Big mistake lumping two weeks together again; two weeks ago was fairly slight input but last week was an onslaught! Anyway, here it all is (and definitely back to a weekly schedule from here on in).
NEW WHITES:
(new vintage) Cupcake 2011 Sauvignon Blanc @ $9.99
a zesty, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc from the cool Marlborough Valley, with fully integrated flavors with layer upon layer of Meyer lemons and key limes
Marques de Gelida 2010 Xarello @ $10.99
made from one of the traditional grapes for cava, and from 70-year-old vines, stainless steel fermented, bone dry and zingy with a creamy texture
Domaine d'Antugnac 2010 Chardonnay @ $10.99
produced by Burgundians Jean-Luc Terrier and Christian Collovray but in the foothills of the Pyrenees, an unoaked Chardonnay with great freshness and finesse
Pizy 2010 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99
from the Touraine region of France, an easy-to-drink white with a good balance of fruit and minerality
(new vintage) Oyster Bay 2011 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99
bright and a bit racy, with added complexity from classic gooseberry, lime juice and lemongrass aromas with tropical nuances
(new vintage) Ravines 2010 Keuka Village White @ $11.99
a fruity and fresh blend of 80% Cayuga White and 20% Vignoles with nice floral and mineral overtones
Scherer 2009 Pinot Blanc @ $12.99
a refreshingly dry, medium-bodied Pinot Blanc with tangy, ripe pear aromas land an easy-going, crisp and fresh character underpinned nicely by a stony minerality
(new vintage) Millbrook 2010 Chardonnay @ $13.99
a classic Chardonnay, with delightful aromas of tangerine, orange and mango with lemon curd and persimmon flavors
(new vintage) BOE 2010 Shindig @ $13.99
a delightful blend of Vidal Blanc and Riesling, perfect for every casual "shindig"
Blue Quail 2010 Chardonnay @ $13.99
from the Potter Valley in Mendocino County, a fruit-forward stainless-steel Chardonnay made from organically grown grapes
(new vintage) Fontezoppa 2010 Verdicchio di Matelica @ $14.99
a smooth, delicious white with a hints of apricot, mango and a subtle bit of licorice
(new vintage) Inama 2009 Soave @ $14.99
100% Garganega from old vines, with rich, deep aromas of peach and flowers on the nose
(new vintage) Emmolo 2010 Sauvignon Blanc @ $15.99
crisp, clean and elegant, with excellent balance between fruit-driven flavors, juicy acidity and just the right touch of mineral
(new vintage) Pra 2010 Soave @ $15.99
a deliciously balanced white with ripe citrus fruit, balanced acidity, and some nice earthy weight
Muxagat 2009 Branco @ $17.99
a delicious white blend from Portugal's Douro Valley with citrus and floral aromas supported by a delicate almond character on the palate
Sablonettes 2010 P'tit Blanc @ $17.99
from a certified organic/biodynamic producer in the Loire, a Chenin Blanc with notes of white flowers, almonds, and pear and hints of honey on the finish
(new vintage) Agape 2009 Riesling @ $17.99
vibrant, elegant and pure, a stunning expression of the Riesling grape
Picariello 2009 Fiano di Avellino @ $21.99
brilliantly made, minerally but densely flavored (apple, white peach, hazelnut), a great introduction to the variety
Domaine Leflaive 2009 Puligny-Montrachet "Claivoillon" @ $139.99
classic white Burgundy from a legendary domain has consistently been among the two or three best in the village of Puligny-Montrachet
Olivier Leflaive 2008 Meursault @ $151.99
a lean, taut style yet intense, with a stony undercurrent to its lime blossom, hazelnut and apple flavors, silky and harmonious, with a lingering mineral aftertaste
Domaine Leflaive 2009 Meursault @ $151.99
a blend of different parcels located in various parts of the village, relatively restrained, with notes of peach, pear and acacia blossom that are trimmed in discreet wood and a dry, clean, and persistent finish
(new vintage) Cupcake 2011 Sauvignon Blanc @ $9.99
a zesty, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc from the cool Marlborough Valley, with fully integrated flavors with layer upon layer of Meyer lemons and key limes
Marques de Gelida 2010 Xarello @ $10.99
made from one of the traditional grapes for cava, and from 70-year-old vines, stainless steel fermented, bone dry and zingy with a creamy texture
Domaine d'Antugnac 2010 Chardonnay @ $10.99
produced by Burgundians Jean-Luc Terrier and Christian Collovray but in the foothills of the Pyrenees, an unoaked Chardonnay with great freshness and finesse
Pizy 2010 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99
from the Touraine region of France, an easy-to-drink white with a good balance of fruit and minerality
(new vintage) Oyster Bay 2011 Sauvignon Blanc @ $11.99
bright and a bit racy, with added complexity from classic gooseberry, lime juice and lemongrass aromas with tropical nuances
(new vintage) Ravines 2010 Keuka Village White @ $11.99
