What's New at Heights Chateau 8/22/18

NEW WHITES

(new vintage) Chateau de la Presle 2017 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) Weinreich 2017 Basisweiss @ $11.99

100% Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) full of harmony and vitality, with aromas of tropical fruits backed by lingering minerality

(new vintage) Frenzy 2018 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) Oyster Bay 2017 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99

bright and lively, with added complexity from classic gooseberry, lime juice, and lemongrass aromas

(new vintage) Segrel 2017 Albarino @ $13.99

aromatic with hints of citrus fruit and green apple, fine and elegant on the palate with the perfect amount of acidity and a crisp and clean finish

(new vintage) Josh 2017 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99

bright citrus aromas with layers of peach and tropical melon, fresh and bright on the palate

(new vintage) Ciro Picariello 2017 Fiano @ $14.99

From one of the star producers of Fiano in Campania, powerful and mineral, with notes of hay, white flowers, and flint

Dancing Crow 2016 Sauvignon Blanc @ $14.99

a cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc that combines delicate floral high notes with ripe melon, citrus, mango, and guava suggestions

(new vintage) Bonterra 2017 Sauvignon Blanc @ $14.99

A California version made from organic grapes, with crisp citrus flacors and good cleansing acidity

(new vintage) J 2017 Pinot Gris @ $16.99

Lean, dry and refreshing, with lemon zest aromas and cucumber flavors

Dupraz 2017 Apremont “Le Moulin” @ $17.99

100% Jacquere from 90-year-old vines in the Savoie, full on the palate, with lemon-zest acidity and notes of pineapple on the finish

(new vintage) Lusenti 2017 Fiocco de Rose Frizzante @ $17.99

a dry sparkling wine made 100% from Pinot Grigio, bright, lean, fresh, and elegant.

Santa Vittoria 2017 Bianco Toscana Mathilde

A blend of Manzoni and Pinot Bianco, medium-bodied with citrus flavors and nice crisp acidity on the finish

Polvanera 2017 Bianco d’Alessano @ $18.99

100% Bianco d’Alessano, a grape native to Puglia, full and rich on the palate with hints of pineapple and aromatic herbs

Clos des Rocs 2016 Macon Loche @ $19.99

A crisp, lightly oaked white Burgundy with a tangy texture and mineral acidity

(new vintage) de Bartoli 2017 Sole e Vento @ $21.99

A blend of Grillo and Zibibbo from an organic producer in Sicily, floral on the nose with notes of honey, lime, and lemon on the palate

(new vintage) Vietti 2017 Roero Arneis @ $22.99

Well-balanced and elegant, an unoaked, medium-bodied white from Piedmont with crisp acidity, good complexity, and a lingering finish

(new vintage) Xavier Flouret 2017 French Blonde Sancerre @ $22.99

classic Sancerre, with lemon zest, honeysuckle and mineral notes that race along, with mouthwatering acidity driving the finish

(new vintage) Zind-Humbrecht 2016 Pinot Blanc @ $25.99

A blend of Pinot Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc from Alsace, surprisingly large-scale, very dry but with a classic round finish and good acidity

(new vintage) Frog’s Leap 2017 Sauvignon Blanc @ $27.99

done entirely in stainless steel, clean, fresh, and minerally, a transparent view into the soils of Rutherford

Bersan 2017 Chablis @ $27.99

A Chablis fermented and aged in stainless steel, fresh and lively, with aromas and flavors of citrus and flint

(new vintage) Berthenet 2016 Montagny VV @ $29.99

Round and smooth with discreet oak, well balanced between freshness and softness with good length and sustained mineral flavors

Saintsbury 2015 Chardonnay San Giacomo/Green Acres @ $45.99

A big-boned, concentrated California Chardonnay, floral and fleshy, with flavor notes of apple, pear and peach

NEW REDS

Vinas Las Ninas 2015 Carmenere Reserve @ $10.99

Carmenere from Chile with complex aromatics of dried fruit and herbs, a palate of stony herbal precision bolstered by firm savory tannins

