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NEW WHITES Fruits de Mer 2016 Entre-Deux-Mers @ $9.99 Sauvignon Blanc from the Bordeaux region, lively and fruity with aromas of grapefruit and boxwood Jousseliniere 2016 Perle Bleue @ $11.99 100% Folle Blanche from the Loire Valley, clean and well-balanced, with crisp notes of citrus fruit and searing acidity Mountain View 2016 Chardonnay @ $11.99 A Monterey County Chardonnay with tropical fruit aromas and ripe varietal flavors balanced by crisp acidity Weinreich 2015 Riesling @ $11.99 A dry German Riesling with exotic notes of mango and ripe peach on both the nose and the palate Raimat 2016 Albarino @ $11.99 An Albarino from the Costas del Segre region of northeastern Spain, with a rounded body, fruited citrus flavors, and notes of white flowers Skyfall 2014 Pinot Gris @ $11.99 From Washington’s Columbia Valley, with aromas of mango and citrus blossom, tropical notes on the palate that continue through a lingering finish Rapitala 2016 Grillo @ $12.99 A Sicilian white with herbal and floral notes, light and crisp on the palate with a clean refreshing finish Louis Max 2016 Chardonnay Les Terres Froids @ $12.99 A clean, bright, fresh Chardonnay from the south of France Barraud 2016 Macon-Villages @ $13.99 A rich white Burgundy with aromas of quince and citrus, generous and full on the palate with typical Macon flavors of apple and pear Bonnet-Huteau 2016 Muscadet @ $13.99 Smooth, ripe, and deliciously creamy in texture, with citrus fruits, fine acidity, and a crisp aftertaste Argillae 2016 Orvieto @ $13.99 A five-grape blend from Umbria, broad, complex and fruity with a refreshing finish Cinquau 2016 Jurancon Sec @ $14.99 A blend of mostly Gros and Petit Manseng from the southwest of France, floral and citrusy on the nose, full and lively on the palate Mommessin 2014 Macon-Villages @ $14.99 Vivid and fresh with a hint of vanilla, dry and easy to drink Rio Maggio 2016 Falerio Bianco @ $14.99 A blend of Trebbiano, Pecorino and Passerina from Italy’s east coast, full and flavorful, with a bouquet that includes hawthorne, acacia, and ripe peach Roveglia 2016 Lugana @ $15.99 From the Veneto, a savory white that fragrant and refreshing, with with delicate scents of orchard fruit and crushed herbs Brunori 2016 Verdicchio @ $15.99 A great combination of fruit and vibrancy with beautiful aromatics and a lovely nutty finish Drei Dona 2016 Tornese @ $15.99 A 50/50 blend of Chardonnay and Riesling from the winery’s own vineyards in Emilia-Romagna, fresh, delicate, and elegant Poggio delle Baccante 2016 Lacrima Christi Bianco @ $16.99 A blend of Caprettone, Falanghina and Catalanesca grown on the slopes of Vesuvius, highly aromatic, rich and robust (new vintage) Huia 2017 Sauvignon Blanc @ $16.99 A New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with a fine, well-balanced palate with a great intensity of herb laced flavors and a lively line of freshness, finishing long with a honeyed citrus lift Portal 2016 Blanco @ $16.99 100% Garnacha Blanca from just south of Barcelona, juicy and focused on the palate, with lively orchard and citrus fruit flavors and a touch of spice Terre Apuane 2015 Vermentino @ $16.99 A Vermentino from the heart of the Apuan Alps in Tuscany, spicy and herbaceous, with a subtle dash of crushed rocks and citrus zest Three Clicks 2016 Sauvignon Blanc @ $17.99 A Napa Valley version of the varietal, with zingy aromas of green apple and citrus, exotic fruit flavors, and crisp acidity Tahbilk 2015 Marsanne @ $17.99 From one of the world’s oldest Marsanne vineyards, in Victoria Australia, with floral, quince, and pear notes, grapefruit acidity, and the grape’s characteristic textured, savory spine Belicard 2015 Aligote @ $17.99 Made from Burgundy’s “other white grape,” with creamy, citrusy notes of lemon curd with a hint of hazelnut and floral notes Sparr 2015 Gewurztraminer @ $18.99 From a top Alsace producer, youthful, with a juicy sweetness and delicate acidity, spicy, with crisp minerality and a long finish Raffaitin-Planchon 2016 Sancerre @ $19.99 Another winning Sancerre, a Sauvignon Blanc with an opulent tropical nose, crisp and crunchy on the palate Pacherhof 2015 Sylvaner @ $20.99 Produced on the grounds of a charming hotel in the Sudtirol