What's New at Heights Chateau 3/28/18

NEW WHITES

AVA Grace 2015 Chardonnay @ $9.99

Medium-bodied, crisp in texture, with moderate fruit notes

(new vintage) Margarett’s Vineyard 2017 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99

Made by winemaker Rich Parducci of McNab Ridge Winery, with elegant and fresh lemon peel and green tropical aromas that lead to crisp and lively flavors of fresh green apple, Asian pear and a hint of tangy grapefruit

Four Vines 2016 Naked Chardonnay @ $12.99

An unoaked Chardonnay from Paso Robles, crisp and fruity with a long lemony finish

Lafage 2016 Chardonnay Novellum @ $12.99

From vineyards just a stone’s throw from the Mediterranean, a Chardonnay that is refined, aromatic and elegant

Ferrari-Carano 2016 Fume Blanc @ $14.99

A Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc with bright acidity and crisp freshness, great body, complexity and depth

(new vintage) Mimi en Provence 2017 Cotes de Provence @ $14.99

100% Vermentino (aka Rolle in the south of France), floral and pleasant on the nose, fresh, well-balanced and subtle on the palate

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard 2016 Grenache Blanc @ $19.99

100% Grenache Blanc from California’s Central Valley, flavors of peach, mandarin orange, and tropical fruit wrapped around a honeyed richness

(back) I Clivi 2015 Verduzzo @ $26.99

From northeastern Italy, from one of only five producers making a dry version of this grape, with very complex and interesting aromas and flavors of herbs, white peaches, even a hint of marmalade

Tramin 2016 Stoan @ $31.99                    

A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer from the Alto Adige, fresh and gentle on the palate with great balance and lasting intensity

Kistler 2016 Chardonnay @ $61.99

A special blend of wines from estate vineyards, an elegant, lifted Chardonnay very Burgundian in style, with toasty oak, smoky flavors, and bright acidity

NEW REDS

Tempranillo Road 2016 Tempranillo @ $8.99

100% Tempranillo from the Navarre region of Spain, bright and smooth, with great drinkability

Albacea 2016 Monastrell @ $9.99

Another gem from the Juan Gil people, full and balanced, lightly herbal and mildly spicy

Chateau Bardeneuve 2015 Bordeaux @ $9.99

a classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon, with menthol and bell pepper on the nose, accented with dark berries and cassis

Heiderer-Mayer 2016 Zweigelt @ $9.99 (Liter)

An Austrian red that has notes of blackberries and sour cherries, medium- to full-bodied, with velvety tannins

(new vintage) Stobi 2015 Vranec @ $11.99

From the republic of Macedonia, a full-bodied red with aromas and flavors of sour cherries black plums, and leather

LAN 2014 Rioja Crianza @ $12.99

Fresh and balanced, brimming with cherry, spice and licorice, with light, firm tannins and vibrant acidity

Casabianca 2015 Chianti Colli Senesi @ $13.99

Mostly Sangiovese with small amounts of four other grapes blended in, with a seductive bouquet of cherries and wild fruits

Boutari 2016 Nemea @ $14.99

100% Agiogitiko from the Nemea region of Greece, complex, round and well-balanced, with a velvety palate and a subtle aftertaste

Roeno 2015 Marzemino @ $14.99

A stainless-steel red from northeastern Italy, medium-bodied and elegant, with aromas and flavors of violets, sour cherries, and herbs

La Reze 2016 Minervois @ $14.99

From one of the oldest and largest vineyards in the Languedoc, a four-grape blend that is ample yet crisp, with delicious fruit flavors and hints of licorice

Pedroncelli 2015 Zinfandel Mother Clone @ $16.99

Classic Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, with aromas of red and black berries, a touch of baking spices, smooth tannins, and bright acidity

Ranch 32 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $17.99

From Monterey County, a strong yet supple Cab with a juicy core of concentrated blackberry and black raspberry flavors and complex layers

T’Jara 2015 Merlot @ $19.99

A Long Island Merlot, plush and round, with aromas and flavors of cherries, berries, and exotic spices

(new vintage) Chacra 2015 Amor Secco Merlot @ $20.99

From Argentina, a Merlot that is energetic and slightly tannic, with flavors of red fruit and just a touch of bitterness

