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McCarthy and Schiering Wine Merchants, Inc.

McCarthy and Schiering Wine Merchants, Inc. We are a Seattle wine shop in two locations: Ravenna and Queen Anne. Since 1980 we've curated our favorite wines from around the world.

A world of personally selected fine wine awaits your discovery. We opened our first retail wine shop in 1980 and since then have offered clients select wines that represent quality and value. McCarthy & Schiering Wine Merchants emphasize personal service in comfortable, friendly settings. We have access to the world’s top wines for customers who collect rare vintages. But our primary focus are cus

tomers who look at wine as a beverage to enhance meals on an everyday basis. Our goal is to help you find excellent wines that fit the flavor profile you seek in the price range that works for you. McCarthy & Schiering was recognized by Seattle Magazine as the best local retail wine shop for 2017. In 2004, GQ magazine named our shops one of the “50 best Wine Stores in America” and one of the “top 10 small specialty shops featuring wines from Piedmont and Tuscany.” We look forward to helping you discover new wines and introducing you to a community that shares your passion for the grape.

04/11/2025

This Sat. April 12, come taste Washington wines from Devium winemaker Keith Johnson, for free.

Keith is best known as the winemaker for Sleight of Hand. That producer gave then-young Keith a shot at making his own wine.

Based in Walla Walla, Keith calls his wine Devium in part because he explores "the outer edges of Washington viticulture. High elevation, north slope ... I also want to explore extreme minimalism in the cellar. I'm looking for the root of what it is to make a wine in a certain way," Keith told the Wine Write blog last year.

Keith will be pouring at the Queen Anne shop, and his distributor-partner Jon Marvin will do the same at Ravenna.

We hope to see you soon!

04/05/2025

This Sat. April 5, come taste wine from an Oregon native who moved to France to teach English and ended up making wine instead- and it's awesome!

Brendan Stater-West may have never imagined his name on a bottle of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc when he took the job at the Paris wine shop that ignited his passions, but it is a reality now. He may have never imagined apprenticing under the winemaker of the particular bottle that sparked that ignition of passion, but that also happened.

That same bottle of Guiberteau led him to the producer Romain Guiberteau and Saumur, where he begged Romain for a job in the vineyards. It was Romain who leased him a plot, allowing him to begin his own Domaine! Fast forward a few years and now Brendan owns his own property in Bizay where he creates his own expressions of Chenin and Cabernet Franc.

Pouring a rotating selection at both the Queen Anne and Ravenna shops. Free, as usual. Hope to see you soon!

03/29/2025

This Sat. March 29 come to the shops to taste Jermann and Argioano wines from Friuli and Tuscany, Italy.

While Jermann is the baby of the duo at a mere 50 years old, they have come to be recognized as one of the most representative producers of Italian white wines, especially with respect to varietals from Friuli and the northeast of Italy.

See you soon!

03/22/2025

This Sat. March 22, come California Dream-taste with us.
We'll be pouring selections of Russian River Valley, California wines from makers Gary Farrell and Iron Horse at the Ravenna and Queen Anne shops.

Hope you can join us!

03/15/2025

This Sat. March 15, come taste a range of Italian wines from Gaja.

Fifth-generation winemaker Angelo Gaja told Wine Spectator last year, “Passion is like a windshield wiper—it doesn’t stop the rain, but it allows you to go on and on.”

That passion has expanded from Gaja's homebase in Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy; the winery also makes some great Super Tuscans and Brunellos from Tuscany and both reds and whites from Sicily.

We'll introduce you to it all, for free, from a rotating selection of Gaja wines.

We hope you can join us to taste and learn.

03/07/2025

This Sat. March 8, come taste the wines Caroline Frey makes.
She's the owner and winemaker of Paul Jaboulet Aîné in Hermitage.

Founded in 1834, the house oversees some of the most famous terroirs of the Northern Rhône valley.

In a 2022 interview on the Drink Business blog, Frey said terroir is what matters most, although it is not enough to make great wine.

