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What's New at Heights Chateau 9/10/14 |
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NEW WHITES: Nederburg 2013 Lyric @ $8.99From South Africa, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay; with a beautiful balance between fruit and acidity (new vintage) Picollo 2013 Gavi @ $10.99 an appealing Gavi, fresh and fruity with a balanced finish (new vintage) Il Nuraghe 2013 Vermentino @ $10.99 from the island of Sardinia, smooth, savory and lively, well structured, with a slight bitterness on the finish (new vintage) Balnea 2013 Rueda @ $11.99 100% estate-grown Verdejo, with a creamy, delicate body and a finish with the characteristic bitterness of the Verdejo grape (new vintage) Presle 2013 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) Accattoli 2013 Pecorino @ $12.99 a rich, full-bodied Pecorino from the Marche region of Italy, with aromas of yellow flowers and ripe fruit, white pepper and ginger on the palate (new vintage) Can Feixes 2013 Blanc @ $13.99 from northeastern Spain, 100% Parellada, fresh and aromatic, with melon, honeysuckle, mandarin orange and ground ginger flavors and a note of zesty minerality echoing on the finish Elio Perrone 2013 Moscato d’Asti “Sourgal” @ $17.99A lightly sparkling low-alcohol dessert wine from Piedmont, delicate and aromatic, medium-bodied, with perfect acidity and balance Lawson’s Dry Hills 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $17.99From a magical vintage in New Zealand’s Marlborough region, with intense citrus and passionfruit aromas that are complemented by a rich array of flavors, from citrus and tropical fruits through to appealing herbal notes Sonoma-Loeb 2012 Chardonnay @ $19.99Made by acclaimed winemaker Phillip Titus of Chappellet Winery, a wine that captures the essence of the Chardonnay grape, with fully ripe flavors balanced by enough natural acidity to ensure a fresh and lively expression on the palate
NEW REDS: Breca 2013 Garnacha de Fuega @ $9.99100% old vine Grenache from Spain, robust and supple; layered with sweet cherries, dark plum and white pepper, finishing with smoke and spice (new vintage) Statti 2013 Rosso @ $10.99 a blend of Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, and Nerello Capuccio from Calabria, modern in style with an emphasis on delicacy over power (new vintage) Tierra Divina 2012 Reds @ $10.99 A blend of Zinfandel, Carignane and Petite Sirah from very old vines in Lodi, some as much as 130 years old, dark, spicy and smooth with a soft, easy core of fruit and a refinement and depth of flavor Bertani 2012 Valpolicella @ $12.99a blend of Corvina and Rondinella with strong, lush aromas of plum, raspberry, cherry and spices, excellent structure and freshness that lead to a well-rounded and consistent finish Mastroberardino 2011 Mastro Aglianico @ $14.99a medium-bodied ruby red wine from Campania that has a very fruity palate with aromas of strawberries and blackberries, and just a hint of vanilla Sebastiani 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $17.99A cooler climate Cab with flavors of black currants, red licorice, Earl Grey tea and toasty oak, fresh and snappy, with balance, vibrant flavors, robust and supple; layered with sweet cherries, dark plum and white pepper, finishing with smoke and spice (new vintage) Underwood 2013 Pinot Noir @ $12.99 A blend of Pinots from select vineyards across the state of Oregon, with forward, appealing flavors of tart strawberry fruit that put a lively snap into the mid-palate Don Jacobo 2009 Rioja @ $12.99a traditional Rioja, 90% Tempranillo with small amounts of Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo blended in, oak-aged for twelve months and then a further year in bottle, spicy and harmonious, with soft tannins and a full-bodied lingering flavor
NEW ROSES: Coeur Esterelle 2013 Cotes de Provence @ $12.99quintessential Provencale rosé, a blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, and Tibouren, dry and refreshing with bright red berry flavors Jager 2013 Zweigelt @ $20.99From Austria’s Wachau region, complex and mineral-driven, with notes of red fruits, white flowers, and savory herbs
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY: Laurent-Perrier NV Brut 187 ml @ $11.99Fresh, crisp and elegant, reflecting the fundamental character of the Laurent-Perrier house style Mionetto NV Cuvee Rose 1887 @ $14.99Mionetto’s ultra-premium sparkling rose, with fine bubbles and intense aromas of roses and citrus Lejay Creme de Cassis 375 ml@ $18.99The original crème de cassis from Dijon, natural and powerful, essence of ripe berries, without being too sweet OR-G Vodka Liqueur @ $20.99Created by Master Spirit maker Jean-Marc Daucourt, an exotic blend of ultra-premium French vodka and persimmon mingling with papaya, mango and lime William Wolf Pecan Bourbon @ $27.99Premium Kentucky bourbon infused in Holland with a pecan distillate, with sweet notes of nectar, honey, and even almonds Lot 40 Canadian Rye @ $54.99An unusual, almost succulent whiskey, called “the whiskey against which all other bragging ryes should be measured” Colonel E. H. Taylor Single Barrel 100 Proof @ $64.99aromas of lightly toasted oak with flavors of sweetness balanced with tobacco and dark spices and a finish that is just long enough |
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