What's New at Heights Chateau 1/26/18

NEW WHITES

(new vintage) Beach House 2017 Sauvignon Blanc @ $10.99

From South Africa, a bright and fresh white with aromas and flavors of gooseberries and lemongrass

(new vintage) Waterbrook 2016 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99

from Washington’s Columbia Valley, a refreshing palate of grapefruit, passion fruit and limeade, with hints of citrus that linger on the finish and balanced acidity

(new vintage) Rustenberg 2017 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99

From South Africa, with the intrinsic Sauvignon Blanc characteristics of asparagus and gooseberry on a fresh, crisp palate

(new vintage) Babich 2017 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99

classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, with lively acidity framing a fresh palate with notes of apple, citrus and minerals

Berthollier 2015 Chignin @ $13.99

100% Jacquere from vines that are more than fifty years old, light and fresh, but surprisingly well-balanced, with notes of island white flowers and citrus, and a pleasurably long finish

(new vintage) Blue Quail 2016 Sauvignon Blanc @ $13.99

A product of cool-climate Mendocino County, crisp, with good acidity and a lingering finish

(new vintage) La Lastra 2016 Vernaccia @ $13.99

a full white from Tuscany, with some brambly tannins and underlying lemon acidity that gradually emerges, then fades to an almost flinty minerality

Golpe 2016 Douro @ $14.99

A blend of classic white Douro grapes, perfumed and textured with a lemon zest aftertaste

(new vintage) Hugel 2016 Gentil @ $14.99

allies the suave, spicy flavor of Gewurztraminer, the body of Pinot Gris, the finesse of Riesling, the grapiness of Muscat and the refreshing character of Sylvaner

(new vintage) Corte dei Papi 2016 Passerina @ $14.99

An 85/15 blend of Passerina, a grape indigenous to central Italy, and Viognier, with strong notes of ripe citrus and tropical fruits

Commanderie 2016 Quincy @ $14.99

Typical of wines from this part of the Loire, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, herbal and crisp and packed with green fruits

(new vintage) Dereszla 2015 Tokaj @ $16.99

A delicate dry white from Hungary with flavors of apricots and orange with a deliciously gentle spicy backbone, a pronounced texture, as well as high acidity and a notably long finish

 (new vintage) Scheu 2015 Riesling Schweigen @ $16.99

Clean and ripe, with vibrant acidity, honeysuckle, and good minerality

(new vintage) Rabichatte 2016 Pouilly-Fume @ $17.99

Produced by a firm traditionalist in the Loire Valley, a Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of gunflint and freshly cut grass, a fruity undercurrent of gooseberries culminating in a crisp balanced finish

(new vintage) Martin Ray 2016 Chardonnay @ $17.99

Complex yet approachable, fruit-forward, with a creamy palate and bright acidity on the finish

(new vintage) Au Contraire 2016 Chardonnay @ $17.99

a blend of Russian River Valley vineyards from the heart of Russian River Valley to the western edges of Green Valley, only partially barrel-fermented, round and elegant on the palate, with perfect balance leading to a lingering finish with a  touch of minerality

(new vintage) Segrel 2015 Ambar Albarino @ $17.99

fine and elegant on the palate with the perfect amount of acidity and a crisp, clean finish

 (new vintage) Martin Ray 2016 Chardonnay @ $17.99

Complex yet approachable, fruit-forward, with a creamy palate and bright acidity on the finish

Anthony Road 2016 Dry Riesling @ $16.99

A dry, citrusy Riesling from the Finger Lakes, deeply fruity and forward, yet nuanced by savory hints of nuts and spice that linger long on the finish

Ott 2016 Gruner Veltliner @ $19.99

From a biodynamic producer is Austria’s Wagram region, textbook Gruner, deliciously salty, with great acidity and rather surprising depth

(new vintage) Herman Wiemer 2016 Dry Riesling @ $19.99

Hints of lime and orange blossom on the nose, apricot and grapefruit on the palate along with classic minerality

Kettmeir 2016 Pinot Grigio @ $19.99

a rich, delicious Pinot Grigio with lively aromas of apples and citrus

Cheysson 2016 Beaujolais Blanc @ $19.99

A Chardonnay with ripe grapefruit and peach aromas, rich and creamy on the palate with lovely mineral freshness

