Looking forward to seeing many of you at our big anniversary celebration next Wednesday night at the Brooklyn Historical Society; if you haven't registered yet for this great event, please do so ASAP by going to BHS's web site, www.brooklynhistory.org, and following the appropriate link. Check the calendar on our web site, www.heightschateau.com, for information on tastings and other upcoming events. And now for what's new!
NEW WHITES:
(new vintage) Chanade 2010 Les Rials @ $8.99
made from an obscure grape named Len de L'el, fruity with orange and lemon aromas, a perennial favorite with us
(new vintage) Pilastri 2010 Falerio @ $9.99
from an organic producer in the Marche region of Italy, a blend of Trebbiano, Passerina and Pecorino, crisp, dry, and compelling with aromas of fennel and lemon oil
(new vintage) Schloss Muhlenhof 2009 Muller-Thurgau @ $10.99
from a sustainable producer in the Rheinhessen, crisp, bright and aromatic, with good acidity and flavor notes of green apple and lime
La Linda 2010 Chardonnay @ $10.99
unoaked, crisp and lively, showing off the pleasant natural flavors of the grape variety
Cartier 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99
round edges of fresh, ripe grapefruit complemented by green grass and a hint of minerality
(back) Sawtooth 2008 Chardonnay @ $12.99
filled with aromas of green apple, pineapple and a hint of vanilla, with distinct flavors, crisp acidity and lingering fruit
Vignol 2009 Entre-Deux-Mers @ $12.99
a structured and fleshy wine, fruity and tasty, with fresh aromas of Sauvignon Blanc
Crios 2010 Torrontes @ $13.99
highly aromatic, fruity and spicy, with hints of peach, pear, flowers and citrus fruit and fruit flavors that keep you coming back for another sip
(new vintage) Gini 2010 Soave @ $14.99
golden-hued and medium-bodied, a superlative expression of Garganega, with white blossoms and delicate fruit on the nose, stony minerality, bright, refreshing acidity and lingering notes of honey
Feudi San Gregorio 2009 Falanghina @ $15.99
bright flavors of flowers, green apple and peaches, with a dry citrus finish
(new vintage) Pra 2010 Soave @ $15.99
a house favorite, with ripe citrus fruit, balanced acidity, and some nice earthy weight
Eyrie 2008 Pinot Gris @ $15.99
from a pioneering Willamette Valley estate, an aromatic wine with bright fruit and good acidity
Tissot 2007 Roussette de Bugey @ $17.99
subtle flavors and suppleness, a golden color with a fresh nose of hazelnuts and dried fruits
(new vintage) Peju 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $18.99
fresh and lively on the palate with balanced acidity and a fabulous combination of tropical fruit, grapefruit and lime zest with whispers of mango, guava and fresh pineapple
(new vintage) Long-Depaquit 2009 Chablis @ $21.99
a wine of great subtlety and finesse married with a modern, fruity and approachable character; fresh, yet full and round, with citrus notes and great balance.
