NEW WHITES:
Bauer 2012 Juche Gruner Veltliner @ $10.99
A classic example of this varietal, with bright aromas and flavors of Granny Smith apples and citrus fruits
Batasiolo 2012 Gavi @ $11.99
Nicely fresh, dry and elegant, with slight bitter almond overtones
(new vintage) Ferraton 2012 Cotes du Rhone Blanc @ $11.99
A blend of Grenache Blanc and Clairette that offers aromas of white flowers and stone fruit that are balanced on the palate by fresh acidity
Roku 2012 Riesling @ $12.99
From Monterey County, flavorful, fresh and delicate, a touch sweet but balanced with crisp acidity
Yorkville 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $14.99
An organic wine from Mendocino County, intensely flavored, with citrus aromas, jazzy acidity, and a crisp finish
Tablas Creek 2012 Patelin de Tablas Blanc @ $19.99
A blend of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Viognier and Roussanne from Paso Robles, with tropical aromatics and a rich mouthfeel
(new vintage) Sonoma Cutrer 2012 Chardonnay @ $26.99
featuring all the elements of a classic Chardonnay, with a creamy texture balanced with bright acidity and fresh fruit flavors
Chateau Carbonnieux 2011 Pessac-Leognan @ $47.99
Classic dry white Bordeaux, with lively Sauvignon aromas, lovely ripeness and acidity, balance and charm
Tyler 2010 Chardonnay Bien Nacido @ $52.99
A single-vineyard Chardonnay from the Santa Maria valley, with lovely fruit, a nice citrus and mineral component, excellent balance, only 125 cases made
Tyler 2012 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict @ $64.99
A Chardonnay from a historic vineyard in the Santa Ynez valley, poised, creamy-textured, with a tart pear palate
NEW REDS:
Leese-Fitch 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $10.99
Mostly Cabernet with small amounts of six other grapes blended in, a touch spicy, smooth, round and well balanced
Domaine de la Bastide 2012 Cotes du Rhone @ $10.99
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan, with aromas of crushed berries, fresh, dense and round on the palate
Ferraton 2010 Cotes du Rhone @ $11.99
Absolute benchmark Cotes du Rhone, soft, round, and full of warm, ripe fruit
Selvole 2011 Sangiovese @ $12.99
A light, bright Tuscan red, very fruity, with good balancing acidity
Domaine des Auzieres 2010 Cotes du Rhone Villages @ $13.99
A juicy red with an open-knit feel to its mulled currant and red berry fruit
Breca 2011 Calatayud @ $14.99
Old-vines Grenache from northern Spain, with energetic, focused flavors of dark berries and candied flowers and a late kick of peppery spices.
Ryder 2011 Merlot @ $14.99
A California red that is stylish yet quietly penetrating, crisp and refined, with soft tannins on the finish
Negri 2009 Quadrio Valtellina @ $14.99 (half bottle)
Mostly Nebbiolo with a small amount of Merlot blended in, elegant and balanced, with light tannins framing flavors of sun-dried cherry, ground spice, and grilled plum
Manarine 2010 Les Terres Saintes @ $14.99 (Cotes du Rhone)
The prestige cuvee of the domaine produced from a selection of lower-yielding old vines, 100% Grenache, with aromas and flavors of blackberries and spice and a touch of spearmint
Caruso & Minini Terra di Giumara 2010 Nero d'Avola @ $15.99
Fresh and smooth, with lively cherry and forest berry fruit supported by warm berry fruit acidity
Pala 2012 Cannonau @ $16.99
From one of the most prestigious producers on the island of Sardinia, plump and round with ripe cherry and blackberry aromas, well balanced, with a mildly creamy texture
Fox Run 2010 Cabernet Franc @ $16.99
From the Finger Lakes, a rich red with intense black fruit, subtle herbal notes, and a long finish with distinct notes of basil and thyme
Chateau Peyros 2008 Madiran @ $16.99
A blend of Tannat and Cabernet Franc from the southwest of France, medium- to full-bodied, well rounded, with a bit of tannic grip
Ranch 32 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $16.99
From Monterey County, a strong yet supple Cab with a juicy core of concentrated blackberry and black raspberry flavors and complex layers of flavor that unfold into a long, savory finish
(new vintage) Qupe 2011 Syrah @ $18.99
a Central Coast Syrah with small amounts of Grenache and Counoise blended in, medium-bodied and fruit-forward with a spicy finish
Boissan 2011 Sablet @ $19.99
From one of the stars of the southern Rhone, mostly Grenache with some Syrah and Mourvedre blended in, a Cotes du Rhone of great finesse and elegance
Tablas Creek 2011 Patelin du Tablas @ $19.99
A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Counoise from Paso Robles, well structured, with lots of dark fruit, mineral and spice
I Pentri 2007 Piedirosso @ $21.99
100% Piedirosso from Campania, balancing a delicate body with intense aromas and flavors
Ferraton 2011 St. Joseph "La Source" @ $22.99
100% Syrah from the northern Rhone, firm and structured, with tight tannins and acidity to match
(new vintage) Aldegheri 2010 Sengia Rossa @ $24.99
essentially a baby Amarone, extremely smooth, with a huge palate full of dried fruit notes
(back) Tassi 2007 Rosso di Montalcino @ $26.99
a baby Brunello that rates higher than many of its big brothers, with beautiful cherry fruit framed by great structure, ready to drink now
(new vintage) BV 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford @ $29.99
classic Rutherford Bench Cab, with generous aromas and expansive flavors and well integrated oak that adds toasty mocha notes