Bailly-Revery 2016 Sancerre Chavignol @ $22.99

Classic, letter-perfect Sancerre, with fruit, acidity, and minerality all in perfect harmony

Macrostie 2015 Chardonnay @ $22.99

From the cool-climate Sonoma Coast of California, with a fragrant nose of tropical fruits, lively citrus layers and hints of spice on the palate

Leflaive 2015 Bourgogne Les Setilles @ $23.99

A classic white Burgundy aged partly in French oak and partly in stainless steel to preserve varietal character, a smooth balance oof toasty and tangy and deliciously accessible

 (new vintage) William Fevre 2016 Chablis “Les Champs Royaux” @ $24.99

classic Chablis with great precision and linearity, fresh and supple, marked by the mineral notes that are typical of the appellation

 (new vintage) Frog’s Leap 2015 Sauvignon Blanc @ $24.99

done entirely in stainless steel, clean, fresh, and minerally, a transparent view into the soils of Rutherford

Val de Mer 2016 Chablis @ $25.99

from vines with an average age of 30 years, whose deeply flavored fruit gives its ripe apple and lemon flavors terrific intensity and a pop of bright acidity that leads to a racy, minerally finish

Berthenet 2915 Montagny Vielles Vignes @ $27.99

Round and smooth with discreet oak, well balanced between freshness and softness with good length and sustained mineral flavors

D’Amico 2015 Chardonnay Falesia @ $27.99

An Italian Chardonnay from north of Rome, complex, delicate and well balanced, with a mineral and delicately creamy finish

Couly-Dutheil 2016 Chinon Blanc Les Chanteux @ $27.99

A fresh, clean Chenin Blanc from the Loire, with fresh lemon and grapefruit flavors and a slight petillance

Lucien Crochet 2015 Sancerre La Croix du Roy @ $29.99

from a single vineyard where the vines are an average of 35 years old, a classic Sancerre with inviting citrus and fruit aromas leading to hints of herb, sweet floral notes, and more ripe fruit on the palate

Feuillet-Juillot 2015 Montagny Les Coeres @ $31.99

a cuvée made from vines planted in 1940, 1989 and 1991, showing floral aromas of white flowers and elegant toasty notes and a rich mouthfeel with underlying minerality and a beautiful complexity

Copain 2014 Chardonnay DuPratt @ $45.99

A single-vineyard wine from Sonoma’s Anderson Valley, highly aromatic, teeming with complex minerality, with a solid backbone and lively acidity

NEW REDS

Santa Rita 2016 Cabernet @ $6.99

From Argentina, with aromas of berries and chocolate, flavors of berries and baking spices that finish plump and chewy with a strong oak character on the close

(new vintage) Flaco 2016 Tempranillo @ $7.99

Luscious fruit and soft texture, the complexity of a serious wine for the price of a song

Trivento 2016 Cabernet/Malbec @ $9.99

powerful plum and red fruit aromas, well-structured on the palate, with fleshy tannins and a pleasant, persistent finish

(new vintage) Vidigal 2016 Lisboa @ $9.99

A blend primarily of Tinto Roriz and Castelao with a little Cabernet Sauvignon added in, fermented in stainless steel and made in a decidedly international style

(new vintage) Cusumano 2015 Nero d’Avola @ $11.99

A Sicilian red with fresh aromas of red and black berries. fruit-forward with firm tannins and plummy spice flavors

(new vintage) Leese-Fitch 2015 Pinot Noir @ $11.99

A Pinot sourced mostly from vineyards in Santa Barbara County, with aromas and flavors of black and red fruits balanced by crisp acidity

Drei Dona 2016 Sangiovese @ $11.99

A classic expression of Sangiovese from Romagna, fruity, floral, and fresh

Le Dix de Saint Damien 2015 Vin de France @ $11.99

A blend of Marselan and Caladoc from the Rhone, medium-bodied and straightforward, with flavors of raspberry and black cherry

