What's New at Heights Chateau 10/18/16

NEW WHITES

Sauron 2015 Rueda @ $9.99

100% Verdejo, floral aromas, with a hint of fennel and tropical fruits in the background

Altas Cunbres 2015 Torrontes @ $11.99

From Argentina, aromas of flowers and white peaches, fresh, light, and easy to drink

District 7 2014 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99

A vibrant white from Monterey County with a lively array of melon, passion fruit and citrus flavors and refreshing crisp acidity on the finish

District 7 2014 Chardonnay @ $13.99

From Monterey, with tropical fruit and butterscotch aromas and flavors, rich yet refreshing

Airlie 2014 Muller-Thurgau @ $13.99

An Oregon version of the German hybrid grape, bright, clean, fresh and citrusy

Talamo 2015 Vermentino @ $13.99

A Tuscan Vermentino with subdued floral and exotic fruit aromas, tropical fruit flavors and bright acidity on the palate

Mucelle 2014 Chasselas @ $13.99

A biodynamic French white from near the border with Switzerland, aromas of white flowers, fresh and clean on the palate

(new vintage) Felici 2015 Verdicchio @ $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) Godeval 2014 Godello @ $14.99

Made by one of the earliest and best of the mdern Godello producers, a white with aromas and flavors of fresh green apples, zesty lime with a backnote of melon that lingers on the palate

Tre Grappoli 2015 Bianco @ $14.99

A blend of Friulano, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc from a family estate in Friuli, crisp, unoaked, full and rich on the palate

Poppy 2014 Chardonnay @ $15.99

From California’s Santa Lucia Highlands, rich, fucsed and elegant with only the lightest touch of oak

Montaribaldi 2015 Roero Arneis @ $16.99

100% Arneis from the Langhe hills of Piedmont, aromatically complex, well structured, fresh and savory

(new vintage) Tajinaste 2015 Blanco @ $16.99

A white from the Canary Islands made 100% from a native grape called Listan, which is grown at high elevations in volcanic soil, a touch smoky, with aromas and flavors of apple and fennel

Le Frage 2015 Garganega @ $16.99

The grape of Soave but made outside the Soave zone of production, a stainless steel white with a remarkable harmony of taste, body, and a long finish

Raeburn 2014 Chardonnay @ $17.99                              

A Russian River Valley Chardonnay with an array of complex fruit tones complemented by hints of toasted oak and vanilla

Zemmer 2014 Riesling Rohracker @ $17.99

An elegant version of the grape from the Alto Adige in Italy, softly flowery with a delicate acidity and lively fullness

Ribeira 2015 Les Canilles @ $19.99

A blend of Clairette and Terret from the Languedoc, bright and slightly herbal with a clean mouthfeel

(new vintage) Domaine Vico 2015 Vermentino @ $19.99

A beauty from Corsica, rich and oily yet refreshing and bright, with notes of almonds, fresh herbs, and brine

Manciat-Poncet 2014 Macon-Charnay @ $21.99

Delicate fruit with just a hint of citrus, crisp acidity and good mineral punch

Castello di Spessa 2015 Pinot Bianco @ $22.99

Smooth, structured, well balanced, with a long, persistent finish

Cambiata 2014 Albarino @ $22.99

From Monterey, dry and crisp but with enough body to be substantial and rich on the palate

Fagot 2014 Rully Blanc @ $22.99

100% Chardonnay from southern Burgundy, restrained and elegant

(new vintage) Pascal Jolivet 2015 Sancerre @ $22.99

Fresh, clean, and tightly wound, dry and elegant, with the racy acidity tempered by a very subtle note of residual sugar

Last Light 2015 Chardonnay @ $25.99

From an extremely coastal vineyard in San Luis Obispo, light and delicate in aromas and flavors of lemon and lime

Demougeot 2014 Bourgogne Blanc @ $31.99

A Chablis-like white Burgundy, with aromas and flavors of lemon and lime and loads of minerals

Thomas Fogarty 2012 Chardonnay @ $34.99

From a cool, maritime, mountainous California site, with almonds, apricots, and spices and sweet honeyed floral notes

Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet 2013 Meursault @ $61.99

A weighty Meursault with an even mouthfeel and excellent persistence

NEW REDS

Cusumano 2013 Syrah @ $9.99

Full-bodied and firm. With cherry and plum aromas with a touch of spice

Fonteseca 2015 Bobal/Cabernet @ $10.99

A full-bodied blend of bush-trained Bobal with a splash of young vines Cabernet, dese and layered on the palate with velvety tannins

Pennautier 2014 Cabardes @ $10.99

A light, fresh blend of Cabernet, Malbec, Merlot and Grenache from the Languedoc, with a firm, tannic palate of spices and dark fruits

Lucky Star 2014 Pinot Noir @ $10.99

A bargain California Pinot made from grapes from several cool-climate regions, with delicate fruit nuances and soft tannins

Altos Cumbres 2014 Cabernet @ $11.99

A Cab from Argentina showing a delicate balance of fruit and acidity

Fausto 2012 Rosso Piceno @ $12.99

A 60/40 blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese made from 100% organic grapes grown in the Marche region of Italy, clean and crisp with wild cherry flavors and hints of oak

(new vintage) Font du Vent 2015 Cotes du Rhone @ $13.99

From a property on the western side of the Rhone, across the river from Chateauneuf, mostly Grenache with some Syrah and a bit of Mourvedre blended in, with lovely red fruits and notes of crushed black pepper

(new vintage) Hedges 2013 CMS Red @ $13.99

A Cab/Merlot/Syrah blend from Washington, structured yet approachable, with deep rich fruit flavors

