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NEW WHITES (new vintage) Santa Alicia 2015 Sauvignon Blanc @ $8.99 From a talented team of Chilean winemakers, a Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of grapefruit and gooseberries, crisp and refreshing on the palate Beyond 2014 Sauvignon Blanc @ $9.99 Under the second label of well-established South African producer Buitenverwachting, a refined, mineral-tinged white packed with notes of passion fruit, melon, kiwi and lime Augeron 2014 Sables Fauves @ $9.99 A blend of Colombard and Ugni Blanc from southwestern France, bright, crisp and citrusy Lebreton 2014 Rochelles Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99 classic Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc, zingy and dry, with subtle citrus aromas and flavors (new vintage) Marques de Vitoria 2014 Rioja Blanco @ $11.99 100% Viura, dry, light and pleasant on the palate with moderate acidity and a clean, fruity nose (new vintage) Blue Quail 2014 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99 A product of cool-climate Mendocino County, crisp, with good acidity and a lingering finish (new vintage) Wyatt 2014 Chardonnay @ $13.99 A stainless-steel Chardonnay, fresh and clean, with green apple and citrus notes, racy acidity and good minerality (new vintage) Can Feixes 2013 Blanco Seleccion @$13.99 Fresh and aromatic, featuring melon, honeysuckle, mandarin orange and ground ginger flavors, with a note of zesty minerality echoing on the finish (new vintage) Hugel 2014 Gentil @ $13.99 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) Benau 2014 Picpoul de Pinet @ $13.99 From the Languedoc region of France, a luscious, textured white packed with juicy citrus and honeysuckle (new vintage) Wolffer 2014 Classic White @ $13.99 From the south fork of Long Island, a blend of estate-grown Chardonnay with Riesling and Gewurztraminer from Wagner Vineyards in the Finger Lakes, complex but well balanced, with zesty fresh fruit upfront and a wonderful creaminess that gives way to fine acidity and minerality (new vintage) Teira 2014 Sauvignon Blanc @ $13.99 from a small family-owned winery in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley, a Sancerre-like Sauvignon Blanc with great balance, weight and elegance (new vintage) Prendo 2014 Pinot Grigio @ $14.99 A very aromatic bouquet of delicate fruit along with subtle herbal overtones, layers of fruit on the palate with a delightfully fresh, crisp long finish a nose of spices, yellow fruit and pepper followed by a palate of tart apple and peppery goodness (new vintage) Felici 2014 Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi @ $14.99 From the Marche region of Italy, on the Adriatic coast, crisp and aromatic, with fresh herbal notes and a light saltiness of the sea (new vintage) Joel Gott 2014 Chardonnay @ $15.99 Completely unoaked, with aromas of ripe pear and honeydew with floral notes, bright citrus and tropical flavors on the palate (new vintage) Casale del Giglio 2014 Satrico @ $15.99 From just south of Rome, an intriguing blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Trebbiano Giallo, dry, fruity and aromatic with a mineral crispness and a long finish (new vintage) Sheldrake Point 2014 Pinot Gris @ $15.99 Hints of pear, kiwi, and subtle citrus zest, a Pinot Gris that wonderfully expresses the ripeness and weight of the 2012 vintage in New York’s Finger Lakes (new vintage) J Vineyards 2014 Pinot Gris @ $16.99 From California’s Russian River Valley, crisp, with bright fruit, and a kiss of minerality Donabaum 2013 Gruner Veltliner Johann @ $17.99 Produced by one of the rising stars of the Wachau, a Gruner that is delicate, aromatic, minerally and fruit-driven (new vintage) OPP 2014 Pinot Gris @ $17.99 From Oregon’s hottest-ever vintage, a Pinot Gris showing lush rounded fruit with good balancing acidity with aromas and flavors of apples, peaches and pears Gadais 2013 Muscadet @$17.99 Made by fourth-generation winemaker Christophe Gadais, a white with excellent concentration, bristling