of Italy, pleasantly fresh and fruity with aromas of fresh hay and notes of peaches and gooseberries on the palate Boutari 2016 Oropedio @ $21.99 100% Moschofilero from high-altitude vineyards in the Peloponnese, extremely food-friendly, with aromas of white roses and grapefruit Jamain 2014 Reuilly Les Fossiles @ $21.99 A Loire Sauvignon Blanc from 30-year-old vines, with great minerality, acidity, and a texture that promises ageworthiness Luis Seabra 2016 Xisto Ilimitado @ $21.99 Made by a famed Douro winemaker, a field blend of six varieties planted across three subzones in the region, a white that is bright, focused and fresh (new vintage) Cusumano 2016 Alta Mora Etna Bianco @ $23.99 100% Carricante from the slopes of Mt. Etna, with aromas of peach blossoms and savory herbs, and a bright palate that offers tart green apple, creamy pear, citrus and a mineral note alongside crisp acidity San Biagio Vecchio 2016 Sabbbiagialla Ravella @ $24.99 100% Albana di Romagna from the east coast of Italy, a white with great body and structure Javilliers 2015 Bourgogne Cuvee des Forgets @ $25.99 A medium-bodied white Burgundy loaded with ripe pear flavors and buttered toast overtones (new vintage) Coenobium Ruscum 2016 Bianco @ $26.99 An “orange” wine that is a blend of Verdicchio, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Toscano, complex and layered, with some spice and minerality Oudin 2015 Chabllis @ $28.99 All premier cru fruit from estate vineyards, a Chablis bright with citrus, brine, and flaky limestone notes A Chablis that leans toward ripeness and good concentration, with a wonderful concentration of ripe stone fruits and freshness Violot Guillemard 2015 Haute Cotes-de-Beaune “La Foulotte” @ $29.99 A single-vineyard white Burgundy from a plot bordering the Pommard appellation, full and rich, with great aromatic complexity Rochioli 2014 Chardonnay @ $58.99 Pure, focused Russian River Valley Chardonnay at its most exuberant, with textured layers of pear, honey, and melon and good tight acidity
NEW REDS Camembert 2016 Syrah/Marselan @ $9.99 From the south of France, powerful and generous, with velvety tannins Chateau Lieumenant 2015 Bordeaux Superieur @ $10.99 An affordably priced Bordeaux with hints of strawberry and chocolate on the nose, good berry fruit on the palate with gentle tannins Delcerro 2016 Chianti Colli Senesi @ $10.99 A Chianti that is soft on the palate yet full-bodied, with excellent persistence Brumont 2015 Cotes du Gascogne @ $10.99 A blend of Merlot and Tannat from the south of France, with blackberry flavors, gentle tannins, and succulent acidity Torrevento 2016 E Arte @ $10.99 This Puglia winery’s entry-level offering, a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Primitivo, fresh and fragrant, velvety and full-bodied Shooting Star 2016 Scarlet @ $11.99 A Lake County red blend from noted winemaker Jed Steele, well balanced, with lively berry and dark chocolate notes Jenna Sparr 2015 Cotes-du-Rhone @ $11.99 a blend of Grenache and Syrah, medium bodied and soft,with nice complexity and structure with juicy black fruit, a great smooth texture, and length Petit Chapeau 2015 Cotes du Rhone @ $11.99 Smooth and juicy, with lush fruit and easy-going tannins, a great value Tossals 2015 Junior Montsant @ $12.99 A Rhone-style blend from northeastern Spain, fruit-forward on the palate with ntes of herbs, plums, and berries and punchy acidity Gatekeeper 2015 Shiraz @ $12.99 Made by Simon Hackett in Southern Australia’s McLaren Vale, a classic Shiraz that is big, friendly, and full of life Tortoise Creek 2015 Merlot @ $12.99 From California’s Central Coast, a Merlot full of fresh, bright aromas, with flavors of red and black berries, cherries, and herbs Cantolio Vini 2014 Primitivo @ $12.99 A classic Primitivo from Puglia, silky and round, with fine tannins and aromas of wild berries Santa Tresa 2015 Nivuro @ $13.99 A blend of Nero d’Avola and Perricone from Sicily, with black pepper and spice on the nose, bursts of warm dark berry fruit on the palate with a surprisingly soft, long finish Irony 2015 Pinot Noir @ $13.99 A Monterey Pinot with elegant fruit aromas, lush fruit flavors on the palate with supple tannins and balanced acidity Bessa Valley 2011 Petit Enira @ $13.99 Our first wine