Last week's new arrivals . . . enjoy!
NEW WHITES:
Gorgo 2013 Chardonnay @ $9.99
A toasty little Chardonnay from the Veneto, aromatic, with some nice minerality, and a hint of ripe pear on the finish
(new vintage) Pomelo 2013 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99
made by California's master of this grape, Randy Mason, a Sauvignon Blanc driven by bright citrusy flavors with a note of lemongrass and minerals, well balanced and quite savory in the finish
Balnea 2013 Rueda @ $11.99
From a family estate in central Spain, 100% Verdejo, clean and fresh, creamy and delicate, with the slightly bitter finish characteristic of this grape
Scheu 2012 Riesling @ $12.99
Classic German Riesling from the Pfalz region, pure, bright, lively and elegant
Cauhapé 2013 Jurançon Sec @ $13.99
Made by the leading winemaker in this region just to the east of Burgundy, a blend of two indigenous grapes, Gros Manseng and Camaralet, full and rich with a vibrancy that supports a palate of ripe fruits and citrus
Caravaglio 2012 Salina @ $14.99
A dry Malvasia from Salina, an island off the northern coast of Sicily, generous and juicy, with aromas of ripe peaches and a touch of sea salt and mineral backbone that gives just the right amount of lift on the palate
Bruni 2013 Vermentino "Plinio" @ $14.99
From the Maremma region of southern Tuscany, crisp and balanced with citrus, nut, and mineral flavors
Felici 2013 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi @ $14.99
From the Marche region of Italy, on the Adriatic coast, crisp and aromatic, with fresh herbal notes and a light saltiness of the sea
(new vintage) Pra 2013 Soave @ $16.99
a classic Soave from a top producer, harmonious and refined, balanced and clean, with a persistent finish of almonds and minerals
Mahoney 2012 Vermentino @ $16.99
Crack Vermentino but from Carneros, not from Europe, with peach and citrus flavors, bright floral notes, and a refreshingly crisp finish
Borgo del Tiglio 2012 Milleuve @ $22.99
A blend of Friulano, Malvasia, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling from the northeastern corner of Italy, a wine of elegance, structure, and great personality from a producer that has made his winery a benchmark for wines of this region
(back) Mer Soleil 2012 Chardonnay @ $23.99
From the Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County, an unoaked Chardonnay that unites the crisp mineral essence of classic Chablis style with the tropical elements found in Chardonnay of the Pacific coastline
Contra Soarda 2011 Vespaiolo @ $31.99
An unusual white from the Veneto made 100% from a native varietal, Vespaiolo, zippy yet fairly rich, with exotic aromas of tropical fruit and herbs
DuMol 2011 Chardonnay @ $59.99
A Chardonnay with great aromatic intensity, lively, tense and piercing on the palate with sea spray and mint notes
NEW REDS:
Fuenteseca 2013 Bobal/Cabernet @ $10.99
A smooth and fruity red from Valencia, well structured with gentle tannins and a great silky texture with ripe, soft and juicy plummy fruit and faint herbal notes
(new vintage) Jeanne Marie 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99
produced by David Gordon, the Wine Director of the Myriad Restaurant Group which includes Tribeca Grill and Nobu, a medium-bodied California Cab that has ripe cherry and cassis flavors, an elegant and supple wine with a touch of licorice on a harmonious finish
Briot 2010 Bordeaux @ $11.99
A 70/30 Merlot/Cab blend from Entre-Deux-Mers, medium-bodied, intense but mellow, with flavors of plum and black currant and a hint of vanilla
Le Carline 2011 Refosco @ $13.99
Made from a grape indigenous to the Veneto and Friuli, Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso, a version of the grape on the lighter side, with a bouquet and palate of berries and bright minerality
Brigaldara 2012 Valpolicella @ $14.99
Mostly Corvina and Corvinone with vibrant aromas, quite juicy on the palate, with floral red berry flavors given laser like precision by lovely harmonious acidity
Valdibella 2012 Acamante Perricone @ $16.99
Made by a small (six families) organic coop in Sicily, 100% Perricone, an indigenous variety grown in limited quantities, a medium bodied wine, incredibly aromatic and spicy, with pleasing and present tannins
LaFou 2011 El Sender @ $17.99