(new vintage) Bogle 2016 Zinfandel @ $11.99

full-bodied, balanced and round, with black cherries and currants blending with notes of mild oak on the palate

Crivelli 2015 Barbera @ $13.99

A pure and juicy Barbera with really vibrant acidity

(new vintage) Bonincontro 2016 Frappato  Melovivo @ $13.99

A light, bright Sicilian red with aromas of flowers and herbs, delicate red fruit flavors on the palate with zesty acidity and lovely texture and depth

Lua Cheia en Vinhas Velhas 2015 Insurgente @ $13.99

A blend of Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro from the Douro, with ripe red fruit and balsamic note reminiscent of pine and eucalyptus

(new vintage) Marques de Caceres 2014 Rioja @ $14.99

A Rioja with aromas of plums and cherries, chewy tannins that lend grip to a palate that tastes of black plum, tea, and dry spices

Monsanto 2013 Monrosso Toscana @ $14.99

A blend of Syrah, Cabernet, Merlot andSangiovese from Tuscany, powerful yet fruity and fresh, with a peppery minerally finish

(new vintage) Pavia 2017 Grignolino @ $14.99

A distinctive and flavorful Piedmont red, with aromas and flavors of strawberries, rhubarb, and a touch of wild herbs

(new vintage) Rock & Vine 2016 Cabernet Three Ranches @ $14.99

Medium-bodied, with a solid core of blackberry and dark cherry fruit and hints of tobacco notes followed by great texture, sweet tannins, dense weight, equilibrium and a long finish

(new vintage) Roeno 2016 Marzemino @ $14.99

A stainless-steel red from northeastern Italy, medium-bodied and elegant, with aromas and flavors of violets, sour cherries, and herbs

Domaine des Perraults 2016 St. Nicolas de Bourgueil @ $14.99

100% Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley, pronouncedly fruity with light tannins

(new vintage) Bertani 2017 Valpolicella @ $14.99

A blend of Corvina and Rondinella with excellent structure and freshness and a well-rounded finish

(new vintage) Bread and Butter 2016 Pinot Noir @ $14.99

An approachable, easy-drinking California Pinot with rich and lush fruit flavors

(new vintage) Clos de la Coutale 2016 Cahors @ $15.99

An 80/20 blend of Malbec and Merlot, an intense wine that juggles elegant rusticity with everyday drinkability

(new vintage) Maz Caz 2016 Rouge @ $15.99

A Syrah/Grenache/Mourvedre blend from the Costieres de Nimes region in the south of France, done entirely in stainless steel, with pure, dark, juicy fruit and no rough edges

(new vintage) Andrew Murray 2016 Syrah @ $16.99

From California’s Santa Ynez Valley, dark and full-bodied yet with gentle tannins, lots of fruit and spices on the palate

(new vintage) Marrans 2016 Beaujolais Villages @ $17.99

A ripe and structured wine of red fruits and good acidity, with a dry core and a tangy edge

(new Vintage) Domaine St. Cyr 2017 Beaujoais La Galoche @ $17.99

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

(new vintage) Damilano 2015 Nebbilo “Murghe” @ $18.99

Characteristic Nebbiolo notes of violets and red fruit, dry on the palate with good body and character

Dufaitre 2017 Premices @ $18.99

A light, elegant Beaujolais balanced with a healthy dose of minerality and complexity, made from Gamay vines 50-70 years old

Pasini San Giovanni 2016 Il Valtenesi @ $18.99

Made with 100% Gropello, a grpe native to the southeastern shores of Lake Garda, done entirely in stainless steel, bright and fresh

Crivelli 2015 Barbera d’Asti @ $19.99

From one of the Piedmont’s quiet superstars, a Barbera with a full body, good acidity, and solid structure with a rich mouthfeel

(new vintage) Gundlach Bundschu 2014 Mountain Cuvee @ $19.99

From Sonoma County, a blend primarily of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc and Merlot, soft, lush and smooth

