Hope you all had a good holiday weekend; it appears that summer is already here! Be sure to check the calendar on our web site (www.heightschateau.com) for news of in-store tastings. The list of new wines follows.
NEW WHITES:
J. P. Ramos 2008 Loios @ $8.99
From the Alentejo region of Portugal, a bright yet creamy blend of two native grapes, lightly fruity, crisp and refreshing
(new vintage) Fazi-Battaglia 2009 Verdicchio @ $9.99
A dry white from the Marches with a light citrus flavor and a slightly tart grapefruit finish
(new vintage) Carrel 2009 Altesse de Savoie @ $11.99
Made from the native Jacquere grape, a delightful white that captures the freshness of an Alpine meadow
(new vintage) Yellow & Blue 2009 Torrontes @ $12.99 (Liter)
Certified organic, a white that balances crisp acidity with a lush texture
Zandotti 2008 Frascati @ $13.99
A brassy white with a rich bouquet and bright minerality on the palate
Lucien Albrecht 2008 Pinot Blanc @ $13.99
Unoaked and fresh, with soft dry fruit and a lively finesse
(new vintage) Aujardiere 2009 Chardonnay @ $13.99
A clean, refreshing Chardonnay from a sustainable vineyard in the Loire, with aromas and flavors of lime, melon, and lemon peel
(new vintage) Ollieux Romanis 2008 Corbieres @ $15.99
A blend of Marsanne and Roussanne from the Languedoc, delightful, fresh, and well balanced
Lalande 2007 Macon-Chaintre @ $18.99
A substantial little white Burgundy with green apple aromas and pear notes on the palate
Groth 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99
Bright tropical citrus notes on the nose, hefty melon flavors and a rich fleshiness on the palate
(new vintage) Fouassier 2008 Sancerre @ $20.99
From one of the oldes estates in the region, a restrained Sauvignon Blanc, long and elegant
Lucien Albrecht 2008 Gewurztraminer @ $20.99
Off-dry, with a classic floral nose, with peach, melon, and litchi flavors on the palate
Terredora 2008 Greco di Tufo @ $23.99
Made in a very ripe style, with hints of apricots and a light, spicy mineral edge
De l"Ecette 2007 Rully @ $25.99
Classic Burgundy, with an almost Chablis-like nose, a lively attack, and elegant balance
Luigi Bosca 2007 Gala @ $29.99
An unusual blend of Viognier, Riesling, and barrel-fermented Chardonnay from Argentina, richly melony, made in a lush, fat style
Lucien Albrecht 2007 Pinot Gris @ $31.99
Rich yet dry, with floral flavors alongside crisp mineral notes
J. P. Ramos 2008 Loios @ $8.99
From the Alentejo region of Portugal, a bright yet creamy blend of two native grapes, lightly fruity, crisp and refreshing
(new vintage) Fazi-Battaglia 2009 Verdicchio @ $9.99
A dry white from the Marches with a light citrus flavor and a slightly tart grapefruit finish
(new vintage) Carrel 2009 Altesse de Savoie @ $11.99
Made from the native Jacquere grape, a delightful white that captures the freshness of an Alpine meadow
(new vintage) Yellow & Blue 2009 Torrontes @ $12.99 (Liter)
Certified organic, a white that balances crisp acidity with a lush texture
Zandotti 2008 Frascati @ $13.99
A brassy white with a rich bouquet and bright minerality on the palate
Lucien Albrecht 2008 Pinot Blanc @ $13.99
Unoaked and fresh, with soft dry fruit and a lively finesse
(new vintage) Aujardiere 2009 Chardonnay @ $13.99
A clean, refreshing Chardonnay from a sustainable vineyard in the Loire, with aromas and flavors of lime, melon, and lemon peel
(new vintage) Ollieux Romanis 2008 Corbieres @ $15.99
A blend of Marsanne and Roussanne from the Languedoc, delightful, fresh, and well balanced
Lalande 2007 Macon-Chaintre @ $18.99
A substantial little white Burgundy with green apple aromas and pear notes on the palate
Groth 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99
Bright tropical citrus notes on the nose, hefty melon flavors and a rich fleshiness on the palate
(new vintage) Fouassier 2008 Sancerre @ $20.99
From one of the oldes estates in the region, a restrained Sauvignon Blanc, long and elegant
Lucien Albrecht 2008 Gewurztraminer @ $20.99
Off-dry, with a classic floral nose, with peach, melon, and litchi flavors on the palate
Terredora 2008 Greco di Tufo @ $23.99
Made in a very ripe style, with hints of apricots and a light, spicy mineral edge
De l"Ecette 2007 Rully @ $25.99
Classic Burgundy, with an almost Chablis-like nose, a lively attack, and elegant balance
Luigi Bosca 2007 Gala @ $29.99
An unusual blend of Viognier, Riesling, and barrel-fermented Chardonnay from Argentina, richly melony, made in a lush, fat style
Lucien Albrecht 2007 Pinot Gris @ $31.99
Rich yet dry, with floral flavors alongside crisp mineral notes
NEW REDS:
