What's New at Heights Chateau 7/15/15

NEW WHITES

Quinta de Pancas 2014 Xodo @ $10.99

A four-grape blend from near Lisbon, fresh and intensely aromatic with notes of tropical fruits

Silga 2014 Rueda @ $11.99

100% Verdejo, a Rueda made in the crisp, herbaceous style associated with Rueda today

(new vintage) Hooked 2012 Riesling @ $11.99

From Germany’s Nahe region, a racy and sleek Riesling with notes of orchard fruits balanced by crisp acidity

Jovly 2013 Vouvray @ $12.99

An off-dry Vouvray with evident minerality and plenty of zingy acidity to hold the residual sugar at bay

(new vintage) Duret 2014 Quincy @ $12.99

a Sauvignon Blanc from the upper Loire, deliciously tart with a long juniper-tinged finish

Huff 2014 Sommer Cuvee @ $12.99

From the Rheinhessen region of Germany, a blend of Silvaner, Muller-Thurgau, and a hybrid grape called Bacchus, easygoing in style with tropical fruit aromas and just a hint of sweetness

 (new vintage) Frenzy 2014 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99

Sourced from selected vineyards on New Zealand’ South Island, with peach, grapefruit, lime, and melon characteristics, all enveloped in a brisk and refreshing acidity

(new vintage) Terredora di Paolo 2014 Falanghina @ $13.99

From Campania, fresh and clean in the mouth with excellent acidity, good structure and a floral finish

(new vintage) Blue Quail 2014 Sauvignon Blanc @ $14.99

A product of cool-climate Mendocino County, crisp, with good acidity and a lingering finish

Gini 2014 Soave @ $14.99

A superlative expression of Garganega, the grape used to make Soave, with white blossoms and delicate fruit on the nose, stony minerality, and bright refreshing acidity

Guigal 2014 Cotes du Rhone Blanc @ $14.99

Mostly Viognier complemented by some Marsanne and Roussanne, done entirely in stainless steel, fresh, rich, and complex, offering aromas of honeysuckle, pear, kiwi, and minerals

(new vintage) Sheldrake Point 2014 Pinot Gris @ $15.99

Hints of pear, kiwi, and subtle citrus zest, a Pinot Gris that wonderfully expresses the ripeness and weight of the 2014 vintage in New York’s Finger Lakes

(new vintage) Schloss Gobelsberg 2014 Gruner Veltliner @ $15.99

A Gruner that is polished and precise, light and dry, with abundant mineral and citrus notes

(new vintage) Livio Felluga 2014 Vertigo @ $18.99

a skillful blend of Chardonnay and Ribolla Gialla from northeastern Italy, fresh and lively, with an excellent balance of acidity and a long and persistent aftertaste

Fausse Piste 2014 Communard Blanc @ $19.99

a unique blend of Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Riesling and Roussanne from Oregon, highly aromatic, with exotic citrus fruit flavors and a dry, crisp finish

Domaine Vico 2014 Vermentino @ $19.99

A beauty from Corsica, rich and oily yet refreshing and bright, with notes of almonds, fresh herbs, and brine

Marcel Langoux 2013 Pouilly Fume “Nucleus” @ $19.99

A highly typical Pouilly-Fume, with the characteristic notes of smoke and gunflint, along with floral and fruity notes

Ameztoi 2014 Txacolina @ $20.99

made from the indigenous grape varieties of Hondarribi Zurri and its red companion Hondarribi Beltza,  fermented in stainless steel and bottled with residual carbonic that gives the wine its natural spritz

Domaine Laroche 2013 Chablis St. Martin @ $22.99

a blend of the domaine’s best vineyard plots, rich and intense, with ripe fruit flavors balanced by zesty acidity and a lingering fruity finish

(back) Lioco 2012 Chardonnay @ $22.99

From a selection of complimentary Sonoma county vineyards with a shared commitment to sustainable farming, a full, rich white balanced by brisk acidity

Ferraton 2013 St. Peray Le Mialan @ $23.99

A 90/10 blend of Marsanne and Roussanne made in a light-bodied but creamy style, with pear, green almond, and green fig notes and a pure finish

(new vintage) William Fevre 2013 Chablis @ $23.99

classic Chablis with great precision and linearity, fresh and supple, marked by the mineral notes that are typical of the appellation

(new vintage) Reverdy 2014 Sancerre @ $25.99

unadulterated classic Sancerre, with loads of limestone in the nose and mouth, rich citrus fruit and green pear elements, a thick yet crisp texture, and some major body from the limestone soils

NEW REDS

Altos 2012 Rioja @ $9.99

A medium-bodied, crisp and fruity Tempranillo from Bodegas Corral, light in tannins, with flavor notes of strawberry, cherry and plum

Herrigoia 2014 Rioja @ $11.99

100% Tempranillo, fresh, fruity and full-bodied, made using carbonic maceration

Chateau Moureau 2010 Bordeaux @ $11.99

Rich and flavorful with a distinctive Bordeaux nose, great berry fruit and a great value

McManis 2013 Zinfandel @ $11.99

A California Zin fermented in stainless steel and aged in a mix of new and used barrels, with the savoriness of bright red fruits enveloped in a succulent, juicy wine which possesses soft, supple tannins

