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What's New at Heights Chateau 10/14/15 |
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NEW WHITES Pallavicini 2014 Frascati @ $9.99 A five-grape blend from Lazio, fresh, fruity, and slightly petillant Monticino Rosso 2014 Albana Secco @ $10.99 Made from the most prestigious indigenous grape variety of Romagna, a white of understated elegance with a complex, lingering finish Bosco Longhino Faravelli 2014 Pinot Nero Bianco @ $10.99 From the Oltrepo Pavese region of Italy, Pinot Noir vinified as a white wine, austere, elegant, and a touch frizzante (new vintage) Bourdiniere 2014 Muscadet @ $10.99 classic Muscadet, full of finesse, fresh and fruity, a blend of wines from various parcels in the chateau’s vineyards (new vintage) Moulin d’Argent 2014 Chardonnay @ $11.99 Grown at Domaine Herbauges by perfectionist Luc Choblet, an old vine unoaked Chardonnay that is super fresh and lively with a lovely twist of lemon acidity St. Sulpice 2014 Bordeaux Blanc @ $13.99 An 80/20 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon from Entre-Deux-Mers, intensely aromatic, fresh and vivacious yet delicate Entremares 2014 White @ $14.99 Made from four grape varieties native to central Spain, refreshing, sweet-toothed, fruity, and just a touch fizzy (new vintage) Damilano 2014 Arneis @ $14.99 Made by a top Piedmont producer, dry and fresh with delicate, elegant flavors and a slight aftertaste of almonds Polvanera 2014 Minutolo @ $16.99 Made 100% of Minutolo, a grape native to Puglia once known as Fiano Aromatico, aromatically floral with good texture and a persistent aftertaste Elena Walch 2014 Pinot Bianco @ $16.99 From the Alto Adige, an extremely versatile white with elegant citrus and stone fruit and bright acidity (new vintage) Weszeli 2013 Gruner Veltliner Langenlois @ $16.99 a clean, chalky Grüner, meant for every day, with fresh wildflowers, ripe grapefruit, and herbs on the palate, zippy and lively, with a firm finish (new vintage) Champalou 2014 Vouvray @ $16.99 fresh and lively, with complex green fruit and mineral flavors (new vintage) Bardin 2014 Pouilly-Fume @ $17.99 a Loire white that is clean and balanced with nice acidity, characterized by notes of grapefruit and bergamot, as well as other citrus flavors Latour 2013 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 Puffeney 2012 Arbois Blanc @ $21.99 From the Jura, a blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin, yeasty abd plush, with loads of acidity and minerality and a touch of nuttiness on the finish Ferrera 2013 Greco di Tufo @ $22.99 Produced at a small family estate in Campania, a Greco that is floral, fragrant, and well balanced with a persistent palate finished with nervy acidity Ferrara 2013 Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna @ $23.99 From the same producer, a single-viineyard version of Greco with a rich palate that delivers peach, grapefruit and mineral alongside vibrant acidity D’Amico 2012 Chardonnay Colanchi di Vaiano @ $23.99 A balanced, juicy white with modest poached apple, stone, preserved lemon and graphite notes Bernard Ange 2014 Crozes-Hermitage @ $23.99 A 70/30 blend of Marsanne and Roussane from the northern Rhone, full and stylish on the palate with elegant richness Javillier 2013 Bourgogne Blanc Forgets @ $24.99 A cuvee from different parcels in the Bourgogne Blanc appellation, with an elegant and powerful nose expressive of white and yellow fruits and an attack that is round and vivacious (new vintage) Reverdy 2014 Sancerre @ $25.99 unadulterated classic Sancerre, with loads of limestone in the nose and mouth, rich citrus fruit and green pear elements, a thick yet crisp texture, and some major body from the limestone soils (new vintage) Lucien Crochet 2013 Sancerre 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 from the French Basque country, made from Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng, a white that is refreshingly acidic and clean Chateau Puligny-Montrachet 2012 Clos du Chateau @ $35.99 Produced by Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet and made from grapes grown on vines right in front of the chateau, clean and crisp, with green apples, no great density but significant persistence Domaine Leflaive 2013 Macon-Verze @ $47.99 100% Chardonnay from the Maconnais, with aromas of hazelnuts, citrus, white flowers and a chalky minerality on the nose that is mirrored on the well-balanced and well-structured palate. Bachelet 2011 Bourgogne @ $51.99 An electrically charged Burgundy with masses of textured, piercing and tangy citric fruits, chiseled into shape by long, bright, chalky minerality Chateau Puligny-Montrachet 2012 St. Aubin En Remilly @ $58.99 A single-vineyard white Burgundy with perfect pitch and poise while also being very refreshing Latour 2011 Corton Charlemagne @ $94.99 A rare Corton-Charlemagne that is approachable in its youth, with rich, full-bodied, yet reserved flavors wrapped in an intense and long finish
