Apologies for being a couple of days late in getting the list of new wines up, but the list was so extensive this week that it took me until now to get all the information organized and written up! Be sure to check the calendar on the store web site (www.heightschateau.com) for a listing of upcoming tastings and other events. And do stop by to take a gander at our specialty item for the upcoming Halloween celebration: it's a crystal skull filled with Canadian vodka, courtesy of Dan Ackroyd. New samplers should be up on the web site shortly as well.
NEW WHITES:
Winzer Krems 2008 Gruner Veltliner @ $9.99 (Liter bottle)
Spicy, fruity, fresh, and smooth, a classic Gruner from Austria from the coop that is the country's largest producer
Recorba 2008 Rueda @ $10.99
A blend of Verdejo and Viura from 60-year-old vines, aromas of citrus and fennel, light and lively on the palate
Petit Paris 2008 Bergerac Blanc @ $10.99
A blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, aromas of flowers and fresh fruits, supple and charming
Wolffer Estate NV Big Apple Wine @ $10.99
Slightly sweet, made from three different varieties of apples, distinctive, balanced and elegant
Presle 2008 Touraine @ $11.99
New-World style Sauvignon Blanc with zippy acidity and bright flavors and aromas of grapefruit and grass
Grand Noir 2007 Chardonnay @ $11.99
From the folks who brought you that great-value Pinot, a Chardonnay with 15% Viognier, showing exotic fruit and spice
(new vintage) Chamelin 2007 Rueda @ $12.99
100% Verdejo, with notes of citrus, green pepper, and herbs
Vinum 2007 CNW Cuvee @ $12.99
An 80/20% blend of Chenin Blanc and Viognier, apricot flavors balanced with green apple acidity
Lonen 2008 Chardonnay @ $13.99
A bright new California Chardonnay with 25% Viognier blended in, with a broad spicy palate and a clean finish
Borghese 2007 Chardonnay @ $14.99
From Long Island's first estate vineyard, a Burgundian-styled Chardonnay with just a hint of oak
Monfort 2007 Muller Thurgau @ $14.99
Made from grapes from 60-year-old vines, flowery, with a hint of peach and crisp acidity
Simonet-Febvre 2007 Chablis @ $14.99
Classic Chablis at a bargain price from an established producer now owned by Louis Latour
Cusumano 2007 Angimbe @ $14.99
A blend of Insolia and Chardonnay from a top Sicilian producer
Barono di Valforte 2008 Passerina @ $14.99
100% Passerina from the Abruzzo, floral notes, low in alcohol, everything a white wine should be
Castelo do Papa 2008 Godello @ $15.99
From Spain's Valdeorras region, a Godello with tropical aromas, dry herbs, notes of green apples and grapefruit
Jolys 2007 Jurancon Sec @ $15.99
Light and dry with tropical fruit aromas, made from the Gros Manseng grape
Latour 2006 Montagny @ $17.99
A fresh Chardonnay, round yet minerally, with underlying spice notes
Brocard 2008 Petit Chablis @ $17.99
Easy drinking, with a light nose of fruits and flowers, the perfect aperitif
Quivira 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $17.99
A biodynamic version of Sauvignon with lots of fresh citrus notes
(new vintage) Hall 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99
A rich, complex version of the grape that combines well-ripened fruit with the purity and vibrancy of stainless steel fermentation
Fouassier 2008 Sancerre @ $20.99
Made from grapes from 35-year-old vines, citrus aromas, rich and balanced with a long aftertaste
Blue Coast NV Chardonnay in 3-liter box @ $20.99
From the south of France, dry yet rich, with floral aromas and vanilla notes
Maculan 2008 Dindarello @ $22.99 375 ml
Maculan's impeccable Moscato, a great choice for dessert
Zerbetta 2008 Quattrocento Bianco @ $22.99
An interesting white from a small family winery in the Piedmont
(new vintage) Frog's Leap 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $23.99
Crisp, bright, refreshing, with classic aromas of lemongrass, subtle mineral notes, flavors of grapefruit and white peaches
Audoin 2006 Marsannay @ $23.99
A Burgundian Chardonnay made from 30-year-old vines, barrel-fermented and -aged, 20% new oak
Leroux 2007 Bourgogne Blanc @ $30.99
A dry, charming, medium-bodied Chardonnay from a stellar Burgundy producer
Lazardi Magic Mountain White @ $40.99
A bright, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc from the Drama region of Greece, from Greece's first internationally recognized fine wine producer