Ghost Pines 2015 Cabernet @ $20.99

A blend of grapes from Sonoma County, Lake County, and Napa County, with dark fruit flavors, round tannins, and an enduring finish

Foradori 2017 Lezer Teroldego @ $22.99

An easy-drinking version of the grape made by famed winemaker Elisabetta Foradori, pure, zesty, and light

Justin Dutraive 2017 Beaujolais “Les Bulands” @ $23.99

An elegant Gamay reminiscent of cru Burgundy, with ripe fruit aromas and a textural palate that is downright seductive

Pecchenino 2015 Vigna Botti Langhe Nebbiolo @ $24.99

An elegant Nebbiolo with intense aromas of cherries, violets, raspberries and black currants, medium-bodied, with a good freshness and a long fruity finish

(new vintage) Paris 2015 Regnie @ $26.99

Made from 30-50-year-old Gamay vines, a Beaujolais with great fruit, structure, and minerality

Nicolis 2012 Valpolicella Ripasso @ $28.99

A sleek and supple ripasso, full of ripe and lightly raisined dark fruit

(new vintage) Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia 2009 Cubillo @ $28.99

A single-vineyard Rioja, tight but well structured, with an appealing mix of fruity and savory notes, a Gran Reserva wine in all but the name

Tupinier-Bautista 2013 Mercurey Rouge @ $28.99

From 60-year-old vines, a Pinot with a pleasant and expressive nose of black fruits, fine fresh tannins, and a lingering finish

(new vintage) Occhipinti 2017 SP68 @ $29.99

a blend of two native Sicilian grapes, Frappato and Nero d’Avola, fresh, bright, and surprisingly complex, with aromatics of raspberries, cherries and wild herbs

Sette Ponte 2015 Crognolo @ $30.99

A Super Tuscan-style wine made from approximately 80% Sangiovese, with a fruity, spicy bouquet and ripe cherries and berries on the palate

(new vintage) Mathieu 2015 Chateauneuf-du-Pape @ $39.99

Primarily Grenache and Mourvedre from 65-year-old vines, made in a pure sleek style with a long silky finish

Lopez de Heredia 2006 Bosconia Reserva @ $39.99

From the stalwart traditionalist of Rioja, a single-vineyard wine, very red-fruited, with intensity and acidity bouncing off each other in a display of impeccable balance

(new vintage) Phelps 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $79.99

Classic Napa Valley Cabernet, with aromas of blackberry and blueberry followed by layers of dark berry and cocoa powder on the palate and a lingering finish

Clos Fourtet 2015 St. Emilion @ $189.99

Called “an absolute blockbuster” by one critic, “a drop-dead gorgeous beauty” by another, thoroughly ripe but seemingly light-footed powerful, vivid, and wonderfully nuanced

NEW ROSES

(new vintage) Borell Diehl 2017 St. Laurent Rose @ $12.99

From the Pfalz region of Germany, 100% St. Laurent, crisp and delicious

Domaine Champelle 2017 Cotes de Provence @ $12.99

A delicious rose with a fruity aftertaste, bright with acidity as well as red currant and tangy orange

Moris Farms 2017 Mandriolo @ $14.99

100% Sangiovese from southern Tuscany, vinified as a white wine but without skin contact, fruity on the palate with a cool dry aftertaste

Les Vignerons de Tavel 2017 Les Lauzeraies Tavel Rose

An eight-grape blend from the major coop of Tavel, flinty, delicate, and vey fruity

(back) Chateau Pradeaux 2017 Bandol Rose @ $27.99

A 50/50 blend of Cinsault and Mourvedre from Bandol, robust, rich and complex, only 400 cases imported annually

(new vintage) Lucien Crochet 2017 Sancerre Rose @ $29.99

Made entirely from Pinot Noir, balanced, fresh and delicious, with strawberry and cherry fruit notes and savory herb accents