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What's New at Heights Chateau 11/14/14 |
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NEW WHITES Undurraga 2013 Sauvignon Blanc @ $9.99 From Chile, with intense citrus aromas balanced by soft herbal notes, fresh on the palate Undurraga 2013 Chardonnay/Riesling @ $9.99 From the same producer, an unusual blend with ripe fruity aromas of pear and apricot, on a creamy palate with just a touch of oak (new vintage) Uppercut 2013 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99 bright and lively, but with some weight and fullness on the palate, and a zesty, fruit-focused finish Rapp 2013 Latitude 50 “Sunshine” @ $12.99 A blend of Silvaner and Riesling from the Nahe region of Germany, with bright elegant fruit and enough acidity to make it lively on the palate D’Alfonso del Sordo 2013 Catapanus @ $12.99 made from Bombino Bianco, a grape native to Puglia, a full, rich white with aromas of anise and tropical fruit Le Fresnay 2013 Chardonnay @ $13.99 An unoaked Chardonnay from the Muscadet region of the Loire, with crisp orc hard fruit and powerful minerality St. Francis 2012 Chardonnay @ $14.99 Classic California Chardonnay, with aromas of white peach and toasty oak (new vintage) Prendo 2013 Pinot Grigio @ $15.99 A very aromatic bouquet of delicate fruit along with subtle herbal overtones, layers of fruit on the palate with a delightfully fresh, crisp long finish A bright, balanced Gruner with light floral aromas that are complemented by crisp white fruit on the palate before ending in a fresh, peppery finish From the Finger Lakes, a delicate white with intricate aromas of white flowers mingled with pear, apple and citrus notes followed by a lingering mineral finish and a vibrant acidity Rezebal 2012 Txacoli @ $17.99 From Spain’s Basque country, a bone-dry white with flavors of fresh green apples followed by a rush of bittersweet bubbles Mayer 2013 Gemischter Satz @ $18.99 Made at one of the oldest and most famous wineries in Vienna, a blend of Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Rotgipfler and Zierfandler, with citrus and pear on the nose and refreshing crisp acidity on the finish Kozlovic 2013 Malvasia @ $18.99 Made by the largest private producer of Malvasia in Istria (Croatia), a medium-bodied white with a palate of white fruit with a slight mineral note and an herbal finish Domaine de Vauroux 2012 Chablis @ $19.99 Relatively full-bodied for a Chablis, with citrus and nutty notes on the nose and palate (new vintage) Trapan Ponente 2012 Malvasia @ $19.99 100% Malvasia from Croatia, vinified and aged in stainless steel, with a fresh, fruity bouquet with a hint of herbs, rich and full-bodied on the palate with balanced acidity and pleasant minerality Quinta de Couselo 2013 Turonia @ $20.99 Named the best white wine of Galicia in 2014, 100% Albarino, very balanced, long and round, with aromas of green apple and kiwi and a long finish Wieninger 2012 Gemischter Satz @ $20.99 All of Vienna in one wine, a blend of several traditional old varietals all grown together in the same vineyards, multi-layered, aromatic and fresh with an elegant palate Carbone 2012 Roero Arneis @ $21.99 a fragrant wine with an intense nose, distinguished by long, well-balanced acidity, well supported by plenty of body and structure Undurraga 2013 “Terroir Hunter” Sauvignon Blanc @ $22.99 From Leyda, a coastal region of Chile, bright and lean, concentrated and balanced, with a slightly mineral, salty palate, a soft texture and great persistence Godon 2013 Sancerre @ $22.99 Classic Sancerre, elegant and balanced, lightly citrusy on the nose and the palate (back) Guado al Tasso 2013 Vermentino @ $23.99 From coastal Tuscany, a fruit-driven Vermentino that is fresh and crisp, with a lingering minerality and bright fruity finish Jager 2012 Gruner Veltliner “Federspiel” @ $26.99 A selection of the best fruit from the terraces of the Weitenberg and Hinterkirchen vineyards, perfumed and aromatic with pronmounced white pepper and stony minerality Paul Pernot 2013 Bourgogne @ $32.99 Overtly fruity, fresh, and expressive on the nose, round and easy on the palate with good depth Girard 2012 Pernand-Vergelesse @ $34.99 Fresh and precise, in the words of one critic “pure 2012 velvet,” full of complexity and fruit Pousse d’Or 2008 Santenay Gravieres Blanc @ $52.99 Fully open and developed, with with buttery and floral notes on an ample structure Felluga 2011 Terre Alte @ $75.99 A blend of Friulano, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon Blanc from the historic Terre Alte vineyards, superbly elegant with intense fruit and flower aromas, considered one of Italy’s most prestigious white wines
