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What's New at Heights Chateau 11/22/14 |
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NEW WHITES (new vintage) Os Cobatos 2013 Godello @ $12.99 a nose reminiscent of spring flowers, violets and honeysuckle, crisp yet full-bodied, with a structure reminscent of white Rhones, with hints of stone and lingering minerality Shooting Star 2012 Aligote @ $13.99 From Washington state, a crisp and clean wine with a nice balance of fruit and acidity, with flinty, mineral elements that mix with a light floral hint on the nose Husch 2013 Gewurztraminer @ $16.99 One of California’s best versions of this grape, medium-bodied, with aromas of soft flowers and rose petals, crisp, and off-dry in the finish (new vintage) Vina Godeval 2013 Godello @ $17.99 A stainless-steel white from eastern Galicia, with bright fruit, acidity, minerality, and a strong floral element, all superbly balanced A blend of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc from the Central Coast of California, aromatic, long and round, with a complex acidity Faiveley 2011 Rully @ $24.99 From the heart of Burgundy, a Chardonnay with plenty of ripe fruit, well balanced acidity, and a hint of creaminess Deiss 2012 Riesling @ $30.99 bright and juicy, featuring lovely balance and flavors of spiced plum and apple fruit, cantaloupe, apple blossom and honey, with a streak of minerality pushing through to the creamy finish Olivier 2011 Santenay @ $44.99 From one of the best white wine producers in Santenay, a modern-style white Burgundy,light, bright and lively
NEW REDS (new vintage) Paringa 2013 Shiraz @ $10.99 a full, deep Shiraz, redolent of spicy black currants, tar and a hint of smoke, offering a lot of value for a little price Domaine de la Dournie 2011 Rouge @ $11.99 A blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot from the Languedoc, lively and balanced, lightly spiced on the palate (new vintage) Steak House 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon @$11.99 A rich, ripe Cab that showcases fruit from hot Washington state vineyards, soft, ripe, and full-bodied on the palate Domaine de Fenouillet 2013 Ventoux @ $12.99 A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan from three different vineyards on the west bank of the Rhone, easy drinking and eminently food-friendly Chateau Lafleur de Haute Serre 2012 Malbec @ $14.99 The second wine of this Cahors estate, a blend of Malbec and Merlot, well built over a powerful framework but with tannins that are soft and velvety (new vintage) Loca Linda 2013 Malbec @ $14.99 shows crushed cherries and violets on the nose and the palate is medium in body with bright berry fruit and sweet tannins on the finish Shadow Chaser 2012 Red @ $17.99 100% Grenache from 40-year-old vines in McLaren Vale, South Australia, medium-bodied, fragrant, with an appealing underlying earthiness Langmeil 2012 Three Gardens GSM @ $17.99 A Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre blend from Australia’s Barossa Valley, fruity and spicy with great finesse Henry 2012 Bourgogne @ $18.99 From a young Burgundy producer up near Chablis, a supple, fragrant Pinot at a great price Vatan 2012 Sancerre Rouge “Maulin Bele” @ $22.99 Ranked among the top red wines of the region, 100% Pinot Noir from 35-year-old vines, with a bright berry bouquet and juicy red fruit flavors offset by supple tannins with cool, minerally undertones Tobelos 2009 Rioja Garnacha @ $22.99 Made from 55-year-old vines, fleshy, velvety and soft, loaded with ripe blackberry fruit and rounded by spice and vanilla Georges Lignier 2012 Bourgogne Passetoutgrains @ $23.99 A traditional blend of 2/3 Pinot Noir and 1/3 Gamay done in stainless steel, the fruit all from three parcels in Morey-Saint-Denis, light, fresh, and easy to drink Mollydooker 2012 The Boxer Shiraz @ $25.99 100% Shiraz, rich and opulent, with cherries, spice, and milk chocolate on the palate Flacher 2010 St. Joseph “”Les Reines” @ $26.99 100% Syrah from the northern Rhone, well rounded on the palate with a powerful nose and an impressive aftertaste Domaine Giuva du Cropio 2012 Ciro @ $26.99 100% Gaglioppo from Calabria, with complex flavors of crushed berries, licorice and minerals Argiano 2012 Rosso @ $26.99 100% Sangiovese Grosso; medium- to full-bodied, it has peppery and herbal aromas and dark cherry and plum fruit flavors that are supported by sweet tannins on an oak finish Valduero 2010 Ribera del Duero @ $29.99 a racy, youthful wine packed with aromas of coconut, cola and pepper, plum, raspberry, butter and vanilla flavors on the palate, and a finish that is crisp and focused Peppucci 2007 Alter Ego @ $29.99 A blend of Sagrantino and Merlot from Umbria, spicy and earthy with aromas and flavors of mature red fruits Pailhas 2009 St. Emilion @ $32.99 From a great Bordeaux vintage, mostly Merlot with some Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc blended in, all seamlessly integrated Berthet-Rayne 2011 Chateauneuf-du -Pape @ $38.99 A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault, all aged in old oak, with soft, round, generous flavors, lots of Provencal herbs, and an overall seductive personality Conde 2008 Sangiovese di Romagna Reserva @ $40.99 100% Sangiovese, with an intensely fruity aroma, balanced acidity, and a clean, persistent finish (new vintage) Orin Swift 2013 The Prisoner @ $44.99 a Zinfandel-driven field blend, made by one of California’s true maverick winemakers, with aromas and flavors of ripe wild berry fruit and soft integrated tannins that make for a pleasant finish Sordo 2006 Barolo Reserva Gabutti @ $46.99 Bright yet dense, with a long ethereal nose and a palate that exudes elegance, body and balance Fort Ross 2010 Pinot Noir @ $47.99 A terroir-driven Pinot with elegant aromatics, a complex palate, a supple tannic structure, and a layered velvety finish Davies 2012 Pinot Noir Noble Vineyard @ $64.99 A Sonoma Coast Pinot from the makers of Schramsberg sparkling wines, aromas of licorice and wild cherries on the nose, bright berry flavors that lead to a long, satisfying finish Mount Eden 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $65.99 An epic vintage from one of California’s classic Cabernet specialists, with transparency of fruit, abundant complexity, and silky tannins Argiano 2011 Solengo @ $70.99 shows remarkable structure from Cabernet Sauvignon tempered by the silky tannins of Merlot and the wild red fruit of Syrah, with concentrated aromas of berries and chocolate that make the aftertaste last for minutes Silver Oak 2010 Cabernet @ $80.99 A savory Cabernet from Alexander Valley’s premium winery, a vibrant, elegant expression from a cooler vintage, exceptionally food-friendly and aged to be drinkable on release Tenuta dell’ Ornellaia 2011 Ornellaia @ $254.99 A dark, intense wine boasting superb richness, depth and power, built for the long haul, with savory herbs, menthol, new leather and cloves on a huge finish
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Evan Williams Egg Nog @ $9.99 A blend of traditional southern-style egg nog and seven-year-old straight Kentucky bourbon, the libation of the coming season Agardi Apricot Palinka @ $35.99 A classic Hungarian brandy with ripe juicy flavors and the aromas of apricot jam with a pleasant fruit-driven finish Agardi Plum Palinka @ $35.99 From the same distillery, made with plums from the renowned Besztercei orchard, with fresh floral notes and subtle marzipan with an almost airy character and lingering, dried plum finish Sauval XO Armagnac @ $43.99 From a small, well-respected producer new in this market, smooth and elegant Park Cognac VSOP @ $49.99 Produced by the large eaux-de-vie group Tessendier & Fils, light on the nose with hints of stewed fruit and honey, more honey and vanilla on the palate Kilkerran Sherry Cask Single Malt @ $66.99 Produced by Glengyle Distillery in Campbelltown, with sherry notes on the nose, green apples and sour cherries on the palate, only 9,000 bottles made Cadenhead’s 17 Year Ben Nevis @ $104.99 Fruity aromas with a hint of wood smoke, more smoke on the palate, with raisins and brown sugar, and a long, fruity finish that ends with peat at the back of the palate |
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