Trust you are all managing to keep cool in this beastly hot weather. Distant early warning: we will suspend in-store tastings for the month of August. Typically for this time of the year, not much new this week, as follows:
NEW WHITES:
Shinn Estate 2009 Chardonnay @ $17.99
Unoaked yet round and rich, from a sustainable producer on Long Island's north fork
(new vintage) Frog's Leap 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $23.99
Crisp, bright and refreshing, with classic aromas of lemon grass and white flowers
Shinn Estate 2009 Chardonnay @ $17.99
Unoaked yet round and rich, from a sustainable producer on Long Island's north fork
(new vintage) Frog's Leap 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $23.99
Crisp, bright and refreshing, with classic aromas of lemon grass and white flowers
NEW REDS:
(new vintage) Healdsburg Ranches 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $13.99
A "value" Sonoma Cab with great fragrance, flavor, and finish
St. Francis 2007 Old Vines Zinfandel @ $23.99
From 50-100-year-old vines, an "old style" Zin with deep aromas of ripe black fruit laced with licorice, shadowed by spicy toasted oak notes that carry into a long finish
(new vintage) Mollydooker 2008 Shiraz "The Boxer" @ $26.99
From Australia's McLaren Vale, a bright and juicy Shiraz offering a mouthful of cherry, pomegranate, and spice flavors
(new vintage) Healdsburg Ranches 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $13.99
A "value" Sonoma Cab with great fragrance, flavor, and finish
St. Francis 2007 Old Vines Zinfandel @ $23.99
From 50-100-year-old vines, an "old style" Zin with deep aromas of ripe black fruit laced with licorice, shadowed by spicy toasted oak notes that carry into a long finish
(new vintage) Mollydooker 2008 Shiraz "The Boxer" @ $26.99
From Australia's McLaren Vale, a bright and juicy Shiraz offering a mouthful of cherry, pomegranate, and spice flavors
NEW ROSES:
Chateau de Leoube 2009 Cotes de Provence @ $17.99
Mostly Grenache and Cinsault (with a little bit of Syrah and Mourvedre) from an up-and-coming Provencal producer, with creamy raspberry fruit and fresh acidity
Chateau de Leoube 2009 Le Secret de Leoube @ $24.99
A more intense version, the same blend but made from grapes from 30-year-old vines
Chateau de Leoube 2009 Cotes de Provence @ $17.99
Mostly Grenache and Cinsault (with a little bit of Syrah and Mourvedre) from an up-and-coming Provencal producer, with creamy raspberry fruit and fresh acidity
Chateau de Leoube 2009 Le Secret de Leoube @ $24.99
A more intense version, the same blend but made from grapes from 30-year-old vines