Back in harness again after several enjoyable days on Fire Island and a splendid 4th shared with friends and neighbors. Hope you all had a good one!
NEW WHITES:
(new vintage) d'Arton 2010 Cotes de Gascogne @ $9.99
a blend of Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Ugni Blanc, from southwestern France, delicate, floral, fruity and fresh
Cedre 2010 Cedrus Le Blanc @ $10.99
a Colombard and Ugni Blanc blend from Armagnac country, crisp, zippy and refreshing, with high acidity
(new vintage) Santa Maria 2010 Aragosta @ $11.99
a Vermentino from Sardinia, fresh and lively, well balanced, with a toasted almond backdrop
(new vintage) Zandotti 2010 Frascati @ $13.99
fresh and light, with balanced peach, pear and tropical fruit flavors complemented by notes of rosemary, sage and almond
Puzelat-Bonhomme 2010 Touraine @ $13.99
Sauvignon Blanc from Thierry Puzelat and Pierrot Bonhomme, makers of natural wine in the Loire, with notes of citrus and green apple and a subtle nuttiness
Picollo 2010 Gavi di Gavi @ $13.99
an appealing Gavi, fresh and fruity with a balanced finish
Chateau d'Angles 2009n La Clape @ $14.99
from the La Clape region of Languedoc, virtually on the shores of the Mediterranean, an unoaked blend of Bourbelemc and Grenache Blanc with a bit of Roussanne and Marsanne blended in for additional complexity, fresh and fruity with an amazingly long finish
(new vintage) Barbanot 2010 Cotes du Ventoux @ $16.99
a pretty blend of 60% Grenache Blanc and 40% Roussane, with a nose of apricots, white flower and a touch of anise and plump fruit is supported by nice acidity into a smooth finish
(new vintage) Cederburg 2010 Bukettraube @ $17.99
a grape native to South Africa producing a wine that is redolent of peaches and honeysuckle, slightly sweet but not cloying, juicy with fruit flavors
Gumphof 2010 Weissburgunder @ $19.99
from Italy's Alto Adige, a Pinot Bianco from one of the top young producers in the Sudtyrol, a wine of great power, elegance, and minerality
Perrot-Minot 2009 Chardonnay @ $19.99
from a Burgundy producer known for his intense, full and lush wines, a Chardonnay that is concentrated, complex, yet elegant and terroir-focused
Camillo 2009 Trebbiano @ $20.99
a "frizzante" white from a biodynamic Lambrusco producer in Emilia-Romagna, unfiltered and bottle-fermented, with an array of fruit flavors and vibrant acidity
(new vintage) d'Arton 2010 Cotes de Gascogne @ $9.99
a blend of Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Ugni Blanc, from southwestern France, delicate, floral, fruity and fresh
Cedre 2010 Cedrus Le Blanc @ $10.99
a Colombard and Ugni Blanc blend from Armagnac country, crisp, zippy and refreshing, with high acidity
(new vintage) Santa Maria 2010 Aragosta @ $11.99
a Vermentino from Sardinia, fresh and lively, well balanced, with a toasted almond backdrop
(new vintage) Zandotti 2010 Frascati @ $13.99
fresh and light, with balanced peach, pear and tropical fruit flavors complemented by notes of rosemary, sage and almond
Puzelat-Bonhomme 2010 Touraine @ $13.99
Sauvignon Blanc from Thierry Puzelat and Pierrot Bonhomme, makers of natural wine in the Loire, with notes of citrus and green apple and a subtle nuttiness
Picollo 2010 Gavi di Gavi @ $13.99
an appealing Gavi, fresh and fruity with a balanced finish
Chateau d'Angles 2009n La Clape @ $14.99
from the La Clape region of Languedoc, virtually on the shores of the Mediterranean, an unoaked blend of Bourbelemc and Grenache Blanc with a bit of Roussanne and Marsanne blended in for additional complexity, fresh and fruity with an amazingly long finish
(new vintage) Barbanot 2010 Cotes du Ventoux @ $16.99
a pretty blend of 60% Grenache Blanc and 40% Roussane, with a nose of apricots, white flower and a touch of anise and plump fruit is supported by nice acidity into a smooth finish
(new vintage) Cederburg 2010 Bukettraube @ $17.99
a grape native to South Africa producing a wine that is redolent of peaches and honeysuckle, slightly sweet but not cloying, juicy with fruit flavors
Gumphof 2010 Weissburgunder @ $19.99
from Italy's Alto Adige, a Pinot Bianco from one of the top young producers in the Sudtyrol, a wine of great power, elegance, and minerality
Perrot-Minot 2009 Chardonnay @ $19.99
from a Burgundy producer known for his intense, full and lush wines, a Chardonnay that is concentrated, complex, yet elegant and terroir-focused
Camillo 2009 Trebbiano @ $20.99
a "frizzante" white from a biodynamic Lambrusco producer in Emilia-Romagna, unfiltered and bottle-fermented, with an array of fruit flavors and vibrant acidity
NEW REDS:
(new vintage) Cortijo III 2010 Rioja @ $10.99
one of the best values from Rioja, a simple "easy drinking" wine for "everyday" consumption with intense fruit-driven character, supple tannins and a well-balanced structure
The Stump Jump 2008 Shiraz @ $11.99
a value Shiraz from Australia's McLaren Vale, fresh and fruity, with ripe red fruits mixrf with plums, black currants, flowers, and a twist of pepper
Chabbert 2008 Minervois @ $17.99
a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, smooth, full-bodied and structured with ripe black fruit and Provencal flavors
