Apologies for being late with this again, but as you will see from the following listing, the number of new wines is again at 70+ and, as a result, it took some time to pull all the information together. Hope you find the notes useful. Check out our web site, www.heightschateau.com, for a calendar of upcoming events, including in-store tastings. And there are several new samplers available in the store (and check out the samplers listing on the web site: I've done an all-New York one, Matthew has a Greek sampler and suggestions for Thanksgiving, and Tara checks in with a "Dirty dozen." Oh yes, the barrel of Eagle Rare bourbon has arrived and sits in front of the counter; do check it out!
NEW WHITES:
Aramis 2008 Ugni Blanc/Colombard @ $8.99
Lively citrus fruit, clean with some earth, a great value
Rabbit Ridge 2008 Chardonnay @ $9.99
Central Coast grapes, crisp, fruity, flavors of apple and pear
Fazi Battaglia 2008 Verdicchio @ $9.99
Clean fresh fruit with a lively minerally finish, great value
Reserve President 2008 White Corse @ $10.99
100% Vermentino from Corsica, clean, fruity, good acidity
Walnut Block 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99
Classic Marlborough, herbaceous with a ripe round middle and a clean citrus finish
(new vintage) Grisy 2007 Bourgogne @ $12.99
From near Chablis, medium body, white fruit flavors, a touch of vanilla
Millbrook 2008 Tocai Friulano @ $14.99
Hudson River region, medium body, bright citrus and melon
Gentilini 2008 Aspro @ $14.99
A blend of Robola, Sauvignon Blanc, Tsaoussi and Muscat from the island of Cephalonia, ripe and rich with touches of minerality and a crisp finish
Sartarelli 2008 Verdicchio @ $14.99
Well rounded, soft on the palate with a hint of almonds
Strauss 2008 Welschriesling @ $14.99
A refreshing dry white with a nose of green apples, good acidity and a crisp finish
Manciat Poncet 2007 Macon @ $14.99
Light, fresh, classic Macon
(back) Scheu 2007 Grauer Burgunder Kabinett @ $15.99
German for Pinot Gris, rich and full-bodied
(new vintage) Mercer 2007 Pinot Gris @ $15.99
From Washington's Columbia Valley, with pear, melon, and peach flavors backed by minerality and good acidity
(new vintage) Foxglove 2008 Chardonnay @ $15.99
The second label of Varner winery, fruit from Edna Valley, stainless steel, clean and edgy with lots of tropical fruit
Chaume2007 Pouilly Fume @ $16.99
Clean fresh nose, some citrus flavors, earthy finish
(new vintage) Girard 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $17.99
Clean, fresh, and crisp, with lemon and grapefruit notes
(new vintage) Anton Bauer 2008 Riesling @ $17.99
A classic Riesling with concentrated orchard fruit, a distinct mineral note, and a clean finish
Cornin 2007 Beaujolais Blanc @ $18.99
A clean, fresh Chardonnay from a biodynamic winery (and woman winemaker) in the Beaujolais
Taft Street 2007 Chardonnay @ $19.99
A bit of oak in the nose, creamy and bright with a long finish, a baby Chassagne
Domaine d'Ardhuy 2007 Bourgogne @ $19.99
No wood, tropical fruit, long flavorful finish
Morey Coffinet 2006 Bourgogne @ $20.99
Bright and fresh, with a mouthful of ripe apple and pear fruit and spice
Vietti 2008 Arneis @ $21.99
Fresh floral and citrus aromas with hints of almonds
(back) St. Paul's 2007 Pinot Bianco @ $22.99
Full, lush, and tangy from the Alto Adige
Manciat Poncet 2007 Pouilly-Fuisse @ $22.99
Full and rich with a great minerally acidity
(new vintage) Vincent 2007 Pouilly Fuisse @ $22.99
Fresh and round, with apple, melon and honey flavors and just a hint of oak
(new vintage) Merry Edwards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $41.99
Russian River grapes, barrel-fermented, in French oak, rich and intense
Hanzell 2008 Chardonnay @ $50.99
Even, mineral dry, with savory aromas and a taut style
Aramis 2008 Ugni Blanc/Colombard @ $8.99
Lively citrus fruit, clean with some earth, a great value
Rabbit Ridge 2008 Chardonnay @ $9.99
Central Coast grapes, crisp, fruity, flavors of apple and pear
Fazi Battaglia 2008 Verdicchio @ $9.99
Clean fresh fruit with a lively minerally finish, great value
Reserve President 2008 White Corse @ $10.99
100% Vermentino from Corsica, clean, fruity, good acidity
Walnut Block 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99
Classic Marlborough, herbaceous with a ripe round middle and a clean citrus finish
(new vintage) Grisy 2007 Bourgogne @ $12.99
