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About David Leclaire

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Wine Events & Promotions

Bio

David LeClaire creates and presents a wide variety of exclusive events for small wine and food groups in private homes and restaurants, wine tastings for corporations, including conference receptions, product launches, client appreciation events, as well as fundraisers, art openings, holiday parties, etc. He is also the founder of the "Best of the West," a series of wine events throughout the U.S. which feature selections from amongst the best wineries of California, Washington, & Oregon. David is a certified sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers who served as wine director at Seattle's prestigious Alexis Hotel & Library Bistro (formerly the Painted Table Restaurant) where he was employed for ten years. Mr. LeClaire is an instructor at North Seattle Community College and often serves as an "ambassador" for Washington wineries. David is also a free-lance writer for NW Stir & Scopes Magazines. Those who attend his memorable events inevitably leave with valuable "real world" information and an increased appreciation for wine and wine making.

For information about scheduling private events, please email David at winelover99@comcast.net.

Wine Reviews by David Leclaire

Cellar Picks

Seven Hills Syrah Walla Walla 2008
The Magnificent Wine Company, The Originals Syrah, 2007 (Walla Walla WA.) $22
Apex, Merlot, 2006 (Sunnyside, WA.) $35
Penfolds, Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (Australia) $33
Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG, 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) $22

Value Picks

Maryhill Winemaker's Red
StoneCap Syrah 2009
Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14
Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11