NEW REDS (new vintage) Los Dos 2014 Grenache/Syrah @ $9.99 A blend of two complementary varietals aged in stainless steel, aromatic, elegant, full and friendly, with a surprising length Simmonet-Febre 2013 Pinot Noir @ $10.99 A blend of grapes from Burgundy and the south of France, with typical Pinot flavors of strawberry and cherry and smooth tannins Scavino NV Rosso @ $11,99 From an outstanding Piedmontese producer, a non-vintage blend of Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera and Merlot offering rich, aromatic fresh fruit character with soft tannins and harmonious balance Moureau 2010 Bordeaux @ $11. 99 From an outsanding Bordeaux vintage, anise and honeysuckle on the nose, a palate that is balanced with firm tannins and a lengthy finish Solorca 2013 Ribera del Duero @ $11.99 From a state-of-the-art winery in central Spain, with a wide array of aromas dominated by red fruits, solid structure, and long-lasting flavors (new vintage) De Fontsainte 2013 Corbieres @ $11.99 a blend of Carignan and Grenache with a little Syrah added in, stylistically similar to a Cotes du Rhone, with delightfully contrasting aromas of smoky earth and sweet candied cherry Sanpatrignano 2013 Aulente @ $13.99 100% Sangiovese from Emilia Romagna, with an intense and complex aroma and a palate that is dry and softly tannic with good structure Andezon 2013 Cotes du Rhone @ $13.99 A big, bold, Syrah-driven Cotes du Rhone hand-crafted by noted importer Eric Solomon, more like a northern Rhone wine than a southern one, with notes of black olives, bacon fat, and black cherries Farnetella 2012 Chianti @ $14.99 From the Colli Senesi, the hills near Siena, a soft approachable Chianti with notes of juicy dark cherries, plums, smoke, and tobacco St. Michael-Eppan 2013 Pinot Nero @ $14.99 From one of the most prestigious coops in northeastern Italy, a medium-bodied Pinot with plenty of bright plum and cherry fruit and a touch of earthiness to give it good balance Bellier 2014 Cheverny @ $14.99 A Loire red that is an 80/20 blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay, fresh and delicate with aromas of red fruits, cherries, and spices Feraud-Brunel 2012 Cotes du Rhone Villages @ $15.99 A joint winemaking effort between two top Rhone producers, Laurence Feraud and Andre Brunel, a 75/225 blend of Grenache and Syrah with big flavors, fine tannins, and no oak Santa Vittoria 2012 Poggio al Tempio @ $16.99 Mostly Sangiovese with some other indigenous Tuscan grapes blended in, full, fresh and fruity with intense aromas of red fruits and violets Barossa Valley Estate 2013 GSM @ $17.99 Grenache stars here with the Syrah and Mourvedre playing supporting roles, medium-bodied, with plenty of fruit and a dollop of oak (new vintage) Lambert 2014 Chinon Les Terasses @ $17.99 100% Cabernet Franc, with ripe black fruit with notes of blueberries, minerality, and herbs Joncier 2012 Lirac @ $19.99 Made by a stellar young woman winemaker, Marine Joncier, a blend of mostly Syrah and Grenache with some Mourvedre and Carignan, round and appealing, full of fruit, with an intriguing spice character on the nose Li Veli 2012 Susumaniello @ $19.99 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 acidit and refreshing freshness (new vintage) Fattoria Le Pupille 2012 Morellino @ $19.99 Sangiovese from southern Tuscany, full of raspberries and dark cherries with a touch of cinnamon thrown in Sul Lago 2013 Torcular Sempetrona @ $21.99 Made 100% from Vernaccia Nera in the Marche region of Italy, an unusual red with intense flavors and a delicate tannic structure Handley 2011 Pinot Noir @ $22.99 From a small family-owned winery in Mendocino, a cool-climate Pinot with plenty of ripe fruit and crisp acidity that creates structure and balance Poliziano 2012 Vino