What's New at Heights Chateau 12/16/14

NEW WHITES

Terredora di Paolo 2013 Falanghina @ $13.99

From Campania, fresh and clean in the mouth with excellent acidity, good structure and a floral finish

(new vintage) Burklin-Wolff 2013 Riesling @ $17.99

Made from young vines in a grand cru vineyard in the Pfalz, showing a mouth-watering combination of tropical fruit and juicy acidity

Chavet 2012 Menetou-Salon @ $19.99

An understated Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire with subtle suggestions of chives and other green garden herbs and loads of lip-smacking acidity

Feudi di San Gregorio 2010 Fiano di Avellino @ $20.99

Another beauty from Campania, medium-bodied, with tropical fruit flavors, a lively freshness and mineral hints

(new vintage) LaFollette 2012 Chardonnay @ $20.99

From Sonoma County, delicate yet complex, with bright acidity that is balanced by the luscious mouthfeel of barrel-aged Chardonnay

Ferrara 2012 Greco di Tufo @ $19.99

floral, fragrant and balanced, with an intriguing minerality alongside a persistent palate finished with nervy acidity

Alain Roy 2012 Montagny Premier Cru @ $24.99

Generally quite vivacious and exuding intense minerality on the palate, offering a very pleasant suppleness that produces a nice finish

Domaine d’Ardhuy 2011 Ladoix @ $35.99

A Burgundy with lovely floral notes and mineral touches, appealing notes of ripe citrus fruits and marzipan undertones, combined with lovely minerality and fresh acidity on the palate

Samuel Billaud 2012 Chablis “Mont de Milieu” @ $42.99

A premier cru Chablis that is full and generous on the palate, with great mellowness, fatness and enough acidity to give the whole perfect balance

Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet 2011 St. Aubin “En Remilly” @ $45.99

A white Burgundy with an attractive perfume of little white flowers, stones and fresh herbs, with perfect pitch and poise while also being very refreshing

Drouhin 2012 Puligny-Montrachet @ $73.99

A white Burgundy with several layers of flavor, not at all too rich on the palate with some greengage notes, lively acidity without being trenchan,t and a fine long finish
 

NEW REDS

(new vintage) Indaba 2012 Mosaic @ $9.99

a Bordeaux-style blend from the Western Cape, with juicy flavors of berries and dark chocolate, subtle spice notes, and gentle tannins

(new vintage) Oracle 2013 Pinotage @ $9.99

delicate aromas of plum laced with wood-spice and vanilla and hints of chocolate that contribute to a mouth-filling complexity and leave a distinctive berried aftertaste

Zacharias 2012 Ambelos Phos @ $9.99

100% Agiorgitiko from Nemea, Greece, fresh, bright, and full-bodied wine with a deep red color and a velvety taste

Cupcake 2012 Red Velvet @ $11.99

A California blend of Zinfandel, Merlot and Petite Sirah, rich, soft and elegant, with over-the-top aromas of chocolate, deep dark blackberries and luscious red fruits that follow through to the palate

Rio Madre 2013 Rioja Graciano @ $11.99

Medium-bodied and fresh on the palate, with blackberry, pomegranate, cherry, spice, and mineral flavors and a medium-long finish

(new vintage) Tire Pe Diem 2012 Bordeaux @ $12.99

100% Merlot from young vines, vinifed and aged in concrete tanks, buoyant and fruity on the palate, and packed with juicy red currant, crushed plum and sweet herbs

Chateau de Chatelard 2013 Beaujolais Villages @ $14.99

A fruit-billed Beaujolais from an artisanal award-winning producer

Papayianni 2009 Ex Arnon @ $14.99

A blend of Xinomavro and Syrah from the Macedonia region of Greece, smoky, with aromas of ripe dark fruit, tart blackberry fruit on the palate

Tramin 2013 Lagrein @ $16.99

Enticing aromas of blackberry, raspberry and violet, good acidity and pleasant soft tannins contributing to a velvety texture

Magondeau 2009 Fronsac @ $16.99

Made mostly from Merlot, lively and full-bodied with smooth tannins, ready to drink

Delafont 2013 Languedoc @ $17.99

A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignane and Mourvedre, notes of pepper and berries on the nose, full-bodied, well balanced with soft tannins

