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NEW WHITES (new vintage) de Alberto 2015 Pucela @ $7.99 A blend of Viura and Sauvignon Blanc from Spain, crisp and dry but generously aromatic with fresh apple, melon, and citrus characteristics (new vintage) Kiwi Cuvee 2015 Sauvignon Blanc @ $10.99 Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley crisp and vibrant, the essence of refreshing Beelgara 2015 Sauvignon/Semillon @ $11.99 From Australia, with aromas of passionfruit with a soft round palate of grassy and tropical flavors and a fresh and zesty finish Santa Tresa 2015 Grillo/Viognier @ $11.99 From Sicily, fragrant, racy, and well balanced, with some backbone and complexity Cape Heights 2015 Chardonnay @ $11.99 Pure, unoaked Chardonnay from the Western Cape region of South Africa, fresh and tangy, with real breadth and character on the palate and a refreshing finish Backsberg 2015 Chenin Blanc @ $12.99 Another South African entry, with ripe fruit tempered by finely balanced acidity to give a mouth-fillling yet refreshing palate Grangeneuve 2014 Les Dames Blanches du Sud @ $12.99 A southern Rhone blend of Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne, aromas of acacia and citrus, fresh and balanced on the palate Tsantali 2015 Moschofilero “Mono” @ $12.99 A surprisingly seductive Greek white with exotic aromas and freshness and an herbaceous undercurrent Kono 2014 Sauvignon Blanc @ $13.99 A pure and bright Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with a vibrant fruit-driven nose, a palate of luscious fruit flavors finely balanced with zesty acidity, and an underlying minerallity with just a hint of residual sweetness Le Jade 2015 Picpoul de Pinet @ $13.99 A version of the signature white grape of the Languedoc, fresh, snappy, and very easy to drink, full of refreshing acidity, nice mineral notes, and a wonderful texture (new vintage) Kung Fu Girl 2014 Riesling @ $13.99 Ripe, round fruit supported by zingy acidity (new vintage) Terredora di Paolo 2015 Falanghina @ $13.99 From Campania, fresh and clean in the mouth with excellent acidity, good structure and a floral finish Ercole 2015 Monferrato Bianco @ $14.99 Mostly Cortese from the Piedmont, light and dry with notes of ripe soft fruit on the palate Covides 2014 Xarel-lo “Ferriol” @ $14.99 From Spain’s Penedes region, cava country, a vibrant, juicy white with floral aromatics, melon tones, light spiciness, and excellent acidity Geoffroy 2015 Petit Chablis @ $14.99 A Chardonnay with a young, fresh nose showing aromas of citrus and acacia and a palate that is clear-cut and vigorous, with notes of flowers, citrus, and fresh-baked bread Valdesil 2015 Godello @ $14.99 An outstanding example of this Spanish grape variety, a fresh, modern-styled white, full on the palate with lots of ripe fruit Gaia 2015 Notios @ $15.99 A blend of Moschofilero and Roditis from the mountainous Acadia region of Greece and the upland plains of Corinth, elegant and full with crisp acidity, (new vintage) Konstantin Frank 2014 Rkatsiteli @ $15.99 Made in New York’s Finger Lakes from one of the oldest grape varieties known to man, an elegant dry wine presenting a bouquet of fresh flowers and herbs balanced with wonderful fruit and crisp acidity San Silvestro Parvo 2015 Roero Arneis @ $15.99 An award-winning version of the classic white Piedmontese grape, fruity and floral on the nose with delicate fruit flavors that linger on the palate Herbauge 2013 Muscadet @ $16.99 Classic Muscadet, crisp, refreshing and dry, with a rich, yeasty bread-like character from ageing on the lees Konstantin Frank 2015 Gruner Veltliner @ $16.99 A version of Austria’s signature white grape from New York’s Finger Lakes region, produced in the traditional Austrian style, with notes of grapefruit, lemon, fresh basil and kiwi Bernabeleva 2014 Navaherreros Blanco @ $16.99 A blend of Albillo Real and Macabeo from near Madrid, superbly textured, with a rocky saline freshness Chanson 2014 Vire-Clesse @ $17.99 A crisp, elegant white Burgundy that combines suppleness and minerality, with lemon details and a touch of chalk Acacia 2014 Chardonnay @ $18.99 A barrel-fermented Chardonnay from California’s Carneros region, fresh and layered on the palate, with aromas and flavors of ripe apples and pears Domaine