June 14, 2010

news of the week

Herewith, the list of new arrivals in the store as of Saturday, June 12. As always, please check the calendar on the store's web site for information about upcoming in-store tastings.
 
NEW WHITES:
Jaja de Jau 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $8.99
Aromatic, crisp, fresh and zesty with great Sauvignon Blanc character
Cusumano 2009 Insolia @ $9.99
Round, creamy, with honey and melon aromas
Roulerie 2008 Chenin Blanc @ $12.99
Smooth and silky, with exotic fruits on the palate and a long aftertaste
Three Pears 2009 Pinot Gris @ $12.99
A new second label from Mason Cellars, with fresh peachy/pear and apple aromas and flavors
Brooklyn Oenology 2009 Shindig @ $12.99
A delightful blend of Vidal Blanc and Riesling, perfect for every summer "shindig"
(new vintage) Pepiere 2009 Muscadet Sur Lie @ $13.99
Fresh, clean, citrus, with a decidedly mineral component, from 40+-year-old vines
(new vintage) Boniface 2009 Apremont @ $14.99
From the Savoie, a Jacquard that is as fresh as wine gets, bone-dry, light and crisp
Line Shack 2008 Chardonnay @ $15.99
From the San Antonio valley in southern Monterey county, a rich, supple, flavorful Chardonnay with true varietal character
Brun 2009 Beaujolais Blanc Terres Dorees @ $15.99
An unoaked Chardonnay from the Beaujolais, rich, with a very fruity bouquet and lots of character
Castelo do Papa 2008 Godello @ $15.99
From the Valdeorras region of western Spain, a fresh, herbal white with distinct green apple notes
Thorn Clarke 2008 Chardonnay @ $16.99
From a family with six generations of history in Australia's Barossa Valley, an Eden Valley Chardonnay of medium weight with melon and citrus characters and good acidity
(new vintage) Voltonnerie 2009 Sancerre @ $17.99
Sauvignon Blanc at its finest, with aromas of freshly mowed grass and ripe grapefruit
Bellecours 2009 Sancerre @ $18.99
Stylish and crisp, with excellent fruit and acidity
Hoopla 2007 Chardonnay @ $19.99
Slightly yeasty, with fresh, clean flavors of apple and citrus
(back) Neumeister 2007 Morillon @ $19.99
A forceful, elegant Chardonnay from Austria with a rich palate of ripe fruit and nuts
Inama 2006 Soave Vigneti di Foscarino @ $19.99
A rich Soave, complex and savory, with a spicy, herbal edge
Flora Springs 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99
Floral, juicy and soft, but with enough acidity to deliver a clean, crisp finish
(new vintage) Stuhlmuller 2008 Chardonnay @ $24.99
An Alexander Valley Chardonnay, richly fruited, crisp and fresh
Latour 2007 Meursault @ $32.99
Focused and fruity with nice complexity and minerality
Girard 2007 Pernand Vergelesses Belles Filles @ $34.99
Full and rich yet tautly balanced, with vivid citrus notes and a touch of oak
Latour 2007 Puligny Montrachet @ $38.99
Round, supple, and forward, with a long, rich finish
Latour 2008 Chassagne Montrachet @ 38.99
Slightly nutty nose with a fresh, fruity palate and good acidity
Latour 2008 Puligny Montrachet Les Truffieres @ $56.99
Rich and sumptuous on the palate, with great persistence on the palate and a long, mineral-laden finish
 
NEW REDS:
Batasiolo 2007 Barbera d'Alba @ $11.99
Rustic and acidic, with bright berry notes and a soft finish
Tour des Gendres 2007 Bergerac @ $12.99
Smooth and concentrated, with lovely cassis and spicy notes
Line Shack 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $16.99
Rich and elegant, with ample tannins and a long smooth finish
(back) Sant' Agata 2007 Na Vota Ruche @ $19.99
Warm, spicy, and peppery, with an inviting softness and a long finish
Saintsbury 2008 Garnet @ $21.99
From an outstanding Pinot Noir vintage, a wine of great freshness, extract, grace and length
Macrostie 2006 Pinot Noir @ $23.99
Full-bodied, velvety and luscious, with lots of ripe fruit and a long, lush finish
Cusumano 2006 Sagana @ $32.99
A Nero d'Avola from Sicily with soft round flavors and plush tannins
 
NEW ROSES:
(back) Mulderbosch 2009 Rosé @ $10.99
Cabernet-based from South Africa, crisp and clean with flavors of dried berries and pomegranate
Roulerie 2009 Rose @ $10.99
A semi-sweet blend of Gamay and Grolleau, crystal clear with a beautiful intensity
Lageder 2009 Lagrein Rose @ $11.99
A deep-hued, full-bodied rose with a strong backbone and a light tannic finish
(back) Feudi di San Gregorio 2009 Ros'aura Rose @ $13.99
From Campania's premier estate, a perfectly balanced wine with a clean, lingering finish
(new vintage) Cantalupo 2009 Il Mimo Rosato Nebbiolo @ $14.99
A dry, fresh rose with aromas of wild strawberries and hints of pomegranate
Quivira 2009 Grenache Rose @ $16.99
Lean and elegant, completely dry, with a pleasing hint of tartness
(new vintage) Tempier 2009 Bandol Rose @ $37.99
From one of the leading estates in Bandol, a rich, mouth-filling dry rose with flavors of dried cherries, berries, chocolate and spice