"(Terrior) is the musical score that nature has composed; it still has to be performed. Viticulture is the means through which we seek to give the best expression to it."

"The winemaker is the pianist," she said, to extend the analogy. "You can’t give the score of the Chopin Nocturne to just anyone and expect a great concert. As in music, it is the work, the skill, the knowledge and the experience of the winemaker that makes the magic"

Come taste Caroline's magic, for free, as part of our weekly free Saturday tastings.

We'll be pouring a rotating selection of the latest releases from Paul Jaboulet Aîné at both shops.

Have a good weekend and hope to see you soon

02/22/2025

Wine and olive oil too, this Sat. Feb 22, from Poggio La Noce in Tuscany, Italy. Come taste, for free.
Husband and wife, Enzo Schiano and Claire Beliardof met each other working in tech here in Seattle and followed their passion for fine wine and food to Tuscany.

The land they bought to grow grapes had olive trees too, and so they added that crop to the mix.

Also on this visit, Enzo will have copies of his newly released cookbook.

Enzo and Claire will be at the Ravenna shop from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at Queen Anne between 2:30 p.m. and 5.

We hope you can join us!

02/14/2025

"While it is possible for winemakers to muddy the reputation of a vineyard by hasty winemaking decisions it is not possible to take fruit from uninteresting properties and turn it through magic into an interesting bottle." - Andrew Will Winery

This Sat. Feb. 15, taste Washington wines that focus on the exceptional vineyards their grapes come from with Will Carmada, left, lead winemaker at Vashon Island-based Andrew Will Winery.

Will's dad, Chris, right, founded the company in 1989. He's worked over the years to secure grapes from some of the best vineyards in Eastern Washington.

Come learn what sense of place tastes like, for free.

is leading the tastings a both shops. He'll be at Ravenna from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at Queen Anne from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

We hope to see you soon!

02/01/2025

This Saturday Feb. 1, taste wine made from a grape that this family brought back from extinction.

Mastroberardino is one of Italy’s leading wine families and wineries, with a history dating back to the early 18th century.

World War II devastated the Iripina region of Campania, where the family farmed and made wine.

Antonio Mastroberardino was the architect of the post-war replanting program. He is credited with bringing the Aglianico grape varietal back from extinction.

Come taste 100% Aglianico wine and other selections on Sat.!

See you soon!

01/25/2025

Travel (in your mind) to the shores of Lake Garda in the heart of Verona as we taste some delicious wines from one of the region’s wonderful producers, Gerardo Cesari!

As one of the first Italian wines to be exported to all five continents, the Cesari name quickly became synonymous with Amarone the world round. Focused on quality, Cesari extensively ages their wines beyond the DOCG regulations.

Joining us on our Veneto adventure is Marc Stotland, Northwest Regional Director of Opici Imports, who has been instrumental over the years in helping to spread some Veronese sunshine here in the Pacific Northwest.

He'll be pouring from a rotating selection of Cesari vintages and wines, including Amarone, Valpolicella, Cortina, Justo and Pinot Grigio. Marc will be at the Ravenna store from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and at the Queen Anne store from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30.

See you soon!

01/18/2025

Muscadet, Chenin Blanc, Cab Franc represent the variety of the Loire Valley. And you can taste and and learn about them at our free tasting Sat. Jan. 18.

Located from the Atlantic coast on the western edge and then east across north-central France, it is the third largest wine region in France (after Bordeaux and Burgundy) and produces a diverse array of varietals and
styles of wines.

Longwine Seattle wine scenesters Jon Marvin and Janice DeWitt of Joyous Society distributors will lead us through this rotating selection of Loire Valley wines at both shops.

See you soon!

01/11/2025

Hanging in there with your resolution for a "dry January?" The Jan. 11 free Saturday tasting is for you! And, even if you’re not, it's still going to be a fun and interesting tasting that you’ll not want to miss out on!

The wines we'll be sharing have gone through the traditional "vinification" process - the alcohol is removed toward the end of the production.

