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 The Rainier Club Wine List 4.1.15 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WINES BY THE GLASS…………………………………………………………………………………4-5
WHITE WINES
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Champagne……………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
Intriguing Whites……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...8
Chardonnay…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...9
International Whites………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...10
French Whites……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11
White Burgundy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
RED WINES
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International Reds………………………………………………………………………………………………………………14-15
Pinot Noir…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16
Red Burgundy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17
Quilceda Creek Vintners…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...18
Betz Family Winery…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19
Washington Cabernet Sauvignon…………………………………………………………………………………………………20
California Reds………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………21
Washington Red Varietals…………………………………………………………………………………………………………22
Washington Red Blends…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...23
Northwest Syrah…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24
Rhone………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25
Bordeaux………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...26-27
2 The Rainier Club Wine List 4.1.15 OUR WORLD OF WINE
WELCOME!
Thank you for dining with us. The Rainier Club Wine Committee is pleased to present our member dining
room wine list. Inside you will find a world of variety, quality, exclusivity, and some amazing values and vintages. We hope you will enjoy these special selections, as they are truly one of your benefits of membership!
Cheers! Prost! Salud! Salute! À la Vôtre!
INTERESTED IN WINE?
The Rainier Club Wine Committee is open to our entire membership. Those interested in learning, tasting,
sharing and celebrating the world of wine are welcome to participate in the committee meetings and events.
Please contact Member Services at [email protected] or 206.296.6865 to receive emails for
all of The Rainier Club Wine Committee events and programs.
UPCOMING WINE EVENTS
The Rainier Club Wine Committee hosts numerous wine related tasting, programs and events on an annual basis and typically two to three each month. Please refer to the newsletter located at the Front Desk for the next
opportunity to participate.
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CHAMPAGNE ǀ NICHOLAS FEUILLATTE BRUT RESERVE, CHOUILLY, FRA
In 1986, Nicholas Feuillatte created a partnership with the Centre Vinicole de la Champagne, the largest association of growers in Champagne,
situated in the heart of the vineyards, near the small Grand Cru village of Chouilly on the outskirts of Epernay. Nicholas Feuillatte Champagnes are
the exclusive issue of Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards. A blend of 20% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 40% Pinot Meunier, this Champagne offers a rich but elegant style suitable for any occasion or food accompaniment. SAUVIGNON BLANC ǀ 2012 HENRI BOURGEOIS “LES BARONNES,” SANCERRE, FRA
Henri Bourgeois is a family winery in the small village of Chavignol, just a few miles outside the town of Sancerre. Sancerre is world renowned for
its Sauvignon Blanc, this is a truly a classic example! On the nose citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon-lime. On the palate zesty acidity and minerality with a lightly rich finish from lees contact.
RIESLING ǀ 2012 LETH “FELSER WEINBERG,” WAGRAM, AUSTRIA
The Leth winery is one of the leading examples of expression of terroir in the Wagram. This family winery is located in the town of Fels, directly on
the terraces of the Wagram River. On the nose fresh Linden blossom, nectarine and petrol. On the palate juicy white peach and lime zest, with a
lightly rich finish from lees contact.
PINOT GRIS ǀ 2012 MASQUERADE, COLUMBIA VALLEY, WA
Molecular biologist turned winemaker, Bill Kimmerly and his wife Jennifer Kimmerly started Masquerade winery in 2000. Since then, together they
have launched an impressive array of varietals and styles of wine! This Pinot Gris is no different; rich, ripe and juicy, this Alsatian style will tantalize
your palate and take you to the vineyards of eastern Washington.
CHABLIS ǀ 2012 WILLIAM FEVRE, CHABLIS, FRA
Since 1959, Williams Fevre has made outstanding and classic Chablis. Made from 100% Chardonnay, this wine is a completely different animal
compared to the other Chardonnays on this list. Mouth watering acidity, fresh green apple and pear finishes clean with a mineral edge that dreams
of Chablis vineyards!
ITALIAN CHARDONNAY ǀ 2013 ETTORE GERMANO, PIEDMONT, ITALY
The Germano winery is located just north of the village of Serralunga on the south-east edge of the Barolo appellation. Sergio Germano is typical
of the new generation of producers while still respecting the traditions of his forebears; Sergio has the modern, scientific understanding of winemaking. On the nose green apple and toast. On the palate pear and meyer lemon, with a long juicy mineral driven finish.