NEW REDS Hahn 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $7.99 375ml A bold Cab with blueberry and plum aromas and a lush, full-bodied mouthfeel Casas Patronales 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $7.99 From Chile, a Cab that is smooth and fresh with prunes and black pepper and robust, silky tannins Santa Alicia 2012 Carmenere @ $8.99 An honest representation of Carmenere from Chile, mildly creamy on the palate, with flavors that suggest toast, herbs, chocolate and spicy berry fruit Undurraga 2012 Pinot Noir @ $9.99 a light-bodied red that shows solid varietal character, with a core of cherry that gets support from herbs and creosote and culminates in a crisp, dry finish Lyrarakis 2012 Kotsifali @ $11.99 100% Kotsifali, a grape native to Crete, with red fruits and sweet spices on the nose, lightly tannic but very harmonious Anciano 2008 Tempranillo @ $11.99 From Spain’s Valdepenas region, aged five years in barrel for the perfect balance between ripe fruit and mellow oak (new vintage) Ksara 2012 Reserve de Couvent @ $12.99 A blend of Cabernet, Syrah and Carignan from Lebanon, superbly balanced, combining elegance with a lingering delicacy Domaine La Montagnette 2012 Signargues @ $12.99 Produced by the Cave des Vignerons d’Estezargues, a Cotes du Rhone Villages that is a blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache, peppery and spicy Ca Luna 2013 Dolcetto d’Ovada @ $13.99 A classic Dolcetto, medium-bodied, with a fruity nose followed by a structured palate of raspberry and strawberry (new vintage) Laroche 2011 Punto Nino Carmenere @ $13.99 captures the essential nature of the varietal, with aromas of dark chocolate, spice and licorice, flavors of dusty cocoa and plum that are supported by round and subtle tannins Poggiosecco 2012 Ginestreto @ $13.99 From an organic producer in Tuscany, a 70/30 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, hints of prunes and licorice on the nose, soft tannins and a dry finish Virxen Dos Remedios 2012 Ribeira Sacra @ $13.99 Made at a small award-winning family winery in the Ribeira Sacra region of western Spain, 100% Mencia, light, bright and tart on the palate (new vintage) McManis 2013 Zinfandel @ $13.99 A California Zin fermented in stainless steel and aged in a mix of new and used barrels, with the savoriness of bright red fruits enveloped in a succulent, juicy wine which possesses soft, supple tannins (new vintage) Rondan 2010 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 Chateau de Flaugergues 2011 Languedoc @ $14.99 A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre made at an ancient castle in Montpelier, a rounded and generous red wine with intense flavors of red forest fruits and spice Scheu 2011 Spatburgunder @ $14.99 From Germany’s Pfalz region, a light, juicy, crisp Pinot Noir that was tank-fermented and aged one year in large neutral oak barrels (new vintage) Andrew Murray 2013 Syrah @ $14.99 From California’s Santa Ynez Valley, dark and full-bodied yet with gentle tannins, lots of fruit and spices on the palate (new vintage) Endrezzi 2012 Teroldego @ $14.99 From the Alto Adige region of Italy, a medium-bodied red with brisk acidity, mild tannins and fresh berry and herbal aromas Domaine Mirabau 2012 Cotes du Roussillon @ $14.99 From the southernmost wine-growing area in France, a blend of Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, fruity and soft yet rich and generous Saint Cosme 2013 Cotes du Rhone @ $14.99 100% Syrah from a great vintage for Syrah in the Rhone, straightforward and precise, with flavors and aromas of violets, licorice, red berries and black currants Cento Filari 2010 Barbera @ $14.99 From the Piedmont, medium-bodied with nice acidity and a round mouthfeel, ripe notes of juicy berries on an earthy finish Gaspard 2013 Pinot Noir @ $15.99 Made from grapes grown in Saint-Pourcain in the Loire Valley, a “house blend” done by New York importers and distributors Jenny & Francois, a light, bright Pinot with fine tannins and ripe black fruit Cottanera 2012 Barbazzola @ $15.99 A blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Capuccio from Mount Etna, a fresh red with loads of raspberries and lovely zinging acidity Domaine de Piaugier 2012 Sablet @ $15.99 A Grenache/Syrah blend from the southern Rhone, vibrant and aromatic on the nose followed by lots of earth, minerals, black berries, pepper and spice on the palate and a finish that is long and earthy with ripe tannin Ediciones I-Limitadas 2011 Luno @ $16.99 Montsant at its best, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Cabernet, the varietals well integrated, fresh