Massaya 2016 Classic Red @ $12.99

A blend of the classic flavors of Bordeaux and the Rhone with the spices of the Middle East, warm, generous and full-bodied with fine-grained tannins

new vintage) Passadouro 2014 Passa @ $12.99

a blend of three different indigenous Portuguese varieties, showing ripe fruit on the nose and a palate that is balanced, with round tannins and fresh spicy flavors

(new vintage) Plungerhead 2015 Zinfandel @ $12.99

An old-vines version from Lodi, made in a very layered style, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry compote, earthy mushroom, musky leather, and smoky bacon

Frassinello 2015 Poggio alla Guardia Maremma @ $13.99

A blend of Merlot, Cabernet, and Sangiovese, intensely aromatic and fresh, with clean mineral notes framing the finish

Elena Walch 2016 Schiava @ $13.99

A snappy, spicy red from the Alto Adige, light-bodied and refreshing

Storypoint 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $13.99

A blend of grapes from Lake, San Luis Obispo, and San Joaquin Counties, rich, bold, and full-bodied, with layers of flavor

Statti 2016 Gaglioppo @ $14.99

From southernmost Italy, a bright, fresh, easy-drinking red with red berry and intense white pepper aromas, wild cherry, clove, and toasted almond on the palate with loose-knit tannins

Loca Linda 2016 Malbec @ $14.99 (Liter)

shows crushed cherries and violets on the nose and the palate is medium in body with bright berry fruit and sweet tannins on the finish

(new vintage) Rickshaw 2015 Pinot Noir @ $14.99

A California Pinot offering a whole range of berry flavors on top of wet earth, black tea, and warm Indian spices

Flouret 2014 Malbec La Pilar @ $14.99

An expressive and elegant Malbec well structured, with rounded sweet and velvety tannins and a long finish

La Rame 2015 Bordeaux @ $14.99

With acidity and crisp character, a fresh Bordeaux with just the right balance between spicy wood and red-currant fruits

(new vintage) Broadside 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $14.99

A Paso Robles Cab showing classic Cab blue fruit and cassis, with finely structured tannins and delicate acidity

Sassoregale 2016 Sangiovese @ $15.99

From the heart of Tuscany’s Maremma region, a clean, precise Sangiovese with hints of cherries and wild berries and a touch of spiciness

(new vintage) Feraud-Brunel 2015 Cotes du Rhone @ $15.99

A joint winemaking effort between two top Rhone producers, Laurence Feraud and Andre Brunel, a 75/25 blend of Grenache and Syrah with big flavors, fine tannins, and no oak

Montana 2012 Rioja @ $15.99

An earthy Rioja with spice, pipe tobacco, and ripe cherry and plum fruit flavors

Glatzer 2015 Blaufrankisch @ $15.99

The perfect introduction to this Austrian grape variety, at once peppery and creamy on the palate

Sella & Mosca 2012 Carignano del Sulcis @ 15.99

From Sardinia’s foremost wine producer, a rich and concentrated red with aromas of ripe raspberries, firm, round tannins, and flavors of cherries and red fruits

(new vintage) Josh 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $15.99

A blend of grapes from California’s North Coast, Central Coast, and Paso Robles, aromas of dark fruits and baking spices, juicy with plum and blackberry flavors

(new vintage) Rocca delle Macie 2015 Chianti Classico @ $15.99

a bright, straightforward red with aromas of wild berries, coffee, and earth; on the soft, easy-drinking palate and notes of chopped sage and baking spice that add interest to the red cherry core

(new vintage) Mas d’Agalis 2015 Yo No Puede Mas @ $16.99

a complex blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from the Languedoc, earthy and somewhat rustic, with plenty of dark red fruit

Sierra Cantabria 2013 Rioja @ $16.99

A balanced and lively Rioja with fresh flavors of cherries, blood orange and licorice, light tannins, and citrusy acidity

K Vintners 2015 Wines of Substance Cabernet Sauvignon @ $16.99

The debut offering from Charles Smith’s new company, Wines of Substance, a dark, deep Cab from Washington’s Columbia Valley, called by critics one of the best values in a long time

(new vintage) Gagliole 2015 Rubiolo @ $16.99

A blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, elegant, richly fruited, medium-bodied, with crisp acidity and fine tannins