Barbanot 2009 Cotes du Rhone @ $17.99
a classic, medium-bodied blend featuring spicy red berries and herbs balanced by bright acidity and dry but fruity tannins
Peillot 2009 Bugey @ $17.99
a Pinot from a fifth-generation producer in Bugey, not far from Lyons, with elegant berry fruit and a chalky finish
Beronia 2001 Rioja Gran Reserva @ $24.99
smoky cherry and red berry dusted with cocoa, touches of earth, spice and vanilla, firm tannins and impressive length
Molnar Family 2008 Pinot Noir @ $29.99
a single-vineyard Pinot from Napa's Carneros district from a producer specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, soft and gentle on the palate, with the delicate flavor of raspberries and cherries edged with earthiness and toasty oak
(new vintage) Cortijo III 2010 Rioja @ $10.99
one of the best values from Rioja, a simple "easy drinking" wine for "everyday" consumption with intense fruit-driven character, supple tannins and a well-balanced structure
The Stump Jump 2008 Shiraz @ $11.99
a value Shiraz from Australia's McLaren Vale, fresh and fruity, with ripe red fruits mixrf with plums, black currants, flowers, and a twist of pepper
Chabbert 2008 Minervois @ $17.99
a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, smooth, full-bodied and structured with ripe black fruit and Provencal flavors
Barbanot 2009 Cotes du Rhone @ $17.99
a classic, medium-bodied blend featuring spicy red berries and herbs balanced by bright acidity and dry but fruity tannins
Peillot 2009 Bugey @ $17.99
a Pinot from a fifth-generation producer in Bugey, not far from Lyons, with elegant berry fruit and a chalky finish
Beronia 2001 Rioja Gran Reserva @ $24.99
smoky cherry and red berry dusted with cocoa, touches of earth, spice and vanilla, firm tannins and impressive length
Molnar Family 2008 Pinot Noir @ $29.99
a single-vineyard Pinot from Napa's Carneros district from a producer specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, soft and gentle on the palate, with the delicate flavor of raspberries and cherries edged with earthiness and toasty oak
NEW ROSES:
Enanzo 2010 Rosado @ $8.99
classic Garnacha-based Spanish rose, a raspberry-pink wine with aromas of ripe fruit, smooth and tasty on the palate
El Coto 2010 Rioja @ $9.99
a blend of Tempranillo and Grenache, highly refreshing, with tart acidity, bright candied strawberry and raspberry with a slightly earthy finish
Chateau Penin 2010 Clairet @ $12.99
a supple wine, very fruity on the nose and palate, with more body and more of a savory quality than most roses
BOE 2010 Cabernet Franc Rose @ $13.99
a new offering from Brooklyn Oenology, spicy and moderately fruity with good acidity
Domaine de Mauvan 2010 Cotes de Provence @ $13.99
a Grenache-driven blend, light and elegant, the Mediterranean in a glass
Clos des Augustins 2010 Pic St. Loup @ $14.99
from one of the greatest domaines in Pic St. Loup (and now biodynamic) , a fresh and aromatic blend of Grenache and Cinsault
Chateau d'Angles 2010 La Clape @ $14.99
from the La Clape region of Languedoc, virtually on the shores of the Mediterranean, mostly Mourvedre with a little Syrah and Grenache blended in, fully aromatic, intense, structured and refreshing
(new vintage) Mas de Gourgonnier 2010 Les Baux de Provence @ $15.99
a blend of about 60% Grenache spiced with Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvignon. with an inviting cherry-pink color and a nose of strawberry and raspberry, refreshingly clean and dry
Domaine de Moulin 2009 Bulle @ $22.99
a very pale sparkling rose from the Loire, a blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir and Pineau d'Aunis
Enanzo 2010 Rosado @ $8.99
classic Garnacha-based Spanish rose, a raspberry-pink wine with aromas of ripe fruit, smooth and tasty on the palate
El Coto 2010 Rioja @ $9.99
a blend of Tempranillo and Grenache, highly refreshing, with tart acidity, bright candied strawberry and raspberry with a slightly earthy finish
Chateau Penin 2010 Clairet @ $12.99
a supple wine, very fruity on the nose and palate, with more body and more of a savory quality than most roses
BOE 2010 Cabernet Franc Rose @ $13.99
a new offering from Brooklyn Oenology, spicy and moderately fruity with good acidity
Domaine de Mauvan 2010 Cotes de Provence @ $13.99
a Grenache-driven blend, light and elegant, the Mediterranean in a glass
Clos des Augustins 2010 Pic St. Loup @ $14.99
from one of the greatest domaines in Pic St. Loup (and now biodynamic) , a fresh and aromatic blend of Grenache and Cinsault
Chateau d'Angles 2010 La Clape @ $14.99
from the La Clape region of Languedoc, virtually on the shores of the Mediterranean, mostly Mourvedre with a little Syrah and Grenache blended in, fully aromatic, intense, structured and refreshing
(new vintage) Mas de Gourgonnier 2010 Les Baux de Provence @ $15.99
a blend of about 60% Grenache spiced with Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvignon. with an inviting cherry-pink color and a nose of strawberry and raspberry, refreshingly clean and dry
Domaine de Moulin 2009 Bulle @ $22.99
a very pale sparkling rose from the Loire, a blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir and Pineau d'Aunis