Back this week, and with a little catching up to do! Remember to check the calendar on our web site (www.heightschateau.com) for word about in-store tastings and other special events. Now for what's new!
NEW WHITES
Flavium 2010 Godello @ $8.99
from the Bierzo region of Spain, hand-harvested, with fresh floral, herbal, and apple aromas
Maine-Gazin 2009 Cotes de Bordeaux @ $10.99
a classic Sauvignon/Semillon blend, fresh, bright and lively
Bourdiniere 2010 Muscadet @ $10.99\
made from grapes from 60-year-old vines, is classic Muscadet, full of finesse, fresh, and fruity
Huntington 2010 Sauvignon Blanc @ $10.99
in a line produced by Hahn Family Wines, a Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant flavors of pineapple, white peach and pear combine with crisp acidity before leading to a pure, clean finish
(back) Jean Rosen 2009 Pinot Blanc @ $10.99
from a practicing organic estate in Alsace, a Pinot Blanc that is crisp, correct, and fruit-forward
Terredora di Paolo 2010 Coda di Volpe @ $13.99
from a producer that has been on the forefront of the wine renaissance in Campania since 1978, a stunning take on an indigenous grape, with layers of subtle, mineral-infused fruit in a medium-bodied style that captures the generosity of the vintage
Gautier 2009 Vouvray @ $13.99
from an estate in the same family for seven generations, a ripe, concentrated Chenin Blanc with gentle acidity that is balanced with apricot, pear and honey notes and a just off-dry finish
Mouret 2009 Graves @ $11.99
a 80/40 Sauvignon Semillon blend, clean, bright and lively
Salvard 2010 Cheverny @ $14.99
from a small village in the Loire valley, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay that is packed with vibrant lemon zest and refreshing acidity
(new vintage) Spy Valley 2010 Sauvignon Blanc @ $14.99
classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, all passion fruit and gooseberry, with intense flavors and crisp acidity
Gobelsburger 2010 Gruner Veltliner @ $14.99
Austria's classic white grape, with flavors of ripe citrus fruits, green tea, and a bit of minerality
Spy Valley 2009 Riesling @ $15.99
a fruit-driven Marlborough Riesling, elegant and delicate, with a bouquet of lime, flowers, and green apple
(new vintage) La Zerba 2010 Gavi @ $16.99
from a small family-run winery in the southern Piedmont, round on the palate, with a nice body and a good balance between acidity and ripe fruit
Glenelly 2010 Chardonnay @ $16.99
from a South African winery now owned by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, former owner of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, an unoaked Chardonnay with heady aromas of melon, citrus and ginger, citrus on the palate supported by a fresh acidity
Darting 2010 Riesling @ $17.99
a Pfalz Riesling from an outstanding producer, savory, with lots of snap and great balance
Gagliardo 2010 Fallegro @ $17.99
made from the Favorita grape (aka, Vermentino), halfway between still and sparkling, bursting with fresh aromas and lively flavors of pear and yellow apples with a delightful citrus-floral finish
Luneau Papin 2009 Muscadet @ $17.99
100% Melon de Bourgogne made from 45+ year old vines, organic and hand-picked, clean and intense with pronounced mineral flavors and a touch of salinity
(new vintage) Voltonnerie 2010 Sancerre @ $17.99
a clean, elegant Sauvignon Blanc showing fruity aromas of apple, pear and citrus with notes of mineral and grass and assertive flavors that are balanced by nice acidity into a crisp, lingering finish
Darting 2009 Muskateller @ $17.99
a dry Muscat from the Pfalz, juicy and sappy with a completely addictive palate
Perrusset 2009 Macon-Villages @ $17.99
classy Chardonnay, unoaked, effusively perfumed, with a round, ripe, mouth-filling palate
Medusa 2008 Vermentino @ $18.99