des Nugues 2015 Beaujolais Blanc @ $18.99 A Chardonnay with an attractive, freshly ripe nose that carries through to the palate – a vibrant, fruit-forward unoaked Chardonnay that has some nicely-judged weight of fruit and viscosity, as well as balancing crisp acidity Paco & Lola 2013 Albarino @ $19.99 A clean and textured version of Albarino with a seductive palate of pineapple and mango, excellent depth, and a streak of minerality Louis Sipp 2015 Pinot Gris @ $19.99 Produced by an organic grower in Alsace, complex and smoky on the nose with a palate that is fruit-forward and intensely rich Lejeune 2013 Cotes de Beaune @ $28.99 A medium-bodied white Burgundy fresh and flavorful, with citrus notes and a hint of vanilla on the palate Jolivet 2014 Sancerre Chene Marchand @ $38.99 A single-vineyard wine with a complx nose, full body, and a sappy textured backed by verbena and flint on a mouth-watering finish Colin 2012 St. Aubin @ $63.99 From a winemaker at the forefront of modern white Burgundy producers, a wine that is a clear expression of its terroir and a study in mineral-driven Chardonnay
NEW REDS Merayo 2015 Bierzo @ $8.99 Made from grapes from 80-year-old vines, an intense, lively cherry-red wine with ripe fruit and floral notes Eyzaguirre 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $8.99 Fresh and smooth as ever, the wine in the sack is back! (new vintage) Project Paso 2013 Red Blend @ $10.99 a blend of four grapes in this vintage but dominated by Syrah, medium-bodied, well rounded, fruit-driven, a sure crowd pleaser Cerro du Barca 2014 Vegas Altas Tempranillo @ $11.99 Old-vine Tempranillo from the Estremadura region of Spain, done entirely in stainless steel, a mineral-driven red with ripe tannins Pepiere 2015 La Pepie @ $13.99 From younger vines, between 8-13 years of age, a vibrant, bright and fruity wine with excellent texture, freshness and balance, 100% tank fermented Ercole 2015 Barbera di Monferrato @ $14.99 Barbera blended with a small amount of Dolcetto from the Piedmont, with fresh aromas and flavors of berries and cherries (new vintage) Catena 2014 Malbec “Vista Flores” @ $14.99 From one of Argentina’s long-time top producers, a Malbec with concentrated dark fruit flavors, notes of spice, tobacco, mocha, and licorice, velvety tannins, and a crisp long finish Buil & Gine 2013 Priorat @ $15.99 A big forceful Spanish red with herbal, leafy, salty flavors that end with loamy plum and prune notes Tait 2012 The Ball Buster Shiraz @ $16.99 From the Barossa Valley, mostly Shiraz with a little Merlot and Cab blended in, rich, expressive, full-bodied and well balanced Cortese 2013 Dolcetto @ $17.99 From the Piedmont, elegant and velvety with harmonious flavors and a pleasantly bitter aftertaste Lunelli 2010 Ziggurat @ $17.99 An Umbrian red that combines the power of Sagrantino and the elegance of Sangiovese, a wine of splendid balance, big and rich yet very fresh Pollenza 2012 Porpora Rosso @ $17.99 From the Marche region on Italy’s Adriatic coast, a modern, richly-styled blend of Merlot and Montepulciano, dense, with a velvety texture and plummy notes Rebourgeon-Mure 2013 Bourgogne @ $19.99 Aromas of sweet fruit and a hint of licorice, raspberries and black fruit on the palate, a long and juicy finish balanced by acidity and earthiness Morgan 2013 Syrah @ $19.99 A medium-bodied red with soft tannins, a mouthful of spice and cherry-pie flavors, considerable weight, and deft balance Fronton de Oro 2013 Malpais @ $20.99 A red from Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, with floral and earthy aromas and bright acidity Terre Nere 2014 Etna Rosso @ $22.99 a highly aromatic, light- to medium-bodied Sicilian red, elegant and very drinkable, with crushed raspberries, mineral, and spice flavors, light tannins, and a smooth finish (new vintage) Palacios Remondo 2014 Camins del Priorat @ $22.99 A blend of Grenache, Samso, Cab and Syrah from the Priorat region of Spain, rich and intense in the mouth, with weighty dark berry flavors complicated by Asian spices and a fleshy, broad finish that features smooth tannins and appealingly sweet black and blue fruit qualities Chateau-Gaillard 2011 Fleur Bleu @ $23.99 100% Grolleau, a red grape grown widely in the Loire Valley and most often used to make rosé, made by