Blind Tasting Buddies, by Medium Plus

2019 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Premier Cru Vaulorent Burgundy, FR 750mL
2016 Jean-François Ganevat Chardonnay Les Grands Teppes Vieilles Vignes Jura, FR

Yellow

2010 Domaine de Sainte Marie Côtes du Jura Vin Jaune Jura, FR 620mL

Red

1989 Domaine Rolet Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes – magnum Jura, FR
2017 Château d’Arlay Côtes du Jura Corail Jura, FR
2019 Jean-Yves Péron Vin de France Mondeuse Champ Levat Savoie, FR
2022 Adrien Berlioz Persan Cuvée Octavie Savoie, FR

Dessert

2015 Domaine Fumey-Chatelain Arbois Vin de Paille – half bottle Jura, FR 375mL

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6/28 Archetype Tasting – Napa Cabernet

Wine Tasting, June 28th, 2023, Seattle

Wines:

Sparkling

2009 Schramsberg Vineyards J. Schram Brut North Coast, CA

Red

2019 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Oakville, CA
2013 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Oakville, CA
2005 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard Oakville, CA
1985 Sam J Sebastiani Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County, CA
1991 Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, CA
2019 Seven Apart Cabernet Sauvignon Expedition Napa Valley, CA
2015 Turnbull Leopoldina Vineyard Oakville, CA
2015 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley, WA
2012 Terlato Vineyards Red Wine Episode Napa Valley, CA

Dessert

2016 Elk Cove Vineyards Estate White Wine Ultima Willamette Valley, OR
NV Ama Brewery Kombucha BI Lemongrass Basque Country, ES

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7/2 Deductive Methods – Blind Tasting Buddies

Wine Tasting, July 2nd, 2023, Seattle

Wines:

Sparkling

2018 Château d’Orschwihr Crémant d’Alsace Brut Alsace, FR

White

2019 Illahe Willamette Valley Viognier Oregon, US
2020 Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Ried Liebenberg Wachau, AT
2021 Lyrarakis PGI Crete Dafni Psarades Crete, GR
2018 Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Demi-Sec Clos de Vaux Loire Valley, FR
2015 The Hilt Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay California, US

Red

2011 Carte Blanche Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Nobles Ranch Vineyard California, US
2016 Storybook Mountain Napa Valley Zinfandel Napa Estate Mayacamas Range California, US
2020 Torbreck Barossa Valley Shiraz Woodcutter’s South Australia, AU
2015 Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany, IT
2018 Château Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Baron Southern Rhône, FR

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7/14 Germany and Austria – Blind Tasting Buddies

Wine Tasting, July 14th, 2023, Seattle

Wines:

Sparkling

2015 Dönnhoff Deutscher Sekt Pinot Brut Nahe, DE

White

2018 Schieferkopf (Chapoutier) Deutscher Qualitätswein Silvaner Trocken Sec Franken, DE
2013 Hiedler Kremstal Grüner Veltliner Maximum Niederösterreich, AT
2005 Nikolaihof Wachau Riesling Jungfernlese Steiner Hund Niederösterreich, AT
2001 Maison Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile Vendanges Tardives Alsace, FR
2010 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Rangen de Thann Grand Cru Pinot Gris Clos Saint Urbain Alsace, FR
2021 Division / The Orcas Project Müller-Thurgau / Gewürztraminer Willamette Valley, OR
2020 J. Moreau Saint-Bris L’Aubaine Burgundy, FR

Red

2006 HS Kloster Eberbach Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder Auslese Trocken Rheingau, DE
2019 Weingut Beurer Württemberg Portugieser Alte Reben Württemberg, DE

Dessert

2018 Weingut Keller Monsheimer Silberberg Rieslaner Beerenauslese Goldkapsel Rheinhessen

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6/29 Grapes of Piedmont – Blind Tasting Buddies

Wine Tasting, June 29th, 2023, Seattle

Wines:

Sparkling

2018 Pecchenino Alta Langa Pas Dosè Psea Piedmont, IT

White

2021 Massa Derthona Timorasso Piedmont, IT
2021 La Raia Gavi Cortese Piedmont, IT
2021 Brovia Roero Arneis Piedmont, IT
2021 Ferrando Cariola Erbaluce di Caluso Etichetta Verde Piedmont, IT

