Domaine de La Madone 2013 Picpoul de Pinet @ $10.99
From a Languedoc estate family-owned for many generations, a Picpoul with great freshness and a rich and generous palate
Vignobles Gibault 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $10.99
From the Loire Valley, a very fresh, fragrant Sauvignon Blanc with lots of floral and fruity aromas
Moulin d'Argent 2012 Chardonnay @ $11.99
Also from the Loire, an unoaked Chardonnay, crisp yet silky in texture, dry and lingering on the palate
Dourthe 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99
A fresh, crisp, dry white Bordeaux, vibrant with grapefruit aromas and a ripe, grassy palate
(new vintage) Duret 2013 Quincy @ $12.99
a Sauvignon Blanc from the upper Loire, deliciously tart with a long juniper-tinged finish
Blue Quail 2013 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99
A product of cool-climate Mendocino County, crisp, with good acidity and a lingering finish
Linen 2013 Sauvignon Blanc @ $13.99
Made by Washington State's Bergevin Lane Vineyards, crisp and refreshing, with delightful tropical notes of melon and citrus
Vidal + Vidal 2012 Rueda @ $14.99
100% Verdejo from very old vines, crisp and flashy, with nice lift and bright, almost salad-like flavors
Zinck 2012 Riesling @ $14.99
deliciously concentrated, a crisp, minerally Alsace Riesling with a dry, zesty finish
Bott NV Edelzwicker @ $15.99 (Liter)
An Alsace blend of Silvaner, Pinot Bland and Gewurztraminer, with heady floral aromatics and a palate of white peach, apricot, lime with a touch of spice and a long, dry finish
Affinitas 2011 Furmint @ $15.99
An elegant dry Tokaj with good acidity and spice, crisp, fresh and well structured with citrus and spice on the finish
Three Rocks 2009 Chardonnay @ $15.99
From the cool climate Arroyo Grande region of California's Central Coast, barrel-fermented in 100% French oak, perfectly balanced and extremely versatile
De Morgenzon 2013 Chardonnay "DMZ" @ $16.99
A rich, full Chardonnay from South Africa, layers of fruit flavors with delicate oak support
Tsantali 2012 Metoxi White @ $16.99
Made from grapes grown on the slopes of Mount Athos, a blend of Assyrtiko and Sauvignon Blanc that is pleasantly aromatic, finely structured, well balanced, clean and crisp on the palate
Montaribaldi 2013 Roero Arneis @ $16.99
100% Arneis from the Langhe hills of Piedmont, aromatically complex, well structured, fresh and savory
De Wetshof 2013 Chardonnay "Limestone Hill" @ $17.99
From one of South Africa's premier Chardonnay houses, fermented in stainless steel, with delicate citrus aromas and a long tangy finish
Raventos i Blanc 2012 Silencis @ $18.99
100% Xarel-lo from one of Spain's top cava producers, with earthy aromas of ripe pear and a hint of anise, dynamic and powerful on the palate
Muzic 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99
A Friulan white that is fresh and clean, with very good fruit and nice style and balance
Bassermann-Jordan 2012 Riesling @ $19.99
From the Pfalz region of Germany, a dry Riesling with a floral nose, bright apples and pears on the palate with well balanced acidity
Mouton Noir 2012 Chardonnay "Knock on Wood" @ $19.99
An unoaked Chardonnay from Oregon, very Burgundian in style, crisp and racy with great minerality
San Salvatore 2012 Falanghina @ $20.99
100% Falanghina from Campania, the grapes all organically grown, with aromas of acacia and hawthorne and extraordinary minerality
Goose Bay 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $20.99
Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, with zingy fruit and a savory herbaceous character, Kosher
Ancarani 2011 Santa Lusa @ $23.99
100% Albana from Emilia Romagna, rich, minerally, and ripe
Stag's Leap 2012 Chardonnay @ $29.99
a beautifully aromatic wine, with stone fruit flavors of fresh peaches and nectarines mingling with pineapple, a hint of mandarin orange and other citrus fruits, a classic example of cool climate Chardonnay
Contra Soarda 2011 Vespaiolo @ $31.99
100% Vaspaiolo, a grape native to the Veneto, with tons of green apple, orange peel and passion fruit backed by great acidity, great balance on the tongue, with a creamy, ash-laced palate
NEW REDS:
Zagarron 2013 Tapeo @ $10.99
100% Tempranillo from La Mancha, fermented in stainless steel, clean, fruit-forward, smooth and easy on the palate
(back) Jenna Sparr 2011 Cotes du Rhone Villages @ $11.99
a blend of Grenache and Syrah, medium bodied and soft,with nice complexity and structure with juicy black fruit, a great smooth texture, and length
Hai 2012 Moshe Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99
From the Galilee region of Israel, an easy-drinking Cab with nice forward fruit at an affordable price, Kosher
(new vintage) Emilio Moro 2012 Finca Resalso @ $13.99
from a producer at the forefront of quality in the Ribera del Duero, a bottling made from the winery's younger vines and aged in oak only four months to keep the fruit forward and fresh
Roquesan 2011 Ribera del Duero @ $13.99
From a 200-member coop, 60% of whose vines are more than 100 years old, 100% Temprannillo fermented in cement, balanced and fruit-forward without the weight of heavy oak
