Sorry to have been MIA for a few weeks, but there simply hasn't been enough new to report. As we head into fall, that should change soon; meantime, remember to celebrate September as national Bourbon month with our frequent in-store tastings. Now for the new wines!
NEW WHITES:
Re Midas 2009 Soave @ $8.99
100% Garganega, with layers of fresh fruit and citrus overtones
Otto's Constant Dream 2009 Riesling @ $10.99
a stellar dry Riesling made in New Zealand for local (Clinton Hill) label created by former lawyer, Melissa Monti Saunders, and her business partner, Chris Antista of Bed-Stuy
Adessa 2009 Albana di Romagna @ $11.99
sweet but not sticky, with pleasing ripe fruit aromas and flavors
(new vintage) di Lenardo 2009 Pinot Grigio @ $11.99
a classic Pinot Grigio, light and dry, with refreshing citrus flavors
(new vintage) Bonterra 2008 Chardonnay @ $13.99
100% organic from Mendocino grapes, with nutty aromas and notes of pear, apple, and mineral
Fontezoppa 2009 Verdicchio di Matelica @ $13.99
a great-value Verdicchio with citrus notes, hints of apricot and mango, and great acidity
(new vintage) Gran Sasso 2009 Pecorino @ $15.99
a native Italian varietal enjoying a healthy revival, with an intriguing lemony nutty character
(new vintage) Danubio 2009 Gruner Veltliner @ $17.99 (Liter)
a clean, dry Gruner from a producer committed to organic/biodynamic viticulture
ZD 2008 Chardonnay @ $25.99
the winery's 40th-anniversary offering, a blend of grapes from Carneros, Monterey, and Santa Barbara, full, rich and well balanced, with great depth and concentration
Mount Eden 2007 Chardonnay Saratoga Cuvee @ $27.99
the third release of this cuvee, with classic Santa Cruz Mountain aromas of hazelnut, gardenia and citrus, mouth-watering acidity, and bright pear and anise flavors
Re Midas 2009 Soave @ $8.99
100% Garganega, with layers of fresh fruit and citrus overtones
Otto's Constant Dream 2009 Riesling @ $10.99
a stellar dry Riesling made in New Zealand for local (Clinton Hill) label created by former lawyer, Melissa Monti Saunders, and her business partner, Chris Antista of Bed-Stuy
Adessa 2009 Albana di Romagna @ $11.99
sweet but not sticky, with pleasing ripe fruit aromas and flavors
(new vintage) di Lenardo 2009 Pinot Grigio @ $11.99
a classic Pinot Grigio, light and dry, with refreshing citrus flavors
(new vintage) Bonterra 2008 Chardonnay @ $13.99
100% organic from Mendocino grapes, with nutty aromas and notes of pear, apple, and mineral
Fontezoppa 2009 Verdicchio di Matelica @ $13.99
a great-value Verdicchio with citrus notes, hints of apricot and mango, and great acidity
(new vintage) Gran Sasso 2009 Pecorino @ $15.99
a native Italian varietal enjoying a healthy revival, with an intriguing lemony nutty character
(new vintage) Danubio 2009 Gruner Veltliner @ $17.99 (Liter)
a clean, dry Gruner from a producer committed to organic/biodynamic viticulture
ZD 2008 Chardonnay @ $25.99
the winery's 40th-anniversary offering, a blend of grapes from Carneros, Monterey, and Santa Barbara, full, rich and well balanced, with great depth and concentration
Mount Eden 2007 Chardonnay Saratoga Cuvee @ $27.99
the third release of this cuvee, with classic Santa Cruz Mountain aromas of hazelnut, gardenia and citrus, mouth-watering acidity, and bright pear and anise flavors
NEW REDS:
Re Midas 2009 Corvina @ $8.99
a medium-weight red with aromas of violets and roses and cherry and vanilla flavors
Santa Alicia 2008 Carmenere @ $8.99
bold, ripe and delicious with plum and black cherry flavors and smooth, polished tannins
(new vintage) Noceti 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $10.99
rich red fruit notes with black spices, soft tannins, and ample acidity
(back) Rojo Mojo 2008 Tempranillo @ $10.99
a stainless-steel red from La Mancha, soft and fruity with a medium body and length
(new vintage) McManis 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $$11.99
aromas and flavors of berries, chocolate and toffee, an amazingly complex Cabernet at this price point
Vinum Cellars 2008 Pinot Noir @ $11.99
very Burgundian in style yet lush with rich sweet cherry flavors and soft tannins
(back) Padrillos 2008 Malbec @ $11.99
a ripe, rich Malbec featuring lush dark cherry, raspberry and plum aromas with additional notes of chocolate and sweet spice
(new vintage) Adesso 2009 Cagnini di Romagna @ $11.99
a sweet Italian red with fresh wine-grape and dried fruit flavors
Mountain View 2008 Pinot Noir @ $13.99
ripe berry fruit, bright cherry and plum flavors and an alluring varietal accent in the nose, with a hint of oak in the finish that compliments the crisp acid balance and moderate tannins
(new vintage) Mandolin 2008 Pinot Noir @ $13.99
made from grapes sourced from the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA of Monterey County, where high winds, dry days, and bay fogs create a cool, long, growing season ideal for Pinot Noir, leading to full, forward fruit flavors and ideal acidity
(new vintage) Z52 2006 Zinfandel @ $14.99
from some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in California, a soft, approachable wine with rich lush fruit and aromas of raspberries, dried plums, and black pepper
(new vintage) Agua de Piedra 2009 Malbec @ $14.99
from the foothills of the Andes. a Malbec with spiced plum flavors and a silky texture
(back) La Cartuja 2009 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
Domaine du Colombier 2007 Chinon @ $16.99
Cabernet Franc from the Loire, with undertones of redcurrant leaves and graphite, and a charming transparency
Antis 2007 Malbec @ $18.99
intense ruby-purple color characteristic of Malbec, with aromas of ripe black fruits, vanilla and black pepper, full-bodied and dry on the palate
Clos de la Roillette 2009 Fleurie @ $19.99
from one of the best slopes in the Beaujolais Crus, a rich, full Fleurie that show just how good Beaujolais can be
(back) Villa Sant' Anna 2006 Chianti Colli Senesi @ $19.99
a smooth, balanced Chianti with a nose redolent of soft red and black cherries, joined on the palate by notes of leather and spice
Villa Sant' Anna 2006 Rosso di Montepulciano @ $20.99
mostly Sangiovese from the estate's younger vines, bright and perfumed with purity of fruit and food-friendly structure
Bisson 2008 Colline del Genevesato @ $25.99
a blend of 70% Dolcetto and 30% Barbera, a classically fruity wine that showcases the character of both of its parents, a deeply colored wine with the flavors of game, smoke, and berries