news of the week

Belated Merry Christmas to many and Happy New Year to all! Not many new arrivals during the holiday season, and a necessary hiatus in in-store tastings as well, but things will get back to normal shortly. Check the calendar on our web site (www.heightschateau.com) for current information. Here are the few new items:

 

NEW WHITES:
Babcock 2008 Chardonnay @ $22.99
 From Santa Barbara county, fleshy, but with brisk acidity and minerality, nose of pear and citrus

 

NEW REDS:
Primaterra 2008 Syrah @ $9.99
 Rich, earthy, approachable, with a solid fruit-driven attitude, maybe the perfect pizza wine
Terenzi 2007 Bramaluce @ $23.99
 An unusual blend from Tuscany's Maremma, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Alicante and Montepulciano
(new vintage) Four Graces 2007 Pinot Noir @ $24.99
 Earthy, elegant, fruit forward, with smooth, expressive tannins
Almirez 2007 Toro @ $37.99
 Aromas of fresh-cut flowers, bursting with berry flavors
Titus 2006 Cabernet @ $37.99
 A Bordeaux-style blend with intense cherry and blueberry notes and a long, savory finish
Corte Campagnola 2004 Amarone @ $39.99
 Rich, ripe, full-bodied, beautifully balanced
Corte Pavone 2003 Brunello @ $49.99
 Opulent, bursting with ripe fruit, with spices and sweet oak, a soft-textured, modern Brunello