with fresh acidity (new vintage) Latour 2014 Montagny Grande Roche @ $19.99 A white Burgundy with a complex nose of peach and muscat, ample and floral on the palate with a fresh finish (new vintage) Craggy Range 2014 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99 From Martinborough, at the southern end of New Zealand’s north island, a Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of grapefruit, litchi, nectarine and minerals, full and balanced in the mouth, with a lingering finish of mineral and lime Palladino 2014 Gavi di Gavi @ $20.99 A very balanced Gavi with a concentrated fruit bouquet of peach and mango, with secondary notes of butterscotch and almonds (new vintage) Pascal Jolivet 2014 Sancerre @ $22.99 Fresh, clean, and tightly wound, dry and elegant, with the racy acidity trmpered by a vey subtle note of residual sugar Ronchi di Pietro 2014 Friulano @ $23.99 An unusual version of Friulano, creamy in texture with bracing acidity II (Alpha Omega) 2013 Chardonnay @ $24.99 A Napa Chardonnay that is opulent, fruit-forward and generous, with a backbone of European acidity and elegance (new vintage) Paumanok 2014 Chenin Blanc @ $24.99 a Loire-styled Chenin, crisp, clean, and lively, repeatedly cited by the national wine media as one of North America’s best Chenin Blancs (new vintage) Blanck 2014 Riesling @ $26.99 subtle, floral aromas with a burst of citrus and tropical notes on the palate and a lively kick of acidity that signals a “racy Riesling” from Alsace Lieu Dit 2014 Chenin Blanc @ $28.99 From old Chenin vines planted in the early 80s on very sandy soils in the Foxen Canyon district of the Santa Ynez Valley, fresh, perky, and mineral-scented (new vintage) Girard 2013 Pernand-Vergelesses “Les Belles Filles” @ $34.99 Fresh and precise, velvety on the palate, full of complexity and fruit Sea Smoke 2013 Chardonnay @ $74.99 Made from estate-grown fruit, an elegant Chardonnay with aromas of apricots and white flowers complemented by cool-climate acidity
NEW REDS (new vintage) Breca 2014 Garnacha de Fuega @ $9.99 100% old vine Grenache from Spain, robust and supple; layered with sweet cherries, dark plum and white pepper, finishing with smoke and spice Symington 2012 Altano Douro @ $10.99 From the Vilariça Valley near Portugal’s border with Spain, a four-grape blend that is big and concentrated with a delightful violet scented nose and plenty of fresh, brambly fruit, spice and ripe tannins Azzolino Notturno 2012 Nero d’Avola @ $10.99 A smooth and pepery Nero d’Avola with notes of raspberry jam, plums, figs, cocoa, and hints of menthol, tobacco and black pepper (new vintage) Brunet 2014 Pinot Noir @ $10.99 From the Languedoc, a well-done Pinot Noir at a bargain price, offering classic cherry fruit with notes of dark chocolate (new vintage) DiamAndes 2014 Perllita @ $10.99 A stylish Malbec/Syrah blend from Mendoza, with big bold aromas of black fruits, a flavor profile divded among blackberry, vanilla, and licorice (new vintage) Chais St. Laurent 2013 Chinon @ $10.99 a fresh, lively Cabernet Franc with an elegant nose of red berries, violets and wild herbs, bright and fruit-forward on the palate (new vintage) McManis 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99 100% Cabernet aged in French and American oak for six months, lush and ripe with flavors of blackberry, cherry, blueberry and hints of toasty oak Bogle 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99 A classic example of the varietal, with notes of tea and tobacco leaf on the nose, plump red cherries and black currants on the palate Terrepura 2014 Carmenere @ $11.99 Expressive red-fruit aromas with a touch of pepper, silky, with sweet tannins and a long pleasant finish (new vintage) Two Ponds 2013 Cabernet @ $12.99 an elegant Cabernet with subtle flavors of cinnamon and cloves coupled with ripe black cherries; hints of leather and tobacco that led to a toasted oak finish with well rounded tannins Ermita San Felices 2011 Rioja @ $12.99 A “new school” Rioja with emphasis on the fruit, and just enough barrel