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NEW WHITES (new vintage) JP 2016 Branco @ $7.99 A blend of Moscatel and Fernao Pires from the Setubal peninsula of Portugal, unoaked, well structured, floral and fresh Esporao 2017 Verdelho @ $10.99 From the Alentejo region of Portugal, herbal and tangy, with spice and intense acidity Sportoletti 2017 Grechetto @ $11.99 An Umbrian white that is full and ripe, with notes of dried apricots and honey (new vintage) Hooked 2016 Riesling @ $11.99 From Germany’s Nahe region, a racy and sleek Riesling with notes of orchard fruits balanced by crisp acidity Borell-Diehl 2017 Muller-Thurgau @ $11.99 A classic version of this grape, fresh, limey, and easy to drink (new vintage) Robola of Cephalonia 2017 Robola @ $11.99 A Greek gem from the island of Cephalonia with lovely minerality and salinity along with ripe peach and white floral notes Espelt 2017 Garnacha Blanca @ $11.99 From old high-altitude vineyards in the foothills of the Pyrenees, a rich full-bodied white lifted by tangy fruit and dusty minerality Chateau de l'Aubrade 2017 Bordeaux @ $12.99 A crisp, taut blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, deftly balanced between intense citrus acidity and ripper pear and peach flavors Grigio 2016 Pinot Grigio @ $12.99 fruity and smooth with pleasant citrus and pear flavors and good acidity Federici 2016 Narciso Bellone @ $12.99 100% Bellone, a grape native to Lazio, done entirely in stainless steel, with aromas of tropical fruits and white flowers Cuatro Rayas 2016 Rueda @ $13.99 A single-bineyard Rueda, 100% Verdejo, with lemon zest and minerals on the nose and on the palate Rezabal 20127 Txacoli @$15.99 A white from Spain’s Basque country, with intense fresh fruit and refreshing acidity Casa de Mouraz 2015 Encruzado @ $17.99 100%% Encruzado, the grape considered to be the noblest white of the Dao region of Portugal, fresh and structured, with exotic aromas of grapefruit and passionfruit (back) Sierra de Tolono 2016 Blanco @ $17.99 Made by one of Spain’s up-and-coming woman winemakers, Sandra Bravo, 100% Viura, nicely balanced in a brightly polished style Roquefort 2017 Petit Sale Blanc @ $17.99 A blend of Clairette, Ugni Blanc and Vermentino from the south of France, precise yet lively on the palate and delightfully fresh (back) Falconeria 2015 Catarrato @ $17.99 100% Catarratto, a grape native to Sicily, with a delicate fruited bouquet, dry on the palate with a slightly bitter aftertaste Schoffit 2016 Chasselas @ $18.99 from top winemaker Schoffit, an intriguing floral-peachy-minerally white with lemon blossom aromas and a rich, dense texture Chateau de Chasselas 2015 St. Veran @ $18.99 An elegant white Burgundy with citrus and tropical fruit on the nose, good minerality and ripeness (new vintage) Clos des Rocs 2016 Macon-Loche @ $19.99 A white Burgundy that is fresh and clean, with pleasant aromatic concentration, citrus notes, and an airy finish Carlton Cellars 2016 Pinot Auxerrois @ $19.99 Made from an unusual grape variety rarely seen in Oregon, a crisp, fairly high acid white with distinctive notes of cucumber and herbs Frederic Magnien 2015 Bourgogne @ $19.99 A Chardonnay from the heart of the Cote d’Or. With great purity and freshness and rich citrus flavors Pacalet 2016 Beaujolais Blanc @ $19.99 Notes of white fruit, good minerality, medium acidity, a near-perfect Chardonnay Tiago Telez 2016 Raiz @ $20.99 100% Loureiro from young vines planted near the Atlantic, minerally, with zesty fruit Morgan 2015 Chardonnay Metallica @ $23.99 Unoaked Chardonnay from the Santa Lucia Highlands, with ripe fruit flavors of white peach, guava, and lemon and crisp food-friendly acidity Lesimpple2017 Sancerre Chavignol @ $23.99 From Chavignol, one