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NEW WHITES La Carraia 2016 Orvieto Classico @ $9.99 Fresh and full, with good acidity balancing a long, pleasant finish (new vintage) Smoking Loon 2016 Chardonnay @ $9.99 Unoaked, vibrant yet creamy on the palate from 100% malolactic fermentation, with its refreshing flavors of lemon curd and pineapple Grand Baillard 2016 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99 A French Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of white peach and citrus, elegant, dry, and fruity on the palate with perfect acidity, a bargain in a liter bottle Tierhoek 2013 Chenin Blanc @ $11.99 From Citrusdal Mountain in South Africa, stony and mineral showing its cool climate origins Stobi 2016 Rkaciteli @ $11.99 From the republic of Macedonia, a light, bright white done in stainless steel to keep the fresh fruit flavors intact Bodega Herrero 2015 Erre de Herrero @ $12.99 A Rueda from central Spain, 100% Verdejo, with intense aromas and a wide and structured palate (new vintage) Schloss Muhlenhof 2016 Muller-Thurgau @ $12.99 Ripe, aromatic and zesty, with flavor notes of lime and green apple Del Sordo 2016 Catapanus @ $12.99 made from Bombino Bianco, a grape native to Puglia, a full, rich white with aromas of anise and tropical fruit La Fruitiere 2016 Folle Blanche @ $13.99 100% Folle Blanche (aka Gros Plant) from the western edge of the Loire Valley, from fifty-year-old vines grown on granite soil, very fresh, crisp and light with great acidity (new vintage) Ca’ Maiol 2016 Lugana @ $14.99 From the shores of Lake Garda, with apple and stone fruit notes and a hint of almond Ilatium 2016 Soave @ $14.99 An 80/20 blend of Garganega and Trebbiano from the Veneto, medium-bodied, with bright acidity and fresh flavors of apples, pears and almonds Ciro Picariello 2016 Fiano @ $14.99 From one of the star producers of Fiano in Campania, powerful and mineral, with notes of hay, white flowers, and flint Dr. Frank 2015 Dry Riesling @ $14.99 Characteristic Finger Lakes minerality, with zesty acidity that enhances the lively flor and tangerine flavors Colle Stefano 2016 Verdicchio @ $14.99 An organic Verdicchio, bright and high-toned, with well-defined aromatics and plenty of crisp zesty fruit Licia 2016 Albarino @ $14.99 showcases yellow and green apple fruit characteristics as well as a pleasing minerality and a fresh lemon finish Tiefenbrunner 2016 Pinot Bianco @ $15.99 A stainless steel white from the heart of the Italian Alps, with a subtle creamy texture countered by refreshing acidity and minerality Binner 2015 Pirouettes Saveurs @ $15.99 A 70/30 blend of Auxerrois and Sylvaner from fifty-year-old vines that are farmed organically, bottled unfined and unfiltered Domaine des Schistes 2015 Essenciale @ $15.99 From the Languedoc, a blend of Vermentino, Grenache Gris and Macabeu, bottled unfined and unfiltered, delicate yet rich and very fruity Ottella 2015 Lugana @ $15.99 a white from the Veneto with a very aromatic bouquet followed by mild, somewhat broad flavors, quite dry, but not particularly hard-edged, forthright and attractive Defaix 2016 Bourgogne @ $15.99 A white Burgundy from a top Chablis producer, with a delicate aromatic nose of white flowers and a palate showing great balance and finesse Lageder 2016 Pinot Grigio @ $16.99 Floral and somewhat spicy on the nose, rich and flavorful with a slight smokiness at the back and a fresh finish Modonio 2016 Neblina @ $16.99 100% Albana from Emilia-Romagna, fresh and tangy, a perfect representation of this grape variety Sierra de Tolono 2016 Rioja Blanco @ $17.99 Made by one of Spain’s up-and-coming woman winemakers, Sandra Bravo, 100% Viura, nicely balanced in a brightly polished style Jeriko 2016 Chardonnay @ $18.99 From Mendocino, a barrel-fermented Chardonnay with tropical fruit flavors layered on creamy oak Berthier 2015 Coteaux de Giennois Silex @ $19.99 A Sauvignon Blanc from the Coteaux du Giennois appellation in the Loire Valley, complex, structured and tight, with a strongly mineral character and even a smoky edge Bisson 2016 Bianchetta Genovese @ $20.99 100% Bianchetto Genovese, a rare grape grown south of Genoa, super snappy, with notes of citrus and sea spray and a taut but generous mouthfeel Oberon 2015 Chardonnay @ $20.99 A Carneros Chardonnay that showcases balanced fruit, lingering acidity, and rich flavors of pear, apple blossoms, and crème brulee Olivier Leflaive 2015 Bourgogne Les Setilles @ $22.99 Sourced from multiple vineyards within the communes of Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, ripe