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WHITES JP 2016 Branco @ $7.99 A blend of Moscatel and Fernao Pires from the Setubal peninsula of Portugal, unoaked, well structured, floral and fresh Castellargo 2015 Pinot Grigio @ $9.99 Balanced and elegant with hints of wildflowers and a lingering fresh taste Poiron 2016 Muscadet “Quatre Routes” @ $10.99 From an organic producer in the Loire, a Muscadet that is clean, careful, ad zippy with bracing acidity and a bright texture (new vintage) Beelgara 2016 Semillon/Sauvignon @ $10.99 From Australia, with aromas of passionfruit with a soft round palate of grassy and tropical flavors and a fresh and zesty finish Les Deux Moulins 2015 Sauvignon Blanc @ $10.99 A bright, crisp, lively Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley that drinks way above its price point Chidaine 2015 Touraine @ $10.99 A Loire Valley wine that has a very ripe Sauvignon character, very rich and sweetly textured on the palate, backed by precise acidity (new vintage) Babich 2016 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99 classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, with lively acidity framing a fresh palate with notes of apple, citrus and minerals Weinreich 2015 Grauburgunder “Basis” @ $11.99 A powerful yet elegant white from the southern Rheinhessen, with delicate but exotic fruit and slightly nutty notes Ferraton 2015 Cotes du Rhone Blanc @$11.99 A blend of Grenache Blannc and Clairette, with soft pear and apple fruit and a lively palate Robola of Cephalonia 2016 “R” Robola @ $11.99 A Greek gem from the island of Cephalonia with lovely minerality and salinity along with ripe peach and white floral notes Herrero 2015 Verdejo “Atino” @ $11.99 A young and fresh Rueda from central Spain with peach and clover on the nose Terenzi 2015 Vermentino Balbino @ $12.99 A crisp clean white from the Tuscan coast, zesty and sharp on the palate with a strong herbal note Terredora di Paolo 2015 Falanghina @ $13.99 From Campania, fresh and clean in the mouth with excellent acidity, good structure and a floral finish Biotite 2015 Vinho Berde @ $14.99 not your run-of-the-mill Vinho Verde, a well composed, concentrated wine made from old-vine grapes that were grown in biotite-rich soil, with grapefruit and orange peel on the palate Chamiot 2015 Apremont @ $16.99 From the Savoie region of France, near the Swiss border, a white that tastes of the Alps, with aromas and flavors of fresh cream, wildflowers, and lime Gobelsburger 2016 Riesling @ $16.99 From the Kamptal region of Austria, light and supple yet full-flavored, with notes of mandarin, tangerine, and kumquat Flysch 2016 Txakolina @ $16.99 A spritzy white from the Basque country, with citrus on the nose, bracing acidity, and a saline finish Ulacia 2015 Txakolina @ $17.99 Another winner from the Basque country, light to medium-bodied, crisp on the palate, with mineral and citrus in the flavors Chateau D’Aydie 2015 Ode D’Aydie Pecherenc Sec @ $17.99 A blend of Gros and Pwetit Manseng from southwestern France, dry but with a slightly honeyed character and an edge of apricots and spice Terredora di Paolo 2015 Fiano di Avellino @ $17.99 A white from Campania that is persistent and aromatic, with hints pf pear, apricot, citrus fruits, acacia, and honey Meyer-Fonne 2015 Pinot Blanc @ $17.99 Made by one of the rising stars in Alsace, rich and honeyed, with a streak of minerality a smoky side, and a touch of citrus Sokol Blosser 2014 Pinot Gris @ $19.99 Dense and textural, with tart fruit flavors of apple and citrus, strong minerality, and a racy freshness Torre dei Beati 2016 Pecorino @ $19.99 Elegant nose of pear and gardenia rounded off by hints of honey, herbal notes of sage, lavender and rosemary Domaine FL 2014 Savennieres @ $22.99 Complex and intense, a quintessential version of Chenin Blanc from the Loire Girard 2015 Sancerre @ $23.99 Soft and rounded, a Sancerre that brings out the smoother side of Sauvignon Blanc, with a ripeness that is cut by lime acidity Poggio 2015 Caespes Timorasso @ $26.99 100% Timorasso, an ancient varietal native to the Piedmont, taut yet accessible, with intense minerality and a mouthwatering finish Berthenet 2015 Montagny @ $29.99 A brilliant Chardonnay from the first sustainably farmed estate in Montagny, with impressive layers of flavors and cleansing acidity on the palate Dufouleur 2015 Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Les Dames Huguettes @ $29.99 A ripe yet crisp version of Chardonnay with enough lively acidity to balance its rich yellow and citrus fruit Prunier-Bonheur 2014 Monthelie Toisiere @ $47.99 A complex white Burgundy with aaromas of white fruits, with great charm and balance on the palate
