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Old World Funk, Jan 10 & 11

Wine Tasting, January 10th and 11th, 2019

Wines:

  • 2017 Barbi, Ciliegiole, Umbria IGT, IT
  • 2015 Januik Winery, “Champoux Vineyard” Malbec, Horse Heaven Hills AVA, WA
  • 2015 Antoine Ogier, “Dentellis” Gigondas AOC, Sud Rhône, FR
  • 2016 Bledsoe Family Winery, “Flying B” Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley AVA, WA
  • 2015 Paitin, “Campolive” Barbera d’Alba DOC, Piemonte, IT
  • 2014 G.D. Vajra, “Albe” Barolo DOCG, Piemonte, IT
  • 2015 Isole e Olena, Chianti Classico DOCG, Toscana, IT
  • 2010 Col d’Orcia, “Poggio al Vento Riserva” Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Toscana, IT
  • 2009 R. López de Heredia, “Viña Cubillo Crianza”, Rioja Alta DOCa, ES
  • 2008 La Rioja Alta, “Viña Ardanza Reserva”, Rioja Alavesa DOCa, ES
  • 2016 Domaine Tempier, Bandol Rouge AOC, Provence, FR
  • NV H. Billiot Fils, “Brut Réserve” Champagne, Ambonnay Grand Cru, FR

Chardonnay Everywhere, Blind Tasting Buddies

 Wine Tasting, January 4th, 2019

Wine List:

  • 2017 Tenuta Stella, Malvasia, Collio DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
  • 2015 Château du Basty, Régnié, Beaujolais, FR
  • 2015 Michel et Sylvain Tete, Domaine du Clos du Fief, “Les Capitans” Saint Amour, Beaujolais, FR
  • 2017 Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano, Vigna Fiorini, “Vendemmia Tardiva” Vermentino, Toscana IGT, IT
  • 2014 Planeta, Menfi DOC Chardonnay, Sicilia, IT
  • 2013 Ashan Cellars, “Celilo Vineyard” Chardonnay, Columbia Gorge, WA, US
  • 2016 Vignoble Guillaume, Chardonnay, IGP Vin de Pays de Franche-Comté, Jura, FR
  • 2012 Michel Gahier, “La Fauquette” Chardonnay, Arbois AOC, Jura, FR
  • 2016 Julien Barraud, Mâcon-Villages AOC Chardonnay, Burgundy, FR
  • 2015 Goodfellow Family Cellars, “Oregon Chardonnay”, Willamette Valley, OR, US
  • 2016 Sleight of Hand Cellars, “The Enchantress” Old Vine Chardonnay, French Creek Vineyard, Yakima Valley, WA, US
  • 2017 Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, Cape South Coast, Western Cape, ZA
  • 2015 Matthiasson Family Vineyards, “Michael Mara Vineyard” Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CA, US
  • 2017 Bodega Chacra, “Mainqué” Chardonnay, Patagonia, AR
  • 2017 Domaine Giacometti, “Sempre Cuntentu” Sciaccarellu, Saint-Florent, Corsica (Vin de France)

Cayuse Christmas

Wine Tasting, December 20th, 2018

Wines:

  • NV Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosé, Champagne, FR
  • 2008 Cayuse Vineyards, “Edith” Grenache Rosé
  • 2008 Cayuse Vineyards, “No Girls” Tempranillo
  • 2002 Cayuse Vineyards, “Impulsivo” Tempranillo
  • 2007 Cayuse Vineyards, “Flying Pig” Merlot – Cabernet Franc Blend
  • 2004 Cayuse Vineyards, “The Widowmaker” Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2015 La Rata, Grenache – Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
  • 2003 Cayuse Vineyards, “Coccinelle Vineyard” Syrah
  • 2012 Horsepower, “Sur Echlas Vineyard” Syrah
  • 2008 Cayuse Vineyards, “Bionic Frog” Syrah

Hidden Corners of Italy: Dec 6 & 7

Wine Tasting, December 6th and 7th 2018

Wines:

  • Spumante Extra Dry Garda Doc , Cantina di Custoza
  • Val d’Oca Prosecco Treviso Frizzante, Veneto, Italy
  • 2017 Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano Vigna Fiorini Vermentino Toscana Vendimmia Tardiva
  • Cantina Pedres – ‘Thilibas’ Vermentino Di Gallura DOCG Superiore
  • Tenuta Stella Malvasia Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
  • Nisia – Tenuta Viglione – IGP Puglia Rosato – BIOLOGICO
  • 2011 L’Archetipo Primitivo
  • 2015 Primitivo Gioia del Colle doc 2015 Marpione Tenute Viglione – Organic Wine
  • Negroamaro – Tenuta Viglione – IGP Puglia Rosso – ORGANIC
  • Azienda Agricola Vinica Lame del Sorbo Tintilia del Molise, Italy
  • Azienda Agricola Vinica Lame del Sorbo Merlot del Molise, Italy
  • 2015 Molise Rosso DOC, Borgo di Colloredo
  • Borgo di Colloredo Gironia Biferno Rosso Riserva
  • Tenuta del Priore Col del Mondo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Terre dei Vestini, Italy
  • Rubesto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
  • Tenuta Stella Malvasia Rosso,Venezia Giulia, Italy
  • Elegantia Cabernet Maremma Toscana Doc
  • 2015 Domini Veneti ‘La Casetta’ Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso, Veneto, Italy

Archetype: Krug Clos du Mesnil

Wine Tasting – November 29th, 2018

Wines:

  • NV Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosé Champagne
  • NV Laurent-Perrier, “La Cuvée” Brut Champagne
  • 2008 Colin, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
  • NV Suenen, Oiry Grand Cru, Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut Champagne
  • NV Frederic Savart, “L’Ouverture”, 1er Cru Brut Champagne
  • 2012 Veuve Fourny et Fils, Blanc de Blancs Champagne
  • 2000 Krug, Clos du Mesnil
  • NV Paul Bara, “Brut Réserve”, Bouzy Grand Cru, Brut Champagne
  • 2006 Perrier-Jouët, “Belle Epoque Luminous” Brut Champagne
  • 2006 Taittinger, “Comtes de Champagne” Blanc de Blancs, Brut Champagne
  • 2017 Domaine Giacometti, “Sempre Cuntentu” Sciaccarellu, Saint-Florent, Corsica, FR

Beaujolais Exploration Nov 14 & 16

Wine Tasting, November 14th and 16th 2018

Wines:

  • 2007 Stéphane et Vincent Perraud, Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine “Clisson”, Pays Nantais
  • 2017 Raisins Gaulois, Marcel Lapierre
  • 2015 Michel Tete ‘Les Capitans’ Saint-Amour Beaujolais
  • 2016 Domaine de Grand Pré Cuvee Le Loup Brouilly
  • 2017 Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly Cuvee La Chapelle, Beaujolais, France
  • 2017 Envínate Benje
  • 2016 Domaine Marcel Lapierre – Morgon
  • 2017 Domaine Marcel Lapierre – Morgon
  • Johannes Zillinger Reflexion Lage Steinthal Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2013 Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz
  • Broadbent Rainwater Madeira
  • 2015 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
  • Emilio Lustau VORS 30 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Andalucia, Spain

Loire Valley White Wines: Oct 11 & 12

Wine Tasting, October 11th and 12th, 2018

Wines:

  • 2015 Brendan Stater-West, Saumur Blanc “Les Chapaudaises”, Anjou-Saumur
  • 2017 Arnaud Lambert, Saumur Blanc “Brézé, Clos de Midi Lieu Dit”, Anjou-Saumur
  • 2014 Domaine du Closel, Savennières “La Jalousie”, Anjou-Saumur
  • 2016 Domaine de la Noblaie, Chinon Blanc, Touraine
  • 2016 Marc Brédif, Vouvray “Classic”, Touriane
  • 2007 Stéphane et Vincent Perraud, Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine “Clisson”, Pays Nantais
  • 2017 Philippe Raimbault, Sancerre BIanc “Les Godons”, Touraine
  • 2007 Didier Dagueneau, Sancerre “Le Mont Damné”, Touraine

Archetype Tasting – Penfolds Grange

Wine Tasting – October 18, 2018

Wines:

  • Cook’s California Champagne Extra Dry
  • 2015 Brendan Stater-West, Saumur Blanc “Les Chapaudaises”, Anjou-Saumur
  • 2016 Domaine de la Noblaie, Chinon Blanc, Touraine
  • 2007 Didier Dagueneau, Sancerre “Le Mont Damné”, Touraine
  • 2012 D Block Reserve Shiraz
  • 2004 Tatiarra Cambrian Shiraz, Heathcote,
  • 2016 Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz
  • 2014 Mollydooker Velvet Glove Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia
  • 2008 John Duval Wines Entity Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
  • 2001 Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz, South Australia
  • 2013 Domaine Jamet Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
  • 2012 Two Hands Wines Bella’s Garden Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia J
  • 2013 Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz

Buddies: Malbec, Zin, Syrah: Oct 4 & 5

Wines:

  • 2016 Cavallotto Tenuta Bricco Boschis, “Pinner” Vino Bianco Ottenuto da Uva Nera, Castiglione Falletto, Piemonte, IT
  • 2016 Johannes Zillinger, “Reflexion” Cabernet Sauvignon, Niederösterreich, AT
  • 2016 Newsome-Harlow Wines, “Big John” Zinfandel, Calaveras County, CA, US
  • 2017 Zuccardi, “Concreto” Malbec, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Cujo, AR
  • 2012 Two Vintners, “Some Days are Diamonds” Syrah, May’s Discovery Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, WA, US
  • 2012 Bodega Alta Vista, “Temis” Malbec, Alta Vista Single Vineyard, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Cujo, AR
  • 2012 Murphy Vineyards, “Integrity, Sonoma Country Day School” Syrah, Vivio Vineyards, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, North Coast, CA, US
  • 2015 Turley, “Duarte” Zinfandel, Contra Costa County, North Coast, CA, US
  • 2013 Tolo Cellars, “Tolo” Zinfandel, Paso Robles, Central Coast, CA, US

Archetype Tasting – Roulot, Leroy et Clair Sep 27

Wine Tasting – September 27, 2018

Wines:

  • NV Domaines Vinsmoselle, Crémant de Luxembourg Brut, Moselle Luxembourgeoise, LU
  • 2016 Dominique Lafon, Bourgogne Blanc
  • 2015 Domaine Gérard Thomas et Filles, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru “Murgers des Dents de Chien”
  • 2011 Domaine de la Tour, Chablis 1er Cru “Côte de Cuissy”
  • 2015 Domaine William Fèvre, Chablis Grand Cru “Les Clos”
  • 2006 Domaine Bruno Clair, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
  • 2015 Domaine Alain Chavy, Puligny-Montrachet “Les Charmes”
  • 2013 Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils, Chassagne-Montrachet
  • 2006 Domaine Roulot, Meursault “Les Meix Chavaux”
  • 2002 Domaine Leroy, Meursault