support to add complexity Marques de Caceres 2011 Rioja Crianza @ $12.99 a generous red that delivers ripe plum and currant fruit, with notes of toast, licorice and loam,firm tannins that impart structure and juicy acidity to keep the wine lively Two Ponds 2012 Merlot @ $12.99 A Washington State Merlot with seductive flavors of cinnamon and cloves coupled with ripe black cherries Bellerives 2014 Bordeaux @ $12.99 A classic Bordeaux blend from an outstanding vintage, soft and accessible, with the focus on the natural fruit flavors of the grape Complices de Loires 2013 Bourgueil Les Castines @ $12.99 Cabernet Franc done entirely in stainless steel, elegant and generous, made in a fruit-forward cru Beaujolais style Hauts de la Gaffeliere 2012 Bordeaux @ $13.99 A Merlot-driven St. Emilion, opulent, but with good red fruit, soft tannins, fair acidity, and a long aftertaste New vintage) Emilio Moro 2014 Finca Resalso @ $13.99 from a producer at the forefront of quality in the Ribera del Duero, a bottling made from the winery’s younger vines and aged in oak only four months to keep the fruit forward and fresh Prebende 2014 Beaujolais @ $14.99 an old-vines blend with profound minerality, a bright wild-berry nose, and typical Beaujolais finesse Catena 2012 Malbec Vista Flores @ $14.99 From one of Argentina’s long-time top producers, a Malbec with concentrated dark fruit flavors, notes of spice, tobacco, mocha, and licorice, velvety tannins, and a crisp long finish Peybrun 2012 Bordeaux @ $15.99 A classic Bordeaux blend with an engaging nose of crushed cherries and black currants, and a round, generous, expansive palate packed with lovely berry fruit (new vintage) Lapierre 2014 Raisins Gaulois @ $15.99 100% Gamay, a bright, juicy, eminently quaffable red with ample acidity (new vintage) Oberto 2013 Dolcetto Ventrino @ $15.99 Medium-to-medium full bodied, with good intensity and length, structured for at least a few years of aging and developing in the cellar (new vintage) Decero 2012 Cabernet @ $15.99 From Argentina, a polished Cabernet showing tasty red and dark fruits, well integrated oak, and an overall admirable sense of balance Uppercut 2010 Cabernet @ $15.99 Broad shouldered and muscular, yet food friendly and approachable, with well-structured tannins that give this wine the backbone to stand up to boldly flavored foods as well as a plush texture that carries the rich dark-fruit flavors through the lingering finish (new vintage) Montaribaldi 2013 Barbera La Consolina @ $15.99 a well-made Barbera with earthy, fruity aromas and lush dark-fruit flavors uplifted by spice notes and crisp acidity Hospices 2010 Moulin a Vent @ $15.99 A cru Beaujolais redolent of black cherries and sweet spices, soft and fruity on the palate Kefraya 2013 Les Breteches @ $15.99 A blend of Cinsault, Cabernet, Grenache and Carignan from Lebanon, moderately dense, with dark cherries and a hint of spice on the nose, subtle fruits and balancing acidity on the palate Faustino V 2009 Rioja Reserva @ $15.99 Round, velvety and meaty with a lovely integration of the sweet tannins from the grapes and those from the wood, resulting in a smooth yet robust wine Prinsi 2013 Langhe Nebbiolo @ $16.99 100% Nebbiolo from a notes Barbaresco producer, harmonious, spicy and elegant with a very pleasant aftertaste (new vintage) Del Fin del Mundo 2013 Malbec @ $16.99 From Patagonia, “the end of the world,” all the juicy fruit you expect from a Malbec with subtle notes of vanilla and chocolate from twelve months in oak (new vintage) Guidobono 2014 Langhe Nebbiolo @ $16.99 A gem from the Piedmont, with a palate of approachable, upfront dark blackberry and cherry fruit is followed by flavors of leather, tar and earthy spice and gentle pleasing tannins (new vintage) Avignonesi 2013 Rosso di Montalcino @ $17.99 made primarily with Prugnolo Gentile, a clone of Sangiovese, distinct and velvety, with a fragrant acidity and a long lasting, delicately spicy finish Raats 2013 Jasper Red @ $17.99 A Cabernet Franc-driven Bordeaux-style blend from South