Chatelard 2008 Bourgogne Blanc in 3-liter box @ $41.99
A soft, round Chardonnay from the Beaujolais with apple and pear notes and a round finish
Brewer-Clifton 2008 Chardonnay @ $42.99
An expressive Chardonnay from the Santa Rita Hills, with aromas of lemon peel and sage
Winzer Krems 2008 Gruner Veltliner @ $9.99 (Liter bottle)
Spicy, fruity, fresh, and smooth, a classic Gruner from Austria from the coop that is the country's largest producer
Recorba 2008 Rueda @ $10.99
A blend of Verdejo and Viura from 60-year-old vines, aromas of citrus and fennel, light and lively on the palate
Petit Paris 2008 Bergerac Blanc @ $10.99
A blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, aromas of flowers and fresh fruits, supple and charming
Wolffer Estate NV Big Apple Wine @ $10.99
Slightly sweet, made from three different varieties of apples, distinctive, balanced and elegant
Presle 2008 Touraine @ $11.99
New-World style Sauvignon Blanc with zippy acidity and bright flavors and aromas of grapefruit and grass
Grand Noir 2007 Chardonnay @ $11.99
From the folks who brought you that great-value Pinot, a Chardonnay with 15% Viognier, showing exotic fruit and spice
(new vintage) Chamelin 2007 Rueda @ $12.99
100% Verdejo, with notes of citrus, green pepper, and herbs
Vinum 2007 CNW Cuvee @ $12.99
An 80/20% blend of Chenin Blanc and Viognier, apricot flavors balanced with green apple acidity
Lonen 2008 Chardonnay @ $13.99
A bright new California Chardonnay with 25% Viognier blended in, with a broad spicy palate and a clean finish
Borghese 2007 Chardonnay @ $14.99
From Long Island's first estate vineyard, a Burgundian-styled Chardonnay with just a hint of oak
Monfort 2007 Muller Thurgau @ $14.99
Made from grapes from 60-year-old vines, flowery, with a hint of peach and crisp acidity
Simonet-Febvre 2007 Chablis @ $14.99
Classic Chablis at a bargain price from an established producer now owned by Louis Latour
Cusumano 2007 Angimbe @ $14.99
A blend of Insolia and Chardonnay from a top Sicilian producer
Barono di Valforte 2008 Passerina @ $14.99
100% Passerina from the Abruzzo, floral notes, low in alcohol, everything a white wine should be
Castelo do Papa 2008 Godello @ $15.99
From Spain's Valdeorras region, a Godello with tropical aromas, dry herbs, notes of green apples and grapefruit
Jolys 2007 Jurancon Sec @ $15.99
Light and dry with tropical fruit aromas, made from the Gros Manseng grape
Latour 2006 Montagny @ $17.99
A fresh Chardonnay, round yet minerally, with underlying spice notes
Brocard 2008 Petit Chablis @ $17.99
Easy drinking, with a light nose of fruits and flowers, the perfect aperitif
Quivira 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $17.99
A biodynamic version of Sauvignon with lots of fresh citrus notes
(new vintage) Hall 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99
A rich, complex version of the grape that combines well-ripened fruit with the purity and vibrancy of stainless steel fermentation
Fouassier 2008 Sancerre @ $20.99
Made from grapes from 35-year-old vines, citrus aromas, rich and balanced with a long aftertaste
Blue Coast NV Chardonnay in 3-liter box @ $20.99
From the south of France, dry yet rich, with floral aromas and vanilla notes
Maculan 2008 Dindarello @ $22.99 375 ml
Maculan's impeccable Moscato, a great choice for dessert
Zerbetta 2008 Quattrocento Bianco @ $22.99
An interesting white from a small family winery in the Piedmont
(new vintage) Frog's Leap 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $23.99
Crisp, bright, refreshing, with classic aromas of lemongrass, subtle mineral notes, flavors of grapefruit and white peaches
Audoin 2006 Marsannay @ $23.99
A Burgundian Chardonnay made from 30-year-old vines, barrel-fermented and -aged, 20% new oak
Leroux 2007 Bourgogne Blanc @ $30.99
A dry, charming, medium-bodied Chardonnay from a stellar Burgundy producer
Lazardi Magic Mountain White @ $40.99
A bright, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc from the Drama region of Greece, from Greece's first internationally recognized fine wine producer
Chatelard 2008 Bourgogne Blanc in 3-liter box @ $41.99
A soft, round Chardonnay from the Beaujolais with apple and pear notes and a round finish
