Sorry to have been MIA last week, but there was simply nothing new to report, the dog days of summer being upon us. A reminder that there are no in-store tastings during August; we will resume in September with an avalanche of Bourbon tastings to celebrate national Bourbon month. Also next month I will start listing new spirits arrivals, for those of you so interested. A few new wines in the store to report, as follows:
NEW WHITES:
Marques de Montemor 2009 Branco @ $9.99
From a tiny winery southeast of Lisbon, a blend of three native varietals (Arinto, Vinsinho, and Antao) that is lively, clean, citrus, and fresh
Scheu 2007 Riesling Feinherb @ $10.99
A bold, focused Riesling that is classy and refined with almond flavors and obvious minerality
Ajello 2009 Grillo @ $11.99
One of Sicily's native varieties, making a white that is characteristically full=bodied, almost honeyed, and savory
(new vintage) Les Chaumes 2009 Pouilly Fume @ $17.99
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc, redolent of soft citrus aromas with clean, earthy undertones
Fefinanes 2009 Albarino @ $21.99
Classic Albarino, with fresh fruit aromas and flavor notes and a persistent finish
Marques de Montemor 2009 Branco @ $9.99
From a tiny winery southeast of Lisbon, a blend of three native varietals (Arinto, Vinsinho, and Antao) that is lively, clean, citrus, and fresh
Scheu 2007 Riesling Feinherb @ $10.99
A bold, focused Riesling that is classy and refined with almond flavors and obvious minerality
Ajello 2009 Grillo @ $11.99
One of Sicily's native varieties, making a white that is characteristically full=bodied, almost honeyed, and savory
(new vintage) Les Chaumes 2009 Pouilly Fume @ $17.99
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc, redolent of soft citrus aromas with clean, earthy undertones
Fefinanes 2009 Albarino @ $21.99
Classic Albarino, with fresh fruit aromas and flavor notes and a persistent finish
NEW REDS:
(new vintage) Eliseo Silva 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $13.99
From the second label of Washington state's Tagaris Winery, a rich, fruity Cab at a delectable price
Elena Walch 2009 Schiava @ $14.99
A plump, juicy summer red from Italy's Alto Adige, light in body and full of fruit, made by one of Italy's top woman winemakers
Piandibugnano 2006 Cuccaia @ $14.99
An aromatic, fruit-forward blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from Tuscany, a versatile red with balanced acidity and soft tannins
La Cartuja 2008 Priorat @ $15.99
A blend of Grenache and Mazuelo with a little Cabernet and Syrah from an organically farmed estate, a plush, concentrated wine with bright berry flavors
Amancay 2007 Malbec @ $15.99
A chunky yet friendly red with lots of dark fruit, herbs and spices, and fine tannins
Casina di Cornia 2009 Rosso Toscana @ $17.99
From a small organic estate in the Chianti Classico region, a bright, fresh, easy-drinking blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo
Brandborg 2007 Pinot Noir @ $23.99
A light-styled Oregon Pinot, a zesty mix of cherry fruit, smoke and toast, with a lingering vanilla finish
Albert Mann 2008 Pinot Noir Clos de la Faille @ $44.99
From a top-rated biodynamic Alsace producer, a wine with bright Pinot fruit and an elegant nose and palate
(new vintage) Eliseo Silva 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $13.99
From the second label of Washington state's Tagaris Winery, a rich, fruity Cab at a delectable price
Elena Walch 2009 Schiava @ $14.99
A plump, juicy summer red from Italy's Alto Adige, light in body and full of fruit, made by one of Italy's top woman winemakers
Piandibugnano 2006 Cuccaia @ $14.99
An aromatic, fruit-forward blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from Tuscany, a versatile red with balanced acidity and soft tannins
La Cartuja 2008 Priorat @ $15.99
A blend of Grenache and Mazuelo with a little Cabernet and Syrah from an organically farmed estate, a plush, concentrated wine with bright berry flavors
Amancay 2007 Malbec @ $15.99
A chunky yet friendly red with lots of dark fruit, herbs and spices, and fine tannins
Casina di Cornia 2009 Rosso Toscana @ $17.99
From a small organic estate in the Chianti Classico region, a bright, fresh, easy-drinking blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo
Brandborg 2007 Pinot Noir @ $23.99
A light-styled Oregon Pinot, a zesty mix of cherry fruit, smoke and toast, with a lingering vanilla finish
Albert Mann 2008 Pinot Noir Clos de la Faille @ $44.99
From a top-rated biodynamic Alsace producer, a wine with bright Pinot fruit and an elegant nose and palate
NEW ROSES:
Chateau Lamouroux 2009 Bordeaux @ $10.99
From the Graves, a rich, almost spicy blend of Cabernet and Merlot
(back) Pinord 2009 La Nansa @ $10.99
A Grenache-Merlot blend from the Penedes, berryish and slightly bubbling, a fun summer wine
Chateau Lamouroux 2009 Bordeaux @ $10.99
From the Graves, a rich, almost spicy blend of Cabernet and Merlot
(back) Pinord 2009 La Nansa @ $10.99
A Grenache-Merlot blend from the Penedes, berryish and slightly bubbling, a fun summer wine