Africa, with brambly berry fruit on the nose and the palate with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate, silky tannins, and compelling minerality (new vintage) Katogi Averoff 2011 Macedonia Red @ $17.99 A blend of Cabernet and Agiorgitiko from Macedonia, a complex red that combines red-fruit characteristics on the nose with a soft fullness on the palate (new vintage) Mouton Noir 2014 OPP Pinot Noir @ $17.99 classic Willamette Valley Pinot, earthy, spicy, floral, with herb-framed flavors of cherry with gingery wood spice tones Font Bernard 2010 Montagne St. Emilion @ $17.99 From what many are calling the vintage of the century, supple and smooth in that classic Saint Emilion way, with lush notes of chocolate, dried figs, and rose petals rounding out the body, perfect to drink now but will keep at least another decade Archambeau 2010 Graves @ $18.99 From a great Bordeaux vintage, elegant, round and supple, aromatic and fruity on the nose with great length on the palate Montgras 2012 Antu Syrah @ $18.99 A Chilean Syrah in the winery’s experimental line of wines, with a spicy bouquet of pepper, smoke and berries, good fruit and spice on the palate with firm tannins and a lingering finish (new vintage) Smith & Hook 2013 Cabernet @ $19.99 lush and textured, with gripping tannins, well-developed acidity and a lingering finish (new vintage) Clos de los Siete 2012 Malbec Blend @ $19.99 a collaborative project of seven producers under the leadership of famed consultant Michel Rolland, a blend of Malbec, Merlot, Cab and Syrah, ripe, succulent, and impressively balanced (new vintage) Casarena 2013 Malbec Reserve @ $19.99 dense on the palate, with sweet black fruit flavors and spicy notes, marked minerality on the finish (new vintage) Oberto 2014 Langhe Nebbioo @ $20.99 From one of the most high-quality producing areas in the Piedmont, subtle and fragrant, backed up by fine, but not remotely aggressive tannins Jeriko 2012 Pinot Noir @ $20.99 a Russian River Pinot that is elegant and full-bodied, with crushed black cherries, a hint of spiciness, and vibrant acidity Gillardi 2012 Dogliani Cursalet @ $20.99 shows enticing varietal aromas of cherry, strawberry, spice, and cocoa, while on the palate there is a powerful core of fruit focused by brilliant balancing acidity and fine powdery tannins that lend the wine a soft and velvety mouthfeel Faury 2014 Syrah @ $21.99 a medium-bodied Syrah, not a huge wine but very well balanced, filled in with spice, pepper, and dark fruits Rodney Strong 2013 Cabernet @ $22.99 A Cab that is elegantly structured with fresh acidity and ripe, mature tannins, with arich, layered mouthfeel, loaded with juicy black cherry, cedar, and creme de cassis (new vintage) Au Bon Climat 2014 Pinot Noir @ $22.99 Aromas and flavors of strawberries and raspberries joined by anise and clove notes with mouth filling intensity, a blend of grapes from six different vineyards Gracciano della Seta 2010 Vino Nobile @ $22.99 From a super Tuscan vintage, a medium-bodied red with delicate red berry fruit supported by spice and some balsamic accents, and by slightly brambly acidity Mittnacht 2013 Pinot Noir @ $22.99 A well balanced, easy-drinking Pinot from Alsace, medium in body and intensity Riojanas 2009 Monte Real Rioja Reserva @ $23.99 very smooth and luscious on the palate, quite creamy with a super long finish,coats the mouth nicely and has smooth yet noticeable tannins (new vintage) Condado de Haza 2011 Ribera del Duero @ $23.99 in an elegant and pure wine only lightly influenced by oak, of medium weight on the palate with a lingering, slightly dusty finish that promises excellent development in the bottle Baracchi 2012 Sangiovese Smeriglio @ $24.99 100% Sangiovese aged twelve months in new French oak, with classic Tuscan earth and spice elements Catena 2013 Classic Malbec @ $24.99 A blend of grapes from four high-altitude vineyards, with intense aromas, a soft texture, and concentrated flavors Sapaio 2013 Volpolo Bolgheri @ $25.99 A blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Petit