Estezargues 2012 Cotes du Rhone "Les Grandes Vignes" @ $13.99
Unusual for being 100% Cinsault, with floral notes on the nose and the palate, ripe red fruit on the palate and a slight gaminess on the finish
Tsantali 2011 Kanenas Mavroudi/Syrah @ $14.99
From the low hills of Maronia in Thrace, a blend of a native Greek varietal with the international Syrah, a richly perfumed wine with spicy notes, intense and complex on the palate
Borgo Reale 2013 Umbria Rosso @ $14.99
A blend of Sangiovese, Cab and Merlot, aged one year in French oak, with a bouquet of ripe fruits and vanilla and a long pleasant finish, Kosher/Mevushal
Nals Magreweid 2010 Pinot Nero @ $14.99
From the SudTirol in northeastern Italy, a Pinot with aromas of cherries, raspberries, vanilla and cocoa, floral and mineral notes, elegant and soft on the palate
The Grinder 2012 Pinotage @ $14.99
South Africa's signature grape at its richest and most velvety expressive
Teperberg 2010 Meritage @ $16.99
A classic Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc from Israel, richly fruity with overtones of oak, full-bodied and well balanced, Kosher
Mouton Noir 2012 Horseshoes and Handgrenades @ $16.99
A rich, ripe, fruit-driven blend of Syrah, Tempranillo, Cab, and Merlot sourced from southern Oregon and Red Mountain Washington, with great complexity and structure
(new vintage) Joel Gott 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $16.99
from an always reliable California producer, a Cab with aromatics of roasted blue fruit, sweet blackberry and cherry cola with hints of graham cracker and vanilla, dark, concentrated fruit on the palate and velvety tannins, followed by a long, vibrant finish
Bonny Doon 2012 "A Proper Claret" @ $17.99
A new release from Randall Grahm, his first Bordeaux-style blend since 1985, neither overly alcoholic nor overly extracted, silky and elegant, with medium tannins, nice acidity, and a clean finish
Plozza 2009 Rosso di Valtellina @ $17.99
A dark Nebbiolo, typical of Valtellina but with enough tarry rose petals to make you think of Piedmont, complex, with lovely acidity and flavors of lightly ripened cherries and star anise to smooth the edges
Fournier 2012 Cabernet Franc @ $18.99
From the western shores od Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes, medium-bodied with soft tannins, with the classic raspberry and pencil shaving notes of Cabernet Franc in the nose and on the palate complemented by a kiss of oak and some subtle notes of savory herbs
(new vintage) Johnson Family 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99
The private label of importer/distributor David Bowler, made from grapes grown in the heart of the Sonoma Valley, with pronounced notes of plum, wild berries and cherry on the nose followed by flavors of dark berry, cinnamon and spicy blackcurrant
(new vintage) Forefront 2012 Pinot Noir @ $19.99
a new second label for iconic producer Pine Ridge, made from grapes sourced mostly from Edna Valley, with vibrant acidity and faultless balance on a lush palate
Mitravelas Estate 2010 Nemea @ $19.99
100% Agiorgitiko, aged one year in French oak, earthy, dry, rustic, a great food wine
Lava Cap 2011 Cabernet @ $19.99
Made entirely from estate-grown grapes in California's El Dorado County, all black cherry and spice on the palate with a well-integrated, long, and pleasingly smooth finish
Renato Ratti 2011 Nebbiolo "Ochetti" @ $20.99
Classic Nebbiolo from Piedmont with a fine, delicate and persistent bouquet with characteristic trace scents of strawberry and raspberry, pleasantly bitterish, velvety, at once elegant and full
(new vintage) Dalton 2010 Alma Red Bland @ $22.99
a full-bodied blend of Cab and Merlot from Israel showing generous aromas of sweet dark fruits and a buttery palate of vanilla and cloves, Kosher
Antonopoulos 2006 Cabernet "Nea Dris" @ $23.99
A Greek take on Bordeaux, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, made from 45-year-old vines growing high up in the Peloponnese with a full palate augmented by spicy notes, a sturdy structure, and a long finish
Ella Valley Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $24.99
A full-bodied Cab from the Judean hills, made in the modern blockbuster style, fruit-forward and lush, with spicy berry and pepper notes and evident oak flavor from new barrels, Kosher
Ella Valley Vineyards 2011 Ever Red @ $31.99
A Bordeaux-style blend from the Judean Hills meant for earlier drinking, with appealing berry and cherry fruits on a background of light and spicy oak, Kosher
Barlow 2009 Barrouge @ $37.99
A Bordeaux blend from the Napa Valley, with a palate loaded with dark fruits and a finish showing soft, elegant tannins and touches of roasted almonds
Chateau Camensac 2008 Haut-Medoc @ $39.99
From a fifth-growth Bordeaux once considered an under-performer but now an estate to watch, with a concentrated palate with depth and extract, lots of flavor, and a pure fresh style
Pine Ridge 2009 Merlot "Crimson Creek" @ 40.99
A single-vineyard Napa Merlot, vibrant and fruit-forward, with warm fruit flavors and a clean, lingering finish
Bonavita 2008 Faro @ $41.99
