What's New at Heights Chateau 10/5/18

NEW WHITES

Volver 2015 Tarima Blanco @ $8.99

a blend of three varietals native to the Alicante region of Spain, Merseguera, Macabeo, and Moscatel. fresh, unoaked, and highly aromatic

Bourdiniere 2015 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) Cusumano 2015 Insolia @ $10.99

Round and creamy, with honey and melon aromas

(new vintage) Torres 2014 Vina Sol White @ $10.99

From Catalunya, a fresh, fruity blend of Parellada and Garnacha Blanca

(new vintage) Presle 2015 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99

A new-world-styled Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, featuring  aromas of grapefruit, tropical fruit, and pepper with fresh hints of grass

(new vintage) Herbauges 2015 Moulin a Vent 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

(new vintage) Antinori 2015 Villa Antinori Bianco @ $11.99

a five-grape blend driven by Trebbiano and Malvasia with a floral and elegant nose and a palate that is supple and tasty with a fine persistence and a finish and aftertaste that recall yellow fruit

Josh 2015 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99

bright citrus aromas with layers of peach and tropical melon, fresh and bright on the palate

(new vintage) Pomelo 2015 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99

made by California’s master of this grape, Randy Mason, a Sauvignon Blanc driven by bright citrusy flavors with a note of lemongrass and minerals, well balanced and quite savory in the finish

(new vintage) Recanati 2015 Yasmin White @ $12.99

a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay from the winery's vineyards in the upper Galilee and the Jezreel Valley; with aromas of dried fruit and herbs, light and refreshing on the palate

 (new vintage) La Lastra 2015 Vernaccia @ $13.99

a full white from Tuscany, quite minerally, with some brambly tannins and underlying lemon acidity that gradually emerges, then fades to an almost flinty minerality

Quinta do Pessagueiro 2015 Origins @ $14.99

A blend of three varieties indigenous to the Douro Valley of Portugal, Gouveio, Cerceal, and Rabigato, very fresh on the palate, with vibrant acidity and excellent length

(new vintage) St. Michael Eppan 2015 Pinot Grigio @ $14.99

Produced by one of the top co-ops in the Alto Adige, medium-bodied with crisp acidity, good structure and rich flavors of apples, pears, peaches and citrus

(new vintage) Santo 2015 Assyrtiko @ $15.99

A rich and compelling Assyrtiko with an almost mouth-coating palate of savory minerality and flavors of honeydew melon, honey, acacia flower and lemon-aid, beautifully layered and textured with impressive length

(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

(new vintage) Caldaro 2015 Pinot Grigio @ $16.99

Clearly a mountain Pinot Grigio, with a fruit-dominated nose with overtones of pineapple and ripe pear,  full-bodied on the palate

Chanson 2014 Vire-Clesse @ $17.99

From the heart of the Macon winegrowing region, a blend of Chardonnay and Chardonnay Muscate, well-structured and tense with a hint of minerality, well-integrated acidity, and an energetic aftertaste

Paco & Lola 2014 Albarino @ $19.99

A clean and textured version of Albarino with a seductive palate of pineapple and mango, excellent depth, and a streak of minerality

Alta Mora 2015 Etna Bianco @ $23.99

Mostly an indigenous Sicilian grape called Carricante, fresh and fruity with great minerality

(new vintage) Fevre 2014 Chablis Champs Royaux @ $24.99

classic Chablis with great precision and linearity, fresh and supple, marked by the mineral notes that are typical of the appellation

Foxen 2013 Chenin Blanc @ $25.99

Produced from 50-year-old vines in the Santa Maria Valley, rich and intense, with an apricot/peach pit character that dominates

Philippe Colin 2012 St. Aubin Les Charmois @ $63.99

an ethereal, elegant, yet powerful white Burgundy that displays Asian pear, wet stone, and less prominent oak flavors, and the terroir is evident in the extra-long dry finish

NEW REDS

(new vintage) Los Vascos 2015 Cabernet @ $10.99

A Chilean Cabernet with volume and plenty of character, with young, tasty ripe tannins that offer a naturally balanced acidity promising good evolution

Las Rocas 2013 Garnacha @ $10.99

Vibrant aromas and flavors of dark cherry and blackberry, well-integrated nuances of oak and round tannins

(new vintage) Bogle 2014 Zinfandel Old Vines @ $11.99

full-bodied, balanced and round, with black cherries and currants blending with notes of mild oak on the palate

(new vintage) Angeline 2015 Pinot Noir @ $11.99

round and juicy with lively acidity, and a touch of sweet, toasty oak on the finish

(new vintage) Cantele 2013 Salice Salentino @ $11.99

mostly Negroamaro with some Malvasia Nera blended in; robust, full-bodied, savory and smooth 

(new vintage) Brunet 2015 Pinot Noir @ $11.99

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

Perrin Family 2013 Cotes du Rhone Villages @ $12.99

A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre showing impressive concentration and focus, with great charm and a finely judged crescendo on the finish

((new vintage) Mendoza 2015 La Tremenda @ $12.99

An accessible red from southeastern Spain, with expressive notes of fresh black cherries and red berries mingled with hints of sweet spice, toast and cocoa

(new vintage) Skouras 2013 St. George Nemea @ $14.99

From the Nemea region of the Peloponnese in Greece, a stainless-steel red, 100% Agiorgitico from 20+-year-old vines, with fine-grained tannins, intense raspberry fruit, and sweet spices

