A reminder to save the date, May 18th, for Heights Chateau's big 25th anniversary celebration at the Brooklyn Historical Society, and be sure to check the calendar on our web site, www.heightschateau.com, for information about our upcoming in-store tastings. Now for what's new this week!
NEW WHITES:
Casal Garcia NV Vinho Verde @ $8.99
refreshing and light, a sure sign of spring and summer to come
Marcillet 2009 Bourgogne Aligote @ $13.99
bright and lively on the palate, a sprightly alternative to Burgundian Chardonnay
Jolivet 2009 Attitude @ $14.99
from a great Sancerre producer, a Sauvignon Blanc sourced from elsewhere in the Loire Valley but with the classic Jolivet notes of elegance, freshness and balance
(new vintage) Cusumano 2010 Anjimbe @ $14.99
from a noted Sicilian producer, a blend of Chardonnay and Insolia with peaches and apricots on the nose and a brisk lemony acidity
(back) Carrel 2009 Altesse @ $14.99
a Roussette from a great Savoie producer, supple, rounded, and refined with great minerality
Summerer 2009 Gruner Veltliner @ $15.99
one of the best Gruners in this market, energetic, snappy and ripe with a medium body, clean flavors, and more minerality
Spy Valley 2009 Riesling @ $15.99
from Marlborough, New Zealand, a fruit-driven Riesling that is elegant and delicate, with a bouquet of fresh lime and green apple
(new vintage) Agape 2009 Pinot Blanc @ $15.99
a pure expression of Alsatian Pinot Blanc with delicate aromas of white flowers and flavors of fresh fruit
Barboursville 2009 Pinot Grigio @ $16.99
from Virginia's first wine estate in modern times, a dry, well balanced white that captures the essence of Italian winemaking style
(back) Elk Cove 2009 Pinot Gris @ $16.99
crisp on the palate with citrus and grapefruit, a rich mouthfeel, and a satisfying balanced finish
Teperberg 2010 Terra Sauvignon Blanc @ $18.99
from the oldest modern winery in Israel (founded in 1870), a crisply dry and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with citrus, citrus peel, and light grassy notes, Kosher
(new vintage) Groth 2010 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99
produced from grapes grown in various microclimates of the Napa Valley, a Sauvignon Blanc with lush, full melon/citrus flavors and a solid crisp backbone
Goulley 2008 Petit Chablis @ $19.99
from one of the few certified organic producers in the appellation, a Chablis with good balance and the typical bone-dry, minerally flavor of the region
Barboursville 2009 Viognier @ $22.99
from Virginia's first wine estate in modern times, a smooth-textured, elegant white with tropical and floral tones, a light acidity and a long generous finish
Occhipinti 2009 SP68 Bianco @ $25.99
a blend of two native Sicilian varietals, Albanello and Moscato di Alessandria (regionally known as Zibibbo), an exotic white from noted young biodynamic producer Arianna Occhipinti
Casal Garcia NV Vinho Verde @ $8.99
refreshing and light, a sure sign of spring and summer to come
Marcillet 2009 Bourgogne Aligote @ $13.99
bright and lively on the palate, a sprightly alternative to Burgundian Chardonnay
Jolivet 2009 Attitude @ $14.99
from a great Sancerre producer, a Sauvignon Blanc sourced from elsewhere in the Loire Valley but with the classic Jolivet notes of elegance, freshness and balance
(new vintage) Cusumano 2010 Anjimbe @ $14.99
from a noted Sicilian producer, a blend of Chardonnay and Insolia with peaches and apricots on the nose and a brisk lemony acidity
(back) Carrel 2009 Altesse @ $14.99
a Roussette from a great Savoie producer, supple, rounded, and refined with great minerality
Summerer 2009 Gruner Veltliner @ $15.99
one of the best Gruners in this market, energetic, snappy and ripe with a medium body, clean flavors, and more minerality
Spy Valley 2009 Riesling @ $15.99
from Marlborough, New Zealand, a fruit-driven Riesling that is elegant and delicate, with a bouquet of fresh lime and green apple
(new vintage) Agape 2009 Pinot Blanc @ $15.99
a pure expression of Alsatian Pinot Blanc with delicate aromas of white flowers and flavors of fresh fruit
Barboursville 2009 Pinot Grigio @ $16.99
from Virginia's first wine estate in modern times, a dry, well balanced white that captures the essence of Italian winemaking style
(back) Elk Cove 2009 Pinot Gris @ $16.99
crisp on the palate with citrus and grapefruit, a rich mouthfeel, and a satisfying balanced finish
Teperberg 2010 Terra Sauvignon Blanc @ $18.99
from the oldest modern winery in Israel (founded in 1870), a crisply dry and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with citrus, citrus peel, and light grassy notes, Kosher
(new vintage) Groth 2010 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99
produced from grapes grown in various microclimates of the Napa Valley, a Sauvignon Blanc with lush, full melon/citrus flavors and a solid crisp backbone
Goulley 2008 Petit Chablis @ $19.99
from one of the few certified organic producers in the appellation, a Chablis with good balance and the typical bone-dry, minerally flavor of the region
Barboursville 2009 Viognier @ $22.99
from Virginia's first wine estate in modern times, a smooth-textured, elegant white with tropical and floral tones, a light acidity and a long generous finish
Occhipinti 2009 SP68 Bianco @ $25.99
a blend of two native Sicilian varietals, Albanello and Moscato di Alessandria (regionally known as Zibibbo), an exotic white from noted young biodynamic producer Arianna Occhipinti
NEW REDS:
(new vintage) Cortijo 2009 Tinto @ $10.99
a young Rioja, a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Grenache, with black cherry and chocolate elements along with a fiery finish with a hint of licorice
Broadbent 2009 Malbec @ $11.99
the result of a partnership between importer Bartholomew Broadbent and a family-owned winery in Mendoza, a fresh Malbec with delicious fruit character, spicy plum notes and a silky and seductive finish
Kinneret 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99
made from grapes grown in Israel's Ella Valley, a Cabernet with excellent fruit flavors balanced with a well-integrated oak character, Kosher
Pittnauer 2007 Velvet @ $13.99
from a biodynamic producer in Austria's Burgenland, a blend of Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt, and a little Cabernet with dark bramble fruit, blackberry and cassis and great tannic structure.
