What's New at Heights Chateau 10/10/18

NEW WHITES

(new vintage) Carta Vieja 2017 Sauvignon Blanc @ $6.99

modern-styled, fruity, and easy to drink with an intense varietal expression

(new vintage) Bloehm 2018 Chenin/Viogier @ $9.99

A blend of Chenin Blanc and Viognier from South Africa, with citrus blossom and stone fruit aromas  followed by creamy peach flavors and a crisp finish

(new vintage) Anne de Joyeuse 2017 Chardonnay @ $11.99

from a high-quality co-op in Limoux, France, aromatic, clean and balanced on the palate with a fresh finish

(new vintage) Hugl 2017 Gruner Veltliner @ $12.99

From a young family-owned winery located in the northeast of Austria, a fruity, full-bodied Gruner that reflects the distinctive character of the region

new vintage) Nortico 2017 Alvarinho @ $12.99

A superb example of this variety, with fresh citrus, peach and tropical fruit aromas paired with clean, juicy fruit and vibrant minerality

Meyer 2016 Kerner @ $13.99

A German Kerner, floral and peachy, with a touch of citrus acidity

(new vintage) Statti 2017 Greco Lamezia @ $13.99

From the toe of Italy, aromas of melon and wildflowers, fresh and clean on the palate with a balanced mineral finish

Cave d’Aze 2017 Macon Villages @ $13.99

Produced by a nearly 100-year-old coop in the Maconnais, a soft, ripe and fruity Chardonnay with bright apple flavors

(new vintage) Backsberg 2018 Chenin Blanc @ $13.99

A South African entry, with ripe fruit tempered by finely balanced acidity to give a mouth- filling yet refreshing palate

L. A. Cetto 2017 Sauvignon Blanc @ $14.99

From the Baja California region of Mexico, a delicately fruited version of the grape, well-balanced and fresh, with subtle herbal aromas

Vina Vella 2017 Ribeira Sacra Blanco @ $14.99

A blend of Godello, Albarino, and Treixadura from western Spain, clean and bright, with aromas of fresh ripe fruit

Barraud 2017 Macon Villages @ $14.99

Another value white Burgundy, fresh, liney, stony, and very easy to drink

(new vintage) Terenzi 2017 Vermentino @ $15.99

100% Vermentino from the Maremma region of Tuscany, clean and elegant on the palate, with the marked floral and fruity notes that are typical of this grape variety

Callejuela 2016 Blanco de Horneros @ $17.99

From Sherry country, a dry white made with the traditional Sherry grape Palomino, expressive, refreshing, and very dry with distinct salty notes

King Estate 2016 Pinot Gris @ $18.99

An Oregon Pinot Gris that is creamy and texture, with notes of lemon, lime, pineapple, and candied citrus underscored by refreshing minerality

(new vintage) Proud Pour 2017 The Oyster Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99

100% Sauvignon Blanc from California’s North Coast, made in a sunny, fruity style

(new vintage) Casa de Mouraz 2016 Encruzado @ $19.99

100%% Encruzado, the grape considered to be the noblest white of the Dao region of Portugal, fresh and structured, with exotic aromas of grapefruit and passionfruit

(new vintage) Bolzano 2017 Kerner @ $19.99

Made from a grape that is a hybrid of Schiava and Riesling, aromas of apricot and peach, dry, crisp and juicy on the palate

(new vintage) Oberon 2016 Chardonnay @ $20.99

A Carneros Chardonnay that showcases balanced fruit, lingering acidity, and rich flavors of pear, apple blossoms, and crème brulee

Li Veli 2017 Verdeca @ $22.99

A big-bodied southern Italian white from an indigenous grape, flavors of melons and papaya with a touch of nuttiness mixed in

(new vintage) Lioco 2017 Chardonnay @ $22.99

From a selection of complimentary Sonoma county vineyards with a shared commitment to sustainable farming, a full, rich white balanced by brisk acidity

Matanzas Creek 2016 Chardonnay @ $22.99

A Sonoma County Chardonnay that is unctuous and enveloping on the palate, with balanced acidity and a clear savory mouthfeel

Venica 2017 Friulano @ $23.99

A northern Italian white with aromas of almonds, walnuts and clover, a velvety texture with relatively low acidity

Sandhi 2015 Chardonnay @ $24.99

From a small-production winery in Santa Barbara County, soft and forward with lovely depth and balance

Keller 2017 Riesling Limestone @ $25.99

Made by the best producer in the Rheinhessen, a complex, textured Riesling with notes of green apple and lemon-lime, balanced and bright