Skin Contact

2019 Jean-Yves Péron i Vicini Moscato Maceration Piedmont, IT

Red

2018 Sassi Solvi Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Lombardy, IT
2019 Josetta Saffirio Langhe Nebbiolo Piedmont, IT
2017 Cascina delle Rose Barbaresco Tre Stelle Piedmont, IT
2012 Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato Piedmont, IT
2013 Noah Coste della Sesia Croatina Piedmont, IT
2019 Colombera & Garella Bramaterra Vespolina “Vispavola” Piedmont, IT
2020 Luciano Sandrone Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Piedmont, IT

Dessert

2020 Gaudio Bricco Mondalino Malvasia del Casorzo Dolce Stil Novo Piedmont, IT

Fortified

NV La Miraja Ruchè Chinato La Ribòta Piedmont, IT

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6/18 Deductive Methods – Blind Tasting Buddies

Wine Tasting, June 18th, 2023, Seattle

Wines:

Sparkling

2012 Agustí Torelló Mata Cava Brut Nature Gran Reserva Barrica Catalonia, ES

White

2019 Raúl Pérez Vino de la Tierra Albarín Blanco Rara Avis Castilla y León, ES
2019 J. Rochioli Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc California, US
2020 Domaine de Cognettes Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie Loire Valley, FR
2021 David Hill Winery Tualatin Hills Pinot Blanc Block 22 Oregon, US
2020 Florent Rouve Mâcon-Villages AOC Burgundy, FR

Red

2018 Anne-Santi Umbria IGT Sangiovese Val Nero Umbria, IT
2019 Marchesi Mazzei Toscana IGT Spepi Tuscany, IT
2018 Vinarte – Prince Mircea DOC CMD Mehedinți Fetească Neagră Stârmina, RO
2021 Marcel Lapierre Beaujolais AOC Le Beaujolais (S) Beaujolais, FR

Dessert

2007 Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega Alicante Muscat Casta Diva (Cosecha Miel) Valencia, ES

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6/9 Archetype SUPER – Blind Tasting Buddies

Wine Tasting, June 9th, 2023

Wines:

Sparkling

2014 Cédric Bouchard Champagne Blanc de Noirs Côte de Béchalin (disgorged 2021) Champagne, FR

White

2015 Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Les Demoiselles Burgundy, FR
2019 Screaming Eagle Oakville Sauvignon Blanc California, US
2013 Marcassin Sonoma Coast Chardonnay California, US
2011 Domaine Rolet Côtes du Jura Expression du Terroir Jura, FR

Red

2009 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico Veneto, IT
2011 Casa Ferreirinha Douro Barca Velha Duriense, PT
2015 Miani Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Cossut Friuli Venezia Giulia, IT
2001 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Rosso Abruzzo, IT
2016 Abreu Napa Valley Red Wine Thorevilos California, US
2016 Larkmead Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon The Lark California, US
2014 Chimney Rock Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon Arete California, US
2012 Jim Barry Clare Valley Shiraz The Armagh South Australia, AU

Dessert

1989 Château d’Yquem Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Supérieur Bordeaux, FR

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6/2 España Mística – Blind Tasting Buddies

Wine Tasting, June 2nd, 2023

Wines:

Sparkling

NV Segura Viudas Cava Brut Reserva Heredad, Catalonia
2011 Agustí Torelló Mata Cava Brut Nature Gran Reserva Kripta, Catalonia

White

NV Valdespino Sherry Manzanilla Deliciosa, Andalucía
2021 Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Zuri, Basque Country
2019 Bodegas Emilio Moro Bierzo Godello La Revelía, Castilla y León
2010 Costers del Siurana Priorat Blanco Kyrie, Catalonia

Red

2011 R. Lopéz de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Bosconia, La Rioja
2001 R. Lopéz de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia, La Rioja
2011 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Gran Reserva Especial Castillo Ygay, La Rioja
2017 Spectacle Vins Montsant Espectacle, Catalonia
1998 Bodegas Bordalas Garcia Priorat Gueta-Lupia, Catalonia
2018 Costador Tarragona Garnatxa Negra Metamorphika, Catalonia
2020 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla El Nido, Murcia
2016 Alberto Orte Valdeorras Mencía A Portela, Galicia

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5/28 Deductive Methods – Blind Tasting Buddies

Wine Tasting, May 28th, 2023

Wines:

Sparkling

2015 Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut L’Ermitage California, US
NV Villa Rosa Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG Piedmont, IT

White

2010 Domaine de Sainte Marie Côtes du Jura Vin Jaune Jura, FR
2018 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Alsace Pinot Gris Roche Calcaire Alsace, FR
2019 Whitcraft Winery Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay Zotovich Vineyard California, US
2020 Domaine Pignier Côtes du Jura Chardonnay de la Reculée Jura, FR

Red