Last week having been a holiday week, not so much new to report on. Herewith:
NEW WHITES:
Count Karoly 2012 Gruner Veltliner @ $11.99 (Austria)
Bone dry, fresh and zingy, with aromas of green apples and gooseberries and a delicate fruitiness on the palate
Oyster Bay 2012 Chardonnay @ $12.99 (New Zealand)
Fragrant citrus with crisp green apple zest, juicy white peach and a lingering lemon creaminess
Zemmer 2012 Riesling @ $17.99
An elegant version of the grape from the Alto Adige in Italy, softly flowery with a delicate acidity and lively fullness
Donkey and Goat 2012 Sluice Box @ $27.99
A Rhone-style blend from California (Marsanne, Grenache Blanc and Vermentino, fermented on the skins), a white wine with the backbone of a red
NEW REDS:
Raissac 2012 Les Carabenas @ $10.99
A 70/30 blend of Cab and Merlot from the Languedoc, with a subtle nose of chocolate and red berries, generous and sensual, with spices and fruit on the palate
Ciffre 2012 St. Chinian @ $11.99
A rich and well-balanced blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvêdre and Carignan, with opulent blackberry and black currant fruit and a touch of thyme
Le Loup Blanc 2010 Le Regale du Loup @ $18.99
A blend of old-vines Carignan, Grenache and Syrah from the Languedoc, a dense and elegant expression of ripe fruit and lovely mineral depth
(new vintage) Casarena 2011 Malbec @ $19.99
dense on the palate, with sweet black fruit flavors and spicy notes, marked minerality on the finish
Katherine Goldschmidt 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon "Crazy Creek" @ $22.99
A single-vineyard Cab from Alexander Valley, juicy raspberry and strawberry on the palate, a soft and supple mouthfeel that gives way to spice, chocolate and caramel on the finish
Roccheviberti 2010 Nebbiolo @ $26.99
A baby Barolo from a small but prestigious Piedmontese producer, aromas of fruit and herbs, a palate full of harmony
Chateau du Pennautier 2010 Cabardes @ $29.99 (Languedoc)
Made by winemaker Bertrand Seube, formerly of Mouton-Rothschild, a blend of Cab, Merlot, Malbec and Grenache with a firm, tannic palate of spices and dark fruits leading to a layered, dry finish
David Family 2011 Pinot Noir @$56.99
From California's Santa Lucia Highlands, classic Central Coast Pinot with lush and juicy fruits and bold aromatics