(new vintage) Cusumano 2017 Alta Mora Etna Bianco @ $26.99

100% Carricante from the slopes of Mt. Etna, with aromas of peach blossoms and savory herbs, and a bright palate that offers tart green apple, creamy pear, citrus and a mineral note alongside crisp acidity

(new vintage) I Clivi 2016 Verduzzo @ $27.99

From northeastern Italy, from one of only five producers making a dry version of this grape, with very complex and interesting aromas and flavors of herbs, white peaches, even a hint of marmalade

(new vintage) Occhipinti 2017 SP68 Bianco @ $29.99

a blend of two obscure Sicilian varietals, Albanello and Moscato di Alessandria, with a a floral, aromatic complexity from the Moscato while the Albanello adds structure

Faiveley 2014 Montagny @ $30.99

An elegant white boasting lemon, apple and floral flavors, harmonious, with well-integrated acidity and a graceful finish

(new vintage) Dutton Goldfield 2016 Chardonnay @ $32.99

Crafted from six vineyards within the Dutton family’s holdings, smooth and supple, with a balance of acidity and light body

NEW REDS

(new vintage) Almira 2017 Los Dos @ $9.99

A blend of two complementary varietals aged in stainless steel, aromatic, elegant, full and friendly, with a surprising length

(new vintage) Laudun Chusclan 2016 Cotes du Rhone Argentieres @ $10.99

The fruits of the experience of 250 families of wine producers, a blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault and Syrah, round, balanced, and very easy to drink

Balter 2015 Lagrein @ $10.99

A dry, medium-bodied red from northern Italy, only lightly tannic but high in acidity, with flavor notes of raspberries, cranberries, and plums

Vina Elena 2017 Brumita @ $11.99

100% Monastrell (Mourvedre) from southeastern Spain, a dense red with herbs and blueberries on the palate, great acidity and a tannic finish

(new vintage) Achados e Perdidos 2016 28 Uvas @ $12.99

A Portuguese field blend of 28 different varietals, medium-bodied, with red berry notes and lively acidity

(new vintage) Brunet 2017 Pinot Noir @ $12.99

From the Languedoc, a well-done Pinot Noir at a bargain price, offering classic cherry fruit with notes of dark chocolate

Domaine d’Aigues Luberon @ $12.99

A four-grape blend from the south of France, powerful and long on the palate with silky tannins and remarkable concentration

(new vintage) Pinot Project 2016 Pinot Noir @ $12.99

Pure Pinot aromas and flavors, all black cherries with just a hint of oak and touches of Asian spices on the palate

(new vintage) Petit Chapeau 2017 Cotes du Rhone @ $12.99

Smooth and juicy, with lush fruit and easy-going tannins, a great value

Vidal Fleury 2015 Cotes du Rhone @ $12.99

A velvety, rich red in a juicy, floral style, framed by dense, penetrating tannins and brisk acidity

(new vintage) The People’s Zin 2014 Zinfandel @ 12.99

A rich, ripe, spicy Zin made primarily from Lodi grapes, 100% of all profits donated to worthy social causes

(new vintage) Edgebaston Finlayson 2016 Pepper Pot @ $13.99

A six-grape blend from South Africa driven by Syrah, with pure, clean, dark red berry flavors on a smooth palate

Left Foot Charley 2016 Blaufrankisch @ $14.99

Made from grapes grown on northern Michigan’s Mission Peninsula, infinitely approachable, delicious, and very food-friendly

(new vintage) Pinyolet 2015 Garnacha @ $14.99

100% Garnacha from the Montsant region of Spain, bright, floral, and juicy, with balancing acidity

(new vintage) Virxen Dos Remedios 2017 Ribeira Sacra @ $14.99

Made at a small award-winning family winery in the Ribeira Sacra region of western Spain, 100% Mencia, light, bright and tart on the palate

(new vintage) Arius 2016 Pinot Noir @ $14.99

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

(new vintage) La Manarine 2016 Cotes du Rhone @ $14.99

100% Grenache from 35-year-old vines, with aromas of ripe berries, supple dark cherry fruit on the palate, and spicy accents

Floating Rock 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $14.99

A Washington State Cab with lots of ripe fruit and a serious tannic structure

(new vintage) La Solitude 2016 Cotes du Rhone @ $15.99

A classic blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, with fresh, clean fruit and elegant tannins

Scala 2014 Ciro Rosso @ $16.99

From Calabria, 100% Gaglioppo, smooth and well-balanced, with persistent aromas of red fruits and a touch of sweet spice

(new vintage) Vina Cobos 2017 Il Felino Malbec @ $17.99

A smooth, supple Malbec, elegant and balanced, with hints of licorice and chocolate and firm tannins that lead to a persistent finish

