What's New at Heights Chateau 2/11/15

NEW WHITES

Louis Latour 2013 Ardeche Chardonnay @ $9.99

Medium-bodied and crisp, aged ten months in stainless steel, fresh and easy to drink

Paul Buisse 2013 Touraine @ $11.99

100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, with a racy yet delicate palate that is fruit-forward with bright acidity

 (new vintage) Chateau L’Hermitage 2013 Costieres de Nimes @ $11.99

A blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier from the west bank of the Rhone, medium-bodied, with fruit and floral aromas and supple flavors of pear and litchi

Pala 2013 Vermentino @ $13.99

From Sardinia, floral and herbaceous on the nose, medium to full-bodied on the palate, with good balance and a long finish

Tablelands 2013 Pinot Gris @ $13.99

A single-vineyard white from New Zealand’s South Island, richly perfumed but with zesty acidity and minerality

Thevenet 2011 Macon-Pierreclos @ $14.99

Light, elegant, mineral-rich, unoaked, a pure Chardonnay from Burgundy

UIVO 2013 Douro Branco @ $14.99

Light, bright, highly aromatic, 100% Moscatel from the Douro region of Portugal

 (new vintage) Thomas Coyne 2012 Viognier @ $17.99

Barrel-fermented and aged five months in oak, a Viognier with aromas and flavors of peaches and honeysuckle

Albert Mann 2012 Auxerrois @ $18.99

Made from 50+-year-old vines, a creamy texture with plenty of acidity to keep it bouncy, and a long, pure finish

Galil 2012 Viognier @ $18.99

From the Upper Galilee region of Israel, extremely aromatic with flavors of ripe apricot and nectarine set against a hint of oak, Kosher

Dr. Lippold 2012 Riesling @ $19.99

From one of the best vineyard sites on the Mosel, with classic aromas of kiwi and strawberry, lovely delicacy and subtle creaminess on the palate

Yarden 2012 Chardonnay @ $21.99

A classic medium to full-bodied Chardonnay from Israel’s Golan Heights, pleasingly fresh, aromatic, and flavorful, Kosher

(new vintage) Fevre 2013 Chablis Champs Royaux @ $21.99

classic Chablis, combining great fruitiness with a pleasant freshness and that special mineral character of the region, with a very refined bouquet with fruit and floral notes, fresh and supple on the palate

NEW REDS

J. P. Ramos 2012 Vila Santa @ $9.99

A five-grape blend from the Alentejo region of Portugal, spicy, elegant and full-bodied with soft tannins

(new vintage) Cycles Gladiator 2013 Pinot Noir @ $10.99

a fresh and juicy Pinot with a round and supple mouthfeel and a medium body that frames delicate tannins

(new vintage) Gouguenheim 2014 Malbec @ $10.99

a medium-bodied Malbec with aromas of dark fruit, chocolate, and pepper and a round, supple finish

Tor del Colle 2011 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo @ $11.99

Warm and earthy, with a nice round meaty edge and a savory finish

Tons de Duorum 2012 Douro @ $12.99

The joint project of two of Portugal’s top winemakers, a three-grape blend with well-balanced acidity, soft and ripe tannins, and a persistent finish

(new vintage) William Cole 2013 Pinot Noir @ $12.99

From a cool-climate vineyard in Chile’s Casablanca Valley, a Pinot with attractive fresh fruit character, combined with silky tannins and a long, complex finish

(new vintage) Plungerhead 2012 Zinfandel @ $12.99

An old-vines version from Lodi, made in a very layered style, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry compote, earthy mushroom, musky leather, and smoky bacon

Heron 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $12.99

A blend of grapes from three top growing areas in California, a textbook Cab with great structure, weight, and elegance

Coulonge 2010 Bordeaux @ $13.99

A blend primarily of Cabernet and Merlot, with a supple attack and a nice persistence of ripe red fruits on the nose and the palate

Clavesana 2011 Dogliani @ $13.99

A structured Dolcetto with spicy aromas and a smooth palate with a core of juicy ripe cherry fruit

Domaine Les Yeuses 2010 Pays d’Oc @ $13.99

100% Syrah from the south of France, with lovely, perfumed aromas, with characteristic spices and sun-baked black fruits on the palate, all held together in an appealingly soft, rounded fashion

(new vintage) Regio 2012 Zinfandel @ $13.99

A Lodi Zinfandel filled with spicy flavors of dark fruit and quiet vanilla oak accents

Bonny Doon 2012 Contra @ $14.99

An old vines field blend, mostly Carignane and Mourvedre, simple and straightforward and utterly drinkable

(new vintage) Colosi 2013 Nero d’Avola @ $14.99

Jammy and straightforward with plenty of dried cherry character, a full body, and a fresh finish

Ramon Cardova 2013 Rioja @ $15.99

100% Tempranillo with a noose of ripe wild berries and balsamic overtones, Kosher

Carini 2013 Alicante Bouschet @ $15.99

An intensely fruit-forward red with lots of intoxicating aromas and chewy berry fruit on the palate