Brewer-Clifton 2008 Chardonnay @ $42.99
An expressive Chardonnay from the Santa Rita Hills, with aromas of lemon peel and sage
NEW REDS:
Conquista 2008 Malbec @ $9.99
From the foothills of the Andes, with spiced plum flavors and a silky texture
Rojo Mojo 2007 Monastrell @ $10.99
90% Monastrell and the rest Tempranillo, intense black and red fruits and a touch of spice
(new vintage) Anime 2007 Valpolicella @ $11.99
A medium-bodied red from the Veneto, made with the classic Valpolicella grapes Corvina, Molinara, and Rondinella
Rhoning Stones 2007 Cotes du Rhone @ $11.99
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre showing pepper, dark berries, and wild herbs
St. Jean de la Gineste 2007 Corbieres @ $12.99
Old vines Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignane from a top producer; a Becky Wasserman selection (always a good sign)
Chateau Roulerie 2008 Cabernet Franc @ $12.99
Cabernet Franc from the heart of the Coteaux du Layon, round, supple and elegant
Borghese NV Petit Chateau @ $12.99
Borghese's "house red," a blend of Merlot and Cab Franc, medium-bodied and food-friendly
Rabbit Ridge 2008 Cabernet @ $12.99
From California's Central Coast, a Cab with soft tannins and flavor notes of black currants and cherries
La Soraia 2008 Dolcetto @ $13.99
Ripe, round, a bargain for a good Dolcetto
Baroja 2005 Tempranillo @ $13.99
Graceful and elegant, nice harmony of fruit and oak
Stephen Vincent 2005 Cabernet @ $13.99
A Cab from a consistently reliable across-the-varietal-board producer, with excellent fruit, fine French oak, and state-of-the-art winemaking
Cusumano 2007 Benuara @ $14.99
A blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah from a top Sicilian producer
Gaussen 2008 VdP du Mont Caume @ $14.99
A baby Bandol, a blend of primarily Mourvedre and Grenache, good acidity and a gamy note, surprisingly complex for its price
Petrilli 2007 Daunia @ $14.99
Sangiovese and Montepulciano fermented in stainless steel, at a small organic farm winery in Puglia, pure ripe fruit perfectly balanced with acidity and ripe tannins
Rubio 2007 San Polo @ $14.99
A complex yet versatile Sangiovese, juicy, supple, with aromas of cherries and violets
Bisceglia 2006 Aglianico @ $14.99
Harmonious, fresh, done entirely in stainless steel
Finca Resalso 2007 Ribera del Duero @ $14.99
An entry-level Ribera del Duero from famed producer Emilio Moro, near full-bodied with a refined finish
Chateau de la Chaize 2006 Brouilly @ $14.99
Bright and fragrant, with more body and longer life than most Brouillys
Beronia 2007 Rioja Crianza @ $14.99
A traditionally-styled Rioja, a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuela, well structured with a balance of fruit aromas and aromas from oak-ageing
Gaitu 2008 Barbera @ $15.99
An organic Barbera, dry, winy, with an intense perfume
Wolffer Estate 2007 Merlot @ $16.99
From the heart of the Hamptons, a Bordeaux-inspired Merlot with integrated fruit and oak flavors
Conquista 2008 Malbec @ $9.99
From the foothills of the Andes, with spiced plum flavors and a silky texture
Rojo Mojo 2007 Monastrell @ $10.99
90% Monastrell and the rest Tempranillo, intense black and red fruits and a touch of spice
(new vintage) Anime 2007 Valpolicella @ $11.99
A medium-bodied red from the Veneto, made with the classic Valpolicella grapes Corvina, Molinara, and Rondinella
Rhoning Stones 2007 Cotes du Rhone @ $11.99
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre showing pepper, dark berries, and wild herbs
St. Jean de la Gineste 2007 Corbieres @ $12.99
Old vines Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignane from a top producer; a Becky Wasserman selection (always a good sign)
Chateau Roulerie 2008 Cabernet Franc @ $12.99
Cabernet Franc from the heart of the Coteaux du Layon, round, supple and elegant
Borghese NV Petit Chateau @ $12.99
Borghese's "house red," a blend of Merlot and Cab Franc, medium-bodied and food-friendly
Rabbit Ridge 2008 Cabernet @ $12.99
From California's Central Coast, a Cab with soft tannins and flavor notes of black currants and cherries
La Soraia 2008 Dolcetto @ $13.99
Ripe, round, a bargain for a good Dolcetto
Baroja 2005 Tempranillo @ $13.99
Graceful and elegant, nice harmony of fruit and oak
Stephen Vincent 2005 Cabernet @ $13.99
