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What's New at Heights Chateau 5/13/15 |
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NEW WHITES (new vintage) Cortijo 2013 Rioja @ $10.99 100% Viura, all estate-grown grapes, aged in 100% stainless steel to showcase the vibrant purity of this mineral-elegant grape (new vintage) Presle 2014 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99 A new-world-styled Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, featuring aromas of grapefruit, tropical fruit, and pepper with fresh hints of grass (new vintage) Dr. Loosen 2014 Riesling @ $12.99 embodies the elegant and racy style of classic Mosel Riesling, refreshing and fruity, with a fine mineral edge that is typical of the region Bolo 2013 Godello @ $12.99 From northwestern Spain, fresh and bone dry, with a chalky, almost Chablis-like note and flavours of citrus, apple and pear (new vintage) Raphael 2014 Sauvignon Blanc @ $13.99 From Long Island’s north fork, a Sauvignon Blanc with a bright floral nose of citrus fruit, crisp flavors of pineapple, grapefruit and lemongrass, a full body and a long dry acidic finish Sainte-Marie 2014 Entre-Deux-Mers @ $14.99 A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle, dry, fresh and crisp with attractive aromas of grapefruit and spice Luneau Papin 2013 Muscadet @ $14.99 From one of Muscadet’s top growers and producers, a clean and crisp white with underlying minerality Rapp 2013 Riesling Halbtrocken @ $14.99 From Germany’s Nahe region, fresh, crisp, light-bodied and a touch sweet Scott Family 2013 Chardonnay @ $16.99 produced from family farmed Dijon clonal selections in the prestigious Arroyo Seco appellation in Monterey County, crisp, well balanced, and long on the finish Grand Maison 2014 Sancerre @ $17.99 Round and powerful on the palate, with a good acidity and a nice length Bruno 2013 Erbaluce di Caluso @ $19.99 A highly aromatic, lime-scented nose with razor focus, great acidity on the palate, purity of lime fruit with vivid minerality and length Red Newt 2012 Riesling Lahoma @ $23.99 A single-vineyard Riesling from grapes grown on the western shores of Seneca Lake, voluptuous and racy with bright citrus aromas Guillot-Broux 2013 Les Combettes @ $31.99 A rich, full-bodied white Burgundy, with loads of fruit and minerality, mouth-watering acidity, and a gentle herbal note Jermann 2012 Vintage Tunina @ $77.99 From northeastern Italy, a genuine field blend of immense richness, power and complexity, combining aromas of honey and wild flowers with a palate that is both dry and generously textured
NEW REDS: Bauer 2013 Zweigelt @ $10.99 (Liter) From Austria, bright and spicy, medium-bodied, with cherry, plum, and a hint of black pepper on the palate Presle 2014 Gamay @ $11.99 A delicious Gamay from the Loire Valley, spicy and herbaceous, bursting with red fruit Predator 2013 Zinfandel @ $13.99 Sourced from 50+-year-old vines in Lodi, big and bold with hallmark "old vine" velvety texture, spice and vibrant varietal flavors Monspey 2013 Brouilly @ $15.99 A cru Beaujolais with a wide and complex array of aromas, great strength balanced by a gentle attack and silky tannins Anne Pichon 2010 Grenache Grandiose @ $15.99 a full-bodied, powerful wine with spice and pepper notes with blackcurrant, strawberries and prune jam aromas as well as wild aromatic herbs Chateau de Roquefort 2013 Guele de Loup @ $16.99 from Provence, mostly Grenache and Cabernet with a little Merlot blended in, all from vines between 25 and 55 years of age, full and rich, very fruity, with dominant notes of black currant and crushed strawberries Henry of Pelham 2013 Baco Noir @ $17.99 From the Canadian side of the Niagara escarpment, a firm, full-bodied red with coffee, cedar and smoky notes, black cherry flavors, well balanced with a long finish (new vintage) Echevin 2012 Cotes du Rhone St. Maurice @ $17.99 A Syrah/Grenache blend from vines planted in 1972, ripe and forward with good acidity, mixing freshness with refined fruit Bernard Moreau 2013 Bourgogne Rouge @ $17.99 A Pinot that is medium-full, juicy and sports just a touch of backend tannin, with a good core and lovely length and grip on the youthful finish Clos des Cazaux 2012 Vacqueyras Cuvee des Templiers @ $20.99 Made mainly from old-vines Syrah, a wine of great depth, richness and finesse Fausse Piste 2013 Syrah “Garde Manger” @ $21.99 From a small winery in Portland making wines in the style of the northern Rhone, using grapes mostly from Washington state, an acid-driven food-friendly Syrah with red and blue fruit notes, grilled herbs, and a meaty quality (new vintage) Justin 2012 Cabernet @ $26.99 A Central Coast Cabernet with a beautifully classic mix of ripe black currant, black and red cherries, with vanilla, cedar, sweet tobacco, and licorice accents Trapan 2013 Terra Mare @ $29.99 From the south Istria region of Croatia, made from an indigenous grape called Teran, fresh, fruity, slightly tannic and smooth Fausse Piste 2010 Syrah “Ambassador” @ $32.99 From a small winery in Portland making wines in the style of the northern Rhone, using grapes mostly from Washington state, a single-vineyard Syrah