a stunning Vermentino from Sardinia, rich, intense and serious with everything in perfect balance, including a long finish
Newton 2009 Chardonnay Red Label @ $20.99
a Chardonnay with lively character and purity of fruit, a blend of estate-grown fruit and fruit from other Napa, Sonoma, and coastal vineyards
Stephen Ross 2008 Chardonnay @ $25.99
a blend of grapes from two site in Edna Valley, full and rich, with buttery notes, firm acidity and lingering tropical flavors
Selbach-Oster 2010 Riesling Kabinett @ $28.99
a classic German Riesling from a producer who favors maximum flavor, freshness, and delicacy
Flavium 2010 Godello @ $8.99
from the Bierzo region of Spain, hand-harvested, with fresh floral, herbal, and apple aromas
Maine-Gazin 2009 Cotes de Bordeaux @ $10.99
a classic Sauvignon/Semillon blend, fresh, bright and lively
Bourdiniere 2010 Muscadet @ $10.99\
made from grapes from 60-year-old vines, is classic Muscadet, full of finesse, fresh, and fruity
Huntington 2010 Sauvignon Blanc @ $10.99
in a line produced by Hahn Family Wines, a Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant flavors of pineapple, white peach and pear combine with crisp acidity before leading to a pure, clean finish
(back) Jean Rosen 2009 Pinot Blanc @ $10.99
from a practicing organic estate in Alsace, a Pinot Blanc that is crisp, correct, and fruit-forward
Terredora di Paolo 2010 Coda di Volpe @ $13.99
from a producer that has been on the forefront of the wine renaissance in Campania since 1978, a stunning take on an indigenous grape, with layers of subtle, mineral-infused fruit in a medium-bodied style that captures the generosity of the vintage
Gautier 2009 Vouvray @ $13.99
from an estate in the same family for seven generations, a ripe, concentrated Chenin Blanc with gentle acidity that is balanced with apricot, pear and honey notes and a just off-dry finish
Mouret 2009 Graves @ $11.99
a 80/40 Sauvignon Semillon blend, clean, bright and lively
Salvard 2010 Cheverny @ $14.99
from a small village in the Loire valley, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay that is packed with vibrant lemon zest and refreshing acidity
(new vintage) Spy Valley 2010 Sauvignon Blanc @ $14.99
classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, all passion fruit and gooseberry, with intense flavors and crisp acidity
Gobelsburger 2010 Gruner Veltliner @ $14.99
Austria's classic white grape, with flavors of ripe citrus fruits, green tea, and a bit of minerality
Spy Valley 2009 Riesling @ $15.99
a fruit-driven Marlborough Riesling, elegant and delicate, with a bouquet of lime, flowers, and green apple
(new vintage) La Zerba 2010 Gavi @ $16.99
from a small family-run winery in the southern Piedmont, round on the palate, with a nice body and a good balance between acidity and ripe fruit
Glenelly 2010 Chardonnay @ $16.99
from a South African winery now owned by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, former owner of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, an unoaked Chardonnay with heady aromas of melon, citrus and ginger, citrus on the palate supported by a fresh acidity
Darting 2010 Riesling @ $17.99
a Pfalz Riesling from an outstanding producer, savory, with lots of snap and great balance
Gagliardo 2010 Fallegro @ $17.99
made from the Favorita grape (aka, Vermentino), halfway between still and sparkling, bursting with fresh aromas and lively flavors of pear and yellow apples with a delightful citrus-floral finish
Luneau Papin 2009 Muscadet @ $17.99
100% Melon de Bourgogne made from 45+ year old vines, organic and hand-picked, clean and intense with pronounced mineral flavors and a touch of salinity
(new vintage) Voltonnerie 2010 Sancerre @ $17.99
a clean, elegant Sauvignon Blanc showing fruity aromas of apple, pear and citrus with notes of mineral and grass and assertive flavors that are balanced by nice acidity into a crisp, lingering finish
