David Butler’s creatively sourced French wines at Le Caviste are a must for anyone looking for an authentic experience. The list, exclusively French, features not just well-known regions like Burgundy and Bordeaux, but up-and-comers like Savoie and Jura. Butler and the rest of his staff are excellent at both finding a glass you’ll like and deflecting questions about why there aren’t more recognizable names on the list. Sure, the red blend you end up with might be a grenache/cinsault/mourvedre blend, but you’ll probably love it.

1919 Seventh Ave., 728-2657, lecavisteseattle.com

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