District 7 2014 Cabernet @ $13.99

Concentrated blackberry and black raspberry flavors, framed by well-integrated tannins

Talamo 2011 Morellino di Scansano @ $14.99

Mostly Sangiovese from southern Tuscany, medium-bodied with medium acidity and smooth but structured tannins

Fabien Jouves 2015 Soirees @ $14.99

From Cahors but hardly traditional, a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Franc and Malbec, soft, supple and spicy

Terenzi 2014 Morellino di Scansano @ $14.99

From one of the most promising new names in Tuscany, Sangiovese with a fragrance of red fruits and violets and spicy hints on the finish

Herdade do Rocim 2009 Vale da Mata @ $15.99

A blend of Aragonez, Syrah, and Touriga Nacional from near Lisbon, rich, with a deeply grained character yet fresh, with a perfumy feel

Monte del Fra 2015 Bardolino @ $15.99

Mostly Corvina and Rondinella with a little Sangiovese blended in, light, lively and juicy

Renieri 2012 Rosso di Montalcino @ $15.99

well-ripened wild red berry fruit enriched by subtle nuances of earth and toasty oak

Don Bernardino 2014 Ribeira Sacra @ #15.99

From far-western Spain, ful and smooth on the palate with briny plum and raspberry flavors

Domaine du Cros 2014 Marcillac @ $15.99

Made from the local grape of Marcillac, Fer Saradou, a highly distinctive and refreshing red with a vivid dark raspberry fruit character, a leafy freshness, and a touch of spice

Pecchenino 2015 Dogliani San Luigi @ $16.99

from a family winery in the Piedmont, a serious Dolcetto with great depth and length and a full backbone of tannic structure

Ollieux Romanis 2015 Corbierres @ $16.99

A blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, with complex peppery flavors and a very balanced finish

Fratelli Alessandria 2012 Barbera d’Alba @ $17.99

A balanced, round Barbera from estate vinmeyards, typically bright and fruity

(new vintage) Can Blau 2014 Montsant @ $17.99

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

Villard 2013 L’Appel des Sereines @ $17.99

100% Syrah from the northern Rhone, packed with lush fruit and white pepper

Valdelacasa 2009 Toro @ $18.99

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

Assolati 2014 Montecucco @ $18.99

100% Sangiovese, dry on the palate, savory, juicy, and full-bodied

(new vintage) The Huntsman 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99

From the Ross Andrew winery in Washington’s Columbia Valley, a crisp and racy Cabernet with notes of vanilla and black raspberry, clean, lively, and well balanced

Los Vascos 2012 Carmenere Grand Reserve @ $20.99

Smooth, deep, and balanced, with hintes of black pepper, bay leaf, and coffee

Li Veli 2014 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

Alta Mora 2014 Etna Rosso @ $22.99

100% Nerello Mascalese from the slopes of Mount Etna, elegant and juicy with a mineral note backing up the finish

Fattoria Paradiso 2010 Sangiovese @ $23.99

aromas of mature fruit and violets; dark purple berry flavors on the palate supported by excellent tannic structure

Renieri 2010 Chianti Classico @ $23.99

A dark, brooding Chianti with intense flavors of cherry, leather and violets and a silky texture

Capezzana 2011 Villa di Capezzana @ $24.99

An 80/20 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet, well structured, with rich concentrated of currants, raspberries, and dark chocolate

Elk Cove 2014 Pinot Noir @ $24.99

From one of Oregon’s oldest and most respected wineries, and from a vintage many consider the Oregon vintage of a lifetime, a Pinot with incredible evenness and extraordinary concentration

Battle Creek 2014 Pinot Noir @ $26.99

An elegant Oregon Pinot with fresh fruit flavors, slaty tannins, good acidity, and restrained alcohol

Domaine de la Grand Cour 2015 Fleurie @ $28.99

A flagship Fleurie with aromas of dark cherries, violets, and exotic spices, rustic and complex on the palate

Stoke’s Ghost 2013 Petite Sirah @ $29.99

Inky and dark, brimming with fruit flavors, full-bodied, with balanced tannins and a lingering finish

Cruse 2015 Monkey Jacket @ $28.99

An unusual blend of Valduie and Tannat with a field blend of heritage varieties, with cool concrete minerallity and captivating fruit and verve

Les Fouilles 2014 Gigondas @ $29.99

50/50 Grenache and Syrah from 50-year-old vines from a single vineyard, floral and spicy with soft tannins and good minerality

Last Light 2013 Pinot Noir @ $29.99

A single-vineyard Pinot from an extremely coastal region of California, with lush berry fruit lifted by black pepper and graphite-laced earth notes

Morgan 2014 Pinot Noir Twelve Clones @ $31.99

Drawn from the finest vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, a wine of power and finesse with perfectly poised acid/fruit balance

La Ca Nova 2012 Barbaresco @ $32.99

Smooth, subtle and complex, a Barbaresco with lots of red fruit and licorice and excellent Nebbiolo acidity

Ridge 2014 East Bench Zinfandel @ $34.99

A Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel from vines planted in 2000 and 2001, full-bodied and rich on the palate with red berry fruit and supple tannins

Salcetino 2008 Chianti Classico @ $36.99

licorice, forest fruits, and vanilla on the nose, full-bodied on the palate with balanced tannins and a very long and elegant finish

Snowden 2012 Cabernet The Ranch @ $57.99

Bold, delicious and juicy, with black cherry, plum, licorice and smoke all melding together effortlessly

NEW ROSES

Monte del Fra 2015 Chiaretto @ $17.99

Corvina and Rondinella with a little Sangiovese blended in, delicate scents of cherry and vanilla on the nose, strawberries and raspberries on the palate