Darting 2009 Muskateller @ $17.99
a dry Muscat from the Pfalz, juicy and sappy with a completely addictive palate
Perrusset 2009 Macon-Villages @ $17.99
classy Chardonnay, unoaked, effusively perfumed, with a round, ripe, mouth-filling palate
Medusa 2008 Vermentino @ $18.99
a stunning Vermentino from Sardinia, rich, intense and serious with everything in perfect balance, including a long finish
Newton 2009 Chardonnay Red Label @ $20.99
a Chardonnay with lively character and purity of fruit, a blend of estate-grown fruit and fruit from other Napa, Sonoma, and coastal vineyards
Stephen Ross 2008 Chardonnay @ $25.99
a blend of grapes from two site in Edna Valley, full and rich, with buttery notes, firm acidity and lingering tropical flavors
Selbach-Oster 2010 Riesling Kabinett @ $28.99
a classic German Riesling from a producer who favors maximum flavor, freshness, and delicacy
NEW REDS:
(new vintage) Excelsior 2009 Cabernet @ $9.99
a full-bodied Cab from South Africa with aromas of black currants, chocolate, and cedar, rich, but soft tannins and a long finish
Flaco 2010 Tempranillo @ $9.99
from the Arganda district southeast of Madrid, unoaked, with luscious fruit and a soft texture
(new vintage) Cycles Gladiator 2009 Pinot Noir @ $10.99
in a line produced by Hahn Family Wines, a Pinot with silky notes of wild berries, soft, velvety tannins and balanced acidity
Huntington 2009 Petite Syrah @ $10.99
in a line produced by Hahn Family Wines, full-bodied and robust, with intense tannins and a flavor profile that includes blueberry, pepper, blackberry and black cherries
Navarro Correas 2009 Malbec @ $11.99
from one of Argentina's top estates, an aromatic Malbec with hints of earthiness, mild tannins, and a long finish
Santa Ema 2008 Merlot @ $12.99
a very fruity wine with aromas of plums, blackberries, and black currant accompanied by intense notes of caramel, chocolate, and vanilla, with soft, ripe tannins that lend good structure and balance on the palate
Faltognano 2008 Chianti @ $13.99
an aromatic Chianti with aromas of baked red fruits and vanilla, soft tannins and a long finish
St. Jean de Gineste 2009 Corbieres @ $13.99
unoaked old-vines Carignane with a bit of Grenache blended in, with somewhat rustic tannins and good acidity
(new vintage) Terredora di Paolo 2009 Aglianico @ $14.99
from a producer that has been on the forefront of the wine renaissance in Campania since 1978, an Aglianico that is soft and elegant, with notes of mature red fruits, solid structure, and a long finish
Hahn 2008 Meritage @ $15.99
a classic Bordeaux-style blend from California's central coast region, complex yet approachable, with pronounced blackberry and blueberry on the nose mingling with cedar spice and a hint of wood, and notes of bramble fruit, cherry, vanilla and dried herbs on the palate
Collazzi 2008 Liberta @ $17.99
a blend of Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese from just south of Florence, a full wine with nice structure, firm tannins, and good length, a Super-Tuscan at a non-Super-Tuscan price
Causse Marines 2009 Marcillac @ $17.99
made entirely from the Fer Servadou grape indigenous to Marcillac, spicy, fresh, an example of virtuousic winemaking
Chapelle des Bois 2009 Fleurie Grand Pre @ $19.99
from a single parcel of vines, a charming Beaujolais with an approachable palate of cherries and berries and plenty of substance and acidity as well
Chapelle des Bois 2009 Fleurie VV Cadole @ $21.99
from a single parcel of old vines, a charming Beaujolais with an approachable palate of cherries and berries and plenty of substance and acidity as well
(new vintage) Spy Valley 2009 Pinot Noir @ $22.99
a Pinot made from seven different blocks of vines on the estate vineyards; showing sweet cherry and red fruits that are underlined by fragrant notes of incense, mocha and lavender
