NEW WHITES:
Schlossmuhlenhof 2012 Riesling @ $13.99
Quintessential refreshing Riesling, with aromas of peaches, raspberry and lime and a brisk finish
Schoech 2011 Cotes d'Ammerschwihr @ $14.99
primarily Pinot Blanc with a touch of Muscat … a fine, elegant wine of great value
Binner 2012 Saveurs @ $15.99
A blend of Riesling, Silvaner, Auxerrois, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris from an organic producer in Alsace, supple and ripe on the palate with expressive white fruit and a silken minerality
Bruder Dr. Becker 2011 Riesling Falkenberg @ $17.99
Granny Smith apples on the nose, a touch floral, with fresh acidity, some ripeness, and good length
Mohua 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99
Lifted aromatics of melon and citrus zest, intense flavors of white peaches and fresh herbs
Tire Bouchon 2012 Bourgogne Chardonnay @ $19.99
Refreshing with a bright streak of acidity to balance out the ripe fruit, just about everything you could want in white Burgundy
Hahnmuhle 2012 Riesling/Traminer "Collner-Rosenberg" @ $20.99
From the Nahe region of Germany, a 75/25 blend of the two grapes, with a bit of richness from the Traminer and dry Riesling mineral freshness
Venica 2012 Pinot Grigio @ $22.99
A Pinot Grigio with white peach aromatics, rich fruit, and firm natural acidity
Dauvissat 2011 Chablis @ $25.99
A fully expressive entry-level Chablis from a great producer, blending citrus, pear, white flowers, and crushed rocks
Bechthold 2010 Riesling @ $26.99
Clean, elegant, well structured, with impressive complexity and superior balance
(new vintage) Cloudy Bay 2013 Sauvignon Blanc @ $32.99
zesty lime and grapefruit aromas, fresh and focused on the palate with mineral notes and a lingering finish
Quinta da Muradella 2010 Alanda @ $34.99
A blend of the three typical white varieties of Galicia, Godello, Treixadura and Dona Blanca, powerful but vibrant, with sharply focused lemon and pear flavors
NEW REDS:
Gravelly Ford 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $9.99
A very versatile Cab from California's Central Valley with a nice balance of fruit and light oak
Maris 2012 Le Carignan @ $11.99
Old-vines Carignan from the Minervois, a lighter-styled red packed with fresh cherry flavors
Tire Pe Diem 2012 Bordeaux @ $12.99
From an organic winery on the banks of the Gironde river, a pretty red with an easy fruity profile and a lingering finish
Domaine la Manarine 2011 Cotes du Rhone @ $13.99
100% Grenache from 35-year-old vines, with aromas of ripe berries, supple dark cherry fruit on the palate, and spicy accents
Mendoza 2010 Monastrell "La Tremenda" @ $12.99
From the harsh arid region of Alicante in Spain, an accessible red with silky texture, liveliness, and great length
Castro 2011 DAC @ $13.99
From one of the leading producers in Portugal's Dao region, a blend of Tourigo Nacional, Alfrocheiro and Tinto Roriz, with a concentrated nose of red fruits and spice, good tannins and balance and a toasty finish
Vinha do Mouro 2009 Tinto @ $14.99
From the Alentejo region of Portugal, a blend of Aragones, Alicante Bouchet, Cabernet Sauvignon and Touriga Nacional, elegant, intensely fruity with notes of coffee and eucalyptus, good balancing acidity
A Portela 2012 Mencia @ $14.99
Lush, intensely flavored, smooth, with dark berry and cherry flavors enlivened by a subtle floral nuance
Cuilleron 2012 Syrah @ $16.99
A charming Syrah meant to be drunk young, with an expressive bouquet of tart red berry fruits and a soft fruity palate with fine tannins and freshness on the finish
Bozeto de Exopto 2011 Rioja @ $17.99
Mostly Garnacha and Tempranillo with a little Graciano blended in, fresh, savory and spicy with ripe fruit flavors and vibrant acidity
Brizziarelli 2009 Rosso Mattone Montefalco @ $17.99
A blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Cabernet and Merlot from Umbria, medium-bodied, soft and round, with an aftertaste that evokes fruit and spice
Johnson Family 2009 Cabernet @ $19.99
