Posts by Michelle Schaber

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…

Fresh & Floral This month, every bottle is fresh, floral, and full of life. Bright aromatics, lifted textures, and a sense of place. From alpine vineyards, coastal hillsides, and family cellars that have been quietly perfecting their craft for generations. Perfect for spring in the Pacific Northwest, when everything starts to wake up again. Muri-Gries Pinot Bianco 2024 Alto Adige, Italy Grape: Pinot Bianco A bottle of pure mountain clarity. This comes from a working…

From Vines Sommeliers Reach For This month’s Bottle Club is a collection of wines that sommeliers love. These are the bottles professionals order after service, recommend with confidence, and choose when they want precision, character, and integrity in the glass. Every wine here represents thoughtful farming, intentional winemaking, and a clear sense of place. These are wines that speak fluently of their vineyards. Paul Chollet Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc Brut Zéro NV A Brut Zéro…

My Bottle Club Valentines These wines are romantic because they whisper. Each bottle was chosen with care; thoughtfully and intentionally. My Bottle Club members are my Valentines, and this is my love letter in bottles. Each bottle reflects a relationship, a visit, a conversation, or a long standing admiration for the hands that made it. Domaine Les Rocailles Apremont Savoie 2024 A pure expression of the Alps, this Apremont is made from Jacquère, a grape…

Winter Essentials Edition Winter is the season when wine slows down and settles in. When bottles are opened earlier in the evening, decanters stay on the table longer, and meals feel a little more intentional. This month’s Bottle Club is built for exactly that kind of season. These are wines that shine in cooler weather: whites with texture and depth, reds that welcome a little air, and bottles that pair naturally with winter cooking such…

Forgotten Classic Wines This month, we’re celebrating Forgotten Classics. Wines that don’t shout, but quietly deliver everything we love about great regions, great families, and great craftsmanship. These bottles often fly under the radar: a Premier Cru Auxey-Duresses that lives in the shadow of Meursault, a beautifully aged Saint-Émilion, old vine Soave with centuries of history, or a Vouvray shaped by flint and family tradition. They’re timeless wines made by people who have been perfecting…