2008 Pyramid Valley Vineyards, Earth Smoke Pinot Noir
As you can tell from his statement on the back of this bottle, Mike Weersing is totally committed to bio-dynamic winemaking. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Wines
Washington Wine Club – October 2010
2007 Waters, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
We’ve been impressed with Jamie Brown’s wines since his days with James Leigh Cellars; Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – October 2010
NV P. Lancelot-Royer, Blanc de Blancs “Cuvée des Chevaliers” Grand Cru
The small family estate of Domaine Lancelot-Royer is located in the tiny Champagne village of Cramant, in the heart of the Côtes des Blancs. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – October 2010
2006 William Hatcher, Pinot Noir
When William Hatcher had narrowed his career change options to two, his market research made the choice clear. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – October 2010
2009 Buty, Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc — The two main grapes in white Bordeaux wines are Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, marrying the bright crispness of the Sauvignon Blanc with the aromatics and creamy texture of the Semillon. Continue reading
Specialty Club – October 2010
2007 Seghesio Family Vineyards, San Lorenzo Zinfandel
Seghesio was founded in 1895, when Edouardo Seghesio purchased his first vineyards in Sonoma County, ten years after he had emigrated from Piedmont. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – September 2010
2008 K Vintners, The Creator
Every year, we pick one or two of Charles Smith’s elite wines for this club, and our pick for this vintage (for the first time since 2003) is The Creator. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – September 2010
2005 Doyard, Oeil de Perdrix, Collection de l’An I
Maurice Doyard began making Champagne on his 28-acre family estate back in the 1920s. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – September 2010
2005 J.K. Carriere, Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir
Before starting J.K. Carriere, winemaker Jim Prosser spent time in the corporate world of commercial real estate, lived in Lithuania as a business advisor for the Peace Corps, climbed in Pakistan, cycled the U.S., and even sold Christmas trees. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – September 2010
2008 Cadence, Coda — Selecting wines for our clubs can sometimes be a complex process, but some wines need no second thought whatsoever. Continue reading