NEW WHITES:
De Guillon 2012 Cotes de Gascogne @ $8.99 (southwestern France)
a blend of Colombard, Gros Manseng and Ugni Blanc with an intense nose of citrus, refreshing, crisp and clean with a terrific mouth feel and a finish that is long and pleasantly dry
Fazi Battaglia 2012 Verdicchio @ $9.99
From the Marche region on Italy's east coast, a wine with fresh herbal and citrus aromas,light-bodied with zesty acidity keeping it bright and refreshing
Sant Antonio 2012 Scaia @ $9.99
A blend of Chardonnay and Garganega from the Veneto region of Italy, fragrant with aromas of flowers and citrus, soft and well balanced, fresh and agreeable on the palate with a sustained acidity
San Giuseppe 2011 Pinot Grigio (half bottle) @ $10.99
Also from the Veneto, a Pinot Grigio with slight citrus, green apple and almond aromas, a palate that is similarly flavored with a hint of mineral on the finish
Domaine de la Potine 2012 Touraine @ $11.99
a terrifically concentrated, aromatically intense Sauvignon Blanc with inviting aromas of pink grapefruit on the nose and a pronounced minerality that remains on the palate through the finish
Stefan Meyer 2012 Silvaner (liter) @ $13.99
From the Pfalz region of Germany, a rich white with racy firmness and staying power
Ravines 2012 Riesling @ $15.99
a unique and elegant expression of the Finger Lakes terroir, the bouquet delicate with intricate aromas of white flowers mingled with pear, apple and citrus notes followed by a lingering mineral finish and a vibrant acidity
Casa de Mouraz 2011 Branco @ $15.99
From an organic/biodynamic producer in the Dao region of Portugal, a blend of Malvasia Fina, Bical and Cerceal, quite steely on the palate with a stone-fruit intensity to contrast with layers of nuttiness, well defined, with a long finish
De Angelis 2012 Lacrima Christi @ $16.99
Made at the oldest wine estate on the Sorrento coast in Campania, a blend of Falanghina and Caprettone, with ripe, intense fruit, great acidity and minerality
Dr. Frank 2010 Rkatsiteli @ $17.99 (Finger Lakes)
Made from one of the oldest vinifera grape varieties known to man, an elegant dry wine presenting a bouquet of fresh flowers and herbs balanced with wonderful fruit and crisp acidity
Vignes de Joanny 2012 Macon Davaye @ $18.99 (Burgundy)
From the stable of renowned winemakers Julien Collovray and Jean Luc Terriers, a white Burgundy that is aromatic, harmonious, with full and lively mineral notes
Cru 2012 Chardonnay @ $19.99 (Monterey, CA)
Notes of mango, peach and green apple on the nose, stone fruit and figs on the palate, with a clean, crisp finish
(new vintage) Cliff Lede 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $24.99
Pear, lime zest, and apricot blossom on the nose, melon and litchi on the palate along with flinty minerality ending in a rich, long finish
Frank Family 2011 Chardonnay @ $34.99
A fruit-forward yet balanced Chardonnay from Carneros, with
NEW REDS:
Jenna Sparr 2011 Cotes du Rhone @ $10.99
A Grenache/Syrah blend with an appealing nose of red currants, raspberry, and blackberry with just a hint of spice, medium bodied and soft, with nice complexity and structure with juicy black fruit, a great smooth texture, and length
Estezargues 2010 Signargues Granacha @ $10.99
From the coop known as the sorcerers of the southern Rhone, 100% Grenache from 80-year-old vines, unfined and unfiltered, full-bodied with a long juicy finish
El Burro 2011 Garnacha @ $11.99 (Spain)
From the Carinena region of Navarre, well structured, with aromas of red berries and violets, berries on the palate, with a long, smooth, spicy finish
Chateau Villotte 2012 Bordeaux @ $12.99
A classic St. Emilion-styled Bordeaux from the Gironde, Merlot-driven, offering a complex, well-structured interplay of red fruits and cherries, ending with a clean finish with a touch of vanilla and fine-grained tannins
Perez Cruz 2011 Cabernet @ $13.99
A full-bodied, jammy Chilean red with velvety smooth, well rounded tannins followed by a long, ripe finish
Le Grand Moulin 2010 Cotes de Bordeaux @ $14.99
From the iconic right bank of Cotes de Bordeaux, supple and elegant, firmly structured and with solid fruit for the future
Yllera 2010 Tempranillo @ $15.99 (Spain)
Aged 12 months in French and American oak, medium- to full-bodied on the palate with a focused red-fruit bouquet, a smooth, clean texture with a vanilla note on the finish
Pittnauer 2012 Pitti @ $15.99 (Austria)
A blend of Zweigelt and Blaufrankisch, with generous fruit and a supple palate