Verdot from Tuscany, easy to drink and very well balanced (new vintage) Chateau La Prade 2010 Cotes de Bordeaux @ $25.99 a 90/10 mixture of Merlot and Cabernet Franc filled with ripe, spicy blackberry fruit Closel 2011 Anjou Villages @ $27.99 100% Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley, medium-fulll, complex and quite chewy, with a fine focus and a long youthful finish (new vintage) Altesino 2013 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) SLO Down 2013 Sexual Chocolate @ $28.99 a blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, and Petite Syrah, with aromas of dark chocolate-covered cherries, rich and raisiny-sweet with a zingy black pepper finish (new vintage) Lopez de Heredia 2007 Tondonia Vina Cubillo @ $28.99 A single-vineyard Rioja, tight but well structured, with an appealing mix of fruity and savory notes, a Gran Reserva wine in all but the name Waterstone 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $29.99 Basically a Bordeaux-style blend, deep, rich, and lingering, with firm integrated tannins that frame the dark fruit Poggio Antico 2013 Rosso di Montalcino @ $29.99 Rich and satisfying, balanced and long, with cherry, strawberry, floral and spice flavors zippy acidity on the palate, and a long, fragrant finish Husch 2013 Zinfandel Garzani Ranch @ $29.99 From vines grown at the historic Garzani ranch in the warm Ukiah Valley, powerful yet elegant, with refreshing acidity that highlights the red and black fruit flavors and synchronizes harmoniously with a rich and lingering finish Rodet 2013 Mercurey Chateau de Mercey @ $29.99 A Pinot with notes of black cherry smoke, spices, with powerful tannins and a lingering bouquet and aftertaste Jeannin-Naltet 2010 Mercurey @ $31.99 plush and full-bodied with dried cherry, dried strawberry, raspberry and ripe pomegranate flavors (new vintage) Ridge 2012 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch @ $32.99 medium to full body, with round tannins and firm acidity, layered and sensuous on the palate with notes of dark plum and juicy cherries Tinto Pesquera 2012 Ribera del Duero @ $37.99 An indomitable vintage of Pesquera, with ripe fruit with dried mushroom, blackberry and meat aromas, a full body, soft and silky tannins and a flavorful finish (new vintage) Remelluri 2009Rioja Reserva @ $38.99 Mostly Tempranillo with small amounts of four other grapes blended in, highly aromatic, with a silky, sweet, and penetrating palate, slow-building tannins, and a lengthy finish Lecciaia 2009 Brunello Riserva @ $39.99 elegant, juicy and harmonious, complex and resonant, with a solid structure and a terrific aftertaste of berry, mineral and spice Bucklin 2012 Ancient Field Blend @ $39.99 From a block of vines planted in 1885 that includes more than two dozen grape varieties, with wild berry and cracked pepper aromas, flavors of dried cherry, bitter chocolate, and licorice Day 2014 Pinot Noir Johann Vineyard @ $39.99 Only the third vintage for rising star Brianne Day, a Pinot with a nose of geraniums and plums, silky and delicate on the palate but with brisk acidity and tannins to match Seghesio 2012 Barbera @ $39.99 100% estate-grown Barbera from Sonoma’s Alexander Valley, with bright fruity and floral aromas, flavors of blueberry, plum and black cherry, soft tannins, and a lively acidity Camille Giroud 2013 Marsannay @ $41.99 Dark blackberry and chocolate fruit balanced by refreshing bright acidity, consistently one of the best values in Burgundy Roccheviberti 2011 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione Falletto @ $41.99 From a small but prestigious Piedmontese producer, a Barolo that is developed and elegant,with excellent perfumed notes of spice, leather, purple violets and the classic tarry note of the appellation Vietti 2012 Barbera Scarrone @ $44.99 A single-vineyard Barbera from vines that are more than ninety years old, a wine of great balance, complexity and integration, with refreshing acidity and rich, soft tannins Bolmida 2011 Barolo Bussia @ $44.99 A Barolo with great