NEW WHITES:
Root One 2013 Sauvignon Blanc @ $10.99
from Chile's Casablanca Valley, a Sauvignon Blanc with intense flavors and a fresh citrus style
(back) Segrel 2012 Albarino @ $12.99 (Galicia, Spain)
aromatic with hints of citrus fruit and green apple, fine and elegant on the palate with the perfect amount of acidity and a crisp and clean finish
(back) Li Veli 2012 Fiano @ $12.99
racy, fresh, full of tart stone-fruit flavors, eminently thirst-quenching
Teperberg 2010 Silver Chardonnay @ $14.99
From a winery located in Israel's Samson Valley, aged six months in oak, citrus noted on the nose and palate, finishes crisp and lively (Kosher)
Daguenau 2012 Pouilly-sur-Loire Centenaire @ $19.99
Unusual for the Loire in that the grape is 100% Chasselas, elegant, floral, lightly spiced
Fritz 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99
Produced from grapes grown high on a hill in Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, a complete, complex white wine with searing flavors and a long lingering finish
Tani 2012 Vermentino @ $23.99
from a small family winery in Sardinia, a full, rich Vermentino with flavor notes of tropical fruit with mineral nuances
Sheldrake Point 2012 Pinot Gris @ $24.99
Hints of pear, kiwi, and subtle citrus zest, a Pinot Gris that wonderfully expresses the ripeness and weight of the 2012 vintage in New York's Finger Lakes
NEW REDS:
(back) James Mitchell 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $12.99
estate-grown Cab from Lodi, California, earthy and direct, with a long, slightly spicy finish
(back) Cupcake 2011 Red Velvet @ $13.99
a Zinfandel-based blend from Livermore California, very smooth and easy to drink, with well balanced tannins
Teperberg 2010 Red @ $14.99
From a winery located in Israel's Samson Valley, a Cab/Merlot blend, aromas of fresh red berries with flavors to match (Kosher)
(new vintage) Bradford Mountain 2011 Zinfandel @ $14.99
beautifully balanced, juicy, mouth-coating, supple on the palate
San Felice 2010 Chianti @ $14.99
Classically styled, rich with tart plum, rose petal and dried cherry, with smooth, velvety tannins on the palate
Teperberg 2010 Silver Cabernet Sauvignon @ $15.99
From a winery located in Israel's Samson Valley, a medium- to full-bodied Cab with black currants and blackberries on a lightly spicy, gently tannic background (Kosher)
Sobon Estate 2011 Zinfandel @ $15.99
A rich example of the Amador County style, made with organically grown grapes, with ripe berry aromas and a bold palate
Varrieres 2009 Haut de la Jouette @ $16.99
A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from the Ventoux, with a nose of licorice, blackberries, blueberries and hints of vanilla, tapenade and cassis.
(new vintage) Vajra 2012 Dolcetto @ $16.99
.made by a Piedmontese traditionalist, a superbly elegant Dolcetto with pristine flavors and clearly defined perfumes
Domaine Les Aphillanthes 2011 3 Cepages @ $20.99
A Rhone that is equal parts Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, the Grenache and Syrah harvested at the same (late) time as the Mourvedre and so on the rich, super-ripe end of the spectrum
Emilio Moro 2009 Ribera del Duero @ $22.99
A full-bodied red showing real intensity on the palate, with layers of concentrated blackberry, toasted herbs, smoke and vanilla.
Luis Canas 2006 Rioja @ $23.99
Mostly Tempranillo with a little Graciano blended in, with a subtle bouquet of dark fruit, medium-bodied on the palate with fine supple tannins
Dalton 2012 Safsufa Cabernet @ $23.99 (Israel)
Dark, rich, well balanced, with flavor notes of currants, red berries, and vanilla (Kosher/Mevushal)
Dalton 2009 Safsufa Merlot @ $23.99 (Israel)
Medium-bodied, soft, with showing real intensity on the palate, with layers of concentrated blackberry, toasted herbs, smoke and vanilla.(Kosher/Mevushal)
(back) Mollydooker 2010 Two Left Feet @ $24.99
a blend of Shiraz, Merlot, and Cabernet; full-bodied, ripe, rich and spicy in the mouth
(back) Mollydooker 2010 The Boxer @ $24.99
100% Shiraz, rich and opulent, with cherries, spice, and milk chocolate on the palate
Brun 2011 Moulin a Vent @ $24.99
An elegant Beaujolais with berry fruits on the palate, great structure, and a savory, lengthy finish
Fritz 2007 Pinot Noir @ $29.99
100% Russian River Valley fruit, with aromas and flavors of chocolate, cherries and spices, soft velvety tannins on the finish
(back) Castello di Neive 2009 Barbaresco @ $31.99
aromas of red fruits and cassis complemented by delicate hints of licorice, smoke, and caramel, the tannins neither tight nor astringent
(back) Orin Swift 2011 The Prisoner @ $42.99
a Zinfandel-driven field blend, made by one of California's true maverick winemakers, with aromas and flavors of ripe wild berry fruit and soft integrated tannins that make for a pleasant finish
(back) Brown 2010 Chaos Theory @ $44.99
a blend of Zinfandel, Cab, and Petite Syrah, all estate-grown, aromatic, with round and generous tannins that add depth and persistence to the finish
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
Leonard Oakes NV Fuji Apple Wine @ $13.99
Made from estate-grown (near the shores of Lake Ontario) hand harvested Fuji apples, selected for their natural sweetness and crisp acidity, giving a bold apple taste with elegant vitality