2006 Quinto do Crasto, Douro Reserva
Bear always felt that the high-end Portuguese dry table wines were underrated, both in terms of general quality and particularly for their aging ability. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Wines
Washington Wine Club – March 2010
2006 Bergevin Lane Vineyards, Intuition Reserve, Columbia Valley
We’ve always loved the wines of Walla Walla’s Bergevin Lane, owned by our friends Annette Bergevin and Amber Lane. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – March 2010
2006 WillaKenzie Estate, Emory, Pinot Noir
All wines begin in the vineyard. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – March 2010
2005 Christian Moueix, Pomerol — This month’s club has a decidedly French theme: three of the wines are from France, and the other three come from important French grapes. Continue reading
Specialty Club – March 2010
2005 Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance
We can’t think of very much to add to the lovely pamphlet that comes inside the Vin de Constance box, which gives you the whole history of the estate and the wine Constantia. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – February 2010
2007 Cadence Bel Canto
This is now the seventh consecutive vintage of Bel Canto that we have put in this club, and Ben thinks it is his best wine ever. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – February 2010
2006 Phelps Creek, Cuvée Alexandrine, Pinot Noir
French winemaker Alexandrine Roy can usually be found on her estate in Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – February 2010
2007 K Vintners, Syrah, Milbrandt — K Vintners is all about Syrah. Continue reading
Specialty Club – February 2010
2004 Mastroberardino, Taurasi “Radici”
It seems fitting that this month’s Specialty Club red should be 100% Aglianico, as it was that grape which converted Bear into a lover of fine wine. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – January 2010
2007 Abeja, Merlot
Ah, Merlot. Continue reading
West Seattle Wine Cellars & Tasting Room 