(new vintage) Barnard Griffin 2011 Cabernet @ $15.99
Sleek and rich, balanced and focused, with a racy structure, displaying deep, persistent dark cherry fruit, with subtle blueberry and bittersweet chocolate flavors
Angelini 2011 Pergolla Rosso @ $17.99 (The Marche, Italy)
100% Pergola Rosso, the local name for Vernaccia Nero, focused on fruit, with great delicacy and charm, on Wine & Spirits magazine's list of top 100 value wines
Barone di Villagrande 2011 Etna Rosso @ $17.99 (Sicily)
Mostly Nerello Mascalese, bright, with lively crushed cherry fruit supported by moderate mineral acidity, more about finesse than power
Fanny & Co. 2009 Grappes & Terroir @ $18.99
From the west bank of the Rhone, made from 70+-year-old vines, with concentrated flavors of dark fruit and licorice and a long, complex finish
Chateau La Croix Chaigneau 2011 Lalande de Pomerol @ $21.99
The second label of Chateau Haut Chaigneau, emphasizing elegance, suppleness, and soft fruit, made to be drunk young
Claar Cellars 2009 Cabernet @ $23.99
From Washington's Columbia Valley, a Cab with a round, voluminous palate balanced with dark cherry acidity and chewy tannins
Ravines 2010 Meritage @ $24.99 (Finger Lakes)
An elegant Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot, an elegant and complex wine with lush black and red fruit, pepper, earth and smoke, ripe tannins and a long finish
Condade de Haza 2009 Ribera del Duero @ $26.99 (Spain)
Made by Alejandro Fernandez, the unrivaled master of the Tempranillo grape, balanced and lively, with juicy cherry and red plum flavors
(back) Waters 2010 Interlude @ $27.99
A Bordeaux-style blend from a boutique winery in Washington's Walla Walla Valley, balanced and elegant, only 1550 cases made
Castello di Neive 2009 Barbaresco @ $30.99
Aromas of red fruits and cassis complemented by delicate hints of licorice, smoke, and caramel, tannins that are neither tight nor astringent, a perfect example of the Neive style
Miner 2009 Merlot @ $33.99 (Napa)
A single-vineyard Merlot, loaded with ripe fruit and spice notes and a touch of toasty oak
(new vintage) Rossignol 2011 Bourgogne @ $34.99
A Burgundy with stunning concentration and depth, way more than to be expected from a simple "Bourgogne," and a spectacular finish
Baron de Ley 2004 Rioja Gran Reserva @ $34.99
A true classic, showing finesse combined with power, built to stand the test of time
Frank Family 2011 Zinfandel @ $37.99 (Napa)
Mostly Zin with a little Petite Sirah blended in, an elegant, well-balanced Zinfandel with juicy cherry fruit seamlessly married with subtle oak
La Fleur de Bouard 2007 Lalande de Pomerol @ $39.99
A reference point wine for the appellation in this vintage, with abundant notes of caramelized black cherries, licorice, mocha, and berry fruit in a lush, medium to full-bodied, richly fruity style
Chateau Potensac 1999 Medoc @ $39.99
From a charming, approachable vintage with soft, supple fruit, fair balancing acidity and good concentration
Turnbull 2010 Cabernet @ $44.99 (Napa)
Plush, soft, and round, richly complex, amazingly dense and smooth on the palate, with notes of dark chocolate, black fruit and tobacco
Villa Creek 2010 La Boda @ $52.99 (Paso Robles, CA)
A 50/50 blend of Syrah and Mourvedre, very smoky with a silky texture, medium- to full-bodied with no hard edges, only 220 cases made
Villa Creek 2010 Avenger @ $52.99
A blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache, rich, dark and sumptuous yet impeccably balanced, only 400 cases made
Chateau Barde-Haut 2001 St. Emilion @ $52.99
A balance of ripeness and seriousness, drinking now at the perfect state of maturity, round and soft and packed with sweet ripe fruit
Texier 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape @ $57.99
A blend of Grenache and Mourvedre, intensely concentrated, full of black fruit and smoke
Villa Creek 2010 Trovador @ $67.99
A 50/50 blend of Syrah and Carignan, peppery and complex, medium-bodied, deftly textured, with good acidity, only 220 cases made
NEW ROSES:
Chateau de Vaucouleurs 2012 Cotes de Provence @ $14.99
A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, round and fat yet fresh, with excellent balance and length
Schlossmuhlenhof 2012 Spatburgunder @ $15.99
100% Pinot Noir, elegant, bone-dry, extremely food-friendly
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
Red Tail Ridge 2007 Sparkling Rose @ $26.99
Pinot Noir based, highly aromatic, yeasty, toasted flavors on the palate finishing with orange and dried fruit