Jean Eugene Charmat, who invented the closed vat method of fermentation, founded this winery.  Veuve du Vernay, meaning "widow from Vernay", was the first high quality sparkling wine made by Mr. Charmat paying tribute to a generous woman from St. Etienne who helped him start his business. The name of this mysterious woman remains unknown.  The wine is 40% Colombard, 40%, Sauvignon Blanc, and 20% Chardonnay grown on pebbly limestone soil, then hand-sorted and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The Widow is fresh, fruity and floral with delicate apple and pear fruit flavors and smooth velvety bubbles.

The name of the grape, Prosecco, comes from the once Slovenian village of Prosecco where it has been cultivated since 1800.  The hillsides in this region centered on Valdobbiadene, from where the winery takes its name.  The wine is delicate and aromatic fruit and floral creamy rich flavors of pear and apple.  Classic Italian bubbles.

Graham Beck Wines is a family run winery started by a charismatic South African coal tycoon turned boat builder, horse breeder and vintner.  The vineyards are located on 4 different farms within the western cape of South Africa and they practice ward winning biodiversity techniques. They use environmentally friendly pest and disease control methods. The Beck Rose is made using the Champagne method from 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir.  The wine has a subtle pink hue and rapidly rising tiny bubbles.  The flavor is very fresh and vibrant.

Schroedel was founded in 1614 by Jean Baptiste Adam and has been passed down from father to son, from generation to generation. The Adam estate is in the village of Ammerschwihr, which enjoys an exceptional microclimate of sunny, warm and dry days that ensures gradual ripening of the grapes creating extremely aromatic wines.   The Schrodel Brut Rose is made from Pinot Noir and is round and full bodied with hints of cranberries and strawberries.

70% Pinot Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir, 5% Chardonnay
De la Rosiere is a family owned Champagne producer with a long history of champagne production from their vineyards in the 'commune' of Mareuil le Port in Champagne. De Gastinnere is a special bottling from the winery that comes to Seattle at an incredible price. The wine is rich and creamy with lots of yeasty notes.  Don't miss it.