The private label of importer/distributor David Bowler, made from grapes grown in the heart of the Sonoma Valley, with pronounced notes of plum, wild berries and cherry on the nose followed by flavors of dark berry, cinnamon and spicy blackcurrant
Gour de Chulé 2009 Gigondas @ $29.99
A sturdy wine, braced with sweet, dusty tannins, intensely aromatic with notes of crushed white pepper, Oriental spices and game
Reunis 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape @ $27.99
Produced by the major co-op in Chateauneuf, mostly Grenache with a little Mourvedre and Syrah blended in, with high-pitched red berry and cherry aromas, very fresh, with good clarity and energy
Sean Thackrey Pleiades XXIII @ $34.99
Quite possibly the only super-allocated California cult wine in this price range, powerful and intense with rugged tannins, a blend of Ssyrah, Sangiovese, Mourvedre, Barbera, Carignane, Petite Sirah and Viognier, among others
Monpertuis 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape @ $39.99
Mostly Grenache with some Mourvedre, Syrah, and Cinsault blended in, rich and pure, with flavors of spices and herbs, rated "best value" by the NY Times tasting panel
Sasa Puro 2007 Brunello @ $39.99
Produced by the owner of the top wine store in Florence, intensely aromatic, packed with earthy fruit and spice, robust and full-bodied with a lovely finish
(new vintage) Chateau Montelena 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $50.99
classic old-world structure combined with ripe California fruit, a big mouth-filling wine that shows the personality of the vintage
Montevertine 2008 Pergola Torte @ $99.99
All about balance and fruit with a fine acidic, tannic structure, called by one wine writer "old-fashioned perfection"
Plan Pegau 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape @ $99.99
Mostly Grenache with 20% each of Syrah and Mourvedre, a wine of exceptional intensity, tremendous flavor authority, and full-bodied power
Brovia 2005 Ca' Mia Barolo @ $172.99
A large-scale Barolo with great elegance and finesse to balance its power
Opus One 2010 Red @ $237.99
aromas of fresh blackberry, rose petals, and chocolate, flavors of dark fruit highlighted by well integrated acidity., and round velvety tannins that enrobe a silky texture with a hint of minerality
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
True Companion Ginger Apple Cider @ $12.99
A spiced sparkling hard cider complemented by the addition of fresh ginger root brewed on the spot and added prior to bottling
Juve y Camps NV Cava Brut Rose @ $14.99
Made 100% from Pinot Noir, broad on the palate, with savory spicy fruit, alluring cherry blossom and strawberry aromas and flavors
Warre's Warrior Finest Reserve @ $14.99; half-bottle @ $9.99
Clean, fresh and fruity on the nose, well structured, with a lively palate featuring lots of fruit and some tannin
Owney's New York City Vanilla Rum @ $19.99
Made from high-quality, all-natural, non-GMO molasses and distilled in East Williamsburg, infused with Madagascar vanilla beans, medium-bodied on the palate with notes of creamy vanilla, whipped cream and coconuts that lead to hints of white pepper and chocolate
Owney's New York City Mint Rum @ $19.99
Made from high-quality, all-natural, non-GMO molasses and distilled in East Williamsburg, infused with traditional mint and chocolate mint grown in the distiller's garden, smooth on the palate with subtly sweet, minty undertone accentuated by notes of vanilla, bananas, tropical fruits and butterscotch
Owney's New York City Rosemary Rum @ $19.99
Made from high-quality, all-natural, non-GMO molasses and distilled in East Williamsburg, infused with rosemary grown in the distiller's garden, intensely flavorful, with touches of lavender, caramelized bananas and of course rosemary on the palate
Tatoosh Small Batch Bourbon @ $48.99
Made in Seattle by Troy Turner, using a recipe that has been in his family for generations, aged for a minimum of three years, with notes of dark fruits, citrus, and woody spices, and a subtle vanilla undertone