A reminder . . . there is still time to join us for the big Italian tasting tomorrow night, details as follows:
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Italian Wine Tasting Event
Join your friends and neighbors for a special wine-tasting event on Friday night, May 21st, 7:00-9:00 pm, featuring all 20 Italian provinces, with a white and a red from each province. The venue is Christ Church, at the corner of Clinton and Kane Sts., and the venue should be attraction enough: the church is landmarked, celebrating its 175th anniversary this year; its redecoration in 1916 was the last personal commission undertaken by Louis Comfort Tiffany and most of the interior is his work. Tasting is a benefit for the Linden Tree Pre-school; $35 in advance, $40 at the door. You may pay in advance with credit card by calling Heights Chateau, 718-330-0963, or by check made out to Christ Church, 326 Clinton St.
Join your friends and neighbors for a special wine-tasting event on Friday night, May 21st, 7:00-9:00 pm, featuring all 20 Italian provinces, with a white and a red from each province. The venue is Christ Church, at the corner of Clinton and Kane Sts., and the venue should be attraction enough: the church is landmarked, celebrating its 175th anniversary this year; its redecoration in 1916 was the last personal commission undertaken by Louis Comfort Tiffany and most of the interior is his work. Tasting is a benefit for the Linden Tree Pre-school; $35 in advance, $40 at the door. You may pay in advance with credit card by calling Heights Chateau, 718-330-0963, or by check made out to Christ Church, 326 Clinton St.
NEW WHITES:
Punta Pays 2009 Viognier @ $9.99
Classically aromatic with a light, crisp, refreshing body
(back) Healdsburg Ranches 2007 Chardonnay @ $11.99
A fresh, fruity, stainless steel Chardonnay that has become a real house favorite
Mohua 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $13.99
A citrus Sauvignon Blanc made from grapes carefully selected from 11 different Marlborough vineyards
Inacayal 2009 Torrontes @ $15.99
Rich, floral, perfumy, a classic Torrontes from Argentina
Bouke 2009 Perlant @ $16.99
A non-vintage blend of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir, slightly fizzy in the style of a vinho verde
Guidobono 2009 Roero Arneis @ $17.99
Round, well balanced, fleshy and fruity, with peachy flavors and great acidity
(new vintage) Norton Ridge 2008 Chardonnay @ $17.99
Crisp fruit flavors with great structure and a lingering finish
Ladoucette 2007 Les Deux Tours @ $17.99
Floral aromas, grapefruit flavor notes, with lively acidity and plenty of body
(new vintage) Danubio 2008 Gruner Veltliner @ $17.99 (Liter)
From a biodynamic Austrian producer, herbal, with straightforward cut-apple flavors
(new vintage) Shinn Estate 2009 First Fruit @ $19.99
Primarily Sauvignon Blanc with a bit of Semillon, with classic flavors of ripe pears, minerals and herbs
(new vintage) Pascal Jolivet 2008 Sancerre @ $23.99
Pear, guava, and lime, with brisk acidity and a pungent flintiness
Figge 2008 Chardonnay @ $33.99
Green apple freshness from a boutique producer in Monterey, limited allocation
Punta Pays 2009 Viognier @ $9.99
Classically aromatic with a light, crisp, refreshing body
(back) Healdsburg Ranches 2007 Chardonnay @ $11.99
A fresh, fruity, stainless steel Chardonnay that has become a real house favorite
Mohua 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $13.99
A citrus Sauvignon Blanc made from grapes carefully selected from 11 different Marlborough vineyards
Inacayal 2009 Torrontes @ $15.99
Rich, floral, perfumy, a classic Torrontes from Argentina
Bouke 2009 Perlant @ $16.99
A non-vintage blend of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir, slightly fizzy in the style of a vinho verde
Guidobono 2009 Roero Arneis @ $17.99
Round, well balanced, fleshy and fruity, with peachy flavors and great acidity
(new vintage) Norton Ridge 2008 Chardonnay @ $17.99