fruit concentration and acid backbone, delicious to drink now but with significant potential to age well Costa di Bussia 2010 Barolo Bussia@ $44.99 A full-bodied Barolo with excellent concentration, a round and generous palate with layers of fruit, and a long finish with lovely spiciness, polished tannins, and well-integrated oak (new vintage) Lopez de Heredia 2003 Rioja Tondonia Rioja Reserva @ $45.99 A single-vineyard wine, old-school Rioja, elegant, reserved, refined, and aged to perfection Ancinum 2012 Amarone @ $46.99 an ethereal nose which reminds of peach blossoms, violet, raspberry and mint, intense and refined on the palate, smooth and full-bodied, with clear notes of dried grapes Pian della Querci 2008 Brunello Reserva @ $50.99 Dry, full-bodied, with rich, strong flavors, a rigorous tannic structure, and intense underlying acidity J. 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Bouchard 2013 Santenay Clos Rousseau Les Fourneaux @ $51.99 An elegant, concentrated, and sustained Pinot with well-rounded tannins and a spicy, fresh, animal finish Cantina del Pino 2011 Barbaresco Ovello @ $54.99 A wine of great complexity, power, and finesse, with notes of dried flowers, cherries, mint, and minerals on the nose and palate Fratelli Alessandria 2011 Barolo Gremolare @ $54.99 A Barolo of great structure and character, with delicate notes of herbs that melt into the typical complex scents of leather and licorice San Filippo 2010 Brunello di Montalcino @ $55.99 Dense and voluptuous, with opulent fruit tones and equally intense oak nuances, bold and chewy, with great aromatic intensity Martin Ray 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District @ $57.99 100% Cabernet sourced from a collection of tiny vineyard blocks in the Stags Leap district, with mellow tannins and a forward presentation of bright red fruit Jordan 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $63.99 A silky-smooth Bordeaux blend, round, soft and refined, with elegant flavors of red currant, freshly cut herbs, vanilla bean and allspice Lucia 2013 Pinot Noir Garys’ Vineyard @ $66.99 A Pinot that is wellcentered on a rich core of black licorice, dusty raspberry and dried herb flavors, complete, balanced, graceful and persistent on the finish Vivanco 2010 4 Varietales @ $67.99 A Rioja that is a blend of Tempranilo, Graciano, Garnacha and Mazuelo, complex and elegant, very expressive in the mouth, with a silky, fresh, tasty, intense mouthfeel, leaving a long aftertaste (new vintage) Isola e Olena 2012 Cepparello @ $80.99 One of Italy’s most iconic wines, a selection of the estate’s best fruit, with seamless flavors of fruit and spicy oak, a vibrant, long, and spicy finish Pisoni 2013 Estate Pinot Noir @ $83.99 Firm and structured, with a backbone of earth- and gravel-laced dark berry, cedar, cigar box and savory herb notes, not shy on tannins, which give the flavors traction on the palate Cliff Lede 2012 Cabernet Stag’s Leap District @ $84.99 Exceptiona; cpmcemtratopm amd power, a rich mouthfeel that finishes with polished tannins and a Graves-like minerality Sea Smoke 2012 Pinot Noir Southing @ $84.99 From California’s Santa Rita Hills, a Pinot that marries complexity and elegance, with fine tannins and minerality enhanced by the vineyard’s cool-climate acidity Dujac 2013 Morey St. Denis @ $89.99 Precise and lifted, with great balance and class, with savory herbs, mint, and licorice and a long silky finish Sea Smoke 2012 Pinot Noir Ten @ $99.99 Brooding and intense, with firm tannins followed by a long velvety finish Poggio Antico 2007 Brunello Riserva @ $109.99 A great offering from one of the best producers in Montalcino, with lingering flavors of spice, cherry, leather and tobacco, acidity that is perfectly balanced against the wine's soft fruit Sandrone 2011 Barolo Le Vigne @ $149.99 great fruit, intense tannins and good acidity, and a long, dry finish, it’s all there, requiring only patience to knit it together Chateau Montelena 2006 Estate Cabernet @ $165.99 Complex, full-bodied, and very firm, subtle and complex, with super-fine tannins and a long, long finish Sandrone 2011 Barolo Cannubi Boschi @ $167.99 considered one of the best Baroli of the vintage,forward, aromatically expressive and bright, with excellent structure and freshness underlying the concentrated ripe fruit Antinori 2012 Solaia @ $315.99 Elegant varietal character and freshness on the nose, a classic style on the palate characterized by a pleasurable harmony of flavors created through a fine balance of acidity, tannins and a high level fruit
