Here are the new wines that arrived in the house last week, along with brief descriptions. Be sure to check the calendar on our web site, www.heightschateau.com, for a listing of upcoming in-store tastings and for information about special events like the Pinot Noir dinner we're doing at Saul's featuring Tony Di Dio's wines.
NEW WHITES:
(new vintage) La Linda 2009 Viognier @ $10.99
Bright, fresh, well-balanced, with a gentle spiciness
Schreyer 2007 Edelzwicker @ $13.99
A blend of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner and Gewurztraminer, supple and bright yet rich
Reynosa 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $15.99
A clean, bright, lively version from a family-owned winery/vineyard in Alexander Valley
Chateau Ducasse 2008 Bordeaux @ $15.99
A bright, refreshing Bordeaux blend with tropical flavors of lime and pineapple
Vignalta 2007 Agno Casto @ $22.99
An Italian Pinot Blanc produced only in great vintages, sumptuous and full-bodied yet elegant
(new vintage) La Linda 2009 Viognier @ $10.99
Bright, fresh, well-balanced, with a gentle spiciness
Schreyer 2007 Edelzwicker @ $13.99
A blend of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner and Gewurztraminer, supple and bright yet rich
Reynosa 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $15.99
A clean, bright, lively version from a family-owned winery/vineyard in Alexander Valley
Chateau Ducasse 2008 Bordeaux @ $15.99
A bright, refreshing Bordeaux blend with tropical flavors of lime and pineapple
Vignalta 2007 Agno Casto @ $22.99
An Italian Pinot Blanc produced only in great vintages, sumptuous and full-bodied yet elegant
NEW REDS:
Campos de Luz 2008 Carinena @ $8.99
Old-vines Grenache, with layers of spices and herbs
Rojo Mojo 2008 Tempranillo @ $10.99
A vibrant red from La Mancha aged 100% in stainless steel
Domaine Barroubio 2007 Minervois @ $12.99
A bland of Carignane, Syrah and Grenache, that is rounded, fruity and balanced
Tinto de Anfora 2007 Alentejano @ $12.99
Lush, velvety, full-bodied, with great texture
Domaine d'Aupilhac 2008 Languedoc @ $13.99
Fresh and lively, with a dry finish and floral aftertaste
Chateau Haut Lignieres 2007 Faugeres @ $14.99
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Cinsault, peppery, with an elegant rounded palate
Terza Generazione 2007 Nebbiolo @ $15.99
A stainless-steel-fermented red with good length and elegant balance
Thorn-Clarke 2008 Shiraz @ $16.99
Deep, rich, somewhat oaky, with a great length of fruit flavors
Marcato 2007 Barattaro @ $17.99
A sophisticated Pinot Nero from the Veneto, produced only in the best vintages
Arnoux 2007 Bourgogne @ $18.99
A fresh, soft, very pretty Burgundy made from 60-year-old vines
Cecchin 2006 Malbec @ $19.99
From a family-owned organic winery in Argentina, a soft and supple Malbec with nice balance and purity
Cecchin 2006 Carignan @ $19.99
Carignan from the same producer, dark, earthy and berryish
Domaine Barroubio 2006 Minervois "Marie Therese" @ $21.99
A blend of 75% Syrah and 25% Grenache, with aromas and flavors of raspberries, thyme, and a hint of licorice
Mariotto 2006 Barbera @ $24.99
Rich and concentrated, with lots of red and black berries and bright acidity
Sandrone 2007 Dolcetto @ $25.99
Bursting with flavor, a wine in its prime at the moment
(new vintage) Stephen Ross 2007 Pinot Noir @ $25.99
A richly concentrated Pinot with a rush of red berries, silky texture, ad fine tannins
St. Cosme 2007 Gigondas @ $60.99
Dominated by Grenache, a dense, ripe red with great finesse, smooth tannins, and purity of fruit
Campos de Luz 2008 Carinena @ $8.99
Old-vines Grenache, with layers of spices and herbs
Rojo Mojo 2008 Tempranillo @ $10.99
A vibrant red from La Mancha aged 100% in stainless steel
Domaine Barroubio 2007 Minervois @ $12.99
A bland of Carignane, Syrah and Grenache, that is rounded, fruity and balanced
Tinto de Anfora 2007 Alentejano @ $12.99
Lush, velvety, full-bodied, with great texture
Domaine d'Aupilhac 2008 Languedoc @ $13.99
Fresh and lively, with a dry finish and floral aftertaste
Chateau Haut Lignieres 2007 Faugeres @ $14.99
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Cinsault, peppery, with an elegant rounded palate
Terza Generazione 2007 Nebbiolo @ $15.99
A stainless-steel-fermented red with good length and elegant balance
Thorn-Clarke 2008 Shiraz @ $16.99
Deep, rich, somewhat oaky, with a great length of fruit flavors
Marcato 2007 Barattaro @ $17.99
A sophisticated Pinot Nero from the Veneto, produced only in the best vintages
Arnoux 2007 Bourgogne @ $18.99
A fresh, soft, very pretty Burgundy made from 60-year-old vines
Cecchin 2006 Malbec @ $19.99
From a family-owned organic winery in Argentina, a soft and supple Malbec with nice balance and purity
Cecchin 2006 Carignan @ $19.99
Carignan from the same producer, dark, earthy and berryish
Domaine Barroubio 2006 Minervois "Marie Therese" @ $21.99
A blend of 75% Syrah and 25% Grenache, with aromas and flavors of raspberries, thyme, and a hint of licorice
Mariotto 2006 Barbera @ $24.99
Rich and concentrated, with lots of red and black berries and bright acidity
Sandrone 2007 Dolcetto @ $25.99
Bursting with flavor, a wine in its prime at the moment
(new vintage) Stephen Ross 2007 Pinot Noir @ $25.99
A richly concentrated Pinot with a rush of red berries, silky texture, ad fine tannins
St. Cosme 2007 Gigondas @ $60.99
Dominated by Grenache, a dense, ripe red with great finesse, smooth tannins, and purity of fruit