(new vintage) J P Azeitao 2009 Tinto @ $7.99
A blend of six different grape varieties (but dominated by the native Castelao), smooth, with a touch of earthiness and a long fruity finish
(new vintage) Nieto Senetiner 2008 Malbec @ $10.99
A deeply colored powerful red with complex flavors of berries, plums, figs, and dried fruit
(new vintage) Sobon Estate 2008 Zinfandel @ $11.99
Ripe berry flavors with hints of cherry, earth and minerals on the finish
J P 2006 Tinto Private Selection @ $11.99
100% Periquita from Portugal, medium-bodied, with black cherry fruit and spicy flavors at the finish
Li Veli 2008 Passamante @ $12.99
100% Negroamaro from the Salento, a full, powerful wine with intense aromas of ripe fruit and a well-defined acid streak
(new vintge) Oyster Bay 2008 Pinot Noir @ $15.99
Elegant, fragrant and subtle, a classic Pinot with undeniable cool-climate flavor intensity
Dalaille 2009 "Unique" Pinot Noir @ $17.99
From Domaine Salvard in the Loire valley, a light, elegant Pinot Noir
(new vintage) Domaine d'Ardhuy 2007 Bourgogne @ $20.99
Lots of red berry fruit on the nose, with flavors that are round, fruity, and nicely detailed
(back) Cain Cuvee NV6 @ $31.99
A Bordeaux-style blend from Napa, well balanced, surprisingly complex, yet sleek and approachable
Gary Farrell 2006 Pinot Noir @ $40.99
Alluring berry and cherry aromas, with a spicy earth and mineral edge
(new vintage) J P Azeitao 2009 Tinto @ $7.99
A blend of six different grape varieties (but dominated by the native Castelao), smooth, with a touch of earthiness and a long fruity finish
(new vintage) Nieto Senetiner 2008 Malbec @ $10.99
A deeply colored powerful red with complex flavors of berries, plums, figs, and dried fruit
(new vintage) Sobon Estate 2008 Zinfandel @ $11.99
Ripe berry flavors with hints of cherry, earth and minerals on the finish
J P 2006 Tinto Private Selection @ $11.99
100% Periquita from Portugal, medium-bodied, with black cherry fruit and spicy flavors at the finish
Li Veli 2008 Passamante @ $12.99
100% Negroamaro from the Salento, a full, powerful wine with intense aromas of ripe fruit and a well-defined acid streak
(new vintge) Oyster Bay 2008 Pinot Noir @ $15.99
Elegant, fragrant and subtle, a classic Pinot with undeniable cool-climate flavor intensity
Dalaille 2009 "Unique" Pinot Noir @ $17.99
From Domaine Salvard in the Loire valley, a light, elegant Pinot Noir
(new vintage) Domaine d'Ardhuy 2007 Bourgogne @ $20.99
Lots of red berry fruit on the nose, with flavors that are round, fruity, and nicely detailed
(back) Cain Cuvee NV6 @ $31.99
A Bordeaux-style blend from Napa, well balanced, surprisingly complex, yet sleek and approachable
Gary Farrell 2006 Pinot Noir @ $40.99
Alluring berry and cherry aromas, with a spicy earth and mineral edge
NEW ROSES:
Torre Beratxa 2009 Garnacha @ $8.99
A serious rose, with berries, brambles, and floral aromas
Casal Garcia NV Rosado @ $8.99
Slightly fizzy, a clean, crisp pink wine from one of your favorite vinho verde producers
Chateau de Pourcieux 2009 Cotes de Provence @ $13.99
A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, fresh and lively with aromas and flavors of peaches and berries
Borghese 2009 Fleurette @ $14.99
From Long Island's North Fork, a Merlot-based rose that is light and delicate
Correnson 2008 Tavel @ $14.99
A blend primarily of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, with an intense nose of berries and black currants, great with Asian and Mediterranean cuisine
Chateau de Roquefort 2009 Corail @ $15.99
Classic Provencal rose, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Vermentino, and Clairette, with bright berry fruit, a lively palate, and a clean finish
Torre Beratxa 2009 Garnacha @ $8.99
A serious rose, with berries, brambles, and floral aromas
Casal Garcia NV Rosado @ $8.99
Slightly fizzy, a clean, crisp pink wine from one of your favorite vinho verde producers
Chateau de Pourcieux 2009 Cotes de Provence @ $13.99
A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, fresh and lively with aromas and flavors of peaches and berries
Borghese 2009 Fleurette @ $14.99
From Long Island's North Fork, a Merlot-based rose that is light and delicate
Correnson 2008 Tavel @ $14.99
A blend primarily of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, with an intense nose of berries and black currants, great with Asian and Mediterranean cuisine
Chateau de Roquefort 2009 Corail @ $15.99
Classic Provencal rose, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Vermentino, and Clairette, with bright berry fruit, a lively palate, and a clean finish