Have you seen our shoutouts from Canlis recently?! We heard that they mentioned us in their first Canlis Community College virtual tasting, and now we’ve also been highlighted in this Seattle Met article. In more good news, we have all four boxes of wine that Canlis Wine Director, Nelson Daquip, suggests in the article. To expand [...]

Thanksgiving Wines. Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and a chance to enumerate the many things for which we are grateful. Though we might not gather around a communal table (please remember we’re still in the midst of a pandemic, and the risk of contracting Covid-19 is higher than it’s ever been in Seattle), [...]

Beaujolais All Day!We’re heading toward the holidays, and that means it’s time to break out the Beaujolais. Beaujolais is a winemaking region just south of Burgundy, known for producing red wines from Gamay. Gamay tends to produce lighter-bodied, fruit-forward, medium/high acid, low tannin wines. Much Beaujolais is made using carbonic maceration, where fermentation [...]

'Tis the Season for Chenin BlancA jaunt into the Middle Loire's most revered white varietal, in all of its glory. Chenin Blanc is a wine nerds paradise and yet, such an enigma to almost everyone else. We’re going to touch on this varietal today, in a few of its styles, for it’s the perfect fall [...]

It's funky, fresh, food-friendly, and with all the dark flavors we crave this time of year. Last week we discussed Chenin Blanc, and this week we’ll cover the most important red grape in the Anjou-Saumur and Touraine region of the Loire, Cabernet Franc! We’ll touch these main points: Varietal characteristics, why the Loire is an [...]

Loire Valley's Overlooked Gems; Off-the-Beaten-Path Wine Varietals.Here's a link to Wine Folly's Guide to Loire Valley wines if you'd like to reacquaint yourself with this part of France. Click here.Let's start with Gamay. If you're familiar with this varietal, you probably know it from Beaujolais. Known as 'Pinot Noir's country cousin' (or at least that's how [...]

A lesson in Bordeaux continued. This time, Bordeaux Blanc and the Côtes de Bordeaux.Last week we wrote about the Left Bank and Right Bank of Bordeaux, but there's plenty more to discuss when it comes to such a historic winemaking region. Miss the email? Check it out here.We touched on Graves, the area on the [...]

A lesson on Bordeaux.Bordeaux. Oft conjuring images of grandiose Château and the 1% couldn't be further from the truth. OK, there's some of that, but in reality, there's a myriad of differences; nay, palatable nuances to explore within the area. I want to share some tips for buying Bordeaux that might demystify the region and [...]

Bonjour! We hope you are all healthy and well during this time.The covid-19 virus has already had a significant impact on our small business, and others like ours. While we want everyone to take the appropriate actions to continue to slow the spread of covid-19, we love being your wine shop! We want to remain in [...]

You may have heard about those tariffs...And yes. They'll hurt us and many other small businesses right here in the PNW, not to mention all the others throughout the country or our allies across the sea. These small businesses like ours, brick and mortar shops run by hardworking people who fight the good fight are [...]

Wine Loves Food From our table to yours This week, we're sharing a classic recipe pairing of Steak Au Poivre with Bordeaux. The inspiration to share these traditional dishes and pairings come from our Champion Wine Cellars dynamic and background. Suthap, who usually shows up to save the day, is just as phenomenal in the kitchen. The [...]

View this email in your browser Wine and DineValentine's Day is right around the corner! Surprise that special person in your life with wine that'll knock their socks off. This year, we've got Valentine's Day focused tastings coming up in the next few weeks, along with a night of exquisite wine and chocolate tasting. More details [...]