from Bulgaria, a Merlot with robust flavors of blackberry, brambles, and cured meat with medium-weight tannins and a smoky finish Bonincontro 2016 Melovivo Frappato @ $13.99 A light, bright Sicilian red with aromas of flowers and herbs, delicate red fruit flavors on the palate with zesty acidity and lovely texture and depth Massaya 2015 Colombier Red @ $14.99 An unoaked bland of Syrah, Cabernet and Cinsault from Lebanon, with fresh raspberries on the nose and plush red fruits on the palate D’Angelo 2013 Aglianico @ $14.99 From Basilicata, in southernmost Italy, made from grapes grown on the slopes of an extinct volcano called Vulture, a red that is crisp and elegantly tannic, with a long sandalwood finish Petit Chambord 2015 Cheverny @ $14.99 A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from the eastern Loire, with a touch of Cot (Malbec) added for color and structure, done entirely in stainless steel to preserve the freshness of the fruit Llenca Plana 2016 Montsant @ $14.99 A blend of Carignane and Grenache from northeastern Spain, rich and complex, with intense red and black fruit flavors, smooth tannins, and fresh acidity Broadside 2014 Merlot @ $14.99 A single-vineyard Merlot from Paso Robles, showing perfectly ripe fruit, complementing subtle earth, vanilla, and spice (new vintage) Thelema 2014 Mountain Red @ $14.99 A six-grape blend from the western Cape region of South Africa, soft and approachable, with spicy aromas of black pepper and mulberry mingling with ripe plum flavors Lafon-Legros 2014 Magellan @ $14.99 The result of a partnership between two eminent Burgundians who ventured into the Languedoc, a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan, a red that is generous and fruity yet balanced and elegant Torrevento 2015 Torre del Falco @ $14.99 Nero di Troia from Puglia, intensely fragrant with notes of raspberries and blueberries, robust, with sweet tannic notes San Isidro 2015 Monastrell Gemina @ $14.99 100% Monastrell from southeastern Spain, powerful and complex, with deep ripe fruit aromas and a touch of new oak (new vintage) Three 2014 Old Vines Zinfandel @ $14.99 From Contra Costa County, a Zin that is opulent and ripe, with great fruit concentration and a rich texture supported by firm tannins and a lingering plummy finish Patrice Colin 2016 Coteaux du Vendomois @ $15.99 A blend of Cabernet Franc, Pinot d’Aunis, and Pinot Noir from the most northerly region of the Loire, done entirely in stainless steel, silky on the palate, with good structure and balance Terre Apuane 2016 Formarossa Toscano Rosso @ $15.99 A red from the heart of the Apuan Alps in Tuscany, an 80/20 blend of Sangiovese and Massaretta, fermented in cement, full and rich with ripe fruit flavors Damilano 2016 Barbera @ $16.99 Fruity on the nose with light spice notes, currants, violets, and cherries on the palate with a touch of cherries and a soft, persistent finish Coreggia 2015 Barbera @ $16.99 A powerful, chewy Barbera showing perfectly ripe fruit accompanied by notes of chocolate and caramel with notes of tobacco at the end Poggio delle Baccante 2015 Lacrima Christi @ $16.99 A red blend from grapes grown on the slopes of Vesuvius, a 90/10 blend of Piedirosso and Aglianico, bright, fresh, and easy to drink (new vintage) Le Colombier 2017 Vacqueyras @ $17.99 An 80/20 blend of Grenache and Mourvedre, broad and palate-coating, offering weighty black and blue fruit and bitter chocolate flavors, with slow-building spiciness Magana 2012 Dignus @ $17.99 A 50/25/25 blend of Tempranillo, Merlot, and Cabernet from Navarre, plush and fruit-driven, a zesty, opulent, and complex red Mas Amiel 2016 Vertigo @ $17.99 A Languedoc beauty that is mostly Grenache with a bit of Syrah and Carignan blended in, energetic and fresh, fruit-forward on the palate with vibrant minerality underneath Poggerino 2016 Il Labirinto @ $17.99 Produced by Piero Lanza, one of Tuscany;s greatest young ambassadors, a bright and easy-going Sangiovese with nice freshness and lively acidity Cuvelier 2012 Coleccion Los Andes @ $19.99 An Argentine blend of Malbec, Cab, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Merlot, dense, ripe, and powerful, with well integrated flavors and textures Rabble 2016 Cabernet @ $19.99 Produced by a grower-driven