FRENCH CHARDONNAY ǀ 2011 OLIVIER LEFLAIVE “LES SETILLES,” FRANCE
The name “Sétilles” comes from the cadastral name of the place of wineries in la Maison Olivier Leflaive. This wine is a blend of about 60 vineyards located in the village of Puligny and Meursault. On the nose lemon, lime and green apple. On the palate ripe fruit and slender profile showing high acidity and freshness.
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PINOT NOIR ǀ 2013 TRISAETUM, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR
In 2003, Andrea and James Frey founded Trisaetum (tris-say-tum) in one of the few places where climate, soil, and entrepreneurial spirit combine
to produce some of the world’s best Pinot Noir. Plum, wild strawberry, and blackberry are carried by a back bone of acidity, and finished by supple
tannins. GARNACHA ǀ 2013 BODEGAS ATECA “HONORA VERA,” RUEDA, SP
Bodegas Ateca is a joint project between the Gil family winery and the well-known importer, Jorge Ordonez. On the nose a blast of ripe red currants, raspberry, and black cherry. Full bodied and rich with intense red berries and tart fruit character followed with a lush, inky finish. This wine
will not disappoint!!!
BARBARESCO ǀ 2011 PASQUALE PELISSERO, PIEDMONT, ITALY
Pasquale Pelissero is a tiny, family-owned winery started in a garage by “Papa” Pasquale, one of the first producers in the commune of Neive to
bottle and sell his own wines. This classic-style Barbaresco comes from the oldest vines on the estate, then the wine is aged for at least 24
months in large oak barrels and smaller barriques.
SYRAH BLEND ǀ 2012 CHATEAU PESQUIE “TERRASSES,” RHONE, FRA
A popular favorite of Robert Parker, this is a brilliant example of an elegant and fruit forward wine from Venotux. The talented brothers Alexandre &
Frederic Chaudiere took the outstanding growing conditions in 2012 and turned them into a fabulous Rhone style wine. With notes of rich black
cherry, black pepper, garrigue and a long savory finish, this is certainly a wine you don’t want to miss!
TEMPRANILLO ǀ 2011 POMUM, COLUMBIA VALLEY, WA
By Javier and Shylah Alfonso, who bring their winemaking skills from the famed Ribera Del Duero region of Spain! Rich and well balanced fruit,
with notes of dark chocolate, baking spice and tobacco with a long juicy finish!
RED BLEND ǀ 2012 BETZ “CUVEE FRANGIN,” COLUMBIA VALLEY, WA
Winemaker and Master of Wine, Bob Betz, has done it again with this new release. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Syrah. Cuvee Frangin is the remaining blend of Betz’s famous wines Pere de Famille, La Serenne and La Cote Rousee! Supple, yet focused, Cuvee
Frangin brings together the structure of Bordeaux with the suppleness of Rhone.
MALBEC BLEND ǀ 2010 HAND OF GOD “FINGERPRINT SERIES,” MENDOZA, ARG
Seattle native Jon Staenburg and Argentina legend winemaker Santiago Achaval bring you a rare glimpse into the future of Argentinian winemaking. This blend of 55% Malbec, 35% Syrah and 10% Petit Verdot boasts great power, multi-layered complexity and length.
BORDEAUX ǀ 2010 CHATEAU BARREYRE “BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR,” MEDOC, FRA
Château Barreyre is evidence of just how fine many of Bordeaux’s smaller, lesser known estates, called petits châteaux, can be. The historical
estate, which weathered the French revolution, still remains with the Barreyre family. The property still has the authentic 18th century château,
which was constructed in 1774 by Nicolas Barreyre. The cultivation of the vine on the property dates back even further. A blend of 50% Merlot,
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot, this wine offers deep black currant aromas, plush tannins and a long spicey finish.