and balanced with good acidity and soft tannins Bura 2013 Plavac Mali @ $16.99 From the Dalmatian coast and made from a grape closely related to Zinfandel, a fresh, aromatic and lively red with fruity and bright aromas of black currant and cherry St. Francis 2009 Merlot @ $16.99 A Sonoma County Merlot that offers ripe black fruit flavors and sweet oak nuances with sweet tannins in the finish (new vintage) Lambert 2012 Chinon @ $17.99 100% Cabernet Franc, with ripe black fruit with notes of blueberries, minerality, and herbs (back) Briziarelli 2009 Rosso Mattone @ $17.99 From Umbria, a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot, and Sagrantino that is perfectly balanced, soft and round, with elegant tannins and a touch of fruit and spice on the aftertaste Battle Creek Cellars 2012 Pinot Noir @ $18.99 A product of Precept Wine’s 12th & Maple team in Dundee, Oregon, a deliciously fruit-forward Pinot with slty tannins, good acidity, and restrained alcohol (new vintage) Trinitas 2010 Zinfandel @ $18.99 Highly extracted, full and rich on the palate, with a smooth yet elongated finish Corte all Flora 2012 Rosso di Montalcino @ $18.99 Almost entirely Prugnolo Gentile, a fresh young Tuscan red with perfumes of ripe red fruit, well-balanced and complex on the palate Chanudet 2013 Cuvee du Chat Beaujolais Villages @ $18.99 Made with fruit from both the Morgon and Fleurie appellations, a serious Gamay with flavors of soft, deep, fresh red fruits, citrusy notes and tannins at the back of the mouth, with a hint of grilled orange peel on the persistent finish Borgianni 2009 Chianti Classico Reserva @ $18.99 100% Sangiovese, bold and rich with deep flavors of spice, pepper, dried cherry fruit and oak with a long lingering finish Mendel 2012 Lunta @ $19.99 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 Benoni 2013 Pinot Noir @ $19.99 A great value Pinot from California’S Edna Valley, offering the combination of dark red berries and nervy vibrancy that is generally reserved for Pinot at twice the price Undurraga 2011 Vigno @ $19.99 A blend of Carignane and Cinsault from Chile’s Maule Valley, from vines that are 55 years old, with great balance between the intense cherry/raspberry fruit, earthy elements and notes of spice Heinrich 2009 Zweigelt @ $20.99 Made from a native Austrian red grape, a medium-bodied red with dark fruits on the palate, balanced acidity, firm tannins, and a long finish Chacra 2012 Amor Seco @ $20.99 100% Merlot from the Patagonia region of Argentina, a juicy, lively red with a spicy perfume of red cherries, red currant, licorice and herbs Bellus 2013 Scopello @ $21.99 An elegant Frappato from Sicily, unoaked, medium-bodied with soft tannins and fresh red fruit notes Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2011 Rosso di Montalcino @ $22.99 Effectively a baby Brunello, big and rich, dense and tannic but well-balanced on a large scale, with notes of cherry, plum, and hints of earth Giacomo Fenocchio 2012 Langhe Nebbiolo @ $22.99 100% Nebbiolo from the Alban hills, with an intensely fruity bouquet of plums and cherries, well balanced and harmonious, with hints of licorice on the palate Undurraga “Terroir Hunters” 2011 Carignan @ $22.99 Superb Carignan from unirigated 50-year-old bus vines in Chile’s Maule Valley,with a lovely black-fruit perfume and firm, but not dry, fruit with an attractive grip and freshness Il Palazzone NV Rosso @ $24.99 Another baby Brunello at a fraction of the price for the real thing, a blend of Sangiovese from the 2006 and 2007 vintages, with a hint of the warmth of this southeastern corner of Tuscany but without any excess of oak or alcohol (new vintage) Chappellet 2012 Mountain Cuvee @ $24.99 vibrant and harmonious, displaying the complexity of a classic Bordeaux blend, with all the appealing richness of great California winegrowing Ponzi 2012 Tavola Pinot Noir @ $24.99 A blend of grapes from six different Willamette vineyards, with a lush, evocative nose and flavors of plums and dark cherries on the palate, medium-bodied and ready to drink Ardevol 2011 Anjoli @ $25.99 A blend of Grenache, Cab, Syrah and Merlot, soft on the palate with a medium body and fine, well-integrated tannins, a wonderful introduction to the Priorat region of Spain Clos du Roy 2010 Fronsac @ $25.99 Mostly Merlot, rich and creamy on the nose and palate with ripe red and black currant fruit, cedar, baking spice, and tobacco notes Domaine Cecile Chassagne 2011 Gigondas @ $26.99 From second-generation winemaker Cecile Chassagne, a full-bodied Gigondas, well balanced and elegant. With a bouquet of black fruit, blackberry, black current and kirsch Yllera 2009 Seleccion