NEW WHITES:
Santa Rita 2012 Chardonnay "120" @ $8.99
From Chile, a Chardonnay with tropical fruit aromas, done mostly in stainless steel, with fresh fruit flavors and a nice spicy note
(new vintage) d'Arton 2012 Gascogne @ $9.99
a blend of Colombard and Sauvignon Blanc from the south of France, well balanced and crisp, showing purity of fruit and great minerality
Cortijo 2012 Rioja Blanco @ $10.99
100% Viura, all estate-grown grapes, aged in 100% stainless steel to showcase the vibrant purity of this mineral-elegant grape
(new vintage) Uppercut 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $10.99 (California)
bright and lively, but with some weight and fullness on the palate, and a zesty, fruit-focused finish
(new vintage) Babich 2013 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99
classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, with lively acidity framing a fresh palate with notes of apple, citrus and minerals
Perelada 2011 Garnatxa Blanca @ $14.99
100 % Grenache Blanc, 50-60-year-old vines in the northeastern corner of Spain, full-bodied yet lively and fresh, with a long, dry, smooth finish
Regaleali 2012 Leone @ $16.99 (Sicily)
A blend of indigenous varietal Catarratto with small amounts of Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, and Traminer Aromatico, fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve fruitiness and freshness, with good body and structure balanced with a streak of crisp acidity
(new vintage) Zind-Humbrecht 2011 Pinot Blanc @ $21.99
from a legendary Alsace estate now certified as biodynamic, an elegant, delicate Pinot Blanc with some yeasty, nutty notes on the nose and palate
NEW REDS:
Carro 2012 Yecla @ $10.99
Made by Bodegas Senorio de Barahonda, a blend of Monastrell, Merlot, Syrah and Tempranillo, unpretentious, juicy and flavorful
(new vintage) Coltibuono 2012 Cetamura @ $10.99
100% Sangiovese from a great Chianti estate, full and well balanced, with good texture and pleasant acidity
(new vintage) Gouguenheim 2012 Malbec @ $10.99 (Argentina)
a medium-bodied Malbec with aromas of dark fruit, chocolate, and pepper and a round, supple finish
Bel-Air 2010 Cotes de Bourg @ $11.99
Mostly Merlot with some Malbec and some of both Cabs blended in, round and velvety, with luscious blackberry, blueberry, and currant notes
Perelada 2009 3 Fincas @ $11.99
From the northeastern corner of Spain, a blend of four grapes from three different vineyards, medium-bodied and opulent
Moulin du Barrail 2011 Bordeaux @ $11.99
A blend of Merlot and both Cabs with a fruit-filled opening palate supported by muscular tannins
Domaine du Petit Romain 2012 Costieres de Nimes @ $11.99
A blend of Syrah and Grenache from southern France, rich and mouth-filling, with aromas of forest fruits and cloves and a long, savory finish
Ribas del Cua 2012 Bierzo @ $13.99
100% Mencia from western Spain, fresh and floral on the nose, full and well balanced on the palate
Fleur Grands Landes 2009 Montagne St.-Emilion @ $15.99
An 80/20 blend of Merlot and Cab with just a touch of oak, smooth and plum-scented with touches of spice
The Ned 2012 Pinot Noir @ $16.99
Made by Marisco Vineyards in the Marlborough region of New Zealand's South Island, a Pinot with concentrated flavors of dark berry fruits underpinned by brambly spicy notes
La Varenne 2011 Chinon @ $18.99
Cabernet Franc from the Loire from 20-35-year-old vines, with savory notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum and red currant fruit that mingle with hints of licorice, anise, and eucalyptus
(new vintage) Sarrazin 2012 Bourgogne @ $20.99
made from forty-year-old vines adjacent to the Givry appellation, with dark cherry and plum on the palate, good acidity, and firm tannins on the finish
(back) Uccelliera 2011 Rosso di Montalcino @ $22.99
from one of the top producers in Montalcino, a Sangiovese with aromas of dark cherries and currants, smoke and tobacco, pure and luscious on the palate with loads of ripe fruit
Breton 2012 "Trinch" Bourgueil @ $23.99
100% Cab Franc from the Loire, medium in body with an elegant acidity and balanced tannins
Mibal 2009 Ribera del Duero@ $23.99
Made by Bodegas Hornillos Ballesteros, a small "garage winery" in the town of Roas, with red berries and oak spices on the nose and palate, smooth and accessible, with a long, smoky, tannin-free finish
Cuilleron 2012 Syrah "Les Candives" @ $24.99
Made by one of the young stars of the Rhone, a selection from the very best vines in Chavannay in the northern Rhone (where Cuilleron lives), lush and fresh, with a concentrated nose of dark fruits and licorice
Perelada 2006 Finca Malaveina @ $24.99
From the northeastern corner of Spain, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah and Garnacha, soft and silky, with robust tannins and deep black fruit
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum @ $27.99
A Navy strength rum from one of England's oldest producers of sugar and spirits with strong holdings in Jamaica, a blend of Plummer and Wedderburn rums, intense and complex with great fruit and spice notes
Gonet Roy de Soleil @ $51.99
made entirely form selected Grand Cru estate fruit from the village of Mesnil, rich and yeasty on the nose, racy, dry and austere with bracing acidity on the palate
Dartigalongue Bas Armagnac XO 10 Year @ $52.99
From the oldest house in Armagnac, with aromas of fruits and almond paste, flavors of tropical fruits, apricots and vanilla, and a finish that is medium-long and elegant
Normandin-Mercier Fine Cognac Prestige 15 Year @ $73.99
A blend of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, subtle and delicate yet with great focus and length, with flavors of fruits, almond and plum with a rich and fat but clean finish
Quinta do Noval 2011 Nacional @ $659.99
A young Port that is deep and powerful, full-bodied yet subtle and refined, lightly sweet with big chewy tannins and a finish that lasts for minutes, only 220 cases produced of this foot-trodden wine from ungrafted vines