Casa de Saima 2017 Baga @ $19.99

A new style of Baga from an old Bairrada producer, a red with great character, body, and freshness, full of vibrant red berry notes

(new vintage) Fattoriaa di Sammontana 2016 Chianti @ $19.99

A young, friendly example of the genre, considered one of the best value-for-money wines in Italy, quite fruit-forward on the nose, extremely appealing, fresh and lively

(new vintage) Trousse Chemise 2016 Pinot Noir @ $19.99

Another winner from the Willamette Valley, aromatic and bright with a terrific, freshly crushed fruit quality

Averaen 2017 Pinot Noir @ $19.99

Also from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, a Pinot that is fleshy and seamless in texture, smooth and smoky, with gentle tannins that come in late

(new vintage) Cascina Fontana 2016 Dolcetto @ $19.99

A Dolcetto with elegant aromas of red fruit with hints of black pepper and anisette

(new vintage) Frontaura 2010 Valdelacasa @ $19.99

100% Tinto de Toro (Tempranillo), with a very expressive and intense nose and a refreshing mouthfeel

Wildmakers 2015 Sabatico @ $20.99

A blend of Carinena and Garnacha from Chile’s Maule Valley, slightly rustic, with intense flavors of cherries and spices

Antiyal 2016 Pura Fe Carmenere @ $20.99

Also from the Maue Valley, a red rich in berry fruits and spice with smooth, rounded tannins

Angry Bunch 2014 Zinfandel @ $20.99

From Lodi in California’s Central Valley, a robust, concentrated Zin with a ripe texture, a juicy mounthfeel, and bracing acidity

Pagliarese 2011 Chianti Classico @ $21.99

Refined, elegant and graceful, a pure expression of Chianti Classico

(new vintage) Luli 2016 Pinot Noir @ $22.99

The joint project of Master Sommelier Sara Floyd and the Pisoni family, bright and pure, with predominantly red fruits and spice, broad and structured, with firm tannins and a lasting finish

Mont-Redon 2015 Lirac @ $22.99

A traditional blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre only partially aged in barrel, lediu- to full-bodied, with ample concentration and silky tannins, an excellent introduction to the appellation

(new vintage) Caves des Donnas 2015 Nebbiolo @ $23.99

Almost entirely Nebbiolo from the Italian side of the Alps, elegant and well-balanced, with a silky palate that offers bright red cherry, crushed strawberry, and white pepper

Siduri 2016 Pinot Noir @ $23.99

Another medium-bodied, serious Oregon Pinot with fresh red and blue fruit along with faint hints of earth and leather

Ken Wright 2016 Pinot Noir @ $24.99

An entry into the world of iconic Pregon producer Ken Wright, raspberry and floral, with the lush, pure fruit that is Wright’s hallmark

Il Palazzone NV Rosso del Palazzone @ $24.99

Made from grapes from the same vines that are used for their Brunello, a blend of different vintages, warm, dry, and generous with bright acidity

(back) Manenti 2016 Cerasuolo di Vitoria @ $24.99

A 50/50 blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato from Sicily, an elegant wine with fresh acidity, fine fruit notes, a transparent aromatic profile, strong minerality and great length

(new vintage) Olivier Merlin 2016 Bourgogne Rouge @ $25.99

Excellent structure with smooth silky tannins, rich and full-bodied with a long finish

(new vintage) 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

Bruno Giacosa 2015 Barbera d’Alba @$29.99

Expressive aromas typical of Barbera with cherry and forest fruit notes matched with a fresh, lively mouthfeel and delicate acidity on the finish

(new vintage) Montevertine 2016 Pian del Ciampolo @ $31.99

The winery’s entry-level offering, a lithe and light style of Sangiovese with fresh red cherry fruit aromas, made for earlier drinking

(new vintage) Dutton Goldfield 2014 Pinot Noir @ $32.99

A Russian River Valley Pinot that is transparent and silky, with lush tannins, bright berry fruit, and equally bright acidity

(new vintage) Vieux Telegranphe 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Telegramme @ $47.99

From Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe, a lively, spice-tinged Chateauneuf with zesty red berry and floral scents, appealing finesse and nerve with no rough edges

Gaja 2015 Ca Marcanda Promis @ $54.99

From Angelo Gaja’s second Tuscan property, Ca Marcanda,  in the Maremma, a blend of Merlot, Syrah, and Sangiovese, medium-bodied, with silky tannins and refreshing acidity

(new vintage) Shafer 2014 Cabernet Hillside Select @ $324.99

seamless and light on its feet, with classic Stags Leap tannins that are ripe and ready for aging

NEW ROSE

Gassier 2017 Esprit de Gaussier @ $18.99

A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Rolle, aromas of white fruits and flowers, notes of citrus on the palate