winery in California’s central coast, a Cab with a spice-driven nose and a tense palate of tany plum and underripe berries and notes of anise and dried herbs Le XI Terre 2015 Valpolicella Ripasso @ $19.99 A Ripasso with aromas of cherries, plums, and licorice and hints of spices, warm and velvety on the palate (new vintage) Ampeleia 2015 Kepos @ $19.99 A blend of four different Mediterranean grape varieties (but mostly Grenache and Mourvedre) from the Maremma region of Tuscany, nuanced and silky on the palate with a delicate expression of fruit and lovely overall balance Paraiso 2015 Pinot Noir @ $19.99 An exceptional Pinot from Monterey that strikes a nice balance between elegance and power, with fruit freshness, silky tannins, and earthy aromas Three 2014 Petite Sirah @ $19.99 A classy, dry, and firmly structured red from the warm climate and sandy soils of Contra Costa County, with focused and concentrated flavors of blackberry and cherry Mondianese 2011 Barbera Riserva @ $19.99 Rich and fruity on the nose, with good structure and acidity Merieau 2015 Cot Cent Visages @ $19.99 100% Cot (Malbec) from a single vineyard in the Loire, fermented and aged in concrete tanks, deep and concentrated, with very ripe aromas and a persistent finish Beaurenard 2016 Rasteau @ $19.99 An 80/20 blend of Grenache and Syrah from the southern Rhone, highly concentrated, with aromas of very ripe fruit laced with spicy notes, a rounded body, and an appealing tannic structure (new vintage) Montinori 2016 Pinot Noir @ $19.99 An Oregon Pinot with a bold palate ripe with strawberries, red cherries, and black plums, well balanced by bright acid within well- structured tannins Santa Duc 2014 Rasteau Les Blovac @ $20.99 A classic Rhone blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, lots of fruit, herbs, and pepper on the palate with medium acidity and an aftertaste of cherries La Antigua Classico 2010 Rioja @ $22.99 A 60/30/10 blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, and Graciano from high-elevation vineyards planted in 1940-1955, seamless and fresh, with raspberry and cherry flavors and a hint of mocha Carlton Cellars 2016 Pinot Noir Seven Devils @ $22.99 A tasty good-value Pinot from the Willamette Valley, with fresh strawberry and cherry fruit flavors and a hint of spice Paydirt 2015 Going for Broke @ $22.99 A blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, and Mourvedre from Paso Robles, spicy, and bursting with freshness and ripe berry fruit Colle dei Fante 2015 Rosso di Montalcino @ $22.99 Made under the second label of major Tuscan producer Ventolaio, quintessential Sangiovese, with a palate bursting with juicy cherries and crushed raspberries, polished velvety tannins, and fresh acidity Gilles-Robin 2016 Crozes-Hermitage Papillon @ $22.99 100% Syrah from the northern Rhone, with lively, spice-accented dark berry aromas, smooth and openknit, with very soft tannins Dominie IV 2013 Pinot Noir Love Lies Bleeding @ $23.99 From a biodynamic producer in the Willamette Valley, sourced from a host of different vineyards, with black cherry and forest floor flavors, earthy tones, and good structure Caves des Donnas 2015 Valle d’Aoste @ $23.99 Almost entirely Nebbiolo from the Italian side of the Alps, elegant and well-balanced, with a silky palate that offers bright red cherry, crushed strawberry, and white pepper Saintsbury 2014 Pinot Noir @ $24.99 A Carneros Pinot with dense aromas of rose petals and dark cherries, a sweet cherry and plum entry with a zesty palate of baking spices Chanzy 2014 Mercurey Les Canaby @ $24.99 A rich, meaty Pinot solidly structured, built for the long term Nottola 2014 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano @ $25.99 A firm, lean Vino Nobile with tightly-knit tannins and brisk acidity Geografico 2012 Ferraiolo Toscana Rosso @ $26.99 Geografico’s Super-Tuscan, full-bodied and modern, with the Sangiovese being given a hefty boost by the Cabernet Anne-Sophie Dubois 2015 Fleurie Clepsydre @ $28.99 A Burgundian-styled Beaujolais, with generous flavors of dark berries and purple plums, racy, earthy, expressive, and spirited Swick 2016 Pinot Noir @ $28.99 A lighter-styled Pinot with aromas of strawberries and spice, tart cherries on the palate with good acidity