La Verde 2014 Vacqueyras @ $21.99

A classic blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre from the southern Rhone, quite complex, with a smooth and rounded texture and beautiful soft tannins

Chateau Tour Puy Blanquet 2014 St. Emilion @ $21.99

A grand cru from St. Emilion, that is fresh and generous, fruit-driven in style

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard 2015 Pinot Noir @ $21.99

A single-vineyard fruit-focused Pinot from Monterey, notes of cherries and berries and an underlying earthiness

(new vintage) Manenti 2016 Cerasuolo di Vitoria @ $23.99

A 50/50 blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato from Sicily, an elegant wine with fresh acidity, fine fruit notes, a transparent aromatic profile, strong minerality and great length

Wrath 2016 EX Pinot Noir @ $23.99

A rich, expansive Pinot from Monterey, bright and energetic with cherry and red berry flavors that have undertones of earth and a hint of spice

Rutherford Ranch 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $24.99

big flavors of red currants and cranberry complemented by earthy undertones

(new vintage) Bedrock 2016 Zinfandel @ $24.99

Rich and supple, an explosion of pure fruit, with lingering flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate and licorice

Wente 2014 Pinot Noir Riva Road @ $26.99

A single-vineyard Pinot, with aromas and flavors of cherries and strawberries, bright natural acidity, and delicate tannins

(new vintage) Goldschmidt 2015 Cabernet “Charming Creek” @ $34.99

A single-vineyard Napa Cab, deep and complex, with perfumed aromatics, deep color, power, and richness

Ernest 2014 Pinot Noir The Artist @ $41.99

From a Sonoma specialist in site-specific wines, the winery’s flagship Pinot Noir, aromas of fresh red rose petals with subtle hints of minerality

Handpicked Collection 2015 Pinot Noir @ $49.99

A Pinot Noir from the island of Tasmania, with a pretty floral perfume and bright fruit, with hints of herbs and oak complexity

BV 2013 Tapestry @ $59.99

A classic Bordeaux blend from Napa with powerful aromas and flavors, a bold structure, and layers of flavor complexity

NEW ROSES

Les Grands Bois 2016 Cotes du Rhone @ $13.99

A 60/40 blend of Grenache and Carignan from the Rhone, aromas of peaches and raspberries, generous on the palate, with a silky mouthfeel

Croteaux 2017 Merlot Rose @ $17.99

From Long Island, light and delicate, wth notes of white peach, lemon, and salt

Croteaux 2017 Cabernet Franc Rose @ $17.99

From Long Island, deeply colored from longer skin contact, with subtle flavors of juniper and black cherries

Stolpman 2017 Para Maria Rose @ $18.99

A 70/30 blend of Cabernet and Syrah from Santa Barbara County, with a dense core of spicy fruit, bright watermelon, a slightly dusty note and length on the finish

NEW KOSHER WHITES (among others)

The Butcher’s Daughter 2016 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99

Selected and bottled for the trendy Parisian kosher restaurant of the same name, bright, fresh and crisp

Dalton 2017 Canaan White @ $12.99

From Israel, a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling, a semi-dry white full of Mediterranean sunshine

Dalton 2017 Unoaked Chardonnay @ $16.99

lively fruit flavors and aromas including peach, grapefruit, mango and apricots, along with good balance and a nice lengthy finish

O’Dwyer’s Creek 2016 Sauvignon Blanc @ $16.99

From the Marlborough region of New Zealand, clean and crisp with scents of lemon, grass, and a touch of gooseberry

Dalton 2016 Pinot Gris @ $17.99

From the Galilee region of Israel, with flavors of pear, peach, apple, lemon curd and soft spice that mingle on the palate into the smooth, lemon-tart finish

Contessa Annalisa 2016 Gavi @ $17.99

The first kosher Gavi, of medium weight and intensity, with fresh, smooth, and well-textured

NEW KOSHER REDS (among others)

Dalton 2016 Canaan Red @ $12.99

A well-constructed red blend with softly gripping tannins and an overall sense of brightness

Twin Suns 2016 Cabernet @ $14.99

A Cab from California’s Central Valley, classic notes of red cherry, currant and mint with layers of dense yet supple tannins

Dalton 2016 Petite Sirah @ $19.99

A full-bodied wine rich with red fruit, lavender, leather, and touches of Old World complexity