and soft with pure apple and citrus fruit, crisp, juicy and bright with acidity and orange zest flavors Bussoletti 2016 Grechetto @ $22.99 A 50/50 blend of two different clones of Grechetto, Grechetto di Orvieto and Grechetto di Todi, with an intense nose of bay and cut hay, and a full attack on the palate driven by yellow and tropical fruit notes J. Drouhin 2015 Pouilly-Vinzelles @ $23.99 A beautifully classic white Burgundy, lightly citric and floral on the nosewith just a touch of oak to complete the very good structure, acidity and balance Paetra 2016 Pinot Blanc @ $25.99 From the Willamette Valley of Oregon, an elegant, completely dry version of the grape with delicate herbal, apple, and lemon peel flavors Infinite1939 2015 Pinot Grigio @ $26.99 named for the birth year of David Taub, known as the "father of Pinot Grigio" in this country, a full-bodied Pinot Grigio, a wine of substantial structure and complexity with a particularly high acidity for the variety and astounding sapidity and minerality Domaine de la Chapelle 2015 Pouilly-Fuisse @ $27.99 A lovely elegantly styled Pouilly Fuissé with a touch of oak and delicious notes of green apples that balance a bright creamy minerality, allowing the Chardonnay grape to fully express itself Lang & Reed 2016 Chenin Blanc @ $29.99 Made from Mendocino grapes, with aromas of citrus blossoms and a palate of bright tropical fruit with apple and quince supporting the rich and quenching flavors (new vintage) Domaine Guillot-Broux 2015 Macon Les Combettes @ $29.99 A rich, full-bodied white Burgundy, with loads of fruit and minerality, mouth-watering acidity, and a gentle herbal note Deux Montille 2014 Saint Romain “Le Jarron” @ $34.99 From an appellation just a bit west of Meursault, a precise, aromatic style of Chardonnay medium-bodied, framed by freshness and full of energy Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet 2015 Monthelie @ $39.99 By the same winemaker who made the Saint Romain, Alix de Montille, a classic white Burgundy of great minerality, length, and finesse
NEW REDS Messias 2014 Douro @ $9.99 An unoaked red, a blend of several varietals from several vineyards, an open wine with a dusty texture, ripe red fruits, and good acidity (new vintage) Leese-Fitch 2015 Cabernet @ $11.99 Mostly Cabernet with small amounts of six other grapes blended in, a touch spicy, smooth, round and well balanced (new vintage) Cantele 2014 Salice Salentino @ $11.99 mostly Negroamaro with some Malvasia Nera blended in, robust, full-bodied, savory and smooth Andre Brunel 2014 Cotes du Rhone @ $11.99 exudes very forward fruit, and is a terrific example of super-ripe, old-vine Grenache displaying characteristics of cherries and blackberries along side of the classic Provencal spice and herb notes Averoldi 2015 Notorious @ $11.99 Mostly Gropello, a Pinot-like variety native to Lombardy, on the western shores of Lake Garda, delicate and scented, with prominent mineral undertones Lyeth 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $12.99 A California Cab that is amazingly complex for its price point, with enticing aromas and layers of cherries, blueberries, and cocoa Lafage 2014 Nicolas Grenache Noir @ $12.99 A very rich Grenache brimming with aroma and character, silky and easy on the palate with bright cherry fruit Achados e Perdidos 2014 Douro 28 Uvas @ $12.99 A Portuguese field blend of 28 different varietals, medium-bodied, with red berry notes and lively acidity Scagliola 2015 Mati Barbera @ $12.99 100% Barbera from thirty-year-old vines, youthful and energetic, done entirely in stainless steel A Fuga 2016 Ribeira Sacra @ $13.99 100% Mencia from western Spain, fresh, fruity, and very easy to drink (new vintage) Chais St. Laurent 2016 Chinon “La Vigne en Veron” @ $12.99 a fresh, lively Cabernet Franc with an elegant nose of red berries, violets and wild herbs, bright and fruit-forward on the palate Vega Sindoa 2014 El Chaparral @ $12.99 An easy-to-drink pleasant version of Grenache, pure, young, herbal and balsamic, with aromas of licorice and spices (new vintage) Chateau de Gaudon 2014 Cahors @ $12.99