From the Terra Alta region of Catalonia, a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Morenillo, refreshing yet filling on the palate, with hints of fresh fruit, spice, and licorice
Sammontana 2012 Chianti @ $17.99
A young, friendly example of the genre, considered one of the best value-for-money wines in Italy, quite fruit-forward on the nose, extremely appealing, fresh and lively
Chicco 2012 Barbera @ $18.99
A lovely, lush Barbera from one of Piedmont's top producers, rich and saturated with aromas of black currant, blackberry, and black pepper
Rolet 2011 Arbois @ $18.99
From a family estate in the Arbois, just east of Burgundy, 100% Plousard, a grape native to the region, a light red perfect for the summer, prized for its expression of red fruits and meaty, animal notes
(new vintage) A to Z 2012 Pinot Noir @ $20.99
a succulent structure, the classic combination of berries and flowers that epitomizes Oregon Pinot
(new vintage) Zemmer 2012 Pinot Noir @ $20.99
a cool-climate Pinot from Italy's Alto Adige region, velvety, elegant, totally harmonious with a clear fruity character
Anwika 2010 Petit Frere @ $21.99
Produced by the sister winery to Klein Constantia, a Stellenbosch operation making high-toned red blends under the guidance of Bordelais experts (the owner of Chateau Angelus and the former owner of Cos d'Estournel), a blend of Syrah, Cab and Petit Verdot, with a plush core of dense, sweetly ripe fruit
Lafon du Berger 2010 Medoc @ $25.99
Mostly Cab and Merlot with a little Cab Franc and Petit Verdot blended in, well structured, a classic Medoc from a very good vintage
(new vintage) Owen Roe 2012 Abbot's Table @ $26.99
made in the bolder style that characterized earlier vintages, a blend of (largely) Sangiovese, Merlot, Lemberger, Malbec and Zinfandel from the Columbia Valley, with great depth and richness and good acidity
Lopez de Heredia 2006 Cubillo Crianza @ $26.99
A single-vineyard Rioja, tight but well structured, with an appealing mix of fruity and savory notes, a Gran Reserva wine in all but the name
Foley Johnson 2010 Meritage @ $37.99
A classic Bordeaux-style blend from Napa with a nose and palate of dried fruit, raspberries, cassis,a touch of mint on the finish, a medium mouthfeel and restrained tannins
Cusumano 2011 Noa @ $54.99
The winery's flagship wine, a blend of Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Cab from Sicily, full-bodieed, earthy, and spicy with meaty tannins and a hint of dried herbs
Montevertine 2010 Pergole Torte @ $115.99
One of the world's elite wines, a reference point for Sangiovese, with great elegance, finely calibrated balance, and subtle yet deep aromatic complexity
NEW ROSES:
Houchart 2013 Cotes de Provence @ $13.99
Classic Provence rosé, with enticing aromas of citrus and strawberries that precede flavors of red berries, watermelon and mineral notes and a finish that is clean, long and refreshing
Chateau de Calavon 2013 Coteaux d'Aix en Provence @ $17.99
A blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, refreshing and crisp with a high resolution of flavors
Collotte 2013 Marsannay @ $17.99
100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy, soft and fruity, backed with good strength and liveliness
Pradeaux 2013 Cotes de Provence @ $19.99
A 50/50 blend of Cinsault and Mourvedre from Bandol, robust, rich and complex, with an ability to age gracefully
La Bastide Blanche 2013 Bandol @ $20.99
Mostly Mourvedre with some Cinsault and Grenache blended in, dry and precise, with tangy citrus flavors and deeper red berry notes and a mineral note that adds lift and bite to the finish
Ameztoi 2013 Rubentis @ $23.99
a 50/50 blend of Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarribi Beltza from the Basque region of Spain, with fresh redcurrant, strawberry and lime aromas and flavors followed by citrus notes and gentle minerality on the finish
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
Atxa Red Vermouth @ $19.99
From the Basque country, a sipping vermouth made from a blend of a neutral wine and alcohol macerated with a selection of traditional botanicals including wormwood, gentian, and cherry
Del Professore Vermouth @ $27.99
From the Piedmont and made entirely from the Moscato grape, infused with a secret blend of fifteen different herbs and spices