Stephen Ross 2008 Pinot Noir Central Coast @ $23.99
a light-styled Pinot with nice fruit aromas and soft tannins, rich and creamy with fine tannins and balanced acidity, meant for early consumption
Cheveau 2009 Saint Amour @ $24.99
classic cru Beaujolais from an organic producer working a very small plot of land, quintessential Gamay where bright strawberry meets dusty minerality
Betts & Scholl 2008 CC: Cabernet @ $24.99
something of a second label for Betts & Scholl, a Cab sourced from some of Napa's best hillside vineyards showing great fruit, well balanced, with a soft yet complex finish
Bacio Divino 2007 Pazzo @ $29.99
an unpretentious, easy-drinking blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet with some Merlot, Zinfandel and Viognier blended in, with a nose of red berries and sweet spirited fruit flavors
Stephen Ross 2008 Pinot Noir Edna Valley @ $32.99
a solid, polished Pinot for current drinking, showing the bright acidity, dryness and pure fruit associated with the Edna Valley
San Felice 2003 Campogiovanni Barolo @ $42.99
an aromatic Brunello from a difficult vintage, with aromas of ripe fruit, leather and spices, supple, accessible, best enjoyed over the next few years
Caymus 2008 Cabernet @ $79.99
highly rated as always, classic Napa Cab, perfumed and subtle with great depth and concentration
(new vintage) Excelsior 2009 Cabernet @ $9.99
a full-bodied Cab from South Africa with aromas of black currants, chocolate, and cedar, rich, but soft tannins and a long finish
Flaco 2010 Tempranillo @ $9.99
from the Arganda district southeast of Madrid, unoaked, with luscious fruit and a soft texture
(new vintage) Cycles Gladiator 2009 Pinot Noir @ $10.99
in a line produced by Hahn Family Wines, a Pinot with silky notes of wild berries, soft, velvety tannins and balanced acidity
Huntington 2009 Petite Syrah @ $10.99
in a line produced by Hahn Family Wines, full-bodied and robust, with intense tannins and a flavor profile that includes blueberry, pepper, blackberry and black cherries
Navarro Correas 2009 Malbec @ $11.99
from one of Argentina's top estates, an aromatic Malbec with hints of earthiness, mild tannins, and a long finish
Santa Ema 2008 Merlot @ $12.99
a very fruity wine with aromas of plums, blackberries, and black currant accompanied by intense notes of caramel, chocolate, and vanilla, with soft, ripe tannins that lend good structure and balance on the palate
Faltognano 2008 Chianti @ $13.99
an aromatic Chianti with aromas of baked red fruits and vanilla, soft tannins and a long finish
St. Jean de Gineste 2009 Corbieres @ $13.99
unoaked old-vines Carignane with a bit of Grenache blended in, with somewhat rustic tannins and good acidity
(new vintage) Terredora di Paolo 2009 Aglianico @ $14.99
from a producer that has been on the forefront of the wine renaissance in Campania since 1978, an Aglianico that is soft and elegant, with notes of mature red fruits, solid structure, and a long finish
Hahn 2008 Meritage @ $15.99
a classic Bordeaux-style blend from California's central coast region, complex yet approachable, with pronounced blackberry and blueberry on the nose mingling with cedar spice and a hint of wood, and notes of bramble fruit, cherry, vanilla and dried herbs on the palate
Collazzi 2008 Liberta @ $17.99
a blend of Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese from just south of Florence, a full wine with nice structure, firm tannins, and good length, a Super-Tuscan at a non-Super-Tuscan price
Causse Marines 2009 Marcillac @ $17.99
made entirely from the Fer Servadou grape indigenous to Marcillac, spicy, fresh, an example of virtuousic winemaking
Chapelle des Bois 2009 Fleurie Grand Pre @ $19.99
