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- In search of good wines - Bellingham Herald
- Shop Talk: Market Place Deli upping the ante - Yakima Herald-Republic
- Wine + food = growth for Yakima Valley winemakers, food vendors - Yakima Herald-Republic
- New vending, new era for liquor - Bellingham Herald
- Big stores, small, specialty and grocers – all will compete for your liquor ... - Bellingham Herald
Northwest Distillery News
- Storm Victim Appeals for Help - AllAfrica.com
- Biz Bits: people and businesses in the news - HeraldNet
- COCKSPUR Rum Launches Summer Entertaining Recipe Collection - PR Web (press release)
- Whatcom craft distillers busy making products, getting closer to opening - Bellingham Herald
- Whatcom County stores prepare for June 1 liquor sales - TheNewsTribune.com
- From slow hikes to high wires, San Juan Island has new treats - The Seattle Times
Recent blog posts
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- Meet the Winemaker of Veuve Clicquot Tuesday, May 10 from 5-7pm
- State Budget Impacting Wine Education
- Caveman Cellars
- YELLOWEEN 2010
- Protect Our Profits
- Football Foreshadowing...Oregon vs. Washington at Pete's Bellevue
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
| Title | Updated |
|---|---|
| Villa di Corlo “Corleto” Lambrusco Non-Vintage (Italy) | 07 Mar 2011 |
| Baer Winery Ursa 2006 (Washington) | 07 Mar 2011 |
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 |