Bosca 2007 Gala @ $30.99
(new vintage) Chanade 2010 Les Rials @ $8.99
made from an obscure grape named Len de L'el, fruity with orange and lemon aromas, a perennial favorite with us
(new vintage) Pilastri 2010 Falerio @ $9.99
from an organic producer in the Marche region of Italy, a blend of Trebbiano, Passerina and Pecorino, crisp, dry, and compelling with aromas of fennel and lemon oil
(new vintage) Schloss Muhlenhof 2009 Muller-Thurgau @ $10.99
from a sustainable producer in the Rheinhessen, crisp, bright and aromatic, with good acidity and flavor notes of green apple and lime
La Linda 2010 Chardonnay @ $10.99
unoaked, crisp and lively, showing off the pleasant natural flavors of the grape variety
Cartier 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99
round edges of fresh, ripe grapefruit complemented by green grass and a hint of minerality
(back) Sawtooth 2008 Chardonnay @ $12.99
filled with aromas of green apple, pineapple and a hint of vanilla, with distinct flavors, crisp acidity and lingering fruit
Vignol 2009 Entre-Deux-Mers @ $12.99
a structured and fleshy wine, fruity and tasty, with fresh aromas of Sauvignon Blanc
Crios 2010 Torrontes @ $13.99
highly aromatic, fruity and spicy, with hints of peach, pear, flowers and citrus fruit and fruit flavors that keep you coming back for another sip
(new vintage) Gini 2010 Soave @ $14.99
golden-hued and medium-bodied, a superlative expression of Garganega, with white blossoms and delicate fruit on the nose, stony minerality, bright, refreshing acidity and lingering notes of honey
Feudi San Gregorio 2009 Falanghina @ $15.99
bright flavors of flowers, green apple and peaches, with a dry citrus finish
(new vintage) Pra 2010 Soave @ $15.99
a house favorite, with ripe citrus fruit, balanced acidity, and some nice earthy weight
Eyrie 2008 Pinot Gris @ $15.99
from a pioneering Willamette Valley estate, an aromatic wine with bright fruit and good acidity
Tissot 2007 Roussette de Bugey @ $17.99
subtle flavors and suppleness, a golden color with a fresh nose of hazelnuts and dried fruits
(new vintage) Peju 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $18.99
fresh and lively on the palate with balanced acidity and a fabulous combination of tropical fruit, grapefruit and lime zest with whispers of mango, guava and fresh pineapple
(new vintage) Long-Depaquit 2009 Chablis @ $21.99
a wine of great subtlety and finesse married with a modern, fruity and approachable character; fresh, yet full and round, with citrus notes and great balance.
Bosca 2007 Gala @ $30.99
a blend of Viognier, oaked Chardonnay, and Riesling, rich, fat, melony and a bit oily, sweetly fruited on the palate
Lafouge 2008 Auxey-Duresses @ $32.99
a great success from a difficult vintage, clean and bright with a bold streak of minerality
Lafouge 2008 Auxey-Duresses @ $32.99
a great success from a difficult vintage, clean and bright with a bold streak of minerality
NEW REDS:
(new vintage) JP Azeitao 2010 Tinto @ $7.99
a blend of six different grape varieties (but dominated by the native Castelao), smooth, with a touch of earthiness and a long fruity finish
MandraRossa 2009 Nero d'Avola @ $8.99
a fine, penetrating bouquet, smooth and supple with layers of damson, black cherry and licorice
Domaines Auriol 2009 Cotes-du-Rhone @ $10.99
a 50/50 blend of Grenache and Syrah, wonderfully balanced in the mouth with rich red fruit and spices, soft and mature, silky smooth on the finish
(new vintage) Line 39 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $10.99
aromas of bright red fruits, tobacco and cedar, medium-bodied, with spicy fruit flavors that are supported by supple tannins
(back) Kermit Lynch 2008 Cotes-d-Rhone @ $13.99
made by Louis Barroul, winemaker at Château St. Cosme; with earthy, dark fruit on the palate and penetrating aromas of violets and spice
Gabriolo 2007 Barbera @ $14.99
estate-bottled for New York importer Testa Wines of the World, a bright Barbera with aromas and flavors of red cherries and apple-pie spices
(new vintage) Chateau Kefraya 2008 Les Breteches @ $14.99
a Rhone-style blend from Lebanon, velvety smooth in the mouth, with flavors of plums and cherries that are supported by silky tannins and good acidity
(new vintage) Bonterra 2008 Zinfandel @ $15.99
