Quite a it to report again this week, so here we go!
NEW WHITES:
Blue Plate 2012 Chenin Blanc @ $10.99
From a sustainably farmed vineyard in Clarksburg, California, a dry Chenin Blanc with vibrant fruit and crisp acidity
Roux 2011 Macon Villages @ $12.99
A stainless steel Chardonnay from Burgundy, smooth and fresh, with a complex bouquet
Sant' Isidro 2012 Pausula @ $14.99
From the Marche region of Italy, made from an indigenous grape called Ribona, light and dry, with more body weight and less acidity than Sauvignon Blanc
Torino 2010 Torrontes "Don David" @ $14.99
Argentina's white grape, fresh and lively with depth, presence, and flavors of orange and cantaloupe
Mulderbosch 2011 Sauvignon Blanc @ $16.99
vivid aromas, zesty flavors, complex minerality, the zesty wine that single-handedly identified South Africa as a source for world-class Sauvignon Blanc
Ancarani 2012 Signore @ $18.99
From Emilia-Romagna, made from a native grape called Famoso, between floral and mineral, crisp and clean with a long finish
Jeriko 2012 Chardonnay @ $18.99
From Mendocino, a barrel-fermented Chardonnay with tropical fruit flavors layered on creamy oak
La Chablisienne 2011 Chablis @ $19.99
Classic Chablis, fresh, with a mineral edge and great complexity
Palmina 2012 Pinot Grigio @ $19.99
From a Santa Barbara winery that specializes in Italian varietals, a Pinot Grigio with crisp and refreshing acidity delivering white peach, pear and persimmon flavors, all mingling with a stony, flinty character
Corsin 2012 St. Veran @ $19.99
A white Burgundy that is super-concentrated and dry, with intense limestone-grown Chardonnay flavors that echo the nose
Bisson 2012 Pigato @ $23.99
From one of Liguria's most accomplished producers, quintessential Pigato, austere, lean, and minerally
Cheveau 2011 Pouilly-Fuisse "Les Trois Terroirs" @ $27.99
a pure expression of the appellation, offering honeyed, whites peach characters, juicy fresh pineapple and a warm nuttiness that exudes charm and character
Mann 2010 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum @ $39.99
Floral, light and deft, beautifully perfumed, with considerable elegance and purity
Torres 2011 Sangre de Toro @ $7.99
A blend of Carignan and Grenache from the Penedes, licorice and dust on the palate, with a smooth, warm finish
Sentinelle de Massiac 2012 Minervois @ $11.99
A blend of Syrah and Carignan from southwestern France, with aromas and flavors of game, wild herbs, and cured meats yet with surprising lift and refinement
La Croix Belle 2011 Champs du Coq @ $11.99
Syrah and Grenache from the Languedoc, all dark rich fruit with wild herb and smoky undertones
Torre Quarto 2010 Uva di Troia @ $13.99
From one of the oldest wineries in Puglia, a big, rich, full-bodied red with tons of dark fruit and great depth in a pleasing, harmonious style
Capezzana 2010 Barco Reale @ $13.99
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Canaiolo from a top producer in the Carmignano region of Tuscany, rounded and ripe, with a lovely balance of fruit and tannin
Clos la Coutale 2011 Cahors @ $14.99
An 80/20 blend of Malbec and Merlot, an intense wine that juggles elegant rusticity with everyday drinkability
Domaine du Cros 2012 Marcillac @ $14.99
Made primarily from the local variety Fer Servadou, beautifully textured on the palate with a soft mouthfeel and good acidity
Granger 2010 Beaujolais-Villages "Le Bouteau"@ $14.99
A special cuvee sourced from old vines in a single vineyard, with broad flavors and a substantial structure
Bread and Butter 2012 Pinot Noir @ $14.99
A Napa Valley Pinot that is light, bright, and elegant
Mooiplaas 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $15.99
An elegant and sophisticated Cab from South Africa, with dark fruit, hints of leather, tobacco, and spice
Occhipinti 20001 "Caldera" Lazio Rosso @ $19.99
100% Grechetto Rosso, medium-bodied, with aromas and flavors of raspberries and wildflowers
Clos Julien 2012 Pinot Noir @ $19.99
A Carneros Pinot with great concentration and finesse, flavors of black cherries and violets balanced by vibrant acidity
Mas del Perie 2012 Les Escures @ $20.99
A Cahors with big ripe flavors of raspberry, plum, black currant and strawberry, old-world wine with w new-world, fruit-forward flavor profile
A to Z 2011 Pinot Noir @ $20.99
Juicy red fruit flavors with spice and mineral overtones, ripe tannins, and a succulent structure, the classic combination of berries and flowers that epitomizes Oregon Pinot
Jeriko 2012 Pinot Noir @ $20.99
A Russian River Pinot that is elegant and full-bodied, with crushed black cherries, a hint of spiciness, and vibrant acidity
Monsecco 2009 Nebbiolo @ $21.99
100% Nebbiolo from near Gattinara in northern Piedmont, light, fresh, elegant and refined
Palmina 2011 Dolcetto @ $22.99