Rondan 2012 Rioja Crianza @ $14.99

A Tempranillo blend aged 18 months in American oak, well balanced and with considerable depth, with notes of wild berries and a toasty finish

Feraud-Brunel 2013 Cdr 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

Errrazuriz 2014 Max Reserva  Carmenere @ $15.99

flavorful and intense on the palate, with a balanced texture, firm sweet tannins and refreshing acidity

(new vintage) Cambon 2015 Beaujolais @ $17.99

From vineyards located between Morgon and Fleurie, an unfiltered, unchaptalized, unfined, unsulphured wine that is a pure expression of Gamay fruit

Dalton 2013 Oak Aged Cabernet @ $17.99

characteristic Cabernet Sauvignon forest fruit qualities such as currants, berries and mint,  complemented very well with subtle vanilla flavors of French oak

(new vintage) Ponzi 2014 Tavola Pinot Noir @ $17.99

From grapes from sustainably farmed vineyards in the Willamette Valley, plush and juicy, with a long fresh finish

(new vintage) Borsao 2014 Tres Picos @ $17.99

100% Garnacha, rich and well-structured, with flavors of blackberries, strawberries, and tones of leather, vanilla and plums

Collongee 2016 Chiroubles @ $17.99

All juicy fruit, a bright dry wine with delicious acidity that gives freshness

(new vintage) Chateau des Tours 2015 Brouilly @ $18.99

a delightful intense bouquet of violets and raspberries, lively on the pa;ate, rich, balanced, and tender with an immediate appeal

(new vintage) Bodegas Mendel 2013 Lunta Malbec @ $18.99

Made from fruit from some of Argentina’s oldest vines, with ripe raspberry, plum and bramble on the nose, followed by vanilla and toast from twelve months in French oak

(new vintage) The Huntsman 2014 Cabernet @ $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

Terre Nere 2014 Etna Rosso @ $22.99

a highly aromatic, light- to medium-bodied red, elegant and very drinkable, with crushed raspberries, mineral, and spice flavors, light tannins, and a smooth finish

Vecchie Terre de Montefili 2013 Chianti Classico @ $24.99

a crisp, fragrant, and slightly austere version of Sangiovese, medium in body, framed by salty acidity and reminiscent of ripe red cherries and violets

Monsanto 2008 Chianti Classico Reserva @ $24.99

a very pretty, centered wine showing dark cherries, plums and spices on the nose, somewhat understated, with impressive  length, focus and balance

(new vintage) Shinn 2013 Wild Boar Doe @ $25.99

A classic Bordeaux-style blend from Long Island’s North Fork, spicy and peppery, with dark roasted coffee and a core of black and blue fruit

Avignonesi 2013 Vino Nobile @ $29.99

A medium-bodied red bursting with notes of bright red fruits, dried violets, and hints of savory spice

(new vintage) Picayune Cellars 2013 Padlock Red @ $29.99

a blend of Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet, all sourced from prime vineyards in Napa Valley;well balanced, with good depth and length

Montevertine 2014 Pian del Ciampolo @ $29.99

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

NEW ROSES

Pure 2015 Provence Rose @ $133.99

A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault with a complex citrus nose, full and long on the palate

Martin Ray 2015 Pinot Noir Rose @ $15.99

From the Russian River Valley, complex and fruit-driven, with a clean, refined finish

Microbio 2015 Coorecaminos Rosado @ $23.99

100% Tempranillo, completely natural, fresh, synamic, and richly textured

ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

Drouin Cidre Poire @ $16.99

Elegant, fruity and dry, delivers the pure essence of pear

Nino Franco Primo Franco @ $26.99

An intense bouquet of exotic fruit and ripe apples, sweet and fruity with plenty of balancing acidity

Tomas Garcia Pedro Ximenez Montilla @ $28.99

A dessert wine made from dried Pedro Ximenez grapes, with aromas and flavors of dates, honey, raisins and figs

Weller Special Reserve 90 Proof @ $34.99

Caramel and spice on the nose and the palate, with a long, spicy, woody finish

FEW American Gin @ $34.99

somewhat lemony on the palate, with a creamy vanilla texture, earthy and spiced notes, and a peppery bite on the finish

FEW Breakfast Gin @ $34.99

Bergamot’s unique citrus character dominates, with fresh juniper and a touch of peppermint as well, and a lingering sweetness with a burst of cinnamon on the finish

Bulleit Rye @ $40.99

spicy and fruity with a smoky finish carried by cinnamon, allspice, and a touch of sweetness

Bulleit Bourbon 1L @ $47.99

Bold and spicy, with a finish that’s distinctively clean and smooth

Peg Leg Porker Bourbon @ $47.99

rich and thick on the palate, with a hint of toasted oak and baking spice on the long, warming finish

Delpech-Fougerat XO Cognac @ $90.99

Baked apple flavors, rich caramel and cocoa notes, great mouthfeel and depth

Green Spot Leoville Barton Whiskey @ $104.99

Traditional Irish whiskey aged in ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks and finished in ex-Leoville-Barton casks, quite malty on the palate with flavor notes of lemon curd, vanilla, and spice

Krug Grand Cuvee @ $174.99

fresh and bright on the palate with clean flavors and a perfectly balanced crisp finish