What's New at Heights Chateau 2/18/15

NEW WHITES

 (new vintage) Clinton Vineyards 2013 Seyval Blanc @ $14.99

From the Hudson Valley, crisp, light and balanced, with purity of fruit and underlying accents of citrus and apple

Mouton Noir 2011 Oregogne Chardonnay @ $41.99

Flinty mineral flavors, a crisp palate, balanced acidity, and a fine stony finish

NEW REDS:

Conti Zecca 2012 Donna Marzia Primitivo @ $9.99

From one of the most important wineries in Puglia, a stainless-steel Primitivo, well structured, with an abundance of ripe fruit accented by hints of spices

Les Aphillanthes 2012 Vaucluse @ $11.99

A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Merlot from the Rhone, with a good mix of cherry and red licorice notes with a juicy finish

Ironstone 2013 Cabernet Franc @ $11.99

A California version with expressive aromas of bright red berry fruits mixed with a light spice and a hint of fresh herb, bright flavors of red cherry and raspberry, with vanilla oak undertones

Costa Stefanino  2013 Langhe Nebbiolo @ $15.99

classic notes of black cherry fruit, spice and floral aromatics, a textbook Nebbiolo at a great price

Bluebird 2012 Pinot Noir @ $14.99

From Monterey, a rich, savory Pinot with cherry and plum flavors, spicy notes, and a firm  texture

A by Acacia 2013 Pinot Noir @ $16.99

From one of the top producers in Carneros, a Pinot with subtle red fruit flavors and plenty of elegance on the palate

Uppercut 2012 Meritage @ $17.99

Mostly Merlot with small amounts of Malbec and Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, with a plush texture and layers of juicy red and dark fruit, a lingering finish touched with vanilla

La Gerla 2010 Birba @ $21.99

100% Sangiovese from Brunello vineyards, with spicy cherry aromas and flavors, layers of toasty complexity

Chateau Corbin 2007 St. Emilion @ $37.99

Rich, supple and concentrated, with ripe tannins, solid, but with spice and flair

(new vintage) Gelin 2011 Fixin @ $44.99

Unusually refined for a village wine, with a fresh and pure nose that speaks of Pinot fruit, intense and punchy flavors, and a lingering, well balanced finish