of the finest terroirs in the world for Sauvignon Blanc, a version of the grape that is crisp, aromatic, and elegant Lucien Crochet 2016 Sancerre @ $31.99 A Sancerre of great finesse and complexity, a version of Sauvignon Blanc that is sophisticated and ageworthy Boillot 2016 Bourgogne @ $33.99 Well-rounded with a floral finish, a very good example of a Bourgogne blanc Trimbach 2015 Riesling @ $36.99 A perfect "basic" dry Alsace Riesling, medium-bodied with subtle lemon and pear fruit, and great elegance at the long austere finish Proudhon 2015 St. Aubin Les Perrieres @ $43.99 An elegant white Burgundy with aromas of pear and citrus zest, super-rich flavors balanced by good minerality and acidity Saintsbury 2015 Chardonnay Sangiacomo @ $45.99 Layers of honeysuckle, pear and lemongrass all supported by vibrant acidity and rich texture Venturi 2014 Chiesa Nera White @ $54.99 An imaginative blend of old forgotten Corsican varieties, vinified and aged in cement, with ripe melon, yellow fruit, and spice notes mingling with crisp acidity
NEW REDS (new vintage) Borsao 2016 Garnacha Monte Oton @ $9.99 100% Garnacha, lively and fruity with attractive aromas of berries and chocolate (new vintage) 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 North Coast California Cab, rich and smooth, with a full-bodied flavor profile and lots of bright fruit on the palate Armas de Guerra 2016 Mencia @ $11.99 100% old-vine Mencia from western Spain, highly perfumed, juicy and focused on the palate, with bitter cherry and dark chocolate flavors that are sharpened by a jolt of juicy acidity Federici 2016 WWine Cesanese @ $12.99 100% Cesanese from the Lazio region of Italy done entirely in stainless steel, berries and herbs on the nose, soft and fruity on the palate Cholila Ranch 2016 Malbec @ $12.99 A Malbec from Patagonia, in far-southern Argentina, medium-bodied, finishes crisp with spicy red-berry notes Madonia 2016 Tenentino @ $12.99 A 90/10 Sangiovese/Merlot blend from Emilia-Romagna, with aromas and flavors of violets and red fruits and hints of aromatic herbs Farnete 2016 Barco Reale @ $13.99 An 80/20 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet, easygoing on the palate, with juicy red plum and ripe raspberry flavors and a blanket of smooth tannins (new vintage)Prebende 2016 Beaujolais @ $14.99 A deeply mineral Beaujolais with light fruity aromas and smooth ripe cranberries and raspberries on the palate Clos d’Audhuy 2016 Polisssons Malbec @ $15.99 A soft, open style of Malbec designed for easy drinking, with black fruits and soft tannins giving it a ripe juicy character Gaillard 2016 Beaujolais Villages @ $15.99 Made from 65-year-old vines, a Beaujolais that is well-structured and densely textured, rich with black fruits and crisp acidity Oltretorrente 2016 Colli Tortonesi @ $16.99 a 90/10 blend of Barbera and Dolcetto done entirely in concrete, savory on the palate, with crunchy fruit, fresh earth notes, and light fine tannins Grillesino 2016 Nacchero @ $16.99 100% Ciliegiolo from the Maremma region of southern Tuscany, fresh, elegant and harmonious, rich in hints of ripe cherry and with pleasant notes of small red fruits Gour de Chaule 2016 Cotes du Rhone @ $17.99 Almost entirely Grenache and a beautiful expression of the grape, with bright and juicy fruit and distinctive notes of the garrigue Domaine St. Cyr 2016 La Galoche @ $18.99 From a Beaujolais producer formerly known as Domaine de Bellevue, 100% Gamay from 25-year-old vines, fleshy and structured, on the fuller side for Gamay McKinley 2015 Pinot Noir @ $19.99 From Oregon’s Willamette Valley, everything you could ask for in a value Pinot, fresh and juicy, with an initial silky-soft burst of red fruit that picks up zippy black raspberry