a fruity and fresh blend of 80% Cayuga White and 20% Vignoles with nice floral and mineral overtones
Scherer 2009 Pinot Blanc @ $12.99
a refreshingly dry, medium-bodied Pinot Blanc with tangy, ripe pear aromas land an easy-going, crisp and fresh character underpinned nicely by a stony minerality
(new vintage) Millbrook 2010 Chardonnay @ $13.99
a classic Chardonnay, with delightful aromas of tangerine, orange and mango with lemon curd and persimmon flavors
(new vintage) BOE 2010 Shindig @ $13.99
a delightful blend of Vidal Blanc and Riesling, perfect for every casual "shindig"
Blue Quail 2010 Chardonnay @ $13.99
from the Potter Valley in Mendocino County, a fruit-forward stainless-steel Chardonnay made from organically grown grapes
(new vintage) Fontezoppa 2010 Verdicchio di Matelica @ $14.99
a smooth, delicious white with a hints of apricot, mango and a subtle bit of licorice
(new vintage) Inama 2009 Soave @ $14.99
100% Garganega from old vines, with rich, deep aromas of peach and flowers on the nose
(new vintage) Emmolo 2010 Sauvignon Blanc @ $15.99
crisp, clean and elegant, with excellent balance between fruit-driven flavors, juicy acidity and just the right touch of mineral
(new vintage) Pra 2010 Soave @ $15.99
a deliciously balanced white with ripe citrus fruit, balanced acidity, and some nice earthy weight
Muxagat 2009 Branco @ $17.99
a delicious white blend from Portugal's Douro Valley with citrus and floral aromas supported by a delicate almond character on the palate
Sablonettes 2010 P'tit Blanc @ $17.99
from a certified organic/biodynamic producer in the Loire, a Chenin Blanc with notes of white flowers, almonds, and pear and hints of honey on the finish
(new vintage) Agape 2009 Riesling @ $17.99
vibrant, elegant and pure, a stunning expression of the Riesling grape
Picariello 2009 Fiano di Avellino @ $21.99
brilliantly made, minerally but densely flavored (apple, white peach, hazelnut), a great introduction to the variety
Domaine Leflaive 2009 Puligny-Montrachet "Claivoillon" @ $139.99
classic white Burgundy from a legendary domain has consistently been among the two or three best in the village of Puligny-Montrachet
Olivier Leflaive 2008 Meursault @ $151.99
a lean, taut style yet intense, with a stony undercurrent to its lime blossom, hazelnut and apple flavors, silky and harmonious, with a lingering mineral aftertaste
Domaine Leflaive 2009 Meursault @ $151.99
a blend of different parcels located in various parts of the village, relatively restrained, with notes of peach, pear and acacia blossom that are trimmed in discreet wood and a dry, clean, and persistent finish
NEW REDS:
Les Deux Rives 2009 Corbieres @ $9.99
from the banks of the Canal du Midi, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan, with an intense nose of fresh red fruits, silky tannins, and a long cassis-and-cherry finish
Ken Forrester 2009 Petit Pinotage @ $9.99
in the food-friendly, valuecentric "Petit" line from Ken Forrester, a smooth, soft, supple Pinotage with good length and immediate appeal
Dievole 2008 Chianti @ $9.99
from the heart of Tuscany, very near Siena, a medium-bodied Chiani with fruity notes of cherry and plum, fresh and dry with good acidity and persistence
Lyeth 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $10.99
rich and concentrated with layers of juicy plum, black currant and coffee nuances, a medium-bodied wine that finishes with polished tannins allowing the ripe fruit flavors to show through
Edgebaston 2010 The Pepper Pot @ $10.99
a blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Tannat from South Africa's Stellenbosch region, created to show the fresh, fruity and spice-driven flavors of these Rhone varietals
Gretzy Estate 2005 #99 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99
classic Napa character with dark fruit aromas of sweet black cherry, blackberry, cassis and a light touch of toasty oak
Vega Sindoa 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99
a velvety Can from Navarre with just a little Tempranillo blended in, well structured, balanced, highly polished, a great value
Ferraton 2009 Cotes du Rhone "Samorens" @ $11.99
a benchmark Cotes-du-Rhone from a superb vintage, soft, round, and full of warm brambly fruit
Franschhoek Cellar 2009 Pinotage @ $11.99
from a private winery originally founded as a coop in 1945, a softly-styled Pinotage, medium to full in body, with an approachable earthy and berry-fruit character
Enodelta 2010 Lacryma Christi @ $11.99
from the lava-caked foothills of Mount Vesuvius, just east of Naples, and from a great vintage for southern Italy, a blend of Piediross and Aglianico, rustic yet smooth and well-balanced, medium-bodied, with bright acidity
Chateau La Bastide 2009 Pinot Noir @ $12.99
made by a quality-oriented producer in Corbières, an expressive and warm Pinot with soft fruits and spicy notes
Casa Marguery 2010 Malbec @