Avignonese 2010 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano @ $29.99
lots of the fresh, mature fruit typical of Sangiovese, plus balance, structure and acidity that will permit this wine to age in time
COS 2010 Cerasuolo di Vittoria @ $33.99
A 60/40 blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato from Sicily, soft, round and fruity, with a good dose of acidity and a long finish
Jeanniard 2011 Chambolly Musigny @ $39.99
Combines bold fruit and elegance, with plenty of backbone and a sappy streak
Winery 16 600 2009 Syrah @ $39.99
From iconic California winemaker Phil Coturri, longtime advocate of organic wines, a Sonoma Valley Syrah fruit-forward but with a taste of minerality and a manageable dryness
Canneta 2007 Brunello @ $41.99
A fluid palate with refined tannins, excellent balance, and a firm finish, drinking beautifully now
Newton 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $44.99
hints of rich soil and blackberry bramble, a more restrained style due to the nature of the vintage but ample bright acidity that will lend itself to cellar aging
Sinskey 2009 POV Napa Red @ $46.99
A classic Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot, Cab Franc and Cabernet Sauvignoon from Sinskey's certified-organic Napa vineyards, with elegant aromas and flavors of dark plum and cherry fruit backed by complex savory notes of olives, dried herbs and hints of earthy leaves of tobacco or tea
Farina 2010 Amarone Classico @ $46.99
A spicy nose laced with cherry and a touch of chocolate, full-bodied and well-balanced
Vaudieu 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape @ $49.99
Aromas of black fruit, leather, toasted spice, massive and full-bodied with a layered seamless and weightless texture, with all the attributes expected of a classic wine of this type
Aldegheri 2007 Amarone @ $53.99
deep aromas of spice, tobacco, toasted almond, chocolate and tobacco that surround lively notes of blackberry and ripe cherry
Jordan 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $54.99
Elegant, with lively acidity, good tannic structure and oak integration, a soft silky mouthfeel and an incredibly long finish
Tedeschi 2009 Amarone Classico @ $55.99
A fresh bouquet with clear notes of cherry and currants, good body, a well-balanced and harmonic structure, and an after-taste that confirms the characteristics of the bouquet
Ricasoli 2007 Brolio Chianti Classico @ $65.99
Mature black fruits on the nose, full, round and structured on the palate, with toasty hints and sweet tannins and a lingering and very pleasant finish
ZD 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $67.99
Shows great power and balance, with lots of intense, ripe fruit character balanced by spice and floral aromas, rich and round on the palate with lush tannins
Chateau Branaire Ducru 2010 Saint-Julien @ $116.99
polished and stylish, with a velvety feel to the layers of crushed plum, currant and blackberry, while bittersweet cocoa and black licorice glide in on the gorgeous, black tea-infused finish
Altesino 2008 Brunello Montosoli @ $125.99
Always one of the most sought-after wines from Montalcino, elegant, silky and ripe in this vintage, with a vibrant structure and great length and resonance on the finish
Chateau Branaire Ducru 2000 Saint-Julien @ $174.99
Medium- to full-bodied, hits the palate with great authority, displaying silky tannins as well as wonderful richness, depth, and texture, drinking beautifully now
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
La Tour Vielle NV Banyuls Reserve @ $30.99
a classic blend of Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris and Carignan with a spicy, dried fruit, plumminess, rather like a tawny port
Casta Diva 2009 Recondita Armonia @ $35.99
A Spanish dessert wine made from 90% Monastrell and 10% Syrah/Cabernet partially fermented andf then fortified, deeply fruited and structured, rather like a young vintage port but with more red fruit complexity
Perrier-Jouet NV Grand Brut @ $41.99
Fresh and lively with a delicate bouquet and subtle, complex flavors
Leonard Oakes 2009 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine @ $46.99
Bright aromas of apricot and peaches with delicate undertones of raisin, pear and butterscotch candy, viscous and sweet with an elegant frame of acidity to maintain balance
Dow's 1999 Quinta do Bonfim @ $50.99
Warm spicy berries and plums with attractive warmth and structure, drinkable now or over the next five to ten years
Moet Brut Imperial NV Magnum @ $95.99
Fresh pear and honey on the nose, with a gingery nuance adding lift, smooth and fleshy, with a lingering spicy note on the clinging finish.
Duncan Taylor Cragganmore 15 Year @ $99.99
Lots of vanilla and honey on the nose with a soft and fruity palate with some vanilla and spice on the finish
Goerg 2002 Cuvee Lady @ $109.99
An 85/15 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, radiates purity, minerality and elegance, a true expression of Champagne
Egly-Ouriet NV Les Crayeres @ $135.99
A single-vineyard 100% Pinot Noir Champagne made from some of the wineries oldes vines (1947), barrel-fermented and not filtered or fined, tantalizingly complex, vinous and long
A D Rattray Mortlach 17 Year @ $124.99
Fruity and citrusy on the nose with lemon and ginger notes, malty and sweet on the palate with hints of white pepper
Duncan Taylor Bruichladdich 19 Year @ $169.99
From Islay but not at all peaty, soft on the nose and palate with notes of grass and dried fruit, a bit spicy and peppery on the finish