Vine Archive, by Medium Plus

 Explore the World, from Grape to Glass

Concept

A year-long series of international wines, offered to tasters in the Puget Sound area.

• 12 unique wines offered per month. (144 unique wines offered per year)
• Each monthly selection includes white, red, sparkling, late-harvest, fortified and pigmented (rosé/orange) wines.
• Selections are curated by Seattle sommelier Nick Davis.
• The perfect addition to any meal, social outing, formal study group, romantic escapade, wilderness adventure or introspective contemplation.

How It Works

The Purchase

• A flat cost of $500 for each month’s selection of twelve wines, including sales tax.
• Each monthly offer is an elective purchase, with no requirement to buy.
• Purchases are not automatic, so that you can buy when the time is right – every month or once per year! The Vine Archive selections make a great gift for any wine-buddy.
• Due to the specialized nature of the wines, quantities are limited, offered on a first-come basis each month. This is due to the specialized nature and scarcity of the wines.
• Each winery on our list is featured every six months (72 wineries featured per year)

• All wines are accompanied by detailed tasting notes, food pairing ideas and technical specs on viticulture and winemaking.

The Pickup

• Wines are furnished at our Sunday-afternoon Pickup Parties, held once-per-month at The 47 Wine Storage in downtown Seattle. Connect with Nick and the other Vine Archive tasters. These events are a great opportunity to engage with like-minded wine fans from around the Puget Sound, and to chat with Nick about the Vine Archive selections in-depth.
• Secure wine storage and personal hand-delivery options are also available.

Example selection for one month:

1. Riesling Kabinett, Zeltingen, Mosel, Germany
2. Moschofilero, Mantinia, Peloponnese, Greece
3. Chasselas, Lavaux, Vaud, Switzerland
4. Roussanne, Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley, United States
5. Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States
6. Barbera, Alba, Piedmont, Italy
7. Syrah, Hermitage, Rhône Valley, France
8. Bonarda, Mendoza, Cujo, Argentina
9. Sparkling Blend, Trento, Trentino Alto-Adige, Italy
10. Late-Harvest Sémillon, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
11. Fortified Malmsey, Madeira, Portugal
12. Skin-Contact Tocai Friulano, Goriška Brda, Primorje, Slovenia

The Vine Archive Philosophy

Wine is beautiful, for it encapsulates the bounty of vineyards and artisans from all over the world in a humble bottle. In a way, one can visit a faraway place just by pouring a glass. For the curious taster with a world vision, a global expression of fine wine is offered with Vine Archive, along with a focus on hospitality and community.

The wine maven and beginner can be linked by curiosity, and in wine there is always more to discover. Winegrowing regions number in the dozens, with distinct grapes in the hundreds. Expanding one’s palate is a joyous ambition, and such a pursuit is made clear with the help of an informed guide.

One trait of human nature is that we don’t like what we don’t know. Such is the way that small children are often myopic fanatics for pizza, mac ‘n cheese and chicken fingers (for good reason). Knowledge is power, and for our palates there is no replacement for diverse exposure. The great chefs of the world continue to explore new tastes and textures. Our personal favorites may be limited, while many exciting options lay in wait.

In the beverage world, new options are often veiled by foreign labels and strong flavors. An initial taste of Campari can come as a bitter shock, yet the taste becomes acquired with future visits, especially as part of a Negroni cocktail. Wines offer similar challenges, from the sourness of Aussie Riesling to the chewy bite of Barolo Nebbiolo.

Vine Archive explores the full spectrum of tastes and styles. From silky Bordeaux Merlot archetypes to electric Napa Ribolla Gialla anti-classics, both renegade operations and storied Châteaux are fair game.

A focus on deliciousness and stylistic definition remain paramount. Wine should taste good, especially with food. As such, wine is meant to bring people together. In our modern world of increasing convenience, any commodity can be accessed with a single click and delivered anonymously to a doorstep. Such a disconnected experience may be a bit easier, yet abandons the direct interactions that make wine service so much fun.

Vine Archive celebrates our personal passions for wine by bringing people together, in a dynamic community of curious tasters.

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Wines

60 Featured Regions

72 Featured Grapes

FAQ

About Nick and Medium Plus

Medium Plus LLC is based in the Pacific Northwest, celebrating elevated wine and cocktails with creative beverage retail, events and education. Created by Seattle-native Nick Davis, the company was founded in May of 2015. Check out photos from past events on our main site: mediumplus.com/photos.

Nick is a bartender and sommelier, with a roster of professional experience in bars and restaurants around Seattle. With Medium Plus, he has hosted events for hundreds of attendees since 2015, and currently works with over 30 students in the study of wine and cocktails.

The Vine Archive project has been a few years in the making, inspired by Nick’s pursuit of tasting international wines. With 3000 examples and counting, he has been recording his favorite wines on Delectable since 2014. Between the tasting experience and regular travels to vineyards near and afar, Nick is excited to share his passion for wines of the world with Vine Archive.

Team

Contacts

Vine Archive Email:
vinearchive@nullmediumplus.com

Medium Plus Phone:
206-905-1058

Monthly Pickup-Party Address:
The 47 Wine Storage
800 Maynard Ave S, Ste 001
Seattle, WA 98134

Vine Archive Mailing Address:
Medium Plus
7511 Greenwood Ave N #306
Seattle, WA 98103

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