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6 The Rainier Club Wine List 4.1.15 CHAMPAGNE
CHAMPAGNE
ITEM #
009
AGRAPART & FILS “TERROIRS” BLANC DE BLANCS ǀ AVIZE
003
P. PETERS GRAND CRU BLANC DE BLANCS ǀ MESNIL SUR OGER
010
RUINART BLANC DE BLANCS ǀ REIMS
006
MOËT & CHANDON “IMPERIAL” ǀ EPERNAY
004
VEUVE CLICQUOT-PONSARDIN “YELLOW LABEL” ǀ REIMS
005
PAUL LOUIS MARTIN BRUT ǀ BOUZY
011
ALAIN BAILLY GRANDE RESERVE ǀ SERZY ET PRIN
012
J. LASSALLE CUVEE PREFERENCE ǀ CHIGNY LES ROSES
VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE
ITEM #
VINTAGE
013
CHARLES HEIDSIECK “CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE” ǀ REIMS
1985
008
PERRIER-JOUET “BELLE EPOQUE” ǀ EPERNAY
1996
001
GOSSET “MILLÉSIME” BRUT ǀ AŸ
1999
007
MOËT & CHANDON “DOM PERIGNON” ǀ EPERNAY
2003
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RIESLING
ITEM #
VINTAGE
139
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE “EROICA” ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2011
134
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE “COLD CREEK” ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2012
VIOGNIER & MARSANNE
ITEM #
VINTAGE
110
VIOGNIER ǀ ALEXANDRIA NICOLE “CRAWFORD VYD.,” HHH, WA
2010
142
MARSANNE ǀ OTT & MURPHY “L’ETENTE,” YAKIMA, WA
2010
PINOT GRIS
ITEM #
VINTAGE
117
ALEXANA “REVANA VNYD” PINOT GRIS ǀ DUNDEE HILLS, OR.
2009
120
WILLAKENZIE PINOT GRIS ǀ WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR
2010
SAUVIGNON BLANC & SEMILLON
ITEM #
VINTAGE
136
L’ECOLE NO. 41 “LUMINESCE” SEMILLON ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2012
132
BUTY SEMILLON BLEND ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2012
106
DELILLE CHALEUR SAUVIGNON BLANC BLEND ǀ COL. VALLEY
2012
111
CH. STE. MICHELLE SAUVIGNON BLANC ǀ HORSE HEAVEN HILLS
2012
133
LULLABY WINERY SAUVIGNON BLANC ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2011
116
CAKEBREAD SAUVIGNON BLANC ǀ NAPA VALLEY
2009
127
TWOMEY SAUVIGNON BLANC ǀ NAPA VALLEY
2009
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WASHINGTON CHARDONNAY
ITEM #
VINTAGE
107
ARRAY CELLARS ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2010
135
BUTY “CONNER LEE VINEYARD” ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2012
108
L’ECOLE NO. 41 ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2012
102
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE “CANOE RIDGE” ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2012
146
AMUARICE “CONNER LEE VINEYARD” ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2012
CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY
ITEM #
VINTAGE
118
FAR NIENTE ǀ NAPA VALLEY, CA
2011
101
RAMEY ǀ RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CA
2009
103
ROMBAUER ǀ CARNEROS, CA
2010
100
CLOS DU VAL ǀ NAPA, CA
2011
105
STONESTREET “GRAVELLY BENCH” ǀ ALEXANDER MT, CA
2007
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AUSTRIA
ITEM #
126
VINTAGE
GRUNER VELTLINER ǀ LAURENZ V “CHARMING,” KAMPTAL
2011
GERMANY
ITEM #
VINTAGE
115
RIESLING ǀ JOH. JOS. PRUM “GRAACHER HIMMELREICH,” MOSEL
2012
114
RIESLING ǀ DR. LOOSEN “WEHLENER SONNENUHR,” MOSEL
2006
ITALY, PORTUGAL & SPAIN
ITEM #
VINTAGE
123
FIANO DI AVELLINO ǀ FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO, ITALY
2010
138
ENCRUZADO ǀ QUINTA DOS ROQUES, DAO, PORTUGAL
2008
130
ALBARINO ǀ MORGADIO, RIAS BAIXAS, SPAIN
2011