(new vintage) Bishop's Peak 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $16.99
under the second label of Talley Vineyards, in Paso Robles, a Cab with classic aromas of cassis, mixed red fruit, black olives, and hints of dusty chocolate, extremely well balanced and harmonious with good length and structure
Norton Ridge 2009 Pinot Noir @ $17.99
a Pinot Noir highly expressive of the Russian River Valley, with excellent fruit balance and elegance at a great price
Ijalba 2005 Rioja Reserva @ $21.99
a Graciano/Tempranillo blend that impresses with its style and sense of balance, fleshy tannins, and nice length
(new vintage) Spy Valley 2009 Pinot Noir @ $22.99
from Marlborough, New Zealand, a fruit-driven Pinot with aromas of ripe cherries and a crisp texture
Barboursville 2008 Cabernet Franc @ $22.99
from Virginia's first wine estate in modern times, a red with layers upon layers of fruit flavors, and vivid tannins yet a remarkably soft palate
Chamonard 2009 Morgon @ $23.99
from a small organic producer in the Beaujolais, a classic Morgon with complex aromas of red and black fruits with hints of licorice and graphite and a palate that is balanced with good acidity
Dalton 2007 Shiraz Reserve @ $32.99
produced from grapes grown in the Galilee region of Israel, an intense Shiraz with soft integrated tannins and a long finish, is a very concentrated wine with a long aging potential, Kosher
Murrietta 2001 Castillo Ygay @ $49.99
from one of the leading bodegas in Rioja, a traditional Tempranillo-dominated blend from an exceptional vintage, a wine of great finesse and complexity, on the palate a Bordeaux lookalike
(new vintage) Cortijo 2009 Tinto @ $10.99
a young Rioja, a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Grenache, with black cherry and chocolate elements along with a fiery finish with a hint of licorice
Broadbent 2009 Malbec @ $11.99
the result of a partnership between importer Bartholomew Broadbent and a family-owned winery in Mendoza, a fresh Malbec with delicious fruit character, spicy plum notes and a silky and seductive finish
Kinneret 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99
made from grapes grown in Israel's Ella Valley, a Cabernet with excellent fruit flavors balanced with a well-integrated oak character, Kosher
Pittnauer 2007 Velvet @ $13.99
from a biodynamic producer in Austria's Burgenland, a blend of Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt, and a little Cabernet with dark bramble fruit, blackberry and cassis and great tannic structure.
(new vintage) Bishop's Peak 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $16.99
under the second label of Talley Vineyards, in Paso Robles, a Cab with classic aromas of cassis, mixed red fruit, black olives, and hints of dusty chocolate, extremely well balanced and harmonious with good length and structure
Norton Ridge 2009 Pinot Noir @ $17.99
a Pinot Noir highly expressive of the Russian River Valley, with excellent fruit balance and elegance at a great price
Ijalba 2005 Rioja Reserva @ $21.99
a Graciano/Tempranillo blend that impresses with its style and sense of balance, fleshy tannins, and nice length
(new vintage) Spy Valley 2009 Pinot Noir @ $22.99
from Marlborough, New Zealand, a fruit-driven Pinot with aromas of ripe cherries and a crisp texture
Barboursville 2008 Cabernet Franc @ $22.99
from Virginia's first wine estate in modern times, a red with layers upon layers of fruit flavors, and vivid tannins yet a remarkably soft palate
Chamonard 2009 Morgon @ $23.99
from a small organic producer in the Beaujolais, a classic Morgon with complex aromas of red and black fruits with hints of licorice and graphite and a palate that is balanced with good acidity
Dalton 2007 Shiraz Reserve @ $32.99
produced from grapes grown in the Galilee region of Israel, an intense Shiraz with soft integrated tannins and a long finish, is a very concentrated wine with a long aging potential, Kosher
Murrietta 2001 Castillo Ygay @ $49.99
from one of the leading bodegas in Rioja, a traditional Tempranillo-dominated blend from an exceptional vintage, a wine of great finesse and complexity, on the palate a Bordeaux lookalike
NEW ROSES:
Saintsbury 2010 Vincent Vin Gris @ $15.99
100% Pinot Noir, bright, refreshing and invigorating, complex and flavorful with strawberry and raspberry flavors and crisp acidity
Castello di Ama 2010 Rosato @ $16.99
90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, a crisp wine with rich nuances of tropical fruit, excellent structure, and fresh approachability
Rocca di Montegrossi 2010 Rosato @ $19.99
mostly Sangiovese with a small amount of Merlot blended in, a Rosato with an excellent structure, acidity, balance and with a delicate aroma
Saintsbury 2010 Vincent Vin Gris @ $15.99
100% Pinot Noir, bright, refreshing and invigorating, complex and flavorful with strawberry and raspberry flavors and crisp acidity
Castello di Ama 2010 Rosato @ $16.99
90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, a crisp wine with rich nuances of tropical fruit, excellent structure, and fresh approachability
Rocca di Montegrossi 2010 Rosato @ $19.99
mostly Sangiovese with a small amount of Merlot blended in, a Rosato with an excellent structure, acidity, balance and with a delicate aroma