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What's New at Heights Chateau 10/16/14 |
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NEW WHITES Chateau de la Bourdiniere 2013 Muscadet @ $10.99 classic Muscadet, full of finesse, fresh and fruity, a blend of wines from various parcels in the chateau’s vineyards La Croix Saint Adel 2013 Chardonnay @ $10.99 From the Languedoc, a fruit-forward Chardonnay with soft acidity Santa Maria La Palma 2013 Aragosta @ $12.99 From Sardinia, delicately perfumed, smooth, dry and slightly bitter, laced with subtle hints of apple
Made from Xynisteri, a grape native to Cyprus, a crisp, dry white wine with delicate aromas of fresh-cut hay and stone fruit Heinz Nikolai 2012 Riesling @ $13.99 a striking and precise German Riesling, semi-dry, with medium intensity and medium-high acidity, extremely versatile and food-friendly. (new vintage) Antonopoulos 2013 Adoli Ghia @ $13.99 made predominantly from the Lagorthi grape, which is grown in the mountain villages of Kalavryta, dry and medium-bodied with a minerally undercurrent and flavors of melon, apple and honeysuckle (new vintage) Clinton Vineyards 2012 Seyval Blanc @ $14.99 From the Hudson River Valley, crisp, light and balanced, with purity of fruit and underlying accents of citrus and apple Sankt Anna 2013 Mosel Riesling @ $15.99 Made by a tiny producer in the Mosel, slightly off-dry but with good acidity Anne Amie 2013 Muller Thurgau @ $15.99 crisp, fresh, and dry, a charming example of this varietal at its best (new vintage) DAC 2012 Dao White Blend @ $15.99 A blend of three indigenous white grapes from northern Portugal, very fragrant, smooth and citrusy (new vintage) Graville-Lacoste 2013 Graves @ $16.99 The classic white Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon,with a fresh, lingering finish and remarkable personality Vadio 2013 Branco @ $16.99 a blend of Bical and Cercial from northern Portugal, with a remarkable texture, with apples, herbs, and citrus on the palate, good depth, and a stylish finish Morgante 2013 Bianco di Morgante @ $16.99 Highly unusual, a white made entirely from a Sicilian red grape, Nero d’Avola, with some tannic grip (coming from the fact that it is made from red grapes), balanced acidity, and a fruit-forward, lingering finish Ollieux Romanis 2013 Corbieres Classique @ $16.99 a blend of Roussanne, Macabeu and Grenache Blanc; full on the palate with a refreshing finish, it has complex aromas of exotic fruits and white flowers Baur 2012 Riesling @ $20.99 from a grand cru vineyard in Alsace, full and complex, dry, crisp, and extremely food-friendly Chappelet 2012 Chardonnay @ $29.99 made from fruit grown on select vineyards in some of the coolest sites in Napa Valley, a Chardonnay possessing great definition and ripeness as well as fresh, lively acidity
NEW REDS (new vintage) Altovinum 2013 Evodia @ $10.99 vibrant spice and fruit notes, a perfectly balanced mix of flavors with loads of taste, a smooth texture, and a pure, fruit-filled finish Vitiano 2012 Rosso @ $10.99 A project of the Falesco winery in Umbria, made of equal parts Merlot, Cabernet, and Sangiovese and done in stainless steel, a rich and harmonious red with fresh tasty acidity Chateau Tour Caillet 2012 Bordeaux @ $10.99 Composed of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc, an elegant Bordeaux with enticing aromas of red fruit, cedar, and clove (new vintage) Bodegas Gormaz 2012 Vina Gormaz @ $11.99 From old Tempranillo vines in the Ribera del Duero, with deep wild berry aromas and mouth-filling flavor and length Castillo de Mendoza 2012 Rioja @ $13.99 balanced aromas of black fruits, herbs and spices and an elegant creamy, fruity palate with a long finish Pittnauer NV Rot Burgenlander @ $14.99 A blend of Zweigelt, Blaufrankish, and Saint Laurent from Austria, with earthy dark berry aromas and a fresh acidic balance Chronic Cellars 2013 Purple Paradise @ $14.99 A blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Grenache from Paso Robles, rich, ripe and juicy with mild tannins and balanced acidity Lacapelle Cabanac 2012 Cahors @ $15.99 an 80/20 blend of Malbec and Merlot done entirely in stainless steel and