from a single parcel of vines, a charming Beaujolais with an approachable palate of cherries and berries and plenty of substance and acidity as well
Chapelle des Bois 2009 Fleurie VV Cadole @ $21.99
from a single parcel of old vines, a charming Beaujolais with an approachable palate of cherries and berries and plenty of substance and acidity as well
(new vintage) Spy Valley 2009 Pinot Noir @ $22.99
a Pinot made from seven different blocks of vines on the estate vineyards; showing sweet cherry and red fruits that are underlined by fragrant notes of incense, mocha and lavender
Stephen Ross 2008 Pinot Noir Central Coast @ $23.99
a light-styled Pinot with nice fruit aromas and soft tannins, rich and creamy with fine tannins and balanced acidity, meant for early consumption
Cheveau 2009 Saint Amour @ $24.99
classic cru Beaujolais from an organic producer working a very small plot of land, quintessential Gamay where bright strawberry meets dusty minerality
Betts & Scholl 2008 CC: Cabernet @ $24.99
something of a second label for Betts & Scholl, a Cab sourced from some of Napa's best hillside vineyards showing great fruit, well balanced, with a soft yet complex finish
Bacio Divino 2007 Pazzo @ $29.99
an unpretentious, easy-drinking blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet with some Merlot, Zinfandel and Viognier blended in, with a nose of red berries and sweet spirited fruit flavors
Stephen Ross 2008 Pinot Noir Edna Valley @ $32.99
a solid, polished Pinot for current drinking, showing the bright acidity, dryness and pure fruit associated with the Edna Valley
San Felice 2003 Campogiovanni Barolo @ $42.99
an aromatic Brunello from a difficult vintage, with aromas of ripe fruit, leather and spices, supple, accessible, best enjoyed over the next few years
Caymus 2008 Cabernet @ $79.99
highly rated as always, classic Napa Cab, perfumed and subtle with great depth and concentration
NEW ROSES:
Charles & Charles 2010 Rose of Syrah @ $10.99
the joint venture of Charles Smith and Charles Biehler, dry, crisp and vibrant, with pomegranate and raspberry fruit that's nicely balanced with lively acidity and a welcome hint of minerality
Flos de Pinoso 2010 Rosado @ $11.99
from the most important producer of wines from organic farming in the Valencia region, 100% Monastrell, elegant, clean, with tons of fruit and a pleasing finish
Chemin de Bassac 2010 Isa @ $13.99
berry and cherry flavors with a medium body, impressive balance, a smooth mouth feel, and a persistent crisp and dry finish
Terredora di Paolo 2010 Rosaenovae @ $13.99
from a producer that has been on the forefront of the wine renaissance in Campania since 1978, a rosé made from Aglianico, silky smooth with notes of wild berries, concentrated flowers, and exotic spices and fruit
Raffault 2010 Chinon @ $17.99
100% Cabernet Franc, with bright and lively strawberry fruit and a long, succulent finish
Charles & Charles 2010 Rose of Syrah @ $10.99
the joint venture of Charles Smith and Charles Biehler, dry, crisp and vibrant, with pomegranate and raspberry fruit that's nicely balanced with lively acidity and a welcome hint of minerality
Flos de Pinoso 2010 Rosado @ $11.99
from the most important producer of wines from organic farming in the Valencia region, 100% Monastrell, elegant, clean, with tons of fruit and a pleasing finish
Chemin de Bassac 2010 Isa @ $13.99
berry and cherry flavors with a medium body, impressive balance, a smooth mouth feel, and a persistent crisp and dry finish
Terredora di Paolo 2010 Rosaenovae @ $13.99
from a producer that has been on the forefront of the wine renaissance in Campania since 1978, a rosé made from Aglianico, silky smooth with notes of wild berries, concentrated flowers, and exotic spices and fruit
Raffault 2010 Chinon @ $17.99
100% Cabernet Franc, with bright and lively strawberry fruit and a long, succulent finish