made from 100% organic grapes on a biodynamic vineyard, with aromas of mixed berries and raspberry liqueur and loaded with the flavors of blackberry, plum and black pepper
Quietud 2008 Cattal de Campanas @ $15.99
dark purple, packed with ripe purple and red fruit, laced with wonderful aromatics of Toro, pine needles, forest floor, and violets
(new vintage) Oyster Bay 2010 Pinot Noir @ $16.99
a light-bodied Pinot with a nose and palate that express red and dark cherry flavors, balanced by focused acidity and enjoyable oak notes
Beauregard Ducasse 2006 Graves @ $16.99
abundance of fruit on the nose, sweet citrus flavors, slightly creamy, with decent acidity leaving a refreshing finish
(back) Pichon 2008 Peripherique @ $16.99
a blend of 55% Syrah, 40% old vine Grenache and 5% old vine Carignan, soft and elegant with lush fruit on the palate
(back) Klee 2009 Pinot Noir @ $19.99
from the Willamette Valley, elegant and sophisticated, full of bright, pure cherry high-toned fruit with stony minerality and a deft touch of earth adding surprising complexity
Hauner 2009 Hiera @ $19.99
a wonderful blend of Calabrese, Alicante and Nocera from top Sicilian producer Carlo Hauner, aromatic and generous, with smooth, sweet tannins and a long finish, a great expression of the characteristics of Vulcano Island, from which these grapes are sourced
Bosca 2008 de Sangre @ $27.99
a Cab/Merlot/Syrah blend from Mendoza, with a great balance of fruit, ripe and sour, with smoke and chocolate in a beautiful structure of delicate but solid backbone
(new vintage) JP Azeitao 2010 Tinto @ $7.99
a blend of six different grape varieties (but dominated by the native Castelao), smooth, with a touch of earthiness and a long fruity finish
MandraRossa 2009 Nero d'Avola @ $8.99
a fine, penetrating bouquet, smooth and supple with layers of damson, black cherry and licorice
Domaines Auriol 2009 Cotes-du-Rhone @ $10.99
a 50/50 blend of Grenache and Syrah, wonderfully balanced in the mouth with rich red fruit and spices, soft and mature, silky smooth on the finish
(new vintage) Line 39 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $10.99
aromas of bright red fruits, tobacco and cedar, medium-bodied, with spicy fruit flavors that are supported by supple tannins
(back) Kermit Lynch 2008 Cotes-d-Rhone @ $13.99
made by Louis Barroul, winemaker at Château St. Cosme; with earthy, dark fruit on the palate and penetrating aromas of violets and spice
Gabriolo 2007 Barbera @ $14.99
estate-bottled for New York importer Testa Wines of the World, a bright Barbera with aromas and flavors of red cherries and apple-pie spices
(new vintage) Chateau Kefraya 2008 Les Breteches @ $14.99
a Rhone-style blend from Lebanon, velvety smooth in the mouth, with flavors of plums and cherries that are supported by silky tannins and good acidity
(new vintage) Bonterra 2008 Zinfandel @ $15.99
made from 100% organic grapes on a biodynamic vineyard, with aromas of mixed berries and raspberry liqueur and loaded with the flavors of blackberry, plum and black pepper
Quietud 2008 Cattal de Campanas @ $15.99
dark purple, packed with ripe purple and red fruit, laced with wonderful aromatics of Toro, pine needles, forest floor, and violets
(new vintage) Oyster Bay 2010 Pinot Noir @ $16.99
a light-bodied Pinot with a nose and palate that express red and dark cherry flavors, balanced by focused acidity and enjoyable oak notes
Beauregard Ducasse 2006 Graves @ $16.99
abundance of fruit on the nose, sweet citrus flavors, slightly creamy, with decent acidity leaving a refreshing finish
(back) Pichon 2008 Peripherique @ $16.99
a blend of 55% Syrah, 40% old vine Grenache and 5% old vine Carignan, soft and elegant with lush fruit on the palate
(back) Klee 2009 Pinot Noir @ $19.99
from the Willamette Valley, elegant and sophisticated, full of bright, pure cherry high-toned fruit with stony minerality and a deft touch of earth adding surprising complexity
Hauner 2009 Hiera @ $19.99
a wonderful blend of Calabrese, Alicante and Nocera from top Sicilian producer Carlo Hauner, aromatic and generous, with smooth, sweet tannins and a long finish, a great expression of the characteristics of Vulcano Island, from which these grapes are sourced
Bosca 2008 de Sangre @ $27.99
a Cab/Merlot/Syrah blend from Mendoza, with a great balance of fruit, ripe and sour, with smoke and chocolate in a beautiful structure of delicate but solid backbone