Mostly Malbec with a little Merlot blended in for softening, a structured wine with a dry core surrounded by bold black fruits and kept in place by good acidity Gemtree 2015 Dragon’s Blood Shiraz @ $13.99 From Australia’s McLaren Vale, very near the Southern Ocean coastline, a bold and full-bodied Shiraz with notes of blueberry, black currant, anise, and earth Merieau 2014 Pinot Noir “Les Hexagonales” @ $14.99 A Loire Valley Pinot fermented and aged in tank to preserve the crisp and crunchy red fruit typical of Pinots from this region Montecillo 2010 Rioja Reserva @ $14.99 A clean, brilliant Rioja with spicy notes, good structure, elegant tannins, and a long finish Ca Rugate 2016 Valpolicella @ $14.99 Sweet red berries and a fresh bouquet garni on the nose, a supple palate with light tannins and a grapy finish Mandolin 2014 Pinot Noir @ $14.99 From Monterey County, a rich Pinot that features bright cherry and raspberry fruit with hints of spice, leather and cedar Trerose 2015 Salterio @ $14.99 Primarily Sangiovese with small amounts of other grapes blended in, ample and pleasant on the nose with rich flavors of cherries and red berries (back) Zenato 2013 Alanera @ $15.99 A blend of the traditional Valpolicella grapes with Merlot and Cabernet, the wine deriving extra richness from half of the Valpolicella grapes having been partially dried Grieco 2016 Cinsault @ $15.99 From a vineyard located just below one of the producer’s Chateauneuf-du-Pape’s vineyards, a rich, full-bodied Cinsault with black cherry flavors and delicate spice notes, soft silky tannins Castello di Neive 2016 Grignolino @ $15.99 A small-production gem (4,000 bottles annually) that show off the lightness and finesse that mark this varietal Glatzer 2015 Blaufrankisch @ $15.99 A medium-bodied Austrian red showing lots of spice and all the dark berry flavors typical of this varietal Saint Damien 2015 Cotes du Rhone Plan de Dieu @ $15.99 An 80/20 blend of Grenache and Mourvedre from one of the top producers in Gigondas, savory, spicy, and full-flavored Folk Machine 2016 Red “Parts of Labor” @ $15.99 Meant as a true California bistro wine, a blend of Carignane, Syrah, Grenache and Barbera from four different growing regions, light on its feet and great with food (new vintage) Sierra Cantabria 2013 Rioja Crianza @ $16.99 A balanced and lively Rioja with fresh flavors of cherries, blood orange and licorice, light tannins, and citrusy acidity (new vintage) Pecchenino 2016 Dolcetto @ $16.99 from a family winery in the Piedmont, a serious Dolcetto with great depth and length and a full backbone of tannic structure (new vintage) Joel Gott 2015 Cabernet @ $16.99 from an always reliable California producer, a Cab with aromatics of roasted blue fruit, sweet blackberry and cherry cola with hints of graham cracker and vanilla, dark, concentrated fruit on the palate and velvety tannins, followed by a long, vibrant finish Apex 2013 The Catalyst @ $17.99 A blend of Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot from Washington’s Columbia Valley, firm on the palate with rich and elegant flavors of plums and black currants Sierra de Tolono 2015 Rioja @ $17.99 Made by one of Spain’s up-and-coming woman winemakers, Sandra Bravo, from Tempranillo grapes grown biodynamically in one of the highest vineyards in the Rioja region, a dark and brooding rred that is smooth, full, and round on the palate (new vintage) Vina Cobos 2016 El 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 Las Chozos 2016 Bruma @ $17.99 100% Monastrell from Jumilla, in southeastern Spain, fresh, fruity, complex and minerally, with hints of balsamic Los Vascos 2014 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon @ $17.99 From Chateau Lafite’s Chilean outpost, powerful and expressive, with fresh ripe fruits on the nose, firm yet elegant tannins on the palate that add structure and volume Bordon 2011 Rioja Reserva @ $17.99 A classic savory oak-driven Rioja, quite complex and old-school with notes of leather and spice Santa Duc 2014 Cotes du Rhone Les Quatres Terres @ $17.99 A Grenache-driven five-grape blend from vineyards in four different communes, packed with ripe, juicy dark and red fruits, with firm tannins and well-balanced acidity Grand Nicolet 2015 Rasteau Terre des Bertrands @ $18.99 A 70/15/15 blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan from the producer’s higher-elevation vineyards, perfumed and elegant with lots of Provencal charm Yamhill Valley Vineyards 2014 Pinot Noir @ $18.99 A Willamette Valley Pinot that shows high-toned fruit, a rich texture, deep black fruit qualities, and earthy aromatics Judeka 2015 Cerasuolo di Vitoria @ $18.99 A 60/40 blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato from Sicily, aromatic, with a savory, easygoing palate and fresh acidity Tramin 2016 Pinot Noir @ $18.99 An Italian Pinot from the southern slopes of the Alps, with concentrated aromas of woodland berries, a firm backbone of tannin, and an elegant