concrete, a rich, meaty, concentrated wine with rounded tannins and a peppery finish (new vintage) Vini Roeno 2012 Teroldego @ $15.99 intensely perfumed, with sensations of red fruits, spice and minerality, medium-bodied on the palate with red fruits and notes of earth and spice Ranch 32 2011 Cabernet @ $16.99 From Monterey County, a strong yet supple Cab with a juicy core of concentrated blackberry and black raspberry flavors and complex layers of flavor that unfold into a long, savory finish Montaribaldi 2012 Barbera @ $16.99 a well-made Barbera with earthy, fruity aromas and lush dark-fruit flavors uplifted by spice notes and crisp acidity (new vintage) Morgante 2012 Nero d’Avola @ $16.99 supple aromas of ripe black cherries, blackberries, and hints of charcoal, vanilla, and black pepper, on the palate abundant flavors of ripe fruit and exotic spice balanced by pleasant acidity and silky tannins (back) Domaine de l’Echevin 2012 Cotes du Rhone Villages @ $17.99 Mostly Syrah with a little Grenache blended in, fresh, ripe and forward with refined fruit and good acidity Corte Giara 2012 Valpolicella Ripasso @ $18.99 Produced by the joint project of the Allegrini family and a select group of winegrowers in the Veneto, full and ripe on the palate, with good structure supporting the ripe, rich dark cherry character, finishing with an attractive bitter chocolate twist Roth 2010 Merlot @ $20.99 beautifully structured, with layers of rich tannins, blueberry and black cherry flavors, and a long, lush finish with hints of vanilla and espresso beans Cesconi 2011 Moratel @ $20.99 a blend of Merlot, Lagrein, Teroldego and Cabernet from the Alto Adige, with considerable aromatic complexity and a palate that is supple but supported by a firm tannic backbone Jean-Jacques Girard 2012 Bourgogne @ $21.99 juicy and pure, precise and vibrant, with red and black berries and currants on the nose and palate (new vintage) Qupe 2012 Syrah @ $22.99 a blend of grapes from both cool-climate and warm vineyard sites, the cooler-climate grapes lending a savory, spicy character with refreshing acidity and balanced alcohol, the warmer-climate grapes giving the wine a more forward fruit character and adding suppleness and earlier drinkability Maquinon 2013 Priorat @ $23.99 largely Garnacha with a little Cabernet and Mazuela blended in, youthful and fresh, with complex fruity aromas, minerally and fresh in the mouth (new vintage) Roth 2012 Pinot Noir @ $24.99 deep, powerful, and complex, a perfect example of cool-climate Pinot Noir Chateau La Prade 2008 Cotes de Bordeaux @ $25.99 a 90/10 mixture of Merlot and Cabernet Franc filled with ripe, spicy blackberry fruit Faiveley 2011 Mercurey @ $26.99 well balanced with a round and fruity attack and soft silky tannins, fewer than 2,000 cases imported. Sueno Profundo 2012 Cabernet @ $28.99 Drawn from a couple of superb vineyards just outside of St. Helena, lush, hedonistically fruity, and powerful (new vintage) Roccolo Grassi 2010 Valpolicella @ $32.99 a serious, impeccably made Valpolicella, far more intense than most, powerful yet elegant, with aromas and flavors of cherries and cocoa, round and smooth on the palate with a long finish Lapierre 2013 Morgon @ $32.99 complex, delicate, vivacious, and pure, with spicy floral and mineral flavors Castelbuono 2007 Montefalco @ $39.99 100% Sagrantino with intenses aromas of blackberry and blueberry preserves, full-bodied on the palate, with intense and smooth tannins leading to a long finish (new vintage) Miner 2010 Merlot “Stagecoach Vineyard” @ $41.99 loaded with rich, ripe fruit and spice notes with touches of toasty oak, firm yet fine tannins, and a long finish (new vintage) J. Faiveley 2012 Mercurey Clos des Myglands @ $46.99 Intense aromas and flavors of black and red fruits, dense and savory on the palate, with very good cut and saline complexity to the flavors of dark cherry, rose petal and spice Rodney Strong 2011 Symmetry @ $50.99 Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot blended in, rich and silky in texture with a long, lingering finish and the structure for several years in the cellar |
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