsace and wanted to produce wines of similar quality back home in Spain. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – April 2014
Paul Bara, Brut Réserve, Grand Cru
You may recall this producer, who is responsible for one of the most popular Champagnes we’ve ever poured. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – April 2014
2011 Lachini Vineyards, “S” Pinot Noir
If this wine looks familiar, it’s because we put their 2010 estate Pinot in the club last month. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – April 2014
2011 Château des Eyssards, Bergerac Sec Cuvée Prestige — When we put the 2010 vintage of the wine in the club, we noted that the winemaker also plays tuba in his village oompah band. Continue reading
Specialty Club – March 2014
1990 Chateau du Cayrou, Cahors
Although it is not very well remembered today, 1990 was a spectacular vintage for the Right Bank Merlots in Bordeaux and the Malbecs of Cahors. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – March 2014
2010 Lachini Vineyards, Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir
Over the past few years we’ve featured several wines from this north Willamette Valley estate. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – March 2014
2010 Cadence, Tapteil Vineyard
One of the most festive days of the year in our shop is the last Saturday in January, when Ben Smith comes to pour his new releases. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – March 2014
Marie-Courtin, Éfflorescence, Extra Brut 2009
This Champagne was a huge hit at our grower Champagne tasting last December, despite the fact that it was one of the most expensive, at $71.50. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – March 2014
2011 Cadence, Coda — Ben Smith makes some of the most elegant, complex, and ageworthy wines in Washington. His 2008 Camerata was featured at a White House holiday dinner in 2012, the same year Seattle Magazine named him Winemaker of the Year! Continue reading
West Seattle Wine Cellars 