Nota Bene Cellars

Something quietly beautiful is happening in the vineyard 🌿

These macro images from Marissa Dineen at Dineen Vineyard capture the early unfolding of Cabernet Franc—tiny flower buds opening into what will become the next vintage.

The lead image shows inflorescence catching sunlight in the Zillah landscape, a reminder that wine always begins long before the fruit.

Right now, it’s all potential, patience, and promise.

West Seattle, we’re back 🍷

Ana Menendez returns to the West Seattle Wine Walk, pouring a lineup of her favorite :Nota Bene wines at Kendall Dental.

It’s a lively night of tasting, neighborhood energy, and discovering new bottles to take home.

📍 Friday, May 15 | 5:00–9:00 pm
Kendall Dental, West Seattle

We’re heading to Old Bellevue 🍷

Join Ana Menendez as she pours a curated selection of :Nota Bene wines at the Spring Wine Walk.

She’ll be sharing some of her personal favorites in a beautiful evening of strolling, tasting, and discovering new wines across Old Bellevue.

📍 Thursday, May 14 | 5:30 pm
Vanity Pham Salon, Bellevue

Today we raise a glass to all the mothers 🍷

The ones who taught us how to show up, how to care deeply, how to keep going—and how to make life feel a little more grounded and a little more full.

At :Nota Bene, we’re especially thinking of Carol, who has shaped so much of how we think about wine, family, and gathering around a table. Her presence is in every pour we share.

But today isn’t just about one mother—it’s about all of them. The ones we’re born to, the ones we choose, the ones we miss, and the ones still right beside us.

To every mom—thank you. And cheers to you today 🥂

Mother’s Day, a little early 🌷

This month’s 2nd Saturday is all about Carol—our favorite mother—and the wines she personally selected for this tasting.

We’ll be pouring her current favorites, sharing the stories behind them, and opening a Surprise Special: Carol’s Choice 🍷

Expect great wine, a few laughs, and a very personal celebration of the women who shape our lives.

📍 Saturday, May 9 | 1:00–5:00 pm
:Nota Bene Cellars, Seattle

We’re pouring up north this week 🍷

Join us at Ballinger Thriftway as Wine Steward Lenny Rede invites :Nota Bene to pour a selection of current favorites from our cellar.

Lenny has built one of the most impressive wine programs in the region, and we’re honored to be part of it.

Come meet Lenny, connect with Tim Narby, and taste through a curated lineup of :Nota Bene wines.

📍 Friday, May 8 | 4:00–6:00 pm
Ballinger Thriftway, Shoreline

May is packed at :Nota Bene 🍷

We’re heading into a full month of tastings and wine walks across Seattle—and we’d love to see you somewhere along the way.

Here’s where you can find us this month:

• Ballinger Thriftway Tasting with Lenny Rede
Friday, May 8 | 4:00–6:00 pm
20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline

• 2nd Saturday Tasting @ :Nota Bene (Mother’s Day Celebration)
Saturday, May 9 | 1:00–5:00 pm
:Nota Bene Cellars, Seattle

• Old Bellevue Spring Wine Walk
Thursday, May 14 | 5:30 pm
Vanity Pham Salon, Bellevue

• West Seattle Junction Spring Wine Walk
Friday, May 15 | 5:00–9:00 pm
Kendall Dental, West Seattle

From Carol’s wine picks to vineyard reflections and city-wide pours—we’re raising a glass all month long.

Come taste with us, celebrate with us, and explore what’s pouring this May at :Nota Bene 🍷

Spring is doing its thing… and so are we.

If your cellar is looking a little too empty, we’re ready to fire up the electric car and bring the wines straight to your door.

Order 3+ bottles and we’ll deliver anywhere in the Seattle metro area — no extra charge, just good wine showing up right when you need it.

We’re especially grateful this season as we celebrate 26 years of :Nota Bene — and there’s no better way to mark it than sharing these wines with friends, family, and a table that feels like home.

Text or call us to set it up:
Tim & Carol
206-459-2785

Cheers to spring, good company, and never running out of great wine 🍷

Perfect for spring picnics, BBQ's, Sunday dinners, and more!

Red Wine Growlers at :Nota Bene...

:NB 1 Liter bottles $30 | $15 refill

Oh, and the laser-etched bottles can double as attractive water bottles for your dinner table!

Visit us for a tasting and pick yours up today! Next tasting is May 9th from 1-5 p.m.

You didn’t need another night out… you needed this one.

Carol and I are still thinking about April 18.
23 of you gathered around the table at a/stir—seven courses, a lineup of wines, and the kind of conversation that only happens when no one’s in a hurry.

These dinners are always a reminder for us.
Wine shows differently in a setting like this—slower, more thoughtful, and shared. That’s really the point.

Thank you for showing up, for asking questions, for leaning into each pairing, and for making the night what it was.

And a big thank you to Chef Ton—the menu didn’t just complement the wines, it challenged and elevated them in all the right ways.

We’re grateful for every one of you who pulled up a seat.
Until next time.

—Tim