Again, relatively little to report, and probably next week as well; we will be taking inventory a week from Sunday (the 18th) and so are trying to avoid getting much into the store. As always, be sure to check the calendar on our web site for news of in-store tastings and other special events.
NEW WHITES:
Heinz Nikolai 2008 Riesling Feinherb @ $13.99
Classic Riesling, bright, floral and crisp, from a small family-owned winery, only 350 cases made
(new vintage) Paumonok 2009 Festival Chardonnay @ $14.99
From a family-owner winery on Long Island's North Fork, a crisp and lively Chardonnay with flavors of apple, melon and lime and a spicy finish
(new vintage) Ottella 2009 Lugana @ $16.99
An aromatic white with richly-textured fruit, a good body, and a long, dry finish
Neumeister 2007 Morillon @ $19.99
An Austrian Chardonnay with a rich palate of opulent fruits and nuts, forceful and elegant
(new vintage) Paumonok 2009 Chenin Blanc @ $27.99
According to Eric Asimov, "year in and year out, one of the bet American Chenin Blancs around"
Heinz Nikolai 2008 Riesling Feinherb @ $13.99
Classic Riesling, bright, floral and crisp, from a small family-owned winery, only 350 cases made
(new vintage) Paumonok 2009 Festival Chardonnay @ $14.99
From a family-owner winery on Long Island's North Fork, a crisp and lively Chardonnay with flavors of apple, melon and lime and a spicy finish
(new vintage) Ottella 2009 Lugana @ $16.99
An aromatic white with richly-textured fruit, a good body, and a long, dry finish
Neumeister 2007 Morillon @ $19.99
An Austrian Chardonnay with a rich palate of opulent fruits and nuts, forceful and elegant
(new vintage) Paumonok 2009 Chenin Blanc @ $27.99
According to Eric Asimov, "year in and year out, one of the bet American Chenin Blancs around"
NEW REDS:
Abando 2004 Rioja Crianza @ $18.99
Classic Rioja smoothness and cherry notes with well-integrated oak and a compelling finish
Helix 2007 Merlot @ $22.99
From the second label of Reininger Winery in Washington state, a lush and luscious Merlot, full-bodied, with juicy blackberries on the palate and firm tannins in the finish
Il Colle 2007 Rosso di Montalcino @ $24.99
A straightforward red with juicy berries and an easy-going palate
Alonso del Yerro 2006 Ribera del Duero @ $29.99
A smooth-textured, opulent wine with tons of flavor and a long, pure finish
(back) Cain Cuvee NV6 @ $31.99
A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot that sits lightly and refreshingly on the palate
Abando 2004 Rioja Crianza @ $18.99
Classic Rioja smoothness and cherry notes with well-integrated oak and a compelling finish
Helix 2007 Merlot @ $22.99
From the second label of Reininger Winery in Washington state, a lush and luscious Merlot, full-bodied, with juicy blackberries on the palate and firm tannins in the finish
Il Colle 2007 Rosso di Montalcino @ $24.99
A straightforward red with juicy berries and an easy-going palate
Alonso del Yerro 2006 Ribera del Duero @ $29.99
A smooth-textured, opulent wine with tons of flavor and a long, pure finish
(back) Cain Cuvee NV6 @ $31.99
A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot that sits lightly and refreshingly on the palate
NEW ROSES:
J. Pim 2008 Carnuntum @ $11.99
From Austria, a blend of Blaufrankish, Zweigelt, and St. Laurent, flavor notes of rose hips and strawberries on a restrained palate
La Croix du Prieur 2009 Cotes de Provence @ $15.99
From the second label of Chateau Coussin, a brilliant pink wine with an expressive nose of wild berries, lively, fresh, and persistent
Bailly 2008 Sancerre La Louee @ $17.99
100% Pinot Noir, loaded with tart cherries and minerality, fairly lush and round in the mouth with a tangy, racy finish
J. Pim 2008 Carnuntum @ $11.99
From Austria, a blend of Blaufrankish, Zweigelt, and St. Laurent, flavor notes of rose hips and strawberries on a restrained palate
La Croix du Prieur 2009 Cotes de Provence @ $15.99
From the second label of Chateau Coussin, a brilliant pink wine with an expressive nose of wild berries, lively, fresh, and persistent
Bailly 2008 Sancerre La Louee @ $17.99
100% Pinot Noir, loaded with tart cherries and minerality, fairly lush and round in the mouth with a tangy, racy finish