From a Santa Barbara producer that specializes in Italian varietals, spicy and berryish, with beautifully balanced acidity and a soft tannic structure
Manenti 2012 Cerasuolo di Vitoria @ $23.99
A 50/50 blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato from Sicily, an elegant wine with fresh acidity, fine fruit notes, a transparent aromatic profile, strong minerality and great length
Jean Faux 2009 Bordeaux @ 28.99
Ripe and dense, with plum, blackberry and anise flavors, a creamy mouthfeel, and long velvety tannins
Unti 2010 Grenache @ $29.99
Actually a 77/23 blend of Grenache and Syrah, medium- to full-bodied, well balanced, with complex aromas and flavors
Du Glana 2006 St. Julien @ $29.99
all about finesse and elegance, with a delicious balance of silky blackcurrant, toast, oak and a whiff of tobacco, an exceptional wine with ageing potential
Palmina 2007 Nebbiolo @ $32.99
From a Santa Barbara producer that specializes in Italian varietals, a single-vineyard Nebbiolo with intense dark red fruit and great length and purity and a firm yet balanced finish
Produttori del Barbaresco 2008 Barbaresco @ $33.99
Classic Barbaresco, with aromas of spices, pepper and black cherries, powerfdul, firm, and elegant flavors and a long finish
Ojai 2012 Pinot Noir @ $34.99
A floral perfume with hints of berries and spice, supple and rounded and loaded with fruit
(new vintage) Vajra 2009 Barolo "Albe" @ $34.99
a blend of grapes from three estate vineyards, with rose, strawberry and cherry aromas framed by hints of tobacco and earth
Satta 2009 Piastraia @ $35.99
A blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, Cab, and Syrah from the Maremma in southern Tuscany, ripe and juicy, with a solid core of black fruits and spices on the nose and on the palate
Dumont 2010 Ladoix @ $36.99
Serious traditional Burgundy, light in color and body but explosive in aroma and flavor
Thomas George 2010 Pinot Noir @ $39.99
A blend of grapes from three different estate vineyards in the Russian River Valley, with explosive flavors of wild berry and dark blue fruit and fine tannins that perfectly frame structured acidity
Chevillon-Chezeaux 2011 Nuits-Saint George @ $41.99
Classy and complex, a serious Nuits of the modern style, long and serious, with plenty of extract and a rich, creamy texture from old vines
Brewer-Clifton 2011 Pinot Noir @ $44.99
A blend of multiple vineyards from the Santa Rita Hills, perfumed, supple, elegant, a class act from Steve Clifton and Greg Brewer
Hacienda Monasterio 2009 Ribera del Duero @ $44.99
From one of the great names in the region, Tempranillo touched with Cabernet and Merlot, full-bodied and very lush, with toasty dark fruit leading to a powerful finish
Cesani 2008 Luenzo Rosso @ $49.99
From San Gimignano in the Tuscan hills, mostly Sangiovese with a little Colorino blended in, fruity and spicy on the nose full-bodied, with smooth, sweet tannins and a long finish
Emilio Moro 2009 Malleolus Ribera del Duero @ $52.99
A single-vineyard wine that is the top of the Emilio Moro range, highly aromatic, silky and velvety on the palate, with highly concentrated tannins that lead to a long finish
Colombini 2008 Brunello @ $54.99
Fruity and spiced on the nose, full-flavored on the palate, with an intense tannic attack, good freshness, and a pleasant finish
Produttori del Barbaresco 2008 Barbaresco "Moccagatta" @ $65.99
Open and expressive, with a beautiful core of soft fruit to match its open personality, a single-vineyard wine, medium-bodied, with a long, elegant finish
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
Novo Fogo Cachaca Silver @ $30.99
An organic cachaca, recognized by bartenders as the best cachaca widely available in the United States, hand-crafted in a zero-waste distillery in the coastal mountains of southern Brazil
Ognoas XO Bas-Armagnac @ $79.99
Aged ten years in cask and bottled at natural strength, intense and rich, a spirit of great class and distinction
Clase Azul Plata @ $84.99
a fresh tasting blanco tequila produced from 100% organic blue weber agave, very smooth, with herbal and citric notes
Noval 11 Vintage Port @ $101.99
From a truly great Port vintage, one in fact for the history books, a powerful, concentrated wine full of dark tannins, ripe fruit, and rich texture
Jack Daniels Sinatra Select @ $199.99
Rich, smooth and bold, with special character gained from maturation in handcrafted barrels that have been deeply grooved to expose the whiskey to extra layers of oak imparting a pleasant smokiness and round vanilla finish
Noval 11 Nacional @ $609.99
One of the world's rarest and most sought-after wines, from ungrafted Portuguese vines "rooted in the soil of the nation," last declared almost 10 years ago in 2003, a wine with great power and concentration