Produced by a small family-run winery near Mt. Etna in Sicily, a blend of native varietals Nerello Mascalese, Capuccio, and Nocera, deep and heady, with sweet aniseed and roasted beet elements to the fruit, plus a welcome bitter edge to the tannins
(new vintage) Etude 2011 Pinot Noir @ $43.99
a Carneros Pinot driven by aromas of black cherries and red berries, enhanced by exceptional cedar and cardamom spices
Le Petit Haut Lafitte 2010 Pessac-Leognan @ $44.99
A second wine from Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, a blend of Cabernet and Merlot, fresh and fruit-forward, a wine of great pedigree
Borgo Reale 2011 Barolo @ $44.99
100% Nebbiolo from the Langhe hills of the Piedmont, intense and full-bodied, Kosher/Mevushal
Bachey-Legros 2011 Santenay Clos Rousseau @ $51.99
Derived from three plots of fines as old as a hundred years, combining seductive red fruit, a sense of elegance, and immense richness, a lovely vintage for this wine
Penfolds 2011 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $68.99
A multi-region multi-vineyard Cabernet blend from an iconic Australian producer, offering great varietal definition, approachability, structure, and depth of flavor
NEW ROSES:
Conde Villar 2012 Vinho Verde Rosé @ $8.99
Made 100% from a native Portuguese varietal called Espadeiro, with fresh notes of ripe strawberries and raspberries nicely integrated with lifted acidity
Pala 2012 Silenzi @ $9.99
A 50/50 blend of Monica and Sangiovese from Sardinia, with aromas of red fruits and floral notes, elegant and intense with nice acidity
(new vintage) Mulderbosch 2013 Rosé @ $10.99
a South African Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé issuing from specially farmed vineyards specifically to produce rosé fruit, with vibrant, zesty aromas and a fresh mineral palate
Alento 2013 Rosado @ $12.99
Another Portuguese entry, this one a blend of Aragones and Touriga Nacional, deep, dark and spicy with good acidity and a lingering aftertaste
Rosa del Golfo 2013 Rosato @ $12.99
A blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera from the Salento region of Italy, light and refreshing with candied and dried fruit flavors, very crisp with flashy acidity
Mas Carlot 2013 Costieres de Nimes @ $14.99
One of our all-time favorites, a blend of Grenache and Syrah, lush on the palate, loaded with flavors of strawberries and spice
Villa Gemma 2012 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo @ $14.99
| Produced by Masciarelli, the largest organically-farmed estate in Italy, made from hand-picked Montepuciano grapes, with intense aromas of pomegranates, black cherries and violets and a finish that is long, tangy and balanced Ollieux Romanis 2013 Corbieres @ $15.99 A blend of Cinsault, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir and Mourvedre, elegant, fresh and round, with aromas of small red berries and pink grapefruit |
Clapiere 2013 Cotes de Provence @ $16.99
A classic Provencal blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, pleasantly fruity, with great freshness and a finishing touch of acidity
Dalton 2013 Rosé @ $16.99
An Israeli blend of Barbera, Zinfandel, and a little Cabernet, well balanced, medium-dry, and slightly sweet, Kosher
Commanderie de Peyrassol 2013 Cotes de Provence @ $19.99
A classic blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, dry and minerally with refreshing notes of peaches and strawberries
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
Petit Vedrines 2010 Sauternes @ $14.99 (half bottle)
A delicious dessert wine with just the right balance between honeyed sweetness and the fresh, citrus acidity with a flavor that seems to go on and on
Raventos 2011 L'Hereu Conca del Riu Anoia @ $17.99
A vintage-dated brut cava from an outstanding producer, a blend of Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Perelada all estate-grown, well structured, bright and lively, with fruity aromas of lemon and green apple and more complex notes of fresh baked bread
Grange Tiphaine NV Les Bulles @ $20.99
A clean and lemony "petillant natural" wine from Montlouis in the Loire
St. George Botanivore Gin @ $31.99
Incorporating 19 different botanicals, a delicate gin with a citrus scent and a sweet flavor that finishes with a bouquet of roses, violets and honeysuckle
Colonel E. H. Taylor Small Batch @ $37.99
From Buffalo Trace in tribute to their founder, a well-balanced bourbon with a complex bouquet and sweet and spicy flavors on the palate
Barterhouse 20 Years Kentucky Bourbon @ $79.99
One of the first two releases from the new Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company, from stocks discovered in old warehouses in Louisville, with notes of roasted grain, charred oak, and a brown sugar finish
Parker's Heritage Collection 2013 96 Proof Promise of Hope @ $99.99
Produced by Heaven Hill Distilleries, made from approximately 100 barrels of ten-year-old rye-based Bourbon from one of the master distiller's favorite warehouses, a single-barrel whiskey exploding with flavors of burnt sugar, ripe apples, and a little lemon zest
Compass Box The General @ $285.99
A limited-edition blend of old cask-aged whisky, hitting all the right notes with its depth, complexity, wonderfully soft palate and a long finish