NEW REDS Salentein 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon “Portillo” @ $8.99 From one of Argentina’s most influential producers, a Cab with fresh flavors of red currants and black cherry supported by sweet round tannins (new vintage) Borsao 2015 Garnacha @ $8.99 An 85/15 blend of Grenache and Tempranillo done entirely in stainless steel, smooth, pliant and juicy with a subtle spiciness JP 2015 Tinto @ $8.99 Mostly Castelao from the Setubal peninsula of Portugal, a fruity, ripe red that is juicy yet light-bodied Carmim 2016 Reguengos @ $9.99 A red blend form the Alentejo region of Portugal that is mellow and full-bodied, with soft tannins and a lingering finish A blend of Grenache and Syrah from a very fresh and fruity vintage, done entirely in stainless steel, light and bright but with a firm tannic structure Argiolas 2013 Perdera @ $9.99 a.k.a. Monica from Sardinia, bright and juicy, with musky floral aromas and herbal blueberry and black cherry flavors Maitia Aupa 2016 Pipeno @ $10.99 A 70/30 blend of Pais and Carignan from a family-owned winery in Chile, fruit-driven, easy-drinking, with fresh acidity and low tannins Six Hats 2014 Pinotage @ $10.99 An elegant South African Pinotage that shows clean and focused flavors, clean and fresh, with pretty notes of red berries, soft vanilla and oak on the finish Sao Matias 2013 Dao @ $11.99 A four-grape blend from northern Portugal, firm and very fresh with fine tannins and a long and flavorful finish Perrin Reserve 2014 Cotes du Rhone @ $11.99 A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre showing impressive concentration and focus, with great charm and a finely judged crescendo on the finish Alberto Furque 2016 Cabernet Franc @ $12.99 A red with expansive aromatics, penetrating fruit, intense earthiness, and impeccable balance Cantine Terre del Barolo 2015 “Le Terre” Dolcetto d’Alba @ $12.99 From one of the top co-ops in the Lanhe region of Piedmont, fresh, fruity, and lively Centenaire 2015 Cotes du Rhone @ $13.99 An easy-drinking Mevushal red, a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, with marked fruit and spiciness Le Grotte 2014 Selva della Rocca Rosso @ $14.99 100% Nero di Troia from Puglia, spicy on the nose with hints of blackberry, silky and persistent with elegant tannins (new vintage) Broadside 2014 Cabernet @ $14.99 From the southern part of the Paso Robles region, an expressive Cab with notes of black currant, cigar box spice, and plum, showing a lengthy finish that promises a long life Gauthier 2014 Morgon Grand Cras @ $15.99 Made from old-vines Gamay, a wine of great power and concentration, dense with black plum and blackberry flavors, a wine to age Reunion 2015 Bonarda @ $15.99 An Argentine version of a classic Italian grape, lighter-bodied and fruity, full of cherry and plum flavors, with light tannins and moderate acidity Clos Godeaux 2015 Chinon Les Maupas @ $17.99 100% Cabernet Franc, dense and focused, nicely structured, with a core of dark fruit and earthy flavors Mohua 2013 Pinot Noir @ $19.99 A rich and juicy Pinot, floral-scented and layered with ripe berry flavors and fragrant earth notes Col d’Orcia 2013 Rosso di Montalcino @ $19.99 A classic Tuscan red made with pure Sangiovese grapes, succulent and expressive, with sweet cherry, cedar and licorice notes adding nuance on a soft, open-knit finish Collosorbo 2015 Rosso di Montalcino @ $19.99 A traditional, fresh and velvety wine from the estate’s best Sangiovese vineyards, aromas and flavors of red cherries and berries and a long, elegant finish Pascal Henry 2015 Bourgogne @ $19.99 Made by a young artisanal Burgundy producer, a Pinot Noir from Chablis, overflowing with tart red fruits and bracing acidity Buondonno 2015 Chianti Classico @ $20.99 showing well-integrated aromas of tart red cherries, tobacco, sunbaked earth, and a hint of cedar spice, with firm structure and refreshing acidity on the palate Moissenet-Bonnard 2015 Bourgogne Les Maisons Dieu @ $24.99 A rich, robust Pinot Noir from vineyards around Pommard, powerful yet delicate with complex aromas Tollot-Beaut 2013 Chorey-les-Beaune @ $24.99 A dense yet balanced Pinot with flavor notes of violets and black currants and a lingering aftertaste Bonaccorsi 2013 