Sanford 2015 Pinot Noir @ $29.99 A Santa Barbara Pinot bursting with aromas of raspberry and orange peel, dusty berry flavors on the palate with lively acidity and good tannic structure Alder Ridge 2012 Cabernet @ $29.99 From Washington State’s Horse Heaven Hills region, a Cab that is concentrated, expressive, and intense, with ripe fruit aromas, soft tannins, and balanced acidity Hobo 2012 Zinfandel @ $31.99 A blend from four different vineyards in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley, rich but not over-ripe, structured but not tannic J-C Fagot 2013 Santenay Grevieres @ $31.99 An elegant rendition of Santenay, with pretty aromas of strawberry, cherry, ad blood orange, supple and ripe but well-balanced (new vintage) Chave 2015 St. Joseph Offerus @ $32.99 100% Syrah, balanced and lush in the mouth, with fruit flavors that are wrapped in velvety tannins and supported by a nice spurt of bright acidity that lasts into a long finish (new vintage) Bonaccorsi 2014 Etna Rosso @ $32.99 Mostly Nerello Mascalese from the slopes of Mt. Etna, with sweet ripe plum and blackberry flavors balanced by muscular tannins Lafouge 2014 Auxey-Duresses Les Ecosseaux @ $33.99 Well balanced between rich fruit aromas and floral scents, refined and supple on the palate, meaty and measured The Counselor 2014 Cabernet @ $33.99 An Alexander Valley Cab with aromas of raspberry, blackberry and cinnamon, cherry and berry flavors on the palate, smooth and softly textured with bright cherry flavors on the finish Migration 2015 Pinot Noir @ $38.99 Classic Russian River Valley Pinot with explosive aromas of Bing cherry and pomegranate, red berry flavors on a lush, silky palate Pernot 2016 Beaune Clos du Dessus des Marconnets @ $39.99 Classic Beaune, with a delicate light color, lots of cherry fruit along with a touch of elegant spices, and present but very soft tannins L’Esprit de Chevalier 2015 Pessac-Leognan @ $39.99 The second wine of Domaine de Chevalier, deep, full-bodied and intense with soaring aromatics Marengo 2011 Barolo Ca’ Brusa @ $46.99 Clean-cut and expansive on the nose, full-bodied, warm and round on the palate, with an appealing long aftertaste
NEW ROSES Gabrielskloof 2016 Rosebud @ $7.99 A blend of Shiraz and Viognier from South Africa, with flavors of white melon and papaya, spicy red fruit in the background Zestos 2016 Rosado @ $7.99 Made from old-vines Garnacha, very Provencale in style but from just outside Madrid, flavors of cherries and grapefruit with crisp notes of minerality Clos des Lumieres 2016 Cotes-du-Rhone @ $9.99 A blend of Mourvedre, Grenache, carignan, Syrah and Counoise from the Rhone, with an intense floral nose and a complex palate of back fruit and dried herbs Corsarini 2016 Rosato @ $9.99 From Tuscany, with crisp strawberry flavors, notes of melon on the finish Les Hautes Cances 2016 Cotes-du-Rhone @ $10.99 A blend of Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache and Mourvedre from the Rhone, fresh and elegant, with plenty of strawberry and raspberry fruit Loimer 2016 Rose @ $11.99 An Austrian rose made from Zweigelt, soft and fruity, with aromas and flavors of red cherries, plums, and red Delicious apples Estezargues 2016 Les Grandes Vignes @ $11.99 A blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah from the Rhone, a punchy mouthful of peach, pineapple, white flowers, and herbs Montaud 2017 Cotes de Provence @ $12.99 a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Tibouren, and Carignan, fruity and floral with melon flavors and good acidity Wither Hills 2016 Rose of Pinot Noir @ $13.99 100% Pinot Noir from New Zealand’s Wairau Valley, a fairly weight wine on the palate, dry, and silky in texture Dauvergne-Ranvier 2016 Muretins Tavel @ $14.99 Classic Tavel, deep pink in color, medium-bodied, with lots of raspberry, citrus blossom, rose petal and subtle minerality on the nose Gueissard 2016 Bandol @ $19.99 Crisp and lively with a touch of spice from the Mourvedre in the blend, ripe with red berry fruits, mango, and peach Swick 2016 Rose @ $23.99 Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley, a blend of organically farmed grapes from two different vineyards, a sumptuous rose with a light cherry note |
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