119
ALBARINO ǀ CONTRAAPAREDE, RIAS BAIXAS, SPAIN
2008
ARGENTINA
ITEM #
144
VINTAGE
VIOGNIER ǀ HAND OF GOD “FINGERPRINT,” MENDOZA
2012
GREECE
ITEM #
145
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ASSYRTIKO ǀ GAI’A “WILD FERMENT,” SANTORINI, GREECE
2012
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ALSACE
ITEM #
125
VINTAGE
PINOT GRIS ǀ LUCIEN ALBRECHT “CUVEE ROMANUS”
2012
LOIRE VALLEY
ITEM #
VINTAGE
128
MUSCADET SUR LIE ǀ DOMAINE MENARD GABORIT
2010
124
BLANC FUMÉ DE POUILLY ǀ DIDIER DAGUENEAU
2009
122
SANCERRE ǀ HENRI BOURGEOIS “LES BARONNES”
2013
RHÔNE VALLEY
ITEM #
113
VINTAGE
CROZES-HERMITAGE BLANC ǀ YANN CHAVE
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CHABLIS
ITEM #
VINTAGE
140
CHABLIS ǀ DOMAINE CHRISTIAN MOREAU “VAILLONS” 1ER CRU
2007
143
CHABLIS ǀ LA CHABLISIENNE “MONTÉE DE TONNERRE” 1ER CRU
2011
141
CHABLIS ǀ LA CHABLISIENNE “GRENOUILLES” GRAND CRU
2005
131
CHABLIS ǀ DOMAINE GAUTHERON “LES FORNEAUX” 1ER CRU
2008
104
CHABLIS ǀ DOMAINE DE LA MEULIERE “LES FORNEAUX” 1ER CRU
2008
CÔTE DE BEAUNE
ITEM #
VINTAGE
129
BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU ǀ LOUIS LATOUR
2006
112
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET ǀ LOUIS LATOUR
2009
121
CRIOTS-BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU ǀ LOUIS LATOUR
2006
BOURGOGNE BLANC
ITEM #
VINTAGE
137
MACON-FUISSÉ ǀ PIERRE VESSIGAUD
2006
148
DOMAINE JOSEPH ROTY ǀ BOURGOGNE BLANC
2010
149
DOMAINE COMTE LAFON ǀ MACON VILLAGES
2012
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ITALY
ITEM #
VINTAGE
309
TAURASI ǀ SALVATORE MOLETTIERI, CAMOANIA, ITALY
2007
210
SUPER TUSCAN ǀ GAJA “CA’MARCANDA MAGARI,” TUSCANY
2011
245
SUPER TUSCAN ǀ ANTINORI “TIGNANELLO,” TUSCANY
2007
290
BARBARESCO ǀ ROMANO MARENGO “CA’ROME,” PIEDMONT
2005
205
BARBARESCO ǀ CANTINA PRODUTTORI “OVELLO,” PIEDMONT
2007
206
BAROLO ǀ PODERI LUIGI EINAUDI “NEI CANNUBI,” PIEDMONT
2004
246
BAROLO ǀ GERMANO ETTORE “CERRETTA,” PIEDMONT
2001
229
BAROLO ǀ G.D. VAJRA “ALBE,” PIEDMONT
2009
FRANCE
ITEM #
VINTAGE
269
CABERNET FRANC ǀ DOMAINE JO PITHON ANJOU, LOIRE
2005
224
MALBEC ǀ CHÂTEAU DU CEDRE “LE CEDRE,” CAHORS
2007
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SPAIN
ITEM #
VINTAGE
237
RIBERA DEL DUERO ǀ BODEGAS AALTO
2004
295
RIBERA DEL DUERO ǀ PESQUERA TINTO RESERVA
2008
270
RIBERA DEL DUERO ǀ CONDADO DE HAZA BY PESQUERA
2008
225
PRIORATO ǀ PASANAU “LA PLANETA”
2006
213
RIOJA ǀ BERONIA RESERVA
2007
221
RIOJA ǀ MUGA RESERVA
2007
ARGENTINA & AUSTRALIA
ITEM #
VINTAGE
200
MALBEC ǀ ANDELUNA, MENDOZA
2011
277
MALBEC BLEND ǀ HAND OF GOD “FINGERPRINT,” MENDOZA, ARG
2010
238
SHIRAZ ǀ TORBRECK “WOODCUTTER” BAROSSA, AUSTRALIA
2011
NEW ZEALAND
ITEM #
228
VINTAGE
MERLOT BLEND ǀ CRAGGY RANGE SOPHIA “GIMBLET GRAVELS”
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CALIFORNIA
California’s Pinot Noirs are often characterized by rich strawberry and black cherry fruit flavors and nuances of toasted oak and velvety tannins.
ITEM #
VINTAGE
242
ETUDE ǀ CARNEROS
2011
260
DUTTON GOLDFIELD ǀ DUTTON RANCH
2011
219
SEA SMOKE ǀ ST. RITA HILLS
2010
OREGON
Oregon’s Willamette Valley has become America’s pre-eminent growing region for Pinot Noir. In general, you can expect young Pinot
Noir to be forward and fruity with flavors of red and black berries and fruits. With bottle age, complex flavors of earth, leather, tobacco, mushroom and spice develop.