Unlike sparkling grape juice, dealcoholized wines have the complexity, aroma, body, dryness and flavors that conventional wines do.

So, you can think of the low/non-alcoholic category as the best of both worlds. Perfect for everyone, including designated drivers, moms-to-be, and those who might not want the effects of alcohol.

See you soon!

12/27/2024

Sat. Dec 28 - Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles.

We’ll be showcasing several selections from our extensive collection of Champagnes and sparkling wines. Any of these bottles would make an excellent option for festive celebrating and ringing in the new year with friends and family.

12/21/2024

This Sat. Dec. 21, come taste our staff's picks for the holidays, for free.

When you ask, "What's good?" our response is generally, "Everything in the store is good," because we've tasted the good and not-good wines and eliminated the latter on your behalf.

But on Sat., our staff shares their "greats" - personal favorites - with you. So come taste their selections and maybe learn something new as you shop for yourself, family and friends to complement the great menus you have planned for the next couple weeks.

Happy holidays and see you soon!

12/13/2024

This Sat. Dec. 14 come to the shops for our regular free Saturday tasting, this time, selections of Champagne André Clouet.

We’ve been in love with Clouet sparklers ever since we first tried them and we’re excited to be able to finally feature them for a Saturday tasting. These are scrumptious, Pinot Noir-based champagnes that you won’t want to miss out on!

Winemaker Jean-François Clouet was born and raised in Bouzy and still lives in the 18th century village house built by his ancestors. His family was the official printer to Louis XV’s Royal Court at Versailles. Jean-Francois is well-aware of the influence his family has contributed to the grand and tumultuous history of the region.

Acknowledging the privilege and significance of his standing, Jean-François strives to continually improve upon the estate and wines by drawing from its past as well as implementing changes that ultimately improve the quality of his wines. The Domaine’s 20 acres of Grand Cru vineyards are situated in the coveted middle slopes of Ambonnay and Bouzy.

Hope to see you soon!

12/06/2024

This is what happens when you make wine and run a small business with your spouse.
This Sat. Dec. 7, meet Olga and Barnaby Tuttle of Teutonic Wine Company in Portland, and taste their latest releases, for free.

Winemaking techniques from the Alsace region are their template, Barnaby says, and the Willamette Valley is the canvas.

What you will taste in the glass is the expression of the vineyard where the grapes are grown, so this is a great opportunity to set your palate to the amazing wine region just a couple hours south.

Olga and Barnaby will be at the the Ravenna store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at the Queen Anne store from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30.

Hope to see you soon!

11/30/2024

This Sat. Nov. 30, come taste wine from local, boutique winery, Piolet.

The winery was founded Andy Ferguson and Alex Stewart, who met when they were both winemakers at Quilceda Creek. When they're not making wines, they love mountaineering. In fact “piolet” is French for ice axe.

Their combined experience and passion is evident in their wines and Piolet focuses on limited production bottlings that are an incredible value and pleasure to enjoy.

Andy and Alex will be at the shops Saturday presenting their wines- Andy will be at the Ravenna store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Alex will be at the Queen Anne store from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30.

11/23/2024

This Saturday- free tasting - Ruby Vineyard, Willamette Valley Oregon.

Ruby Vineyard is a small, family-owned and operated vineyard and winery in the Chehalem Mountains of Oregon’s Willamette Valley region. It is owned by the Hendricks family, who have deep roots in area. In 1843, Steve Hendricks’ great-great-grandfather, Abijah Hendricks, arrived in Oregon on the first wagon train to brave the Oregon Trail.

Ruby winemaker Andrew Kirkland, who grew up in Seattle, will present Ruby's latest releases, among them, chardonnay, gamay and of course, pinot noir. He will be at the Ravenna store from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and at the Queen Anne store from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30.

Hope to see you soon!

Address

6500 Ravenna Avenue NE
Seattle, WA
98115

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

+12065249500

Website

http://mccarthyandschiering.com/

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