Nobile @ $27.99 Mostly Prugnole Gentile (a clone of Sangiovese) with 15% other grapes blended in, well structured, with longevity and seductive perfumes Hitching Post 2012 Pinot Noir Cork Dancer @ $27.99 Sourced from many of the best vineyards of Santa Barbara, displaying a rich, dark fruit profile with balanced structure and body Mucyn 2012 Crozes Hermitage @ $21.99 From the northern Rhone, an easy-drinking Syrah that hits all the right notes, including olives, herbs, and smoked meats Simo 2013 Viatge al Priorat @ $22.99 Mostly Garnacha with some Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot blended in, made from the estate’s younger vines, with plenty of dark red fruit and a slate-like minerality Sobon Estate 2013 Zinfandel Fiddletown @ $22.99 From Amador County’s Fiddletown appellation, a Zin with a touch of Petite Sirah blended in, a zesty Zin with gentle tannins Zenato 2011 Ripassa @ $27.99 A velvety red offering fine tannins and a pleasing palate of plump cherry, dried fig, espresso crème and baking spices, juicy and well-balanced Boissan 2013 Gigondas @ $28.99 Produced from 40-year-old vines on gravelly terraces in the Rhone, with a powerful attack that quickly gives way to stone fruit flavors Lapierre 2014 Morgon @ $30.99 made from 60-year-old Gamay vines in the Beaujolais, a wine that is the essence of Morgon, with tons of bright fleshy fruit with a palatable joie de vivre Laurent 2012 Bourgogne @ $30.99 Made from fruit sourced from quality growers throughout the Cote d’Or, a medium-bodied red with ripe cherry fruit, a savory streak, good acidity, and a persistent finish Vivens 2009 Margaux @ $37.99 The second wine of Chateau Durfort-Vivens made primarily from younger vines, with intense aromas of cassis and blackberries and a body that is well structured, ample and round, with polished tannins Latour 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin @ $49.99 Opulent and dense, delivering black cherry, raspberry, and earth aromas and flavors Ca d’Orcia 2010 Brunello @ $54.99 From a great Brunello vintage, complex and fresh on the nose, with inviting fruit aromas balanced by oak-imparted spices, well-structured and full-bodied, with fine tannins that promise great aging capacity La Serena 2010 Brunello @ $59.99 Another entry from the great Barolo vintage, with fascinating flavors of spice, citrus and meat, full-bodied, with full velvety tannins and a decadently rich finish Spottswoode 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $82.99 A solid and classically-styled Napa Valley Cabernet, full-bodied, layered, very tight and structured with hints of mineral and spices
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Itami Onagoroshi Junmai Shu Sake @ $15.99 A refined version from the birthplace of sake, super-dry and light with mellow citrus overtones Tenyo Koshu Junmai Daiginjyo Sake @ $15.99 Imperial Landing Aged Sake, rich and full-bodied, initially fruit-forward with a rice-forward finish Sesshu Otokoyama Sake @ $19.99 Brewed in Itami, the birthplace of sake, deliciously dry and light, rice-forward, with a smooth, clean finish Standing Stone 2013 Vidal Ice Wine @ $22.99 From New York’s Finger Lakes, an ice wine made from the hybrid grape Vidal, with notes of apricot, honey, and llemon and strong acidity Standing Stone 2014 Riesling Ice Wine @ $22.99 From New York’s Finger Lakes, an ice wine made from Riesling, with rich lemon and citrus flavors, nicely balancing acidity, and a lingering finish Standing Stone 2014 Gewurztraminer Ice Wine @ $22.99 From New York’s Finger Lakes, an ice wine made from Gewurztraminer, with flavor notes of ginger, cinnamon and cardamom, with lingering lychee and spice Le Payral 2002 Saussignac @ $26.99 A dessert wine made 100% from Semilllon harvested from the oldest vines on the estate, sweet yet balanced and enhanced by great acidity with honey, apricot, coin fruit and ripe yellow fruit flavors Breuckelen 77 NY Wheat Whiskey @ $40.99 Made from 100% organically grown New York State wheat, smooth, round, sweet, and easy-drinking, with flavors of maple and cinnamon Rhetoric 21 Year Bourbon @ $119.99 The latest release in Diageo’s Orphan Barrel series, begins with an oak wood nose, translating into ripe banana, clove and anise taste and concludes with a long finish of woody, dark chocolate, limited one to a customer |
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