ITEM #
VINTAGE
293
CARLTON CELLARS “ROAD’S END” ǀ WILLAMETTE VALLEY
2010
315
KEN WRIGHT “CARTER VINEYARD” ǀ EOLA-AMITY
2012
316
KEN WRIGHT “FREEDOM HILL VINEYARD” ǀ WILLAMETTE VALLEY
2012
233
TRISTAETUM ǀ RIBBON RIDGE
2010
203
ERATH “LELAND VINEYARD” ǀ WILLAMETTE VALLEY
2011
212
ERATH “PRINCE HILL VINEYARD” ǀ DUNDEE HILLS
2011
257
DOMAINE SERENE “YAMHILL CUVEE” ǀ WILLAMETTE VALLEY
2011
289
PATRICIA GREEN CELLARS ǀ WILLAMETTE VALLEY
2011
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Welcome to the famed Côte d’Or, or “slopes of gold” as it is called because of the golden leaves that grace the vines throughout the
valley of the Saone River during harvest. These venerable hills have been cultivated for centuries; planted by Roman soldiers and
tended to by Catholic Monks. The Côte d’Or is divided into two distinct districts: The Côte de Nuits to the north and the Côte de
Beaune to the south.
CÔTE DE NUITS
ITEM #
VINTAGE
288
CHAMBERTIN ǀ LOUIS LATOUR “CUVÉE HERITIERS,” GRAND CRU
2006
235
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY ǀ LOUIS JADOT
2009
CÔTE DE BEAUNE
ITEM #
VINTAGE
275
BEAUNE ǀ MAISON LOUIS JADOT 1ER CRU
2010
226
BEAUNE ǀ V. GIRARDIN “SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE” 1ER CRU
2010
285
BEAUNE ǀ VINCENT GIRARDIN, MERSAULT ROUGE
2010
281
CORTON ǀ LOUIS LATOUR “CLOS DE VIGNE AU SAINT,” GRAND CRU
2004
274
AUXEY-DURESSES ǀ BOUCHARD “LE DURESSES,” 1ER CRU
2010
296
CORTON ǀ LOUIS LATOUR “CLOS DE VIGNE AU SAINT,” GRAND CRU
2006
297
DOMAINE CHANSON ǀ SAVIGNY-DOMINODE 1ER CRU
2010
BOURGOGNE & BEAUJOLAIS
ITEM #
VINTAGE
220
BOURGOGNE ǀ DOMAINE JOSEPH FAIVELEY
2009
301
MORGON ǀ JEAN FOILLARD “CUVEE CORCELETTE,” CRU BEAUJOLAIS
2011
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Please enjoy these wonderful selections from Quilceda Creek Vintners, one of Washington state’s most iconic and highly awarded
wineries! Quilceda Creek Vintners has earned some of the highest reviews and awards of any winery in the United States. Quilceda
Creek Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon is the only American wine from outside of California to earn perfect 100-point score reviews form
wine critic Robert Parker’s publication, The Wine Advocate. Please inquire with your server about the current quantity of bottles.
Note that some selections may not be available due to demand.
ITEM #
VINTAGE
Q1
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ QUILCEDA CREEK
1998
Q2
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ QUILCEDA CREEK
1999
Q3
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ QUILCEDA CREEK
2000
Q4
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ QUILCEDA CREEK
2001
Q5
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ QUILCEDA CREEK 100 POINTS W.A.
2002
Q6
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ QUILCEDA CREEK 100 POINTS W.A.
2003
Q7
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ QUILCEDA CREEK 100 POINTS W.A.
2004
Q8
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ QUILCEDA CREEK 100 POINTS W.A.
2005
Q9
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ QUILCEDA CREEK
2009
Q10
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ QUILCEDA CREEK
2010
18 The Rainier Club Wine List 4.1.15 BETZ FAMILY WINERY
Please enjoy these wonderful selections from Betz Family Winery. Betz Family Winery, which has produced some of Washington’s
top-rated wines from its Woodinville, cellar since its founding in 1997. Each year we have kept an allocation of these top rated wines
and now they are available to you! Please inquire with your server about the current quantity of bottles. Note that some selections
may not be available due to demand.