Vendimia @ $26.99 100% Tempranillo from the province of Castilla y Leon, aged two years in American and French oak, with a complex nose of ripe fruits, vanilla, and balsamic, smooth, elegant and harmonious on the palate Ponzi 2011 Pinot Noir @ $32.99 A Willamette Pinot with aromas of raspberry, spiced plum, violet and lime peel, loaded with flavors of dark cherry juice, black currant and cola, while mild tannins make it quite smooth through to the lengthy finish Chateau Siaurac 2009 Lalande de Pomerol @ $34.99 An 85/15 blend of Merlot and Cab, a medium-bodied Bordeaux with red and black plums with earthy scents, a hint of dryness in the light, cherry dominated finish Produced by a highly regarded co-op near Avignon, a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan, with a palate that is rich with ripe cherry and berry flavors and a mineral note that is followed by supple acidity and velvety tannins Clos du Val 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $38.99 an opulent Napa Cab with a rich, full mouthfeel marked by focused, silky tannins and a long, lingering finish Alnardo 2011 Psi @ $42.99 A Ribera del Duero produced by the founder of Dominio de Pingus, Peter Sisseck, and his winemaker Pablo Rubio, made from old bush-vine holdings of some of the senior citizens of the region, a wine with a soft blackberry nose with layered spicy tannins and a complex back end of spices, blueberries and racy acidity Ojai 2012 Pinot Noir “Bien Nacido” @ $44.99 From the famed Bien Nacido vineyard, with a floral perfume with hints of berries and spice, supple and rounded and loaded with fruit Johann Michel 2012 Cornas @ $45.99 100% Syrah from a great Syrah vintage in the Rhone, well structured and round, with red fruit, leather, black cherry, licorice and black berry aromas Farina 2011 Amarone @ $46.99 A spicy nose laced with cherry and a touch of chocolate, full-bodied and well-balanced (new vintage) Mathieu 2009 Marquis Anselme Mathieu Chateauneuf @ $48.99 roughly 85% Grenache from vines planted in 1890, rich, seductive and fleshy, with sweet kirsch liqueur notes intermixed with plenty of licorice, tobacco leaf, earth, and spice, only 650 cases made Girard 2012 Pommard @ $54.99 A beautifully supple Pinot with great elegance and purity, with a dark cherry nose and beautifully concentrated fruit on the palate Jordan 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $55.99 From a relatively cool growing season in Sonoma, an approachable, elegant Cab with a vivid core of cassis frui balanced by a backbone of acidity and a smooth tannin structure Fontana 2009 Barolo @ $59.99 From a fairly warm vintage in the Piedmont, with a bright and perfumed nose and a fresh palate loaded with charming summer fruit Shafer 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillsiide Select @ $289.99 A wine of great power, richness and depth yet incredibly light on its feet, per the critics should drink well for three to four decades
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Batasiolo 2013 Moscato d’Asti Bosc d’la Rei @ $15.99 an intense nose reminiscent of the grape, and a full, lingering, sweetly soft flavor with an aromatic aftertaste New York Distilling Mr. Katz Rck & Rye @ $27.99 Made with rock candy and a young rye whiskey and an infusion of dried Bing cherries, orange peel, cinnamon and other spices, meant for both neat pours and as a cocktail ingredient Gonet NV Brut Reserve @ $31.99 Fresh and lightly juicy, focused by solid acidity, with subtle green pear, lemon curd, and stone fruit notes Ferrari 2007 Perle Metodo Classico @ $32.99 A Prosecco that is rich and creamy yet zesty, with scents of almonds, apples, and some spice Ca del Bosco NV Cuvee Prestige Brut @ $32.99 Called by its producers “the essence of Franciacorta,” a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco blended with reserves of the finest vintages, pleasantly fresh and crisp Breuckelen 77 Local Corn & Rye Whiskey @ $45.99 Made from a mash of 990% rye and 10% corn, the silver medal-winner at the American Distilling Institute Competition, buttery smooth with noticeably spicy flavors Craigellachie 13 Year Single Malt @ $47.99 From a distillery known for its meaty character, a single malt that is sweet, spicy, and slightly smoky Green Spot Single Pot Still Whiskey @ $48.99 A single pot still Irish whiskey aged between seven and ten years, with a full spicy body, a hint of green-apple sweetness, and lingering flavors of spices and barley on the finish Kilchoman Loch Gorm Single Malt @ $89.99 Aged five years in Oloroso Sherry butts, peaty, earthy and rich, sweet and smoky |
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