NEW WHITES:
Casal de Arman Eira Dos Mouras 2011 Ribeira @ $12.99
From a leading producer, a family-owned estate in northwestern Spain, 100% Treixadura, crisp, textural and fruit-driven
(new vintage) Danubio 2012 Gruner Veltliner @ $14.99 (Liter)
A clean, dry Grüner from a producer committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture
Domaine Talmard 2012 Macon Chardonnay @ $14.99
Made from grapes grown within the commune of Chardonnay in Burgundy, the essence of pure, crystalline, varietal Chardonnay, un-marked by any oak, with subtle minerality and invigorating acidity
Bauer 2012 Roter Veltliner @ $14.99
From the Wagram region of Austria, Gruner's cousin, fermented in stainless steel, with aromas and flavors of red apples and ripe pears and citrusy acidity
Carmel Road 2012 "Liberated" Chardonnay @ $14.99
A Chardonnay from the Arroyo Seco region of Califorbia done entirely in stainless steel, with aromas of citrus blossoms and cream, followed by bright apple flavors, a clean texture and an underline minerality throughout
Modica 2013 Lupara Insolia @ $16.99
From the southern part of Sicily, a rich white with fresh stone fruit and lemons on the palate and a finish of citrus and minerals
Clos des Lunes 2012 Lune Blanche @ $18.99
A new project of Olivier Bernard, owner of Domaine de Chevalier, a 70/30 blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, rich and long, with tropical fruit notes and enough acidity to keep it fresh
Patricius 2012 Furmint @ $18.99
From a relatively new Hungarian estate already well known for its sweet wines, a dry white with subdued, nutty aromas and firm acidity with nice fruit/honey notes and a floral finish
Roux 2011 Meursault @ $49.99
Structured and rich on the palate, with toasted almonds and hazelnuts joined with floral aromas and mineral notes
NEW REDS:
Miquel 2012 Syrah-Grenache @ $8.99
A classic southern French blend of spicy Syrah and juicy Grenache, with a nose of ripe red fruits, a mellow palate, and characteristic rosemary, thyme, and floral notes
Viu Manent 2011 Secreto de Viu Manent Carmenere @ $9.99
From a third-generation family winery in Chile, a full-bodied, smooth and satisfying red made for early drinking
Ferreirinha 2011 Esteva Douro Tinto @ $9.99
A classic red from the Douro, firm, savory, and medium-bodied, with cinnamon and dried herb accents on a creamy finish
(new vintage) Zemmer 2012 Schiava @ $12.99
from northeastern Italy, a blend of Schiava grapes from several different vineyards, with aromas of bright and juicy red berry with layers of spice, fresh and fruity but dry on the palate
Paranga 2012 Kir Yianni @ $13.99
From Macedonia, a supple, refreshing blend of Merlot, Syrah, and Xinomavro, with a complex bouquet of green pepper and spices, striking acidity, and a long finish
(new vintage) DeForville 2012 Barbera @ $14.99
made from fruit from vines that are more than forty years old, a concentrated red with well-integrated spices and a silky smooth finish
Acquagiusta 2010 Rosso Maremma Toscana @ $15.99
A blend of Merlot, Cab, and Syrah, powerful yet elegant, with a bouquet of small, sweet soft fruits with a strong hint of spice and Mediterranean balsamic vinegar
Hacienda Grimon 2010 Rioja @ $15.99
An unoaked Tempranillo from one of Rioja Alta's finest organic winemakers, big, bold, and delightfully juicy, with good tannins and a long, well-structured finish
(new vintage) Pitch 2012 Cabernet @ $16.99
a Columbia Valley Cab produced by Washington's Reininger Winery, with bright blackberry fruit tones, hints of black cherries, supple tannins and bits of oak in the finish
(back) Chateau Larose-Trintaudon 2007 Haut-Medoc @ $17.99
a 60/40 blend of Cab and Merlot, silky, round, and full, with bright fruit present from beginning to end
Roux 2011 Bourgogne @ $17.99
lively and structured on the palate with a well-rounded and supple backbone, tannic structure to match the fruit, with great balance on the finish
Rocca Sveva 2009 Valpolicella Ripasso @ $19.99
Produced by Cantina di Soave, a traditional blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, fruit-forward, with a generous bouquet, an elegant balance of silky tannins, and a long finish
Renwood 2010 Zinfandel @ $20.99
An Amador County Zin featuring luscious brambleberry fruit complemented by savory notes of wood spices, tobacco and dark chocolate, round and warm with tangy acidity to keep it lively, finishing with husky tannins
Chateau La Croix Bonis 2009 St. Estephe @ $24.99
The third wine of Chateau Phelan Segur, a Cabernet-dominated Bordeaux made from the estate's younger vines, dense and generous with a supple texture, pure fruit, and lightly smoky aromas
Chateau Musar 2009 Hochar @ $27.99
From the pioneering winemaking enterprise in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, the winery's second label, a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Carignan and Cabernet, rich, spicy, and profoundly fruity,
Atalon 2010 Cabernet @ $32.99
A Napa Cab brimming with character . . . fleshy and generous with plenty of fruit and terrific overall balance
Andrew Will 2012 Cabernet @ $34.99
Made by Chris Camarda, one of Washington's most successful and acclaimed winemakers, made entirely with grapes from the winery's own Two Blondes vineyard, opens with aromas of oak, toast, blackberry and cherry, followed by rich flavors of walnut, black cherry and chocolate
Hartford 2011 Zinfandel @ $35.99
From California's Russian River Valley, a sleek yet densely structured Zinfandel with alluring aromas of boysenberry and black raspberry with a note of cracked pepper and blackberry, nutmeg and mocha flavors that lead into an elegant and silky finish
L'Esprit du Chevalier 2010 Pessac-Leognan @ $38.99
The second wine of Domaine de Chevalier, representing about 40% of the estate's production, with the same elegance as its big brother but not quite as dense, with an immediate charm and a great price/quality ratio
Pride Mountain 2011 Merlot @ $64.99
A California Merlot that is both opulent and stringently structured, with bold aromas of red currants and mocha, flavors of black cherr and spice wrapped around a complex core, and a tannic kick at the finish
Pride Mountain 2010 Cabernet @ $77.99
Brighter, fresher, and more vibrant than many previous vintages, a Cab with aromas and flavors of mocha, violets, licorice and graphite, typical of the vintage in its verve, cut, focus and minerality
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
Momokawa Creamy Organic Nigori Sake Junmai Ginjo @ $16.99
A slightly lighter version of Momokawa's Pearl, with smooth, complex aromas and dynamic flavors retained from minimal pressing
Medley Brothers Bourbon 102 proof @ $28.99
A classic Bourbon recently relaunched after a fifty-year absence from the market, with smooth cocoa and barrel notes that make this delicious both in a cocktail or as a sipper
Guiraud 2008 Sauternes @ $39.99 (half bottle)
Firm and richly structured, with with a dried apricot and peach character and plenty of compensating acidity