through the finish Commanderie de Peyrassol 2015 Cotes de Provence @ $21.99 New to this market with this vintage, a blend primarily of Syrah and Cabernet, concentrated yet fresh and subtle, with a long, authoritative finish Mommesin 2014 Moulin a Vent @ $22.99 Another class-act Beaujolais, rich and dense, structured and concentrated yet ready to drink Chateau Haut Selve 2015 Graves @ $24.99 Inky and extracted but elegant and refined, a nicely-balanced Bordeaux with expressive aromas of fruit and earth Swick 2017 Ellaguru @ $25.99 A 50/50 blend of Melon de Bourgogne (a white grape) from Oregon and Counoise (a red grape) from Washington, floral, fresh, and saline with a lean texture, low in alcohol (10.8%), only 150 cases made Bitouzet-Prieur 2015 Bourgogne @ $26.99 A finely-crafted red Burgundy ready to drink now, with pretty red berry fruits with plenty of juicy depth and punch (new vintage) Turley 2016 Zinfandel Juvenile @ $27.99 a berry-packed Zin, slightly floral on the nose, with flavors of sweet spices and a tinge of minerals on the finish Altesino 2015 Rosso di Montalcino @ $27.99 made from 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that are hand-harvested from estate vineyards, incredibly supple on the palate, with excellent body and balanced structure Brintet 2015 Mercurey Lavriere @ $31.99 a red Burgundy from a premier cru vineyard, La Levriere, racy and deep, built on a silky, elegant texture La Lecciaia 2012 Brunello @ $38.99 elegant, juicy and harmonious, complex and resonant, with a solid structure and a terrific aftertaste of berry, mineral and spice Venturi 2014 Chiesa Nera Red @ $54.99 A blend of six local Corsican varieties, densely packed with both tannins and opulent fruit
NEW ROSES JP 2016 Syrah Rose @ $8.99 From Portugal but worthy of Provence, a raspberry-flavored rose that offers attractive acidity and a soft texture Sheldrake Point 2017 Rose @ $10.99 100% Cabernet Franc from the Finger Lakes, with aromas and flavors of crushed fresh herbs, white cherries and strawberries Armas de Guerra 2017 Mencia Rosado @ $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 Zenato 2017 Bardolino Chiaretto @ $11.99 From the Veneto, a blend of Corvina, Molinara and Negrara, a rosato with a strong personality offering notes of raspberries and blackcurrants with grassy undertones that are mirrored harmoniously in the mouth Borell-Diehl 2017 St. Laurent Rose @ $12.99 From the Pfalz region of Germany, 100% St. Laurent, crisp and delicious Chateau des Bormettes 2016 Cuvee Tradition @ $12.99 A classic Provencale rose dominated by Cinsault followed by Grenache, with red fruits and stone fruits on the nose, supple and fleshy but dry on the palate Opaline 2017 Coteaux 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 Valenciso 2015 Rioja Rosado @ $14.99 100% Tempranillo from Rioja, fresh, elegant and complex, a full expression of the grape variety Terres Vivantes 2016 La Latine @ $14.99 100% Gamay from the Beaujoais, from 45-year-old vines, bright and fresh, only 100 cases made Masse 2017 Cabernet d’Anjou @ $14.99 A Loire Valley rose from Cabernet Franc, intensely fruity with hints of gooseberry and grapefruit Wolffer 2017 Rose @ $17.99 From Long Island’s south fork, an eight-grape blend but dominated by Merlot, elegant and well-balanced, with great lush fruit and a refreshing finish D’Esclans 2017 Whispering Angel @ $22.99 A five-grape blend with fresh, fruity aromas, bone-dry on the palate Wolffer 2017 Summer in a Bottle @ $24.99 A unique blend of Gewurztraminer, Merlot, Chardonnay and Cab Franc from Long Island’s south fork, complex and balanced, with loads of fruit flavors complementing the wine’s natural vibrant acidity
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