It may still be cold outside, but take due note: here come the roses!
NEW WHITES:
(new vintage) Librandi 2013 Ciro @ $10.99
beautiful aromas of peaches and honeysuckle, with a crisp, dry, mineral character in the mouth that brings the exciting stone fruit and floral flavors into bright focus
(new vintage) Anne de Joyeuses 2012 Chardonnay @ $11.99
from a high-quality co-op in Limoux, France, aromatic, clean and balanced on the palate with a fresh finish
Shinn Estate 2012 Coalescence White @ $11.99
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling from the North Fork, tangy and refreshing, clean vibrant citrus notes adding complexity to the fresh and juicy finish with a zing of acidity
(new vintage) Terenzuola 2013 Vermentino $13.99
produced from grapes from three different vineyards in Liguria, attractive white that shows the lusher, more generous side of Vermentino, with melon, white flowers and mint wrapping around the generous, inviting finish
Bichot 2012 Macon-Villages @ $13.99
acacia and honeysuckle floral notes on a slightly mineral background, lively, fruity and floral with a refreshing finale
(new vintage) St. Michael-Eppan 2012 Pinot Grigio @ $15.99
a well balanced, medium-bodied wine with crisp acidity, good structure and rich flavors of apples, pears, peaches and citrus, dry and smooth on the palate with a long, pleasing finish
Casale del Giglio 2013 Satrico @ $15.99
From just south of Rome, an intriguing blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Trebbiano Giallo, dry, fruity and aromatic with a mineral crispness and a long finish
Belisario 2012 Verdicchio "del Cerro" @ $15.99
lively, fresh perfumes of ripe citrus fruit, ripe apple fruit on the palate, lifted on the finish by a clean, mineral quality, long and fragrant to the end
Alvaro Castro 2011 Branco @ $15.99
A delightful white from Portugal, a blend of three native varietals, Encruzado, Bical and Cercial, combining fragrant crisp fruit and intense mineral tastes, with way more quality than its price suggests
Shinn Estate 2012 Chardonnay @ $16.99
From Long Island's North Fork, an unwooded Chardonnay that showcases bright mineral characters washed in exotic fruit and gentle mouthwatering acidity
Chateau de Villeneuve 2012 Saumur @ $16.99
Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley, a dry, crisp white that is aromatic, complex, and multi-layered
Justin 2010 Chardonnay @ $19.99
A Paso Robles Chardonnay that is crisp on the palate with ripe lemon, peach and apple and just a touch of elegant French oak richness
NEW REDS:
Delesvaux 2012 Anjou "Le Roc" @ $12.99
From one of the masters of sweet Loire whites, a dry red that is light and fresh with lots of bright red fruit
Rosa del Golfo 2012 Negroamaro "Scaliere" @ $13.99
A stainless-steel red from Puglia, medium-bodied, soft and persistent on the palate, with a generous bouquet of red berries
Ippolito 2011 Ciro Rosso @ $15.99
100% Gaglioppo from Calabria, the "toe" of Italy's "boot," silky smooth yet meaty and earthy, well structured, with flavors of wild berries and spices
Badenhorst 2011 Secateurs @ $15.99
A South African red,a blend in this vintage of Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Pinotage, peppery, spicy and smoky on the nose, supple and smooth on the palate
Pedroncelli 2012 Pinot Noir @ $15.99
From Sonoma's Russian River Valley, a medium-bodied Pinot with floral aromas and flavors of cherries and berries with toasted oak accents
Ranch 32 2011 Cabernet @ $16.99
A multi-dimensional Monterey County Cabernet that exhibits rich red and black fruit flavors that take a grapey spin in the end, bright in the finish
Pull Eighty 2012 Pinot Noir @ $18.99
Produced by Hinman Cellars, a well balanced, classic expression of Oregon Pinot Noir, carefully crafted from fruit that is selected for its aromatics and depth of flavor
Trousse-Chemise 2012 Pinot Noir @ $19.99
Another winner from the Willamette Valley, Anne Sery's debut vintage, aromatic and bright with a terrific, freshly crushed fruit quality
Arrowhead Spring 2011 Pinot Noir @ $19.99
From western New York's Niagara Escarpment region, a medium-bodied win with real Pinot character and a lovely balance between earthy and fruity flavors
Allegrini 2010 Palazzo della Torre @ $19.99
A blend of Corvina, Molinari and Sangiovese from the Veneto made partly in the ripasso style, concentrated and complex, with notes of dark, dried cherries, blackberries, and hints of dates
Capoverso 2011 Rosso di Montepulciano @ $19.99
Mainly Sangiovese with a small amount of Merlot blended in, rich, refined and elegant, with a long finish, velvety and well balanced tannic hints
(new vintage) Chave 2012 Cotes du Rhone "Mon Coeur" @ $22.99
A deliciously ripe Syrah/Grenache blend with a core of dark, berry fruit supported by a framework of ripe tannin with cooling, grantic notes and a sleek, sophisticated texture
Chateau Gaillard 2011 Fleur Bleu Grolleau @ $23.99
100% Grolleau, a red grape grown widely in the Loire Valley and most often used to make rosé, made by a pioneering biodynamic producer in the region, berryish, fresh, and spicy
Scavino 2012 Barbera @ $25.99
A classic expression of this grape from the Piedmont, with floral, elegant and expressive aromatics, a high-toned texture, and harmonious and lively acidity
Shinn Estate 2010 Cabernet Franc @ $27.99
From Long Island's North Fork, a lush red with gentle tannins, elegant flavors of red cherry fruit and aromas of exotic spices
(new vintage) Tenuta di Trinoro 2010 Le Cupole @ $37.99
a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot from Tuscany, intense and opulent, unusually complex, a wine that explodes on the palate
NEW ROSES:
Andrian 2012 Lagrein @ $12.99
100% Lagrein from the Alto Adige, fruity and fresh, with a well balanced acidity and a light tart finish
Mellot 2013 Reuilly @ $13.99
Made from 100% Pinot Gris, light, bright and delicate from the Loire Valley
Chateau Pourcieux 2013 Cotes de Provence @ $13.99
A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, fresh and lively, the ideal aperitif
Chateau Vignelaure 2013 La Source @ $14.99
A Provence blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, beautifully fresh, with aromas of citrus and ripe fruits
La Manarine 2013 Cotes du Rhone @ $14.99
A blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah from the Cotes du Rhone region, crisp, clean, and well balanced, with lively acidity, notes of spice and pepper on the nose
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
Braulio Amaro @ $33.99
Now available for the first time ever in the U.S. market, an amaro from the Italian Alps, light and floral with a delicate sweet-bitter balance
Arrowhead Spring 2008 Ice Wine @ $38.99 (half bottle)
From a small family winery in western New York's Niagara Escarpment region, a dessert win made from the Vidal grape, with aromas of ripe peaches and apricots drizzled with lavender honey
Highland Park Freya 15 Yr @ $279.99
The newest entry in Highland Park's Valhalla Collection, that goes from lush, soft fruit and honey through a symphony of spice to a very dry finish
lush, soft fruit and honey through a symphony of spice to a very dry finish - See more at: http://www.drinkspirits.com/scotch-whisky/review-highland-park-valhalla-collection-freya-single-malt-whisky/#sthash.rmLeODOG.dpuf