ITEM #
VINTAGE
B1
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ PÈRE DE FAMILLE
2004
B2
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ PÈRE DE FAMILLE
2005
B3
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ PÈRE DE FAMILLE
2006
B4
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ PÈRE DE FAMILLE
2007
B5
CABERNET SAUVIGNON ǀ PÈRE DE FAMILLE
2008
B7
SYRAH ǀ LA SERENNE
2006
B9
SYRAH ǀ LA SERENNE
2008
B10
SYRAH ǀ LA COTE ROUSSE
2006
B12
SYRAH ǀ LA COTE ROUSSE
2008
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This kind of red wine grape grows magnificently in Washington, accounting for more than 6,000 vineyard acres. Its character can
emerge as black currants, cherry, berry, chocolate, leather, mint, herbs, bell pepper or any combination of these. The wine ages very
well and several years of aging are needed for these wines to really show their best.
ITEM #
VINTAGE
264
DINEEN VINEYARDS ǀ YAKIMA VALLEY
2011
253
ABEJA ǀ COL.UMBIA VALLEY
2010
218
DELILLE “CHALEUR ESTATE” ǀ YAKIMA VALLEY
2007
276
DELILLE “HARRISON HILL” ǀ YAKIMA VALLEY
2007
278
DOUBLEBACK ǀ WALLA WALLA VALLEY
2007
247
LEONETTI CELLAR ǀ WALLA WALLA VALLEY
2005
280
WOODWARD CANYON “ARTIST SERIES” ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2012
311
WOODWARD CANYONE “OLD VINES” ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2004
244
THE RAINIER CLUB VESSEL SERIES ǀ DIOMEDE
2010
323
THE RAINIER CLUB VESSEL SERIES ǀ MONARCH
2009
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In California, Cabernet Sauvignon has truly developed its characteristic style and reputation. The 1976 Judgement of Paris wine tasting event helped to catapult Californian Cabernet Sauvignons onto the international stage when Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon beat out classified Bordeaux estates like Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Haut-Brion and Château Léoville-Las
Cases in a blind tasting conducted by French wine experts.
ITEM #
VINTAGE
217
BEAULIEU VINEYARDS, GEORGES DE LATOUR PRIVATE RES. ǀ NAPA
1995
201
GROTH VINEYARDS & WINERY “RESERVE” ǀ NAPA
2008
239
KAPCSANDY FAMILY VYDS. “STATE LINE VINEYARD” ǀ NAPA
2004
307
KRUPP “VERAISON” STAGECOACH VINEYARD ǀ NAPA
2007
250
LA JOTA “HOWELL MOUNTAIN” ǀ NAPA
2007
325
JOSEPH PHELPS “INSIGNIA” ǀ NAPA
2001
256
RUBICON “CASK” ǀ RUTHERFORD
2004
202
EPISODE RED BLEND ǀ NAPA
2006
215
TURN BULL CELLARS ǀ NAPA
2004
216
MERLOT ǀ DUCKHORN, NAPA VALLEY, CA
2012
271
MERLOT ǀ STAG’S LEAP WINERY, NAPA VALLEY, CA
2010
261
ZINFANDEL ǀ ROSENBLUM “ROCKPILE,” DRY CREEK VALLEY, CA
2008
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Washington state has become the American capital for world-class Merlot. Our rich and fertile soils, long sunny growing season, and
cool nights provide the perfect conditions to attain excellent sugar, acid and physiological ripeness.
ITEM #
VINTAGE
236
MERLOT ǀ DONEDEI WINERY, COLUMBIA VALLEY, WA
2009
273
SANGIOVESE ǀ WALLA WALLA VINTNERS, COLUMBIA VALLEY
2010
292
MERLOT ǀ WALLA WALLA VINTNERS, WALLA WALLA VALLEY
2009
227
MERLOT BLEND ǀ DELILLE “D2,” COLUMBIA VALLEY
2010
223
MERLOT ǀ PEPPERBRIDGE, WALLA WALLA VALLEY
2007
304
MERLOT ǀ FORT WALLA WALLA, WALLA WALL, WA
2008
279
CABERNET FRANC ǀ CADENCE BEL CANTO “CARA MIA VNYD”
2007
230
MALBEC ǀ AMAURICE GAMACHE VINEYARD, WAHLUKE SLOPE
2010
22 The Rainier Club Wine List 4.1.15 WASHINGTON RED BLENDS
Typically crafted in a variety of international styles, these wines are predominately Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based with percentages of other classic grapes.