a pioneering biodynamic producer in the region, berryish, fresh, and spicy Dufouleur 2014 Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuuits @ $24.99 From one of the oldest families in the region, making wine since 1596, classic red Burgundy with aromas of sour cherry and forest floor Montefili 2013 Chianti @ $24.99 A Chianti with a genuine Classico, herbaceous and dark fruit nose that carries into a rich blackberry-cherry reduction on the palate Vina Ardanza 2007 Rioja Reserva @ $34.99 A blend of Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha, with aromas of black pepper and baking spices and a well-structured palate with balanced acidity and delicate tannins Rebourgeon-Mure 2010 Pommard @ $50.99 A classic red Burgundy with black ripe fruit, nutty tannins, and a very long finish Au Contraire 2013 Pinot Noir @ $52.99 A blend of grapes from a wide range of Sonoma Coast vineyards representing the full range of Pinot Noir clones, elegant and silky on the palate with fine-grained tannins and firm acidity to showcase the wine’s ripe red fruit
NEW ROSES (new vintage) Borsao 2015 Rosado @ $8.99 100% Garnacha, fairly dry, with herbs, dried strawberries, and red currants on the nose and palate Tour de Goupin 2015 Rose @ $9.99 a Bordeaux rose made from Merlot and Cabernet, subtle and elegant Manissy 2015 La Belle Etoile @ $10.99 A blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah from the Rhone, with classic aromas and flavors of green herbs and dried fruits (new vintage) Charles & Charles 2015 Rose @ $11.99 A six-grape blend dominated by Syrah from Washington’s Columbia Valley, with wild red fruits interwoven with herbes de provence, grass, and a touch of citrus Charles Smith 2015 Vino Rose @ $11.99 100% Sangiovese from Washington state, light, crisp, and highly quaffable Jas des Vignes 2015 Rose @ $11.99 Bright and delicate, with aromas and flavors of peaches and white berries (new vintage) Anne Pichon 2015 Gris Montagne @ $11.99 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 A five-grape blend from a biodynamic producer in the Rhone, with notes of strawberry, rose petal, and spice (new vintage) Feudi di San Gregorio 20015 Ros’ Aura @ $12.99 From the premier winemaking estate in Campania, 100% Aglianico, with aromas and flavors of berries and cherries, fresh and lively on the palate Gonnet 2015 Savoie Rose @ $12.99 Made primarily from Mondeuse, a grape native to the region, clean, bright, crisp and refreshing Trediberri 2015 Rosato @ $12.99 A blend of Nebbiolo (from the winery’s younger vines) and Barbera, spicy and herbal with great structure (new vintage) Jolie Folle 2015 Mediterranean Rose @ $13.99 A blend of Grenache and Cinsault from the south of France, bright and aromatic, with notes of wild strawberries and watermelon Cune 2015 Vina Real Rosado @ $13.99 100% Tempranillo, full of ripe summer fruits and confectionary notes on the nose, with ripe strawberries and raspberries on the palate (new vintage) Shinn 2015 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 Castel des Maures 2015 Cotes de Provence Cuvee Jeanne @ $14.99 A 50/50 blend of Grenache and Cinsault, clean and dry with red fruit dominating the palate Carteresses 2015 Tavel @ $14.99 Mostly Grenache, with some Mourvedre, Clairette, Picpoul and Syrah blended in, with aromas and flavors of fresh raspberries, watermelon, and pink grapefruit Martin Ray 2015 Rose of Pinot Noir @ $15.99 Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, with a complex, fruit-driven bouquet featuring high-toned tropical and citrus notes and a fruit-driven palate with well-balanced, refreshing acidity Saint Aix 2015 Rose @ $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 Collotte 2015 Marsannay Rose @ $18.99 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy, made by one of the region’s rising stars, with clean, fresh, crisp fruit flavors, solid balancing acidity, and a bone-dry finish La Verde 2015 Vacqueyras @ $19.99 100% Grenache from the southern Rhone with an explosive nose of peaches and crushed strawberries, a rose of great freshness, finesse and elegance Bisson 2015 Ciliegiolo @ $19.99 Light and fruity with flavor notes of red cherries and wild berries, only 400 cases imported annually
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