Crisp fruit flavors with great structure and a lingering finish
Ladoucette 2007 Les Deux Tours @ $17.99
Floral aromas, grapefruit flavor notes, with lively acidity and plenty of body
(new vintage) Danubio 2008 Gruner Veltliner @ $17.99 (Liter)
From a biodynamic Austrian producer, herbal, with straightforward cut-apple flavors
(new vintage) Shinn Estate 2009 First Fruit @ $19.99
Primarily Sauvignon Blanc with a bit of Semillon, with classic flavors of ripe pears, minerals and herbs
(new vintage) Pascal Jolivet 2008 Sancerre @ $23.99
Pear, guava, and lime, with brisk acidity and a pungent flintiness
Figge 2008 Chardonnay @ $33.99
Green apple freshness from a boutique producer in Monterey, limited allocation
NEW REDS:
Sincerite 2007 Pinot Noir @ $9.99
A light, refreshing Pinot from noted Sancerre producer Joseph Mellot
Alberto Furque 2008 Malbec @ $15.99
Cherry aromas and flavors, serious length, a Malbec with both strength and charm
Rodney Strong 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $14.99
A rich, layered Cabernet with lush, mature tannins
(back) Pago del Vicario 2006 50/50 @ $18.99
A Tempranillo/Cabernet blend with aromas of mature red fruits and a pleasant acidity
Sierra Cantabria 2006 Crianza @ $18.99
Zesty red fruits on the palate framed by fine tannins, with a focused, spicy finish
B. R. Cohn 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99
Full, rich flavors of berry, cherry, hints of vanilla, a Cab with complexity and depth
Pataille 2008 Marsannay @ $29.99
An aromatic, elegant Burgundy from a dynamic young organic producer
(back) Tenuta di Trinoro 2006 Le Cupole @ $33.99
A "Bordeaux" from Tuscany, a blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, with dark fruit, sweet spices, and licorice
Joseph Family 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $41.99
A rich, hearty, bold Cab from Alexander Valley
Sincerite 2007 Pinot Noir @ $9.99
A light, refreshing Pinot from noted Sancerre producer Joseph Mellot
Alberto Furque 2008 Malbec @ $15.99
Cherry aromas and flavors, serious length, a Malbec with both strength and charm
Rodney Strong 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $14.99
A rich, layered Cabernet with lush, mature tannins
(back) Pago del Vicario 2006 50/50 @ $18.99
A Tempranillo/Cabernet blend with aromas of mature red fruits and a pleasant acidity
Sierra Cantabria 2006 Crianza @ $18.99
Zesty red fruits on the palate framed by fine tannins, with a focused, spicy finish
B. R. Cohn 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99
Full, rich flavors of berry, cherry, hints of vanilla, a Cab with complexity and depth
Pataille 2008 Marsannay @ $29.99
An aromatic, elegant Burgundy from a dynamic young organic producer
(back) Tenuta di Trinoro 2006 Le Cupole @ $33.99
A "Bordeaux" from Tuscany, a blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, with dark fruit, sweet spices, and licorice
Joseph Family 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $41.99
A rich, hearty, bold Cab from Alexander Valley
NEW ROSES:
Mulderbosch 2009 Cabernet @ $10.99
Crisp, clean, medium-bodied, a delicious Cab-based rose from South Africa
Marchesini 2009 Chiaretto @ $13.99
Light, lively, fruity, ideal for the warm weather to come
Serrapetrona 2009 Rosato @ $15.99
Persistent flavors with a light mineral edge, made 100% from Vernaccia Nera
Mordoree 2009 Cotes du Rhone @ $16.99
Bright red fruits on a lowish acid palate, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault
Mulderbosch 2009 Cabernet @ $10.99
Crisp, clean, medium-bodied, a delicious Cab-based rose from South Africa
Marchesini 2009 Chiaretto @ $13.99
Light, lively, fruity, ideal for the warm weather to come
Serrapetrona 2009 Rosato @ $15.99
Persistent flavors with a light mineral edge, made 100% from Vernaccia Nera
Mordoree 2009 Cotes du Rhone @ $16.99
Bright red fruits on a lowish acid palate, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault