Sorry to be a bit late this week, but a few other chores took precedence. Here are the newest arrivals . . . and don't forget to check the calendar at www.heightschateau.com for word on upcoming in-store tastings and other special events.
NEW WHITES:
Ken Forrester 2009 Chenin Blanc @ $10.99
An aromatic, fruit-forward Chenin from one of South Africa's leading proponents of the grape
Sant' Antonio 2008 Scaia Bianca @ $11.99
A delightful blend of Garganega, Trebbiano and Chardonnay, no oak
Falesco 2008 Est! Est! Est! @ $11.99
A classic Italian white, made from a blend of 60% Trebbiano, 30% Malvasia and 10% Roscetto, with a bouquet of bright fruit, unoaked
Clic 2008 Bianco @ $11.99
100% Chardonnay, stainless steel, from the Veneto, crisp and lively
(back) Loosen 2008 Riesling @ $12.99.99
Elegant and racy, a classic Mosel Riesling
Alois Lageder 2008 Pinot Bianco @ $13.99
Fresh, vibrant, loaded with fruit yet crisp and dry
Tohu 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $14.99
A classically citrusy Sauvignon from the world's first Maori-owned wine company
Tohu 2008 Chardonnay @ $16.99
And their unoaked Chardonnay is just as good!
Le Gautrie 2007 Sauvignon @ $17.99
A classic Sauvignon Blanc from a biodynamic producer in the Loire
(new vintage) Bardin 2008 Pouilly-Fume Les Chaumes @ $18.99
A first-rate Sauvignon Blanc from a talented young winemaker in the Loire
Heitz 2007 Chardonnay @ $19.99
The winery's new style of Chardonnay, with just a touch of oak and bright citrus and melon notes
Schug 2007 Chardonnay @ $24.99
A lively, crisp style of Chardonnay that emphasizes varietal fruit character
Prunier-Bonheur 2007 Saint-Romain @ $29.99
Fruity, generous, and minerally, a lovely white Burgundy
Ken Forrester 2009 Chenin Blanc @ $10.99
An aromatic, fruit-forward Chenin from one of South Africa's leading proponents of the grape
Sant' Antonio 2008 Scaia Bianca @ $11.99
A delightful blend of Garganega, Trebbiano and Chardonnay, no oak
Falesco 2008 Est! Est! Est! @ $11.99
A classic Italian white, made from a blend of 60% Trebbiano, 30% Malvasia and 10% Roscetto, with a bouquet of bright fruit, unoaked
Clic 2008 Bianco @ $11.99
100% Chardonnay, stainless steel, from the Veneto, crisp and lively
(back) Loosen 2008 Riesling @ $12.99.99
Elegant and racy, a classic Mosel Riesling
Alois Lageder 2008 Pinot Bianco @ $13.99
Fresh, vibrant, loaded with fruit yet crisp and dry
Tohu 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $14.99
A classically citrusy Sauvignon from the world's first Maori-owned wine company
Tohu 2008 Chardonnay @ $16.99
And their unoaked Chardonnay is just as good!
Le Gautrie 2007 Sauvignon @ $17.99
A classic Sauvignon Blanc from a biodynamic producer in the Loire
(new vintage) Bardin 2008 Pouilly-Fume Les Chaumes @ $18.99
A first-rate Sauvignon Blanc from a talented young winemaker in the Loire
Heitz 2007 Chardonnay @ $19.99
The winery's new style of Chardonnay, with just a touch of oak and bright citrus and melon notes
Schug 2007 Chardonnay @ $24.99
A lively, crisp style of Chardonnay that emphasizes varietal fruit character
Prunier-Bonheur 2007 Saint-Romain @ $29.99
Fruity, generous, and minerally, a lovely white Burgundy
NEW REDS:
Lisabella 2008 Nero d'Avola @ $7.99
Elegant and concentrated with great depth, a great value
Arrogant Frog 2008 Lily Pad Red @ $9.99
A soft, rounded, easy-drinking Cab/Merlot blend from the south of France
Clos de Torribas 2005 Crianza @ $9.99
Tempranillo with a smidgen of Cabernet from the Penedes, with intense youthful red fruit and just a hint of oak
Coltibuono 2008 CancelIi @ $9.99
A delightful blend of Sangiovese and Syrah, straightforward and fruity with good structure
(new vintage) Paringa 2008 Shiraz @ $11.99
A favorite year in and year out, with rich fruit and that peppery Shiraz spiciness
Sant' Antonio 2008 Scaia Rosso @ $11.99
100% Corvina, unoaked, bright and lively
Tenuta del Conte 2007 Ciro Rosso @ $11.99
A deep, rich red from a small winery in Calabria
Ricasoli 2005 Campo Ceni @ $12.99
A quaffable, modern-style Sangiovese from one of the oldest properties on the Castello Brolio estate
Li Veli 2008 Salento Negroamaro @ $12.99
A lively, spicy and rich red from the Salento region of Puglia
