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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 |
| Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG, 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) $22 |
| Penfolds, Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (Australia) $33 |
| King Estate, Domaine Pinot Gris, 2008 (Eugene, Oregon) $25 |
| Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Healdsburg, CA.) $25. |
| Graham’s 20 Year Tawny Port, NV (Portugal) $29 |
| King Estate Pinot Noir 2008 (Eugene, Oregon) |
| Pommery, Springtime NV Brut Rose’ Champagne, NV (France) $65 |
| Don Miguel Gascon Reserva Malbec |
| Château Trimoulet St. Emilion Grand Cru 2005 (France) $35 |
| Waterbrook Merlot Reserve 2006 (Washington) $23 |
| Rosa Regale Red 2008 (Italy) $24 |
Value Picks
| Maryhill Winemaker's Red |
| StoneCap Syrah 2009 |
| Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 |
| Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11 |
| Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14 |
| Ravenswood, Vintners Blend Zinfandel, 2008 (CA.) $10 |
| Waterbrook, Sangiovese Rose’, 2009 (Walla Walla WA.) $15 |
| Rodney Strong Vineyards, Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2008 (Healdsburg, CA.) $20 |
| Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2007 |
| Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (Marlborough, Australia) $15 |
| Hogue Cellars Genesis Chardonnay 2008 (Prosser, WA.) $15 |
| The Magnificent Wine Company Steak House Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (Walla Walla) $13 |
| Maryhill Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 |
| Dry Creek Merlot 2006, Dry Creek Valley (Healdsburg, CA.) |
| Waterbrook Melange Blanc 2008 |
| Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone |
| Paul Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone 2007 "Parallel 45" |
| Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone "Les Abeilles" |
| Gordon Brothers Chardonnay 2008 (Washington) |
| Melini Chianti “Borghi d’Elsa” 2007 (Italy) |