(new vintage) Can Blau 2015 Monsant @ $17.99

A Spanish blend of Mazuelo, Syrah and Garnacha that is always a crowd-pleaser, round and dense, with outstanding grip and length

Lafond 2014 Canon Fronsac @ $17.99

The second label of Chateau Mazeris, a 95/5 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the estate’s younger vines, chewy and delicious, perfect for everyday drinking

Vajra 2016 Dolcetto @ $17.99

made by a Piedmontese traditionalist, a superbly elegant Dolcetto with pristine flavors and clearly defined perfumes

(new vintage) Villagrande 2015 Etna Rosso @ $18.99

Mostly Nerello Mascalese with small amounts of two other local grapes blended in, bright, with lively crushed cherry fruit supported by moderate mineral acidity, dry on the palate, with delicate berry aromas and a persistent and harmonious aftertaste

Arius 2014 Pinot Noir @ $18.99

From California’s Edna Valley, a Pinot of great grace and complexity, with nuances of black cherry, cola, currant, and a long smooth finish

Proemio 2014 Malbec Reserva @ $18.99

An intense version of Malbec, ample on the palate, with a silky and rounded tannin structure

St. Francis 2014 Merlot @ $18.99

A well-made Merlot, velvety smooth yet robust, with a big leathery backbone of tannin and toasted oak

Faury 2016 Syrah @ $19.99

From a top northern Rhone producer, a Syrah from across the river in the Collines Rhodaniennes, a red with wonderful aromatics and textural complexity

Timbre 2014 Pinot Noir @ $19.99

From Monterey’s Central Coast region, a Pinot with aromatics of red apples, dried leaves and raspberries and a palate that boasts rich fruit and soft tannins

(new vintage) L’Umami 2016 Pinot Noir @ $19.99

An Oregon Pinot with a very fresh, clean, savory style

(new vintage) Dandelion 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99

From Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula, a Cab with blueberries, cassis and anise on the nose, powdery tannins softened by smooth mouth-filling fruit

Pittacum 2015 Val de la Loba @ $19.99

100% Mencia from the Bierzo region of western Spain, elegant, smooth, fresh, and well-balanced

Klinker Brick 2014 Zinfandel @ $19.99

a big Lodi Zin, silky smooth in the mouth, with a fruity core that is wrapped by soft tannins and solid acidity into a long, toasty finish

Preisinger 2015 Zweigelt @ $19.99

An Austrian red that is highly aromatic and medium in body, juicy and soft, a great introduction to the country’s most widely planted red varietal

(new vintage) Commuter 2016 Pinot Noir @ $19.99

Another noteworthy Oregon Pinot, this one from Grochau Cellars, lively, fresh and bright with hints of baking spices and a silky mouthfeel

Gundlach Bundschu 2014 Mountain Cuvee @ $19.99

From Sonoma County, a blend primarily of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc and Merlot, soft, lush and smooth

(new vintage) Balthazar 2016 Cotes du Rhone @ $20.99

a Cotes du Rhone that’s not really a Cotes du Rhone (from the northern Rhone), 100% Syrah from Cornas vines that the winemaker didn’t feel were ready yet for his Cornas cuvee, rich and earthy with plenty of spice

(new vintage) Educated Guess 2015 Pinot Noir @ $20.99

From Napa’s Roots Run Deep winery, a Pinot with plenty of lush ripe fruit to balance out the acidity that Carneros is known for

Beckmen 2016 Cuvee Le Bec @ $20.99

A California take on a Côtes du Rhône, a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Counoise, soft but complex with minerals, berry fruit and a touch of menthol and licorice

La Peyre 2014 Haut-Medoc @ $21.99

A classic Bordeaux blend with has dark cassis and cedar aromas with notes of plum, raspberry and black currant on the palate

(new vintage) Li Veli 2016 Susumaniello @ $21.99

Made 100% from Susumaniello, an obscure varietal native to Puglia, a soft red, elegant and well balanced, with a long finish showing a touch of acidity and refreshing freshness