body with impressive length Arius 2014 Pinot Noir @ $18.99 From the Edna Valley in California’s Central Coast, a silky-smooth Pinot with a bouquet of cherries, cranberries, graphite and forest floor Quinta Sardonia 2012 QS2 @ $19.99 Made just outside the borders of the Ribera del Duero region of central Spain, mostly Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) with some Cabernet and Petit Verdot blended in, velvety on the palate with a floral vibrancy and a long finish (new vintage) Clos de los Siete 2014 Red @ $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 Alejandro Fernandez 2014 Condado de Haza @ $19.99 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 La Tour Vielle 2015 Collioure @ $19.99 From a small town just north of the border with Spain, a Grenache-driven blend with hints of chocolate, forest floor, and violets Amirault 2015 St. Nicolas de Bourgueil La Mine @ $19.99 From one of the top domains in this appellation with a reputation for serious, complex, long-lived Cabernet Francs, with classic red currant and green pepper notes on a firm, fresh, elegant palate Prieler 2015 Blaufrankisch @ $19.99 A bright, lively red from a highly rated Austrian producer, a classic filled with plenty of red berries and spice on the palate Podere de la Capella 2015 Chianti Classico @ $19.99 An eminently drinkable young Chianti made with 10% Merlot added to the Sangiovese, robust yet sober, with rich fruit balanced by acidity Chianti Geografico 2010 Vino Nobile Cerraia @ $19.99 Elegant, with a fruity bouquet full of ripe plums, well-structured, with a long finish Nozzole 2014 Chianti Classico Riserva @ $20.99 A bright and fruity red with plum character and a dusty texture, medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish (new vintage) Capcanes 2015 Perej Petita @ $20.99 Mostly Grenache with some Tempranillo, Merlot and Syrah blended in, crisp and ripe, concentrated and very well balanced, Kosher (new vintage) Beckmen 2015 Cuveee Le Bec @ $20.99 A California take on a Côtes du Rhône, a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Counoise, soft but complex with minerals, berry fruit and a touch of menthol and licorice Renwood 2015 Zinfandel @ $22.99 An Amador County Zin featuring luscious brambleberry fruit complemented by savory notes of wood spices, tobacco and dark chocolate, round and warm with tangy acidity to keep it lively, finishing with husky tannins Geografico 2009 Reserva Monteghiacchi @ $22.99 supple and mouthwatering, a full-bodied red with juicy aromas and flavors of dark red fruit and smoke Francois Crochet 2015 Sancerre Rouge @ $22.99 100% Pinot Noir partly aged in barrels and partly in stainless steel, a concentrated Sancerre with great depth and well-balanced ripe cherry flavors with underlining minerality (new vintage) Broadley Vineyards 2015 Pinot Noir @ $22.99 A forward drinking and likable Oregon Pinot with a mid-weight core of fresh cherry fruit accented with a hint of cola and oak (new vintage) Manincor 2015 Reserve del Conte @ $22.99 A blend of Lagrein, Merlot and Cabernet from northeastern Italy, smooth and supple, beautifully detailed, with a lingering wild strawberry note and a streak of minerality Castello di Verduno 2016 Pelaverga @ $22.99 Made from a little-known and not widely grown grape in the Piedmont, a soft bright red with overtones of black pepper and nutmeg Domaine Melody 2015 Crozes Hermitage “Premier Regard” @ $22.99 An intense Syrah with fresh black and blue fruit, peppery spice, olive and smoky mineral notes, sappy and focused on the palate Crivelli 2015 Ruche @ $23.99 Made from another indigenous Piedmont red variety, indigenous to the province of Asti, highly aromatic, with a fine backbone of mineral and good fresh acidity Bussoletti 2014 Brecciaro Ciliegiolo di Narni @ $23.99 A stunning version of Ciliegiolo made by one of the most enthusiastic proponents of the grape, fluid and easy and very light on its feet Le Pupille 2013 Reserva Morellino di Scansano @ $24.99 pure Sangiovese with gorgeous blackberry and fresh mushroom character and hints of spices, full-bodied yet bright and refined with a velvety tannin structure Bodegas Chacra 2016 Pinot Noir Barda @ $24.99 From the far reaches of Patagonia in southern Argentina, a Pinot that is pure, minerally and powerful, with concentrated flavors of red plums and dried raspberries (new vintage) Beckmen 2015 Cabernet @ $27.99 A big, full-bodied Cab, rich and seductive, with a firm frame of grainy tannins and a kiss of oak on the long finish Marques de Vargas 2010 Rioja