Etna Rosso @ $28.99 Mostly Nerello Mascalese from the slopes of Mt. Etna, with sweet ripe plum and blackberry flavors balanced by muscular tannins Tolaini 2012 Valdisanti @ $29.99 Sangiovese blended with Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, full-bodied, with deep but reserved fruit flavors framed by rich oak Chateau Cote de Baleau 2006 St. Emilion @ $31.99 Mostly Merlot with some Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc blended in, fragrant and earthy, rich, powerful and tannic Cain Cuvee NV12 Blend @ $35.99 A Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley, with layers of complexity wrapped around a balanced and flowing core Foley Johnson 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $39.99 A Napa Cab with a deep, concentrated, fruit-forward nose, flavors of blackberry, raspberry and licorice, and good tannin balance throughout Latour 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin @ $49.99 Complex and powerful yet rich and velvety, with hints of cherry, licorice, and a light woody touch Long Meadow Ranch 2015 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley @ $43.99 Earth notes, cherries and violets on the nose, a racy and upright palate, expressive and complex, with a classic and elegant tannic grip on a long lasting finish Moulin du Chateau La Clide 2011 St. Emilion @ $94.99 A blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot from the Right Bank, tight with tannins and a dense structure, highly perfumed with fine acidity, Kosher Cain Five 2012 Cabernet Napa @ $124.99 A classic Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley from a near-perfect vintage, round, plump and juicy, with a floral-herbal perfume and layers of complexity
NEW ROSES La Vielle Ferme 2016 Rose @ $8.99 From the Cotes du Ventoux, a judicious blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, rich, fresh and balanced Rose Pescador @ $8.99 From the Spanish region of Emporda, near the border with France, a blend of Trepat, Merlot, and Garnacha, refreshing and light and just a little bit fizzy Casal Garcia 2016 Vinho Verde Rose @ $8.99 A light and spritzy rosé, with red berry and watermelon flavors that carry through to the crisp finish Joseph Mellot 2016 Sincerite Pinot Noir Rose @ $9.99 100% Pinot Noir with delicate red berry fruit aromas and crisp flavors Purato 2016 Terre Siciliane @ $10.99 100% Nero d’Avola from Sicily, highly characterful and bright with tons of fresh fruit flavors Borell-Diehl 2016 St. Laurent @ $10.99 From the Pfalz region of Germany, 100% St. Laurent, crisp and delicious Aime Roquesante 2016 Cotes de Provence @ $10.99 A Provencal blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, flavors of watermelon, young red berries, citrus and stony minerality on a crisp finish Casa Rossa 2016 Ile de Beaute @ $10.99 A blend of Grenache and a natice Corsican grape called Niellucio, well structured, round and fruity, nicely balanced, with a slight peppery note on the palate Broadbent 2016 Vinho Verde Rose @ $10.99 A blend of four indigenous Portuguese red varieties, racy and vibrant, exploding with ripe fruit Mouliniere 2016 Rose @ $11.99 From Bordeaux, light and fruity, refreshing and crisp, with touches of spice as well as attractive red-fruit flavors Domaine de la Bastide 2016 Cotes du Rhone @ $11.99 A blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah from the southern Rhone, crisp and fresh and just a bit silkier than its cousins from Provence Maris 2016 Old School Rose @ $11.99 100% Grenache from the Minervois, all biodynamically grown, with notes of strawberry and orange zest, nice minerality, and great acidity Coeur Esterelle 2016Cotes de Provence @ $11.99 quintessential Provencale rosé, a blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, and Tibouren, dry and refreshing with bright red berry flavors Armas de Guerra 2016 Mencia @ $11.99 From the oldest winery in the Bierzo region of western Spain, 100% Mencia with aromas and flavors of pink grapefruit, red currant, and white pepper Herdade do Rocim 2016 Mariana Rose @ $12.99 A blend of Touriga Nacional and Aragonez from Portugal’s Alentejo region, fresh, crisp, and red-fruited with just the right amount of acidity Le Grotte 2016 Selva della Rocca Rosato @ $13.99 100% Nero di Troia from Puglia, delicate and elegant, with aromas of wild red berries Plouzeau 2016 Chinon @ $13.99 From a biodynamic producer in the Loire Valley, 100% Cabernet Franc, showing racy, tightly wound red berry and blood orange flavors that are refreshingly dry and well-focused Domaine des Aphillantes 2016 Cotes du Rhone @ $13.99 A five-grape blend from a biodynamic producer in the Rhone, with notes of strawberry, rose petal, and spice Chateau Pourcieux 2016 Cotes de Provence @ $13.99 A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, fresh and lively, the ideal aperitif Chateau Lafoux 2016 Rose @ $14.99 Cinsault and Grenache, fresh and delicately fruity, with floral aromas and bright berry flavors Shinn Estate 2016 Rose @ $14.99 A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Long Island’s north fork, slightly more robust and fuller in body than most roses, with flowers and strawberries on the nose Dievole 2016 Le Due Arbie @ $15.99 100% Sangiovese from Tuscany, bright and fruity and a great value L’Esprit de Sainte Marguerite 2016 Cotes de Provence @ $15.99 A classic Provenccale blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah from near St. Tropez, certified organic, bright red berries on the nose, fruity and balanced on the palate Corbillieres 2016 Touraine @ $15.99 A 70/30 blend of Pinot Noir and Pineau d’Aunis from the Loire, crisp, with good density of fruit on the palate Mas de Gourgonnier 2016 Rose @ $15.99 A blend of Cabernet, Grenache, Cinsalt and Mourvedre from Provence, the winery certified organic since the 1970s, with candied orange rind and lots of pepper on the nose, floral notes and red berries on the palate Domaine des Nughes 2016 Beaujolais Villages @ $16.99 100% Gamay from the estate’s younger vines, rich and elegant, with aromas and flavors of red flowers and ripe red berries Clapiere 2016 Cotes de Provence @ $16.99 A Provencale blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, firm and focused, with bright fruit notes and generous acidity Saint Aix 2016 Cotes d’Aix en Provence @ $17.99 A blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, elegant and refined, with concentrated flavors of apple, spice and citrus that are flanked by plenty of rich, spicy notes Domaine Vico 2016 Rose @ $17.99 From Corsica, a blend of the local Nieullucciu and Sciaccarellu, rich yet crisp, fruity and very ready to drink Fontbrune 2016 Bandol @ $19.99 A blend of Mourvedre, Grenache and Cinsault, fresh yet delicate, with notes of strawberry and white peach D’Ollieres 2016 Vin de Provence @ $19.99 Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, with good freshness, delicious floral fruit, and a refreshing spiciness Maris 2016 Rose 250 ml flip-top can four-pack @ $19.99 Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, aromas of apricot and lemon rind, delicious and refreshing D”Esclans 2016 Whispering Angel @ $22.99 A five-grape blend with fresh, fruity aromas, bone-dry on the palate Edmunds St. Jean 2016 Bone Jolly Rose @ $22.99 100% Gamay but from California, bright and fresh, charged with melon and red fruit aromas Bailly-Reverdy 2016 Sancerre @ $23.99 100% Pinot Noir from the Loire, lively, fresh and elegant on the palate with powerful red fruit aromas Bastide de la Ciselette 2016 Bandol @ $23.99 Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache and Carignan, with a complex nose of exotic fruits, balanced and fruity, with the roundness characteristic of Bandol roses Lieu Dit 2016 Rose @ $26.99 100% Pinot Noir from the famed Sanford & Benedict vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills, lean and mineral-driven with flavors of strawberry and watermelon and a lingering finish Pradeaux 2016 Bandol @ $29.99 A 50/50 blend of Cinsault and Mourvedre from Bandol, robust, rich and complex, only 400 cases imported annually
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Phonograph Finger Lakes Cider @ $15.99 An artisanal hard cider, a blend of Malus Baccatta Crabapples and ripe dessert apples, available only in New York State Alvear PX Solera Sherry @ $26.99 Dense, intense, and super-sweet, to be enjoyed slowly and introspectively after a fine meal Ancho Reyes Verde Poblano @ $38.99 uses the same Poblano peppers found in its predecessor (Ancho Reyes Chili) but skips sun-drying them to capture the incredibly fresh taste of the peppers, bright, herbal and spicy with fresh-from-the-garden flavors Henriques & Henriques 10 Year Malvasia Madeira @ $51.99 Aromas of dried fruits and an intense palate of nuts dried fruits and caramel, a full-bodied wine where the sweetness and acidity are in perfect balance
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