from the Yakima Valley, a savory red with a mix of umami and fruit tones Nardone 2010 Brunello @ $44.99 Rich, supple and fragrant with chewy tannins and ripe fruit, one of the great buys of the vintage, only 800 cases produced annually Jeannin-Naltet 2010 Mercurey @ $45.99 A Pinot that is fresh and fruity, supple on the palate, with smooth tannins and elegant acidity Lou Dumont 2012 Chambolle-Musigny @ $66.99 A medium-bodied Pinot with layers of black and red fruit on the nose, raspberry and tart cherry on the palate, and a meaty finish Siro Pacenti 2010 Brunello @ $89.99 Intense yet polished and stylish, showing depths of dark cherry, cedar, and hints of bitter chocolate with dusty tannins that linger on the finish Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 @ $266.99 Rated the finest version of Cask 23 since the mid-eighties, showing complex notes of spice box, Christmas fruitcake, blackcurrant jam, mulberries and spring flowers, as well as a full-bodied, opulent personality
NEW ROSES Anne Pichon 2014 Gris Montagne @ $11.99/$24.99 magnum from the Cotes du Ventoux, a blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, a light, elegant rose with a delicate floral nose leading to vibrant berry notes on the palate and a subtle spiciness that emerges on the refreshing finish 100% Tempranillo, full of ripe summer fruits and confectionary notes on the nose, with ripe strawberries and raspberries on the palate Chateau Penin 2014 Bordeaux Clairet @ $12.99 Not really a rose, but not really a red either, 100% Merlot from Bordeaux, supple and fruity, relatively low in acidity, savory and fairly full-bodied Opaline 2014 Varois en Provence @ $12.99 Classic Provence rose, a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, with a fresh red berry flavor accented by dried red fruits, mineral overtones, and a crisp, dry, and elegant finish Pure Provence 2014 Rose @ $14.99 A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, peaches and red berries on the nose, with great volume and an elegant finish Chateau de Trinquevedel 2013 Tavel @ $15.99/$34.99 magnum Mostly Mourvedre with a little Syrah blended in, gently smoky on the nose, dry and focused, with potent red fruit and blood orange flavors and notes of dried herbs and anise Kelby James Russell 2014 Rose @ $15.99 A joint project between Kelby Russell and Red Newt Cellars, where Russell works as winemaker, 100% Cabernet Franc from a single vineyard, fresh and balanced, driven by red berry fruits with a sprinkling of pepper and woodsy, savory spice Chateau Saint Baillon 2014 Cotes de Provence @ $15.99 A classic Provencal rose, with a delicate nose of strawberry and cherry, an abundance of fresh red fruit on the palate, with balanced acidity and a crisp finish Trapan 2014 Rubi Rose @ $17.99 From the south Istria region of Croatia, made mostly from an indigenous grape called Teran with a bit of Syrah, Merlot and Cab blended in, fresh and fruity with notes of raspberries and violets Jas d’Esclans 2014 Cotes de Provenxce @ $18.99 A blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, elegant, with refined but persistent fruit, cranberry and red cherry flavors Commanderie de Peyrassol 2014 Cotes de Provence @ $19.99 A classic blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, dry and minerally with refreshing notes of peaches and strawberries Terre des Chardons 2014 Costieres de Nimes @ $20.99 A Grenache/Syrah blend from a biodynamic estate on the west bank of the Rhone, offering aromas of ripe red fruits, peach, apple and orange blossom, soft, almost creamy on the palate, with loads of summer fruit flavors Botasea 2014 Rosato di Palmina @ $22.99 A blend of Sangiovese, Barbera and Dolcetto, refreshing and light but with the structure and body of a red Caves d’Esclan 2014 Whispering Angel @ $22.99 A five-grape blend with fresh, fruity aromas, bone-dry on the palate Gueissard 2013 Cotes de Provence @ $24.99 (magnum) Made by a dynamic young winemaking couple in Bandol, with Bandol fruit weight hemmed by salty minerality Miraval 2014 Rose @ $25.99 A joint venture between the Perrin family of the Rhone and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, refined and elegant, with pure flavors of dried red berry and tangerine, and a focused finish with flint and spice notes
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Olivier NV Cremant de Limoux @ $12.99 An outstanding little sparkling wine from the south of France, a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Bland and Pinot Noir, with flavors of crisp tart apples and a toasty finish Letherbee Fernet @ $12.99 An American (made in Chicago) version of a classic amaro, slightly medicinal in character, bracingly refreshing, with a bitterness overlaid with mint, fennel and licorice flavors and a fruity sweetness Clos de la Briderie Purete de Silex NV Cremant de la Loire @ $14.99 Made by a biodynamic producer in the Touraine, a blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon, fairly full-bodied, fruity, a nose of ripe pear and stone fruit whose flavors carry through on a lively palate, with a dry finish |
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