Riserva @ $27.99 Velvety, full, and well-balanced, a rich, dense and deeply colored Reserva, combining aromas of bramble and wild strawberries with hints of licorice and savory-sweet spice Seccal 2012 Valpolicella Ripasso @ $27.99 From estate vineyards, a sleek and supple ripasso full of ripe and lightly raisined dark fruit Lang & Reed 2013 Cabernet Franc @ $28.99 Produced by a California winery that has specialized in this grape for more than twenty years, an opaque red with a bouquet of red raspberries and a palate that is full-bodied, nicely balanced, fruit-forward and juicy San Guido 2015 La Difese @ $29.99 A 70/30 Cabernet/Sangiovese blend, the younger brother of the very famous Sassicaia, well-structured and surprisingly supple Bethel Heights 2014 Pinot Noir @ $29.99 A blend of fruit from all the different sections of the estate vineyards, vibrant and fresh, with punchy red fruits on the palate and a long high-toned finish Revenant 2012 Red @ $29.99 A Napa Valley blend of Merlot, Malbec and Cab, aromas of bittersweet chocolate and lightly toasted oak, pronounced and richly structured flavors on the palate Juillot 2015 Mercurey Clos Tonnere @ $31.99 From vines planted in 1958, a Pinot structured around fine savory tannins with a bouquet of forest floor and kirsch Cascina Adelaide 2011 Barolo 4 Vigne @ $35.99 Made from fruit from four vineyard sites across the appellation, well integrated and beautifully balanced, with a great sense of richness and texture Punica 2013 Barrua @ $38.99 Produced by Agripunica, a joint venture between the Sardinian winery Catnina di Santadi and Tuscany’s Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Group, a modern blend made primarily from the Carignano grape, full-bodied with a velvety texture and balanced tannins Andre Mathieu 2014 Chateauneuf-du-Pape @ $38.99 A classic 13-grape blend dominated by Grenache, medium-bodied, forward, light, spicy wine with ample freshness to give all the sweet kirsch in the finish lift and energy From a hot, dry vintage, a blend sourced from both the Napa Valley floor and the Vaca Mountain range, with aromas of dark plum, blackberry and sage and powerful, well delineated flavors of chocolate-covered cherries and wild herbs Telegramme 2014 Chateauneuf-du-Pape @ $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 Domaine des Tempiers 2015 Bandol @ $49.99 A dark, inky Mourvedre from the south of France, classic Bandol, with aromas of strawberries and roses, full-bodied yet agile and fresh Montevertine 2014 Montevertine Toscana @ $52.99 A pure and elegant version of Sangiovese, with an impressive complexity, extraordinary balance, and a structure that will allow it to age gracefully Terra Rossa 2011 Brunello @ $54.99 A Brunello with considerable elegance and finesse, somewhat oak-driven, with notes of cinnamon, vanilla, toasted coconut and dark chocolate Chateau des Tours 2010 Vacqueyras @ $59.99 Produced at the sister property of Chateau Rayas and made by the same owner and winemaker, an 80/20 blend of Grenache and Syrah, rich but lively, with fine-grained tannins that give grip to the persistent finish San Leonardo 2010 Vigneti delle Dolomiti @ $69.99 A Bordeaux-style blend from the Trentino region of Italy, a wine of remarkable intensity, full and warm on the palate, impressively rounded, with intense aromatics over a background note of vanilla Val di Suga 2010 Brunello @ $72.99 A full-bodied expression of Sangiovese, with opulent tones of dark fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and licorice, smooth and velvety with generous fruit flavors Resonance 2014 Pinot Noir “Decouverte” @ $74.99 Produced at Maison Louis Jadot’s new Oregon project, a single-vineyard Pinot with deep aromas of red fruit and wood, a long and delicate palate with balanced fruit and tannins Montevertine 2014 Montevertine @ $114.99 (magnum) A pure and elegant version of Sangiovese, with an impressive complexity, extraordinary balance, and a structure that will allow it to age gracefully Calera 2006 Pinot Noir “Selleck” @ $164.99 (magnum) A single-vineyard Pinot from California’s Central Coast, with concentrated and rich medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent mid-palate fat and superb length La Mission Haut Brion 1998 Pessac-Leognan @ $1999.99 (double magnum) From a great vintage in Graves, full-bodied with superb purity, a multilayered texture, sweet tannin, good acidity and a fabulously long finish, in this large-format bottle should drink well through 2040 |
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