Segals 2013 Fusion Red @ $15.99

A Bordeaux-styled blend of Merlot and Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, round, with exotic spices and plenty of fruit, very easy to drink

Decero 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $15.99

From Argentina, a polished Cabernet showing tasty red and dark fruits, well integrated oak, and an overall admirable sense of balance

Vercese del Castellezzo 2013 Pezzalunga @ $15.99

A distinctive blend of Barbera, Bonarda (Croatina), Uva Rara, Pinot Nero, and Cabernet Sauvignon delivering a big mouthful of black raspberry and tart cherry fruit

Chateasu Peyros 2009 Madiran @ $15.99

a full-bodied blend of Tannat and Cabernet Franc from 40-plus year-old vines, with full-fruit flavors that coat the palate along with notes of bitter chocolate and spice, sustained by a generous acidity and firm tannins into a long, fruity finish

Symington 2012 Douro Altano @ $15.99

From the Vilariça Valley near Portugal’s border with Spain, a four-grape blend that is big and concentrated with a delightful violet scented nose and plenty of fresh, brambly fruit, spice and ripe tannins

(new vintage) Joel Gott 2012 Zinfandel @ $16.99

A blend of grapes from four California regions, ripe with flavors of pepper and cherries with a lingering finish

Petri 2012 Pinot Noir @ $17.99

From the Pfalz region of Germany, a Pint Noir that is light, bright and charming with great elegance and style

(new vintage) Mas d’Agalis 2012 Yo No Puedo Mas @ $17.99

A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre from the south of France, with aromas of game and the barnyard, spice and red fruit, followed by more solid dark fruit, earth, and a nice bite of acidity

(new vintage) Masseria Surani 2012 Herakles Primitivo @ $17.99

From Puglia, a full, rich Primitivo with a good body and lively and pleasant tannins

Lafond 2010 Canon Fronsac @ $17.99

The second label of Chateau Mazeris, a 95/5 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the estate’s younger vines, chewy and delicious, perfect for everyday drinking

DeForville 2012 Langhe Nebbiolo @ $19.99

a nose that displays bright red fruits with hints of spice, racy acidity and oak on the palate that bring freshness and structure

Ignace 2013 Vacqueyras @ $19.99

Mostly Grenache with some Syrah and a touch of Cinsault blended in, elegant, fresh, and fruit-forward

(new vintage) Tablas Creek 2012 Patelin de Tablas @ $19.99

marries the spice, mineral and structure of Syrah with the generous fruit of Grenache, the backbone of Mourvedre and the brightness of Counoise

Oberto 2012 Nebbiolo @ $20.99

From one of the most high-quality producing areas in the Piedmont, subtle and fragrant, backed up by fine, but not remotely aggressive tannins

Capcanes 2012 Peraj Petita @ $21.99

Mostly Grenache with some Tempranillo, Merlot and Syrah blended in, crisp and ripe, concentrated and very well balanced, Kosher

Monsecco 2010 Pratogrande @ $21.99

100% Nebbiolo from near Gattinara in northern Piedmont, a fine and elegant wine with subtle tannins, bright cherry flavors, and a persistent finish that again emphasizes the complex mineral composition of the underlying soils

Cascina Adelaide 2013 Dolcetto @ $22.99

Fairly soft, round, and rich with good tannic structure and a warm intense nose of dark cherry fruit

Olivier Pithon 2009 Cotes du Roussillon @ $25.99

A blend of Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre from the Roussillon region of southwestern France, rich and complex with great volume and freshness

(back) Montevertine 2012 Pian del Ciampolo @ $29.99

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

Fess Parker 2011 The Big Easy Red @ $29.99

The winery’s homage to one of their favorite cities, New Orleans, a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Petite Sirah, medium- to full-bodied, silky, ripe and textured

Amavi Cellars 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $31.99

A classic Cab from the Walla Walla Valley, full-bodied and perfectly balanced, with bright acidity and a lengthy finish

Uccelliera 2011 Rapace @ $84.99

From one of the top producers in Montalcino, a 60/30/10 blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet, rich, complex and powerful but clean and smooth at the same time

Montevertine 2011 Pergole Torte @ $115.99

Produced from grapes from the winery’s oldest vineyard, planted in 1968, 100% Sangiovese, intensely aromatic, silky and long, showing a tightly textured tapestry of flavors

ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

Freixenet Brut Excelencia @ $15.99

From one of the oldest sparkling wine houses in the world, refreshing, with crisp acidity balancing long and elegant floral flavors, Kosher

Knappogue 16 Year Twin Wood @ $89.99

A limited edition single malt Irish whiskey aged 15 years in ex-bourbon barrels, then put into casks especially seasoned for Knappogue with Oloroso Sherry, rich and sweet with great length on the palate

Lock Stock & Barrel 13 Year Straight Rye @ $119.99

Aged 13 years in new American oak, big and round with salty, buttery caramel, vanilla, all kinds of oils and spices, toasty oak and a finish that hangs on for a while