NEW ROSES:
Chateau Calissanne 2010 Coteaux d'Aix @ $8.99
from an organically-farmed estate in Provence, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault with a splash of Cabernet, with a strawberry infused bouquet, crisply dry palate and clean, lingering finish
Casal Garcia NV Vinho Verde @ $8.99
Made from Azal Tinto, Barraçal, and Vinhao grapes, slightly effervescent, fresh, invigorating, with just a hint of residual sugar
Le Roc 2010 Fronton @ $11.99
from southwestern France, just north of Toulouse, a rosé bursting with raspberry and strawberry fruit, with plenty of weight on the palate and a crisp, dry finish
Bonny Doon 2010 Vin Gris de Cigare @ $13.99
mostly Grenache with some Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Mourvedre blended in, fresh and bright with hints of wild strawberry, white cherry, apple blossom, and the barest whiff of spearmint, dry and zesty with pale red fruits, blood orange, citrus, and a lean yet supple finish
La Croix du Prieur 2010 Cotes de Provence @ $15.99
a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, and a little Syrah that bundles mineral, citrus, and berry flavors into one fun wine
Revelette 2010 Coteaux d'Aix @ $15.99
based heavily on Syrah and Cabernet, supple, pure and round, with harmonious acidity giving this classic dry southern French rosé a light touch
Real Martin Perle de Rose 2010 Cotes de Provence @ $16.99
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, with a floral nose and fresh fruit, delicate and balanced, a delicious mouth-filling rose
Mordoree 2010 Cotes-du-Rhone @ $16.99
classic Tavel, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, and Mourvedre, rounded and fresh with a long finish
Roquefort 2010 Corail @ $16.99
made from Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Vermentino and Clairette, with the classic Provencal characteristics of bright strawberry/raspberry fruit with a lively palate and a clean finish
Domaine du Carrou 2010 Sancerre @ $22.99
100% Pinot Noir, made only in very small quantities, rich, multi-layered, very smooth and silky on the palate, with very enticing scents and a long aftertaste
Chateau Calissanne 2010 Coteaux d'Aix @ $8.99
from an organically-farmed estate in Provence, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault with a splash of Cabernet, with a strawberry infused bouquet, crisply dry palate and clean, lingering finish
Casal Garcia NV Vinho Verde @ $8.99
Made from Azal Tinto, Barraçal, and Vinhao grapes, slightly effervescent, fresh, invigorating, with just a hint of residual sugar
Le Roc 2010 Fronton @ $11.99
from southwestern France, just north of Toulouse, a rosé bursting with raspberry and strawberry fruit, with plenty of weight on the palate and a crisp, dry finish
Bonny Doon 2010 Vin Gris de Cigare @ $13.99
mostly Grenache with some Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Mourvedre blended in, fresh and bright with hints of wild strawberry, white cherry, apple blossom, and the barest whiff of spearmint, dry and zesty with pale red fruits, blood orange, citrus, and a lean yet supple finish
La Croix du Prieur 2010 Cotes de Provence @ $15.99
a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, and a little Syrah that bundles mineral, citrus, and berry flavors into one fun wine
Revelette 2010 Coteaux d'Aix @ $15.99
based heavily on Syrah and Cabernet, supple, pure and round, with harmonious acidity giving this classic dry southern French rosé a light touch
Real Martin Perle de Rose 2010 Cotes de Provence @ $16.99
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, with a floral nose and fresh fruit, delicate and balanced, a delicious mouth-filling rose
Mordoree 2010 Cotes-du-Rhone @ $16.99
classic Tavel, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, and Mourvedre, rounded and fresh with a long finish
Roquefort 2010 Corail @ $16.99
made from Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Vermentino and Clairette, with the classic Provencal characteristics of bright strawberry/raspberry fruit with a lively palate and a clean finish
Domaine du Carrou 2010 Sancerre @ $22.99
100% Pinot Noir, made only in very small quantities, rich, multi-layered, very smooth and silky on the palate, with very enticing scents and a long aftertaste