From near Chablis, medium body, white fruit flavors, a touch of vanilla
Millbrook 2008 Tocai Friulano @ $14.99
Hudson River region, medium body, bright citrus and melon
Gentilini 2008 Aspro @ $14.99
A blend of Robola, Sauvignon Blanc, Tsaoussi and Muscat from the island of Cephalonia, ripe and rich with touches of minerality and a crisp finish
Sartarelli 2008 Verdicchio @ $14.99
Well rounded, soft on the palate with a hint of almonds
Strauss 2008 Welschriesling @ $14.99
A refreshing dry white with a nose of green apples, good acidity and a crisp finish
Manciat Poncet 2007 Macon @ $14.99
Light, fresh, classic Macon
(back) Scheu 2007 Grauer Burgunder Kabinett @ $15.99
German for Pinot Gris, rich and full-bodied
(new vintage) Mercer 2007 Pinot Gris @ $15.99
From Washington's Columbia Valley, with pear, melon, and peach flavors backed by minerality and good acidity
(new vintage) Foxglove 2008 Chardonnay @ $15.99
The second label of Varner winery, fruit from Edna Valley, stainless steel, clean and edgy with lots of tropical fruit
Chaume2007 Pouilly Fume @ $16.99
Clean fresh nose, some citrus flavors, earthy finish
(new vintage) Girard 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $17.99
Clean, fresh, and crisp, with lemon and grapefruit notes
(new vintage) Anton Bauer 2008 Riesling @ $17.99
A classic Riesling with concentrated orchard fruit, a distinct mineral note, and a clean finish
Cornin 2007 Beaujolais Blanc @ $18.99
A clean, fresh Chardonnay from a biodynamic winery (and woman winemaker) in the Beaujolais
Taft Street 2007 Chardonnay @ $19.99
A bit of oak in the nose, creamy and bright with a long finish, a baby Chassagne
Domaine d'Ardhuy 2007 Bourgogne @ $19.99
No wood, tropical fruit, long flavorful finish
Morey Coffinet 2006 Bourgogne @ $20.99
Bright and fresh, with a mouthful of ripe apple and pear fruit and spice
Vietti 2008 Arneis @ $21.99
Fresh floral and citrus aromas with hints of almonds
(back) St. Paul's 2007 Pinot Bianco @ $22.99
Full, lush, and tangy from the Alto Adige
Manciat Poncet 2007 Pouilly-Fuisse @ $22.99
Full and rich with a great minerally acidity
(new vintage) Vincent 2007 Pouilly Fuisse @ $22.99
Fresh and round, with apple, melon and honey flavors and just a hint of oak
(new vintage) Merry Edwards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $41.99
Russian River grapes, barrel-fermented, in French oak, rich and intense
Hanzell 2008 Chardonnay @ $50.99
Even, mineral dry, with savory aromas and a taut style
NEW REDS:
(new vintage) Terra Andina 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $7.99
Full-flavored, fruit-driven, easy drinking with a long, smooth finish
(new vintage) Le Sciare 2007 Primitivo @ $8.99
From Puglia, with aromas of cassis and blackberries, concentrated fruit, and smooth tannins, a great value
Aramis 2008 Tannat/Cabernet @ $8.99
Youthful ripe fruit, almost gamy, with a long fruity finish
Porca de Murcu 2006 Tinto @ $8.99
Traditional grape varieties from the Douro, rich, plumy, deep, needs food
(back) Trois Couronnes 2007 Cotes du Rhone @ $9.99
Fruit-forward, a complex wine with a rich, spicy character
(back) Miquel 2007 Syrah/Grenache @ $8.99
A 75/25% blend from the Languedoc with red berry and cocoa flavors and a smooth finish
Le Lapin NV Petit Sirah @ $9.99
A new second-label release from Rabbit Ridge, grapes from Paso Robles, made to drink now
Rabbit Ridge 2008 Zinfandel @ $9.99
Central Coast grapes, smooth and rich, with lots of blackberry and spice
Darby and Joan 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $10.99
Ripe plums on a soft, round palate, with lingering sweet tannins
Hatzimichaelis 2000 Naoussa Xinomavro @ $10.99
Made from 100% Xinomavro, shows bottle complexity through soft fruit aromas of spice, leather and tobacco, very elegant with a soft plum cherry finish
Domaine Regusse 2008 Pinot Noir @ $10.99
VdP des Alpes de Haute Provence, round with soft cherry fruit, clean finish
Chasing Lions 2006 Napa Red @ $11.99
A Merlot-based blend with some Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Syrah and Petit Verdot, medium-bodied with a rich, lush nose and flavors to match
Aldigheri 2008 Valpolicella @ $11.99
Bright fruit with good structure and backbone
(new vintage) McManis 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99
Juicy black fruit flavors, creamy vanilla, well integrated tannins