A Cab from a consistently reliable across-the-varietal-board producer, with excellent fruit, fine French oak, and state-of-the-art winemaking
Cusumano 2007 Benuara @ $14.99
A blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah from a top Sicilian producer
Gaussen 2008 VdP du Mont Caume @ $14.99
A baby Bandol, a blend of primarily Mourvedre and Grenache, good acidity and a gamy note, surprisingly complex for its price
Petrilli 2007 Daunia @ $14.99
Sangiovese and Montepulciano fermented in stainless steel, at a small organic farm winery in Puglia, pure ripe fruit perfectly balanced with acidity and ripe tannins
Rubio 2007 San Polo @ $14.99
A complex yet versatile Sangiovese, juicy, supple, with aromas of cherries and violets
Bisceglia 2006 Aglianico @ $14.99
Harmonious, fresh, done entirely in stainless steel
Finca Resalso 2007 Ribera del Duero @ $14.99
An entry-level Ribera del Duero from famed producer Emilio Moro, near full-bodied with a refined finish
Chateau de la Chaize 2006 Brouilly @ $14.99
Bright and fragrant, with more body and longer life than most Brouillys
Beronia 2007 Rioja Crianza @ $14.99
A traditionally-styled Rioja, a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuela, well structured with a balance of fruit aromas and aromas from oak-ageing
Gaitu 2008 Barbera @ $15.99
An organic Barbera, dry, winy, with an intense perfume
Wolffer Estate 2007 Merlot @ $16.99
From the heart of the Hamptons, a Bordeaux-inspired Merlot with integrated fruit and oak flavors
Wolffer Estate 2006 Cabernet Franc @ $17.99
78% Cab Franc, the rest Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, from a great vintage, with elegant ripe fruit and soft rounded tannins
Haut la Pereyre 2006 Bordeaux @ $17.99
A 55/45% Merlot Cab blend, a silky Bordeaux with a lot of class for the price
St. Amant 2007 Zinfandel @ $18.99
A single-vineyard Zin from old Lodi vines, teeming with ripe raspberry and blackberry flavors
Latour 2006 Marsannay @ $18.99
An entry-level Burgundy with bright cherry fruit and brisk acidity
Project 3000 2995 Grenache @ $18.99
A cool-climate Lake County Grenache with great color and flavor
Camaraderie 2005 Cabernet Franc @ $19.99
From Washington's Olympic Peninsula, but grapes from the Yakima Valley, a deep-fruited wine with high palate notes
Catena 2007 Malbec @ $19.99
Malbec from four different vineyards at different elevations, balanced, concentrated, with great varietal character
Camaraderie 2004 Merlot @ $19.99
From Washington's Olympic Peninsula, but grapes from the Yakima Valley, a chewy, structured Merlot in a style made for Cabernet lovers
Viticcio 2006 Chianti Classico @ $19.99
Full and intense, textbook Sangiovese with flavor notes of cherries and black pepper
Mas des Collines 2005 Gigondas @ $20.99
Big, gamy, rustic, with lots of spice, a true Gigondas
Blue Coast NV Merlot in 3-liter box @ $21.99
A southern French version, dry yet rich and easy to drink
Pena do Lobo 2008 Ribeira Sacra @ $21.99
From a small family winery specializing in the Mencia grape, plush on the palate, with hints of black licorice
Jeriko Estate 2006 Pinot Noir @ $21.99
A hand-crafted, organic Mendocino Pinot Noir from Dan Fetzer of the Fetzer family, lean and elegant
Cascina Adelaide 2007 Dolcetto @ $21.99
A soft, juicy Dolcetto made in an early-drinking style
Jeriko Estate 2005 Cabernet @ $21.99
A hand-crafted, organic Mendocino Pinot Noir from Dan Fetzer of the Fetzer family, lean and elegant
Pas de l'Escalette 2007 Les Clapas @ $22.99
Old vine Grenache, Syrah, and Carignane, layers of bright aromatic fruit, limited production
Wilkes 2008 Pinot Noir @ $22.99
A hand-crafted Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara, lush and ripe yet elegant
Rincon de las Navas 2004 Rioja @ $22.99
An outstanding Rioja with sweet red raspberry fruit, chocolate tones, and fresh acidity
Palmina 2007 Barbera @ $23.99
From husband-and-wife team Steve and Chrystal Clifton, a surprisingly rich, aromatic Barbera with a tart yet full finish
Montevertine 2007 Pin del Ciampolo @ $24.99
Sangiovese with a tiny amount of Colorino and Canaiolo blended in, medium bodied, attractive fruit with tobacco and herbal overtones
Borghese 2005 Cabernet Franc @ $24.99
A gutsy Loire-style red, beautifully fruited and earthy
Robin 2007 Crozes Hermitage @ $24.99