(new vintage) Vigouroux 2014 Haute-Serre @ $22.99

A Malbec from some of the highest vineyards in Cahors, showing acidity, dark tannins, and sweet black fruit that needs time to mature

Produttore del Barbaresco 2016 Langhe Nebbiolo @ $22.99

Produced from young vines, a Nebbiolo with a young fresh character meant for immediate drinking

Scopetone 2015 Rosso di Montalcino @ $23.99

100% Sangiovese Grosso, showing bright red fruit on the nose with a hint of vanilla, bright juicy fruit on the palate with notes of raspberry and cranberry

(new vintage) Graci 2015 Etna Rosso @ $23.99

100% Nerello Mascalese from old vines growing on the slopes of M. Etna, with brambly fruit balanced by acidity and a fine tannic structure

Thivin 2016 Cote de Brouilly @ $23.99

From vines averaging fifty years of age, a stunning Beaujolais loaded with wild fruit, spice, and crunchy minerality

Argyle 2016 Pinot Noir @ $24.99

A genuine representation of the Willamette Valley, blended for purity and freshness, silky in texture, with savory spice and delicate floral accents

Husch 2015 Pinot Noir @ $25.99

From Mendocino, a cool-climate Pinot that is fruit-forward with just a hint of earth and a velvety mouthfeel that complements the taste of berry and toasty oak

Zicari 2015 Pezzapetrosa @ $25.99

Primitivo from Puglia, concentrated, savory, and rich and not at all tannic

Moulin de Tricot 2013 Haut-Medoc @ $25.99

a full-bodied Bordeaux, dark ruby in the glass, that offers aromas of blackcurrants, licorice and cassis with hints of earth and toast

Travaglini 2012 Gattinara @ $26.99

A pure expression of Nebbiolo from Piedmont, with complex aromas of dried fruit and spices and a long silky finish

(new vintage) Daniel Rion 2015 Cotes de Nuits Villages “Mosaic” @ $27.99

An elegant Pinot with aromas and flavors of wild cherries and licorice

Altesino 2015 Rosso di Montalcino @ $27.99

made from 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that are hand-harvested from estate vineyards, incredibly supple on the palate, with excellent body and balanced structure

(new vintage) Pennautier 2015 L’Esprit de Pennautier @ $28.99

The estate’s flagship red, a (roughly) 60/40 blend of Syrah and Merlot, full-bodied with light tannins and a complex, powerful nose

(new vintage) Ramspeck 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $29.99

A Napa Cab with aromas of cassis, blueberry, coco powder and berry fruits, followed by a well-structured palate with flavors of black Bing cherry, coffee and toffee

Fournier 2015 Bourgogne Rouge @ $32.99

Classically-styled red Burgundy with a bright fruit-forward nose, tart flavors of cherry and cranberry, and a minerally core

(new vintage) COS 2014 Cerasuolo di Vitoria @ $32.99

A 60/40 blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato from Sicily, soft, round and fruity, with a good dose of acidity and a long finish

(new vintage) Psi 2015 Ribera del Duero @ $32.99

A Ribera del Duero produced by the founder of Dominio de Pingus, Peter Sisseck, and his winemaker Pablo Rubio, made from old bush-vine holdings of some of the senior citizens of the region, a wine with a soft blackberry nose with layered spicy tannins and a complex back end of spices, blueberries and racy acidity

Ferraton 2015 Crozes Hermitage “Callendes” @ $33.99

100% Syrah from the northern Rhone, assertively perfumed with aromas of raspberry and cherry, sappy and expansive in the mouth and a lively, smoke-tinged, persistent finish

Mozzi 2012 Sassella Grisone @ $34.99

textbook Nebbiolo from the Valtellina, intensely perfumed with lavender, roses, and red cherries and showing a great combination of acidity and tannin

Turley 2015 Old Vines Zinfndel @ $34.99

Dark, plush and inviting, made from vines between 40 and 130 years old, layered and rich, with good body, zesty acidity, and ripe tannins

Lacoste Borie 2012 Pauillac @ 37.99

The second wine of Chateau Grad-Puy-Lacoste, an understated Pauillac, nicely balanced, with fine-grained tannins and an appealing silky finish