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Anthony Road 2014 Rose @ $10.99 100% Cabernet Franc from the Finger Lakes, dry and fresh, with light-berry character and a crisp finish Descendant Pom Pomme Cider @ $11.99 Made at New York City’s first cidery, sparkling and dry, a blend of apples, pomegranate and hibiscus flowers, tart and refreshing Pere Ventura NV Cava Rose @ $12.99 A sparkling wine from the Penedes region of Spain made from the Trepat grape, bright and fruity with the perfect balance of freshness and acidity Descendant Dry Cider @ $12.99 Made at New York City’s first cidery, medium-bodied and bone dry, with strong ripe apple aromas and bright acidity balanced with soft tannins Warre’s Warrior Port Finest Reserve @ $14.99 A bright, vibrant blends with intensely rich aromas of ripe red fruits and spices and a palate that is well balanced and full-bodied, with a long and complex finish (new vintage) Perrone 2013 Moscato d’Asti @ $14.99 Made from the oldest vines on the estate, some more than 70 years old, textbook Moscato, delicate and perfectly balanced Painous NV Cava @ $15.99 A “method traditionelle” cava, delicate and restrained but brisk and firm on the palate, with hints of smoke and honey Korbel NV Brut @ $15.99 A blend of multiple varieties from multiple appellations and even multiple years, crisp and refreshing, with a light citrus and refreshing pear note in the finish (new vintage) Bisson 2014 Glera @ $16.99 A lightly sparkling wine, bone-dry, bottled early to maintain its freshness Darvelle Freres VSOP Brandy @ $16.99 rich caramel aromas and flavors alongside lots of spice and a mouthwatering saline tang on the finish Montgueret NV Saumur Brut Tete de Cuvee @ $17.99 A blend of Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay, a sparkling wine from the Loire made in a softer, easier-to-drink style Eve's Cidery Beckhorn Hollow Dry Cider @ $17.99 A sparkling dry cider made in New York’s Finger Lakes region using the method champenoise, a blend of several aromatic heirloom varieties, bright and bubbly, with succulent fruit flavors of peaches and sour orange Usua Oro Patxaran @ $19.99 A traditionally-styled Spanish liqueur made by steeping sloe berries, coffee beans and cinnamon in anisette Antica Fratta NV Franciacorta Brut @ $20.99 A sparkling wine from the Franciacorta region of Lombardy, 100% Chardonnay, elegant, fresh, vivacious and full, characterized by pleasing fruity and floral aromas Clontarf 1014 Irish Whisky @ $22.99 A bold, smooth Irish whiskey, triple distilled and aged in bourbon barrels, with a rich, inviting aromas and a long, satisfying finish Niepoort 2011 LBV @ $25.99/375ml = $13.99 showing intense black fruits on the nose with vibrant raspberry, juicy plums, succulent cherries, nutmeg and spice on the palate,good structure and balance from one of the smaller Port houses Noval 2009 Port LBV Unfiltered @ $25.99 An outstanding introduction to the Noval style, made entirely from estate-grown grapes, with fine structured tannins and great freshness and purity of fruit Warre’s Optima 10 Year Tawny Port @ $25.99 especially suitable for those with a preference for the lighter style of Port, with a delicate palate that challenges the traditional perception of Port as a dark and full-bodied after-dinner drink Barachhi NV Trebbiano Brut @ $29.99 A sparkling wine from Tuscany made 100% from Trebbiano, fresh and full-bodied, with hints of pear, mint and citrus, and a light almond finish |
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