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 The results are in! We have some amazing limited releases in our line-up this year. As a Vintage Reserve Club member, you have first access to our limited release wines. Recently our latest two limited release wines have earned over 90 points. The 2009 Mourvédre, Wahluke Slope, received 93 points and our 2009 Boreal Red Wine, Columbia Valley, received 92 points from Wine Review Online.
I’ve tasted some of the wines coming out this year and I'm anticipating a lot more of those 90+ scores. What does this mean for you? It means you are the first ones to taste and purchase these amazing vintages. Don’t hesitate to come down and enjoy these wines in the club room — they are limited releases which tend to go quickly.
Cheers,
Sarah McKay, Wine Club Supervisor
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Classic Focus Club Release Night
March 15th | 5:30-7:30pm
Celebrate your new releases for spring in the Wine Shop as we sip, savor and discuss the latest club wines. Learn More »
Spring Barrel Tasting
March 16th & 17th | 11:00am-5:00pm
Join our winemakers to taste our newest releases while they’re still in the barrel!
$20 plus tax.
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Cirque du Soleil AMALUNA
Through March 24th
Enjoy a special $10 off discount exclusively for VRC members. New date added: Mar. 22nd, 4pm.
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Seattle Winemaker Dinner
April 13th | 7:00-10:00pm
An evening of our wines paired with a five-course menu of mouth-watering dishes by Royal Argosy Executive Chef, Philip Collins.
$125 / $99 Club plus tax Learn More »
Sip and Savor and Mini-Cupcakes
April 14th | 3:30-5:30pm
Experience how delicious it can be to put just the right wine with the perfect sweet treat. Jazz musician Heather Sullivan returns.
$25 / $20 Club plus tax Learn More »
Treasures of the Earth Chef Dinner
April 20th | 7:00-10:00pm
Earth Day celebration. Chef Scott Harberts will highlight ingredients for his menu with foods that are sustainably grown and harvested.
$120 / $105 Club plus tax Learn More »
Spring Fling Chef Dinner
May 18th | 7:00-10:00pm
Chef Kurt Olson’s menu will highlight the flavors of spring with a few surprises from our cellar.
$120 / $105 Club plus tax Learn More »
Chateau Staycation
May 26th | 11:00am-4:00pm
Stay close to home and visit us on Sunday, May 26th, for great wine, food, music and amazing collector cars. No admission fee. Food and wine available for purchase.
Learn More »
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2009 Mourvédre, Wahluke Slope - Limited Release
93 pts - Wine Review Online (February 2013)
“Marvelous herbal and savory elements act as a perfect foil for the black fruit notes in the glass. Each sip brings more nuances — a little earth, a hint of bitterness, some spice. Suave tannins, which seem to be the hallmark of Chateau Ste. Michelle, make it lovely for current consumption.”
2009 Boreal, Columbia Valley - Limted Release
92 pts - Wine Review Online (February 2013)
“This gorgeous blend of Syrah (95%) and Viognier is another winner. The Viognier adds intrigue and lift to the Syrah. But the Syrah is no slouch with gamey elements and an alluring slightly bitter finish. It’s a wine that delivers a savory component along with a dollop of earthy minerality that offsets the ripe fruit flavors.”
2009 Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
92 pts - Wine Review Online (February 2013)
“To complement the black fruit, minerality and hints of earth impart a savory component. The tannins are quite suave and polished, making it a terrific choice now for an important dinner.”
2009 Ethos Reserve Syrah, Columbia Valley
91 pts - Wine Review Online (February 2013)
“With Ethos, their Reserve bottling, Chateau Ste. Michelle brings together a fine amalgam of meaty and fruity flavors, both sides of what Syrah can offer. They should be congratulated because it’s clearly difficult to achieve this kind of balance. Bright acidity makes this a wine for food, not a stand alone aperitif.”
2009 Artist Series Meritage, Columbia Valley
90 pts - Wine Review Online (February 2013)
“This is a big, bold, Bordeaux-style blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (65%) and Merlot (27%). Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot round out the blend. Polished tannins and sweet dark fruit make it lovely for current consumption especially with a fire-grilled steak.”
We allow you 6 months from your release date to pick up your wine; we simply do not have the space to hold previous club selections.
Therefore, we ask that you abide by this policy and come see us in this time frame. If you are unable to visit us within the 6 month time frame, please call our concierge at 1-800-866-6276.
If you do not contact us after the 6 months, we donate your wine to our Charitable Donations Program.
Don’t you want your wine?
If you have wine to pick up from your Summer Classic Focus Release from June 12th, 2012, please make arrangements promptly or your wine will be donated.
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