A gentle Syrah, soft on the palate with bright pepper notes
Font Sane 2006 Gigondas @ $26.99
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, full-bodied, well structured, with rich fruit
Audoin 2007 Marsannay @ $29.99
Classic Burgundy from a traditional producer, unfined and unfiltered
Maculan 2006 Madoro @ $31.99 375 ml
A blend of Cabernet and Marzemino, made in the passito style to produce a Port-like dessert wine
Garrigon 2008 Cotes du Rhone in 3-liter box @ $41.99
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignane, all organically grown, with supple fruit and spice and mineral notes
Santa Sofia 2004 Amarone @ $54.99
A classic Amarone with great style and character, the grapes dried 90 days, the wine aged 3 years in oak and 1 year in bottle
78% Cab Franc, the rest Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, from a great vintage, with elegant ripe fruit and soft rounded tannins
Haut la Pereyre 2006 Bordeaux @ $17.99
A 55/45% Merlot Cab blend, a silky Bordeaux with a lot of class for the price
St. Amant 2007 Zinfandel @ $18.99
A single-vineyard Zin from old Lodi vines, teeming with ripe raspberry and blackberry flavors
Latour 2006 Marsannay @ $18.99
An entry-level Burgundy with bright cherry fruit and brisk acidity
Project 3000 2995 Grenache @ $18.99
A cool-climate Lake County Grenache with great color and flavor
Camaraderie 2005 Cabernet Franc @ $19.99
From Washington's Olympic Peninsula, but grapes from the Yakima Valley, a deep-fruited wine with high palate notes
Catena 2007 Malbec @ $19.99
Malbec from four different vineyards at different elevations, balanced, concentrated, with great varietal character
Camaraderie 2004 Merlot @ $19.99
From Washington's Olympic Peninsula, but grapes from the Yakima Valley, a chewy, structured Merlot in a style made for Cabernet lovers
Viticcio 2006 Chianti Classico @ $19.99
Full and intense, textbook Sangiovese with flavor notes of cherries and black pepper
Mas des Collines 2005 Gigondas @ $20.99
Big, gamy, rustic, with lots of spice, a true Gigondas
Blue Coast NV Merlot in 3-liter box @ $21.99
A southern French version, dry yet rich and easy to drink
Pena do Lobo 2008 Ribeira Sacra @ $21.99
From a small family winery specializing in the Mencia grape, plush on the palate, with hints of black licorice
Jeriko Estate 2006 Pinot Noir @ $21.99
A hand-crafted, organic Mendocino Pinot Noir from Dan Fetzer of the Fetzer family, lean and elegant
Cascina Adelaide 2007 Dolcetto @ $21.99
A soft, juicy Dolcetto made in an early-drinking style
Jeriko Estate 2005 Cabernet @ $21.99
A hand-crafted, organic Mendocino Pinot Noir from Dan Fetzer of the Fetzer family, lean and elegant
Pas de l'Escalette 2007 Les Clapas @ $22.99
Old vine Grenache, Syrah, and Carignane, layers of bright aromatic fruit, limited production
Wilkes 2008 Pinot Noir @ $22.99
A hand-crafted Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara, lush and ripe yet elegant
Rincon de las Navas 2004 Rioja @ $22.99
An outstanding Rioja with sweet red raspberry fruit, chocolate tones, and fresh acidity
Palmina 2007 Barbera @ $23.99
From husband-and-wife team Steve and Chrystal Clifton, a surprisingly rich, aromatic Barbera with a tart yet full finish
Montevertine 2007 Pin del Ciampolo @ $24.99
Sangiovese with a tiny amount of Colorino and Canaiolo blended in, medium bodied, attractive fruit with tobacco and herbal overtones
Borghese 2005 Cabernet Franc @ $24.99
A gutsy Loire-style red, beautifully fruited and earthy
Robin 2007 Crozes Hermitage @ $24.99
A gentle Syrah, soft on the palate with bright pepper notes
Font Sane 2006 Gigondas @ $26.99
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, full-bodied, well structured, with rich fruit
Audoin 2007 Marsannay @ $29.99
Classic Burgundy from a traditional producer, unfined and unfiltered
Maculan 2006 Madoro @ $31.99 375 ml
A blend of Cabernet and Marzemino, made in the passito style to produce a Port-like dessert wine
Garrigon 2008 Cotes du Rhone in 3-liter box @ $41.99
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignane, all organically grown, with supple fruit and spice and mineral notes
Santa Sofia 2004 Amarone @ $54.99
A classic Amarone with great style and character, the grapes dried 90 days, the wine aged 3 years in oak and 1 year in bottle