Domaine de Ravanes 2010 Petit Verdot @ $17.99

An unoaked red from the Languedoc, showing a combination of dark herb-infused fruits and citrus, a wine of real complexity, with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate and a long, peppery finish

Tres Picos 2012 Borsao @ $17.99

a bouquet of mature red fruits with traces of flowers typical of the best Garnachas, rich and well-structured, with flavors of blackberries, strawberries and tones of leather, vanilla and plums

(new vintage) Villagrande 2012 Etna Rosso @ $17.99

Mostly Nerello Mascalese with small amounts of two other local grapes blended in, bright, with lively crushed cherry fruit supported by moderate mineral acidity, dry on the palate, with delicate berry aromas and a persistent and harmonious aftertaste

Spinsanti 2012 Adino @ $17.99

A blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese from Italy’s Marche region, intense aromas of red fruits, cherries and plums on the palate, soft, rich and dense

Christophe Lepage 2012 Bourgogne Cote Saint Jacques @ $18.99

From the most northerly vineyards of Burgundy, a Pinot with subtle perfume and delicate tannins

Frescobaldi 2010 Nipozzano Chianti Rufina @ $21.99

Bright aromas of cherries and flowers, a full body with beautiful fruit and fine tannins and a vivid aftertaste of ripe fruits

Chateau d’Angles 2008 Clape @ $22.99

A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre from the Languedoc, fresh and energetic, with aromas and flavors of ripe black cherry, plum and raspberry fruit accented by notions of cracked black pepper, roasted herbs and dark chocolate

Matrot 2011 Maranges VV @ $24.99

An up-front, honest red Burgundy, slightly smoky, with great fruit/acid balance and savory nuances

Husch 2012 Pinot Noir @ $27.99

From Mendocino, a cool-climate Pinot that is fruit-forward with just a hint of earth and a velvety mouthfeel that complements the taste of berry and toasty oak

Maison l’Envoie 2013 Pinot Noir Two Messengers @ $27.99

The joint venture of Burgundian consulting oenologist Louis-Michel Liger-Belair and the Oregon native Mike Etzel, with buoyant aromas of red fruits and assorted baking spices, along with flavors of black cherry, citrus, light game and evergreen forest, all wrapped in pleasing tannins and crisp acidity

Alain Roy 2012 Givry @ $28.99

Lively yet silky and warm, delivering true Burgundy flavors

Grapillon d’Or 2012 Gigondas @ $28.99

mostly Grenache with some Syrah blended in,  from vineyards some parcels of which are more than forty years old, a rich, elegant wine with intense aromas of red fruits, pepper, spice and licorice, full-bodied and powerful, well balanced. with a very long finish

Ross Andrew 2010 Red Bland @ $28.99

A Washington state Cab/Merlot blend with a splash of Syrah added in, fruit-driven with a silky palate and good structure

Lindes de Remelluri 2010 Rioja @ $28.99

very pure fruit, a Burgundian-styled Rioja with lots of freshness, great acidity and clean and pure flavors

Arzuaga 2010 Ribera de Duero @ $29.99

A polished bouquet of crushed violets, cassis, and a touch of blueberry, the oak nicely integrated into the fruit profile, medium-bodied on the palate with fresh fruit on the finish

Delafont 2010 La Clape @ $31.99

A blend  of Mourvedre, Syrah and Grenache, round and complex with a long, fresh finish

Talley 2012 Pinot Noir Arroyo Grande @ $32.99

Complex aromatics, flavors of raspberries, dried thyme and tobacco, refined, integrated, and perfectly balanced

Antinori 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva @ $32.99

Sangiovese with 10% Merlot, bright and well defined, with the cherry and berry notes typical of Sangiovese

(new vintage) Davis Family 2011 Zinfandel @ $36.99

An old-vine Zin with a brambly, complex array of flavors that keep unfolding, elegant, refined and sophisticated

Campillo 2005 Rioja Reserva @ $38.99

Aromas of ripe black fruits, smooth and seductive with well integrated tannins, excellent balance between fruit and oak

Turley 2012 Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard @ $42.99

From a single vineyard in Lodi planted in 1944, a Zinfandel characterized by dark red fruit flavors, spice, and black tea

Etude 2012 Pinot Noir @ $43.99

lifted red fruit aromas, ranging from pomegranate and red cherry to wild strawberry and raspberry, and a spicy entry of baking spice, forest floor and sandalwood, with refined tannins and ideal natural acidity

