Posts by Michelle Schaber
October 2026 Bottle Club
This month’s Bottle Club has a little bit of everything. We have some really interesting whites, including a dry Moscatel from the steep hills of southern Spain, Chardonnay from Beaujolais and Bourgogne, and a Palomino from Cádiz. Then we move into reds from Spain and Italy, finishing with a beautifully mature 2008 Nebbiolo from Roero. I really like the mix this month. There are some familiar grapes here, but quite a few surprises too. There…
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This month’s Bottle Club takes us from the Atlantic coast of France to Bourgogne, Piemonte, and Rioja. It’s full of wines that are easy to enjoy. Cheers, Michelle Louis Métaireau Petit Mouton Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2024 Loire Valley, FranceMelon de BourgogneIf you love crisp, refreshing whites, start here. Muscadet comes from the western end of the Loire Valley, close to the Atlantic, and is made from the Melon de Bourgogne grape. Petit…
Read MoreAugust 2026 Bottle Club
This month’s collection takes you from the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna to the limestone hills of Bourgogne, the Grand Cru vineyards of Alsace, and the legendary villages of Bordeaux and Piemonte. These are bottles for backyard dinners, weekend barbecues, or simply enjoying a quiet evening on the patio. Enjoy opening something you’ve never had before, invite a few friends over, or build a meal around one of these bottles. Wine is always at its…
Read MoreJuly 2026 Bottle Club
I hope these wines accompany a few memorable meals and plenty of great conversations. As always, thank you for being part of our Bottle Club family. I truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to hear which wines you enjoy. Schloss Saarstein Pinot Blanc 2022 Region: Saar, Germany Grape: Pinot Blanc The Saar is best known for Riesling, but Pinot Blanc quietly shines here. Schloss Saarstein farms vineyards on the steep slate slopes overlooking the…
Read MoreJune 2026 Bottle Club Selections
This month’s selection leans into the season with fresh, vibrant whites for Seattle’s longer evenings and elegant reds that shine alongside everything from grilled salmon to a backyard feast. Château Beauregard Ducasse Graves Blanc 2025 Graves, Bordeaux, France Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon The Dubourdieu family has farmed this estate in Graves for generations. Graves is one of Bordeaux’s historic wine regions and takes its name from the gravelly soils that help produce some of France’s…
Read MoreMay 2026 Bottle Club Selections
May Bottle Club May in Seattle gives us longer evenings, the first real dinners outside, and that shift toward brighter, fresher flavors with a few deeper bottles still in the mix for grilling season. This month’s lineup leans into that balance: coastal whites full of energy, classic Bourgogne from thoughtful growers, and bold reds that feel right at home with anything coming off the grill. These are wines from people who care deeply about their…
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