Cannonball 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $13.99
A full rich Cab with bright acidity
Chemins de Carabote 2006 Vin du Pays du Mont Baudile @ $13.99
Fresh and fleshy, 100% Carignan from one of the hottest young producers in the Languedoc
Zerbetta 2007 Barbera @ $16.99
A fresh, juicy Barbera from a biodynamic producer in Monferrato
Leyda 2008 Pinot Noir @ $17.99
A ripe, fruity, mouth-watering single-vineyard Pinot from one of Chile's bright new stars
Amancaya 2008 Malbec/Cabernet @ $18.99
A superbly balanced, deeply concentrated red from Mendoa
Castel Sallegg 2008 Bischofsleiten @ $19.99
A light but round and elegant red from the Schiava grape, from a top producer in the Alto Adige
Martin Ray 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99
A rich, concentrated Cab from fruit sourced from Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties
Inama 2007 Carmenere @ $19.99
From (of all places) the Veneto, a delicious harmonious red that is a blend of Carmeneere, Merlot, and Raboso
Calek 2008 Babiole @ $23.99
A ripe, brambly blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from the wild man of the Ardeche
(new vintage) Joseph Carr 2007 Pinot Noir @ $25.99
A classic Pinot Noir, rich with fruit tones of black cherry, raspberry, rose petals, blackberry and black currant, with undertones of baking spices
Tohu 2007 Pinot Noir @ $25.99
A round and silky Pinot from the world's first Maori-owned wine company
Odoardi 2007 Polpicello @ $29.99
A fat and fleshy Calabrian wine full of spice and berries, a blend of Gaglioppo, Nerello Capuccio, and Cabernet Franc
Lisabella 2008 Nero d'Avola @ $7.99
Elegant and concentrated with great depth, a great value
Arrogant Frog 2008 Lily Pad Red @ $9.99
A soft, rounded, easy-drinking Cab/Merlot blend from the south of France
Clos de Torribas 2005 Crianza @ $9.99
Tempranillo with a smidgen of Cabernet from the Penedes, with intense youthful red fruit and just a hint of oak
Coltibuono 2008 CancelIi @ $9.99
A delightful blend of Sangiovese and Syrah, straightforward and fruity with good structure
(new vintage) Paringa 2008 Shiraz @ $11.99
A favorite year in and year out, with rich fruit and that peppery Shiraz spiciness
Sant' Antonio 2008 Scaia Rosso @ $11.99
100% Corvina, unoaked, bright and lively
Tenuta del Conte 2007 Ciro Rosso @ $11.99
A deep, rich red from a small winery in Calabria
Ricasoli 2005 Campo Ceni @ $12.99
A quaffable, modern-style Sangiovese from one of the oldest properties on the Castello Brolio estate
Li Veli 2008 Salento Negroamaro @ $12.99
A lively, spicy and rich red from the Salento region of Puglia
Cannonball 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $13.99
A full rich Cab with bright acidity
Chemins de Carabote 2006 Vin du Pays du Mont Baudile @ $13.99
Fresh and fleshy, 100% Carignan from one of the hottest young producers in the Languedoc
Zerbetta 2007 Barbera @ $16.99
A fresh, juicy Barbera from a biodynamic producer in Monferrato
Leyda 2008 Pinot Noir @ $17.99
A ripe, fruity, mouth-watering single-vineyard Pinot from one of Chile's bright new stars
Amancaya 2008 Malbec/Cabernet @ $18.99
A superbly balanced, deeply concentrated red from Mendoa
Castel Sallegg 2008 Bischofsleiten @ $19.99
A light but round and elegant red from the Schiava grape, from a top producer in the Alto Adige
Martin Ray 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99
A rich, concentrated Cab from fruit sourced from Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties
Inama 2007 Carmenere @ $19.99
From (of all places) the Veneto, a delicious harmonious red that is a blend of Carmeneere, Merlot, and Raboso
Calek 2008 Babiole @ $23.99
A ripe, brambly blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from the wild man of the Ardeche
(new vintage) Joseph Carr 2007 Pinot Noir @ $25.99
A classic Pinot Noir, rich with fruit tones of black cherry, raspberry, rose petals, blackberry and black currant, with undertones of baking spices
Tohu 2007 Pinot Noir @ $25.99
A round and silky Pinot from the world's first Maori-owned wine company
Odoardi 2007 Polpicello @ $29.99
A fat and fleshy Calabrian wine full of spice and berries, a blend of Gaglioppo, Nerello Capuccio, and Cabernet Franc