(new vintage) Ridge 2015 Lytton Springs #@@ $42.99

A Zinfandel-driven blend with sensuous, with brambly fruit on the palate, well-defined tannins, and balanced acidity

Sequoia Grove 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $44.99

aromas of raspberries and warm baking spices, leading into cassis and clove and a palate that has elements of pie crust, with smooth, silky tannins and well balanced acidity

Cesari 2013 Amarone @ $44.99

Elegant and warm, with a velvety mouthfeel and an incredibly long persistent finish that lingers on the palate

The Prisoner Wine Co. 2016 The Prisoner @ $52.99

a Zinfandel-driven field blend, made by one of California’s true maverick winemakers, with aromas and flavors of ripe wild berry fruit and soft integrated tannins that make for a pleasant finish

Val di Suga 2010 Brunello Granchio @ $99.99

Brandied cherries and red currants on the nose, soft silky tannins on the palate, and a lovely lingering finish

Calera 2006 Mount Harlan Selleck Vineyard Pinot Noir @ $164.99 (magnum)

A single-vineyard Pinot from vines planted in the 1970s, with bright, lively red fruit and a strong undercurrent of minerality

Luna Austral 2013 Sintonia @ $119.99

A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec from high-altitude vineyards in Argentina, concentrated, dense but silky, and in perfect balance

La Mission Haut-Brion 1998 Pessac-Leognan @ $1,999.99 (3 liter)

Considered the finest Haut-Brion since 1998 and 1990, voluptuous and full-bodied, with decadent aromas of truffles and red berries, polished tannins, and a berry and mineral aftertaste

ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

Petit Vedrines 2013 Sauternes @ $14.99 (half bottle)

A classic dessert wine with just the right balance between honeyed sweetness and fresh citrus acidity

Dios Baco Pedro Jimenez @ $18.99

A powerful dessert sherry with luscious ripe raisin, treacle, and coffee notes

J Wray Jamaica Gold Rum @ $21.99

The perfect blend of fuller-flavored and lighter rums, warm yet smooth and medium-bodied on the palate

Jim Beam Kentucky Bourbon @ $21.99

Made to the same secret recipe for more than 200 years, light on the palate, with touches of minerals, dried herbs, and dried citrus

Aalborg Juilaeums Aquavit @ $24.99

A golden akvavit with aromas and flavors of dill, coriander, star anise, and citrus

Manzairaku Junmai Sake @ $29.99

A mellow, easy-drinking sake that perfectly balances sour, bitter, and mild, with a clean, dry aftertaste

Plantation Old Reserve Jamaica Rum 2002 @ $34.99

Highly aromatic with notes of tropical fruits, full-bodied, spicy, and a little bit sweet

Paranubes Oaxacan Rum @ $37.99 (liter)

Made in a high-altitude “cloud forest” in Oaxaca, smooth, round, sweet, and quite elegant

Balcones Rumble @ $61.99

A one-of-a-kind Texas creation, made from wildflower honey, Mission figs, and turbinado sugar, elegant and distinctive

Jacquesson Cuvee 739 @ $69.99

An exceptionally serious multi-layered Champagne, full-flavored yet delicate, with a fine and well-structured mineral finish

Suduiraud 2007 Sauternes @ $76.99

A Sauternes of great depth, complexity and richness, lush, thick and honeyed but with superb acidity

Barrell Bourbon 2018 New Year’s Bourbon @ $84.99

A limited-edition bottling combining bourbons from seven different distilleries in five different states, light in texture, with a flavor that balances oak against crème de menthe and a fruity sweet note in the background

Rieussec 2013 Sauternes @ $124.99

A powerful full-bodied Sauternes, concentrated and richly flavored but with bright crisp acidity, tight and fresh at the end

(new vintage) Moet & Chandon 2009 Dom Perignon @ $178.99

Shows the ripeness of the 2009 vintage yet remains full of energy, with aromas of cream, apple, mango, honeysuckle, and chalk follow through to a full body and super fine, tight texture

Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon @ $229.99

A very limited release, a cask-strength bourbon finished in Port barrels, remarkably complex and unfiltered, at the perfect level of maturity