ITEM #
VINTAGE
241
DINEEN VINEYARDS “HERITAGE BLEND” ǀ YAKIMA VALLEY
2011
282
WALLA WALLA VINTNERS “CUVÉE” ǀ WASHINGTON STATE
2011
207
CADENCE “CIEL DU CHEVAL” ǀ RED MOUNTAIN
2010
232
CH. STE. MICHELLE ARTIST SERIES ǀ COLUMBIA VALLEY
2006
313
ANDREW WILL ǀ “TWO BLONDES VINEYARD,” YAKIMA VALLEY
2011
243
FALL LINE “BOUSHEY VINEYARD” ǀ YAKIMA VALLEY
2008
283
HEDGES ǀ RED MOUNTAIN
2011
298
FIVASH CELLARS ǀ “C-STAR,” WALLA WALLA, WA
2009
The Rainier Club Wine List 4.1.15 23 NORTHWEST SYRAH
Washington State is being lauded both locally and nationally as perhaps the best place in America to grow Syrah! With a host of new
wineries and vineyards, Washington’s Syrah style is ripe and structured. The following wines offer you a great variety and depth of
flavors, vintages and appellations. Try one or two and compare time and place.
ITEM #
VINTAGE
208
REYNVAAN FAMILY VINEYARDS “THE CONTENDER” ǀ WALLA WALLA
2012
204
REYNVAAN FAMILY VINEYARDS “IN THE ROCKS” ǀ WALLA WALLA
2010
286
REYNVAAN FAMILY VINEYARDS “UNNAMED SYRAH” ǀ WALLA WALLA
2008
305
CAYUSE “LES CAILLOUX” ǀ WALLA WALLA VALLEY
2005
211
CAYUSE “LES CAILLOUX” ǀ WALLA WALLA VALLEY
2006
251
CAYUSE “EN CHAMBERLIN” ǀ WALLA WALLA VALLEY
2007
265
DELILLE CELLARS ǀ DOYENNE
2005
294
LULLABY ǀ THE ROCKS DISTRICT, WALLA WALLA VALLEY, OREGON
2010
314
AVENNIA “ARNAUT” ǀ “BOUSHEY VINEYARD,” YAKIMA VALLEY
2012
234
AMAURICE ǀ “BOUSHEY VINEYARD,” YAKIMA VALLEY
2011
24 The Rainier Club Wine List 4.1.15 RHÔNE
The Rhône region of France is divided into North and South by both land boundaries and appellation control laws. The northern
Rhône is famous for their singular expression of Syrah, Viognier and Marsanne. In contrast, the Southern Rhône is renowned for
their blending skills of primarily Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan as well as Viognier, Marsanne and Rousanne. These
varieties represent the core of some 40+ grape types grown.
NORTHERN RHÔNE ǀ SYRAH
ITEM #
VINTAGE
262
CÔTE-ROTIE ǀ E. GUIGAL “BRUNE ET BLONDE”
2005
209
CÔTE-ROTIE ǀ GEORGES VERNAY “BLONDE DU SEIGNER”
2006
252
CÔTE-ROTIE ǀ BERNARD BURGAUD
2006
255
CROZES-HERMITAGE ǀ M. CHAPOUTIER “LES VARONNIERS”
2005
306
SAINT-JOSEPH ǀ PIERRE GAILLARD
2006
SOUTHERN RHÔNE ǀ GRENACHE, SYRAH & MOURVÈDRE
ITEM #
VINTAGE
259
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE ǀ CH. BEAUCASTEL
2005
254
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE ǀ CHARVIN
2005
248
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE ǀ VIEUX TELEGRAPHE “LES CRAU”
2005
284
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE ǀ OGIER “CLOS DE L’ORATOIRE DES PAPES”
2006
310
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE ǀ DOMAINE BOSQUET DES PAPES
2008
303
GIGONDAS ǀ ARNOUX ET FILS “VIEUX CLOCHER”
2010
308
VACQUEYRAS ǀ DOMAINE CHARBONNIER
2009
The Rainier Club Wine List 4.1.15 25 BORDEAUX
LEFT BANK: HAUT-MEDOC
The left bank of the Gironde estuary is home to some of the most renowned Châteaux in all of France. Featuring famous communes
such as St. Estèphe, Pauillac, St. Julien, and Margaux, these wines are characterized by the blending of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon
and Merlot with touches of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
ITEM #
VINTAGE
299
CH. CANTEMERLE 5TH CRU ǀ HAUT-MEDOC
2000
324
LES PAGODES DE COS ǀ ST. ESTÈPHE
2000
268
RESERVE DE LA COMTESSE ǀ PAUILLAC
2000
222
RESERVE DE LA COMTESSE ǀ PAUILLAC
2003
312
CH. DUHART-MILON 5TH CRU ǀ PAUILLAC
2005
302
CH. BARON DE PICHON LONGUEVILLE 2ND CRU ǀ PAUILLAC
2002
321
CH. PICHON-COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2ND CRU ǀ PAUILLAC
1999
214
CH. GRUAUD LAROSE 2ND CRU ǀ ST. JULIEN
2004
258
CH. LASCOMBES 2ND CRU ǀ MARGAUX
2004
263