Valduero 2007 Ribera del Duero Reserva @ $44.99

Juicy and sweet, offering pliant red and dark berry flavors complicated by vanilla and peppery spices, a gently tannic finish that lingers with good energy

Stevenson Barrie 2009 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard @ $44.99

The personal label of Michael Stevenson, winemaker for Panther Creek, a Pinot full of rich red fruit, opening with sweet cherries and expanding to show spicy currants and blackberries on the finish, accented by earth, violets, and mint

Font de Michelle 2012 Chateauneuf-du-Pape @ $48.99

A rich, elegant wine with soft blueberry notes and a touch of spice, full in the mouth, with leather and tobacco notes, very smooth and approachable with a mellow, rich feel

Fire + Flood 2012 Pinot Noir “The Fire” @ $49.99

Produced by Chapter 24 Vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, a Pinot that is all vibrancy and spark with notes of high-toned red fruit and a volcanic minerality that pervades the palate without imparting weight and slowly evaporates leaving a long finish

Giacomo Fenocchio 2008 Barolo Cannubi @ $54.99

Aromas of black fruit, tar, violets and herbs, a tannic monster that needs some additional cellar time

Miner 2011 Pinot Noir Grays’ Vineyard @ $59.99

A single-vineyard Pinot with plenty of lovely, rich tannins, flavors of dark red fruit, subtle oak, and nutmeg-clove spice

Siro Pacenti 2008 Brunello di Montalcino @ $75.99

100% Sangiovese from vineyards 35 years or older, structured and elegant, with silky tannins and a long finish

Oberto 2008 Barolo Vignete Brunate @ $92.99

Aged two years in oak, rich with multiple layers of fruit and a long silky finish

Ricasoli 2007 Brolio Chianti Classico @ $143.99

A powerful and rich red, with blackberry, milk chocolate and cherry character, full and soft

Cliff Lede 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon “Poetry” @ $239.99

A classic Bordeaux-style blend from a single Stag’s Leap vineyard, lush and weighty, offering a seamless expression of earth, fruit and spice highlighted by great minerality

ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

Finest Call Loaded Bloody Mary @ $6.99 (L)

a premium blend based on the same scratch recipe that brought the bloody mary worldwide fame nearly a century ago - tomato juice, black pepper, pure lemon juice, and a delicious blend of savory spices

Lamberti NV Prosecco Extra Dry @ $11.99

Floral aromas with peach and tropical fruit notes, lively and effervescent, clean and crisp with balanced acidity and a lingering finish

 Lamberti NV Rose Vino Spumante @ $11.99

A blend of Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero and Raboso, with a delicate mousse, light body, a lovely balance and a fresh, lasting finish

Petit Vedrines 2010 Sauternes @ $14.99 (375 ml)

A classic dessert wine with just the right balance between honeyed sweetness and fresh citrus acidity

Langlois Crème de Mure @ $23.99

A wild blackberry liqueur from a producer known for the purity and richness of their fruit

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV @ $29.99

Elegant, rich, and creamy, with dried fruit, nut, and spice notes and clean citrusy acidity

Bernard Remy NV Grand Cru Brut @ $39.99

Fresh nose and a lovely fresh mouthfeel, good weight and complexity and a long clean finish

Tuthilltown Hudson Double Charred @ $41.99 (375 ml)

After a significant distillery fire, a blend of bourbon and rye whiskey that has a nose of sweet caramelized corn, spicy rye, orchard fruits of apples and peaches and a touch of vanilla, spicy on the palate with a kick of peppercorn and tart lemon

Siete Leguas Blanco @ $41.99

A full-bodied silver tequila with bright, intense silvery hues, splendid aromas and lingering flavors

Ayala NV Brut Nature @ $44.99

A zero-dosage Champagne with a light, herby nose and a fresh, citrusy palate, very bright and intense, tending toward the austere

Germain Robin Craft Method Brandy @ $49.99

A VSOP-level brandy offering fresh, light fruitiness and an excellent body

Big Peat Xmas 2014 @ $69.99

A vatted malt from Islay, fresh and clean with a damp earthy character and a long, lingering finish

Tariquet 12 Year Color Collection Armagnac @ $71.99

A cask-strength Bas-Armagnac that explodes with fresh fruit on both the nose and the palate, with a silky texture and a good length of flavor