Chateau Coulonge 2010 Bordeaux @ $13.99

A blend of Merlot and Cabernet, balanced and harmonious, with ripe red fruit notes, hints of chocolate and vanilla, and a moderately tannic finish

 (new vintage) Hahn 2013 GSM @ $13.99

A classic blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, with bright fruit flavors of raspberries, red currants and blackberries that integrate with a sharp mid-palate acidity and drying tannins on the finish

Herzog 2014 Jeunesse Cabernet @ $14.99

Made entirely in stainless steel with no oak contact, fresh and fruity, ready to drink now, Kosher

(back) Glenelly 2011 Cabernet @ $14.99

A South African Cab with a good tannin structure, perfect balance and length, with layers of flavors that have followed through from the nose to the palate

Don Jacobo 2007 Rioja @ $19.99

A blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo, a traditionally-styled Rioja with smooth vanilla oak and lovely strawberry and cream Tempranillo fruit

Luli 2013 Pinot Noir @ $26.99

The joint project of Master Sommelier Sara Floyd and the Pisoni family, bright and pure, with predominantly red fruits and spice, broad and structured, with firm tannins and a lasting finish

Arterberry Maresh 2013 Pinot Noir @ $27.99

An Oregon Pinot with a complex range of flavors but also a seamless balance, a wine many consider the reference point for Oregon Pinot Noir

(new vintage) Mollydooker 2014 The Boxer Shiraz @ $27.99

100% Shiraz, rich and opulent, with cherries, spice, and milk chocolate on the palate

(new vintage) Mollydooker 2014 The Maitre D’ @ $27.99

A dark, dense, and mildly chewy Australian Cab vibrant and fresh on the palate, building with layers of fruit, toasty oak and fine Cabernet tannins

(new vintage) Mollydooker 2014 Two Left Feet @ $27.99

a blend of Shiraz, Merlot, and Cabernet; full-bodied, ripe, rich and spicy in the mouth

Monthelie-Douhairet 2011 Monthelie Clos Le Meix Garnier @ $37.99

Made by Andre Porcheret, one of Burgundy’s most legendary winemakers, a Pinot that is classic, elegant, and true to its terroir, with impressive textures, tension, and bright flavors

The Prisoner 2013 Red @ $44.99

a Zinfandel-driven field blend, made by one of California’s true maverick winemakers, with aromas and flavors of ripe wild berry fruit and soft integrated tannins that make for a pleasant finish

Pride 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $77.99

A mountain-grown Cabernet with core flavors of intense blue fruit, a silky texture, and a well-structured finish

Caymus 2013 Cabernet @ $90.99

A classic Napa Cab with black cherries, sweet plums, chocolate-covered berries and lavish oak competing for attention in the flavor profile, with a texture that is pure silk

(new vintage) Tenuta dell’ Ornellaia 2012 Ornellaia @ $254.99

A dark, intense wine boasting superb richness, depth and power, built for the long haul, with savory herbs, menthol, new leather and cloves on a huge finish

NEW ROSES

Don Jacobo 2014 Rioja @ $10.99

A blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo from Rioja, smooth, fresh, fruity, well-balanced and elegant

La Bastide 2014 Cotes du Rhone @ $11.99

a blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, light-bodied, with subtle red currant and strawberry flavors

Collotte 2014 Marsannay @ $18.99

100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy, soft and fruity, backed with good strength and liveliness

Ameztoi 2014 Txacolina @ $23.99

a 50/50 blend of Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarribi Beltza from the Basque region of Spain, with fresh redcurrant, strawberry and lime aromas and flavors followed by citrus notes and gentle minerality on the finish

Pibarnon 2014 Bandol @ $29.99

a 50/50 blend of Mourvedre and Cinsault, fresh and racy, finishing with a firm grip and excellent length

ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

Zardetto Prosecco Treviso Brut @ $13.99

An exuberant extroverted prosecco that is full of flowers, pears, and spices

Bombay Sapphire East Gin @ $27.99

Features all the botanicals in Bombay Sapphire with the addition of lemongrass and black pepper, spicy and full on the nose, light and subtle on the palate

Gin Mare Mediterranean Gin @ $39.99

A totally different kind of gin flavored with four principal botanicals, basil, thyme, rosemary, and the Arbequina olive, smooth, savory, and herbal but not overpowering

Ron Abuelo 12 Year Panama @ $39.99

A brown rum distilled from fermented molasses and aged 12 years in used whisky and bourbon barrels, with vanilla, toffee, and baked fruit in the body leading to a smooth, dry, smoky finish

Blade and Bow Bourbon @ $57.99

A new bourbon brand from Diageo, made in tribute to the legendary Stitzel-Weller distillery and crafted using a unique solera system to tad advantage of some of some of the original Stitzel-Weller stocks, hints of dried apricot and ripe pear on entry followed by a sweet roasted grain taste and charred oak on the finish

Aberlour A’Bunadh Single Malt @ $87.99

A natural single cask-strength malt whisky, taken directly from selected sherry casks and bottled as simply as possible without chill filtration or other modern processes, a heavier, creamier single malt than most with an intense raisin character

Wemyss Malts Caol Ila “Matter of Smoke” @ $134.99

A limited edition (337 bottles), single barrel, single malt Scotch distilled in 1986 and bottled in August 2011, highly aromatic, oily in both scent and texture, with a peppery spicy bite at the finish