CH. MARQUIS DE CALON ǀ ST. ESTÈPHE
2008
267
CH. PAVILLON DE LEOVILLE POYFERE ǀ ST. JULIEN
2009
291
CH. LEOVILLE DU MARQUIS DE LAS CASES ǀ ST. JULIEN
2002
CRU BOURGEOIS
ITEM #
VINTAGE
322
CH. PIBRAN ǀ PAUILLAC
2005
317
CH. ORMES DE PEZ ǀ ST. ESTÈPHE
2003
231
CHÂTEAU MAURAC ǀ MEDOC
2010
26 The Rainier Club Wine List 4.1.15 BORDEAUX
In preparation for the 1855 World’s Exposition in Paris, Napoléon III requested a classification of the “greatest châteaux” in Bordeaux.
The Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce acted on this request and rated wineries situated in the Médoc. This rating was based upon
price, quality, and reputation in what is now known as the Grand Cru Classé. This ranking has (for better or worse) stood the test of
time with only one change, the elevation to First Growth of Château Mouton Rothschhild in 1973.
PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSÉ
ITEM #
VINTAGE
355
CHÂTEAU CHEVAL-BLANC ǀ SAINT-ÉMILION
A beautiful nose, very perfumed, aromatic coffee grounds and gently roasted meats.
Lovely style. Fine texture on entry, proceeding to a full yet smoothly integrated midpalate, although there is still a little display of fatness and tannin.
2001
360
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX ǀ MARGAUX
Smoky and yet perfumed aromas, certainly rather gravelly. Very classic, and showing
well considered its age. Cassis fruit and just a little tobacco. Very cool entry, with a
firm structure and an elegant texture through the mid-palate. Nicely composed indeed,
quite harmonious, with a lot of structure showing and a very persistent finish.
2002
326
CHÂTEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD ǀ PAUILLAC
A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit
Verdot, the wine exhibits a dense ruby-purple color, and an open-knit nose of cedar
wood, blackberry liqueur, cassis, and coffee. It is an impressive effort for this vintage.
1997
318
CHÂTEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD ǀ PAUILLAC
A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc (57% of the
production was utilized), it is an extremely powerful, super-concentrated wine offering
notes of roasted espresso, crème de cassis, smoke, new saddle leather, graphite, and
licorice. Massive with awesome concentration, mouth-searing tannin levels, and a saturated flavor profile that grips with considerable intensity. This is a 50-year Mouton, but
patience is required for it will not be close to drink-ability for at least a decade. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050.
1998
319
CHÂTEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD ǀ PAUILLAC
The beautiful 1999 Mouton Rothschild may be a modern day clone of their 1962 or
1985. Its saturated ruby/purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of cedar wood,
crème de cassis, wood smoke, coffee, and dried herbs. The wine is forward, lush, and
full-bodied. It is already complex as well as succulent, fleshy, and long. It is a complex,
classic Mouton. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2030.
1999
320
CHÂTEAU LÂFITE-ROTHSCHILD ǀ PAUILLAC
A brilliant offering and a candidate for wine of the vintage, this is a classic Lâfite. This
is a medium-weight, quintessentially elegant style wine with notes of graphite along
with black currants, plums, and crushed rocks or mineral. Wonderfully pure and dense,
with a deep ruby/purple color and loads of fruit, definition, and a long finish. This is a
brilliant, elegant Lâfite that builds incrementally in the mouth and has more power and
density than it initially seems. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2025.
2002
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