Boxhead 2008 Shiraz @ $11.99
Deep, full, rich, with chocolate and black raspberry on the finish
Castillo Perelada 2006 3 Fincas Crianza @ $11.99
From the Costa Brava, a blend of Grenache and Carignane with a little Cab and Merlot, round and full with cedar and cherry
Stephen Vincent 2007 Crimson @ $12.99
A delightful smooth blend of Cabernet and Syrah, made in a Rhone style, with lots of black fruit and soft tannins
Manarine 2006 Cotes du Rhone @ $12.99
An unusual CDR, made 100% from Grenache Noir
Hauner 2007 Salina Rosso @ $12.99
A blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nero d'Avola, earthy, ripe, spicy, great depth
Cave du Rocher 2006 Saumur Champigny @ $12.99
100% Cabernet Franc from the Loire, aromatic and supple
(new vintage) Grisy 2007 Bourgogne @ $13.99
Elegant and graceful, with dark cherries, herbs and spices
De Bortoli 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $13.99
South Australia, deep and full, almost Sonoma-like, with a clean dry finish
De Bortoli 2006 Petit Verdot @ $13.99
Soft black fruit, black raspberry and violets, clean dry aftertaste
Strauss 2008 Blauer Zweigelt @ $14.99
Harmonious, elegant, gentle, smooth, medium-bodied, with ripe black cherry and subtle mocha
Gulfi 2007 Rossojbleo 2007 Nero d'Avola @ $15.99
Chunky, rustic, with lots of fruits, flowers, licorice, herbs and spice
Apex 2006 Cabernet @ $16.99
From Washington, sweet ripe berry fruit, supple and complex, with a little Merlot and Cab Franc blended in
(new vintage) Juveniles 2006 Syrah @ $16.99
Made by Francois Tardy in Crozes-Hermitage, from grapes selected by Tim Johnson, owner of the Juveniles wine bar in Paris, rich, ripe and juicy
(new vintage) St. Andrieu 2005 Vallongue @ $16.99
A supple wine from the Languedoc, mostly Carignane, made for immediate drinking
(new vintage) Wyatt 2008 Pinot Noir @ $17.99
Great Pinot richness, with a line of balancing acidity to keep it fresh
Coulonge 2007 Bordeaux Rouge @ $17.99
Round, soft, earthy, ripe cherries and spice
Monte Maggiore 2006 Bardolino @ $18.99
Slightly smoky, light cherry fruit and a soft cherry aftertaste
Villa St. Anna 2005 Chianti Colli Senesi @ $19.99
A classic Chianti from a limited-production estate in southern Tuscany
(new vintage) Martin Ray 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99
A blend of grapes from Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties, with ripe plum, lush vanilla, exotic spice and black currant fruit
Robin 2007 Crozes-Hermitage @ $24.99
Soft palate with hints of white pepper over plums, well balanced, clean finish
(back) Paveil de Luze 2006 Margaux @ $29.99
Rich truffle and red fruit bouquet, balanced and elegant
Cain NV6 Cuvee @ $33.99
A classic (but non-vintage) Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, and Petit Verdot, with a broad smooth base, great structure, and aromatic complexity
(back) Freemark Abbey 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $34.99
Black cherry, currant, and dried cranberry on the nose with flavors of cedar, cinnamon, and dark chocolate
Girard 2006 Artistry Blend @ $34.99
A proprietary blend of five Bordeaux grapes, complex and firmly textured
Robert Michel 2004 Cornas @ $46.99
Pungent, floral, fresh and lively
Amapola Creek 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $52.99
The new venture of iconic winemaker Richard Arrowood, from vineyards certified organic, a concentrated velvety Cab with layers of flavor
(new vintage) Terra Andina 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $7.99
Full-flavored, fruit-driven, easy drinking with a long, smooth finish
(new vintage) Le Sciare 2007 Primitivo @ $8.99
From Puglia, with aromas of cassis and blackberries, concentrated fruit, and smooth tannins, a great value
Aramis 2008 Tannat/Cabernet @ $8.99
Youthful ripe fruit, almost gamy, with a long fruity finish
Porca de Murcu 2006 Tinto @ $8.99
Traditional grape varieties from the Douro, rich, plumy, deep, needs food
(back) Trois Couronnes 2007 Cotes du Rhone @ $9.99
Fruit-forward, a complex wine with a rich, spicy character
(back) Miquel 2007 Syrah/Grenache @ $8.99
A 75/25% blend from the Languedoc with red berry and cocoa flavors and a smooth finish
Le Lapin NV Petit Sirah @ $9.99
A new second-label release from Rabbit Ridge, grapes from Paso Robles, made to drink now
Rabbit Ridge 2008 Zinfandel @ $9.99
Central Coast grapes, smooth and rich, with lots of blackberry and spice
Darby and Joan 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $10.99
Ripe plums on a soft, round palate, with lingering sweet tannins
Hatzimichaelis 2000 Naoussa Xinomavro @ $10.99
Made from 100% Xinomavro, shows bottle complexity through soft fruit aromas of spice, leather and tobacco, very elegant with a soft plum cherry finish
Domaine Regusse 2008 Pinot Noir @ $10.99
VdP des Alpes de Haute Provence, round with soft cherry fruit, clean finish
Chasing Lions 2006 Napa Red @ $11.99
A Merlot-based blend with some Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Syrah and Petit Verdot, medium-bodied with a rich, lush nose and flavors to match
Aldigheri 2008 Valpolicella @ $11.99
Bright fruit with good structure and backbone
(new vintage) McManis 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99
Juicy black fruit flavors, creamy vanilla, well integrated tannins
Boxhead 2008 Shiraz @ $11.99
Deep, full, rich, with chocolate and black raspberry on the finish
Castillo Perelada 2006 3 Fincas Crianza @ $11.99
From the Costa Brava, a blend of Grenache and Carignane with a little Cab and Merlot, round and full with cedar and cherry
Stephen Vincent 2007 Crimson @ $12.99
A delightful smooth blend of Cabernet and Syrah, made in a Rhone style, with lots of black fruit and soft tannins
Manarine 2006 Cotes du Rhone @ $12.99
An unusual CDR, made 100% from Grenache Noir
Hauner 2007 Salina Rosso @ $12.99
A blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nero d'Avola, earthy, ripe, spicy, great depth
Cave du Rocher 2006 Saumur Champigny @ $12.99
100% Cabernet Franc from the Loire, aromatic and supple
(new vintage) Grisy 2007 Bourgogne @ $13.99
Elegant and graceful, with dark cherries, herbs and spices
De Bortoli 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $13.99
South Australia, deep and full, almost Sonoma-like, with a clean dry finish
De Bortoli 2006 Petit Verdot @ $13.99
Soft black fruit, black raspberry and violets, clean dry aftertaste
Strauss 2008 Blauer Zweigelt @ $14.99
Harmonious, elegant, gentle, smooth, medium-bodied, with ripe black cherry and subtle mocha
Gulfi 2007 Rossojbleo 2007 Nero d'Avola @ $15.99
Chunky, rustic, with lots of fruits, flowers, licorice, herbs and spice
Apex 2006 Cabernet @ $16.99
From Washington, sweet ripe berry fruit, supple and complex, with a little Merlot and Cab Franc blended in
(new vintage) Juveniles 2006 Syrah @ $16.99
Made by Francois Tardy in Crozes-Hermitage, from grapes selected by Tim Johnson, owner of the Juveniles wine bar in Paris, rich, ripe and juicy
(new vintage) St. Andrieu 2005 Vallongue @ $16.99
A supple wine from the Languedoc, mostly Carignane, made for immediate drinking
(new vintage) Wyatt 2008 Pinot Noir @ $17.99
Great Pinot richness, with a line of balancing acidity to keep it fresh
Coulonge 2007 Bordeaux Rouge @ $17.99
Round, soft, earthy, ripe cherries and spice
Monte Maggiore 2006 Bardolino @ $18.99
Slightly smoky, light cherry fruit and a soft cherry aftertaste
Villa St. Anna 2005 Chianti Colli Senesi @ $19.99
A classic Chianti from a limited-production estate in southern Tuscany
(new vintage) Martin Ray 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99
A blend of grapes from Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties, with ripe plum, lush vanilla, exotic spice and black currant fruit
Robin 2007 Crozes-Hermitage @ $24.99
Soft palate with hints of white pepper over plums, well balanced, clean finish
(back) Paveil de Luze 2006 Margaux @ $29.99
Rich truffle and red fruit bouquet, balanced and elegant
Cain NV6 Cuvee @ $33.99
A classic (but non-vintage) Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, and Petit Verdot, with a broad smooth base, great structure, and aromatic complexity
(back) Freemark Abbey 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $34.99
Black cherry, currant, and dried cranberry on the nose with flavors of cedar, cinnamon, and dark chocolate
Girard 2006 Artistry Blend @ $34.99
A proprietary blend of five Bordeaux grapes, complex and firmly textured
Robert Michel 2004 Cornas @ $46.99
Pungent, floral, fresh and lively
Amapola Creek 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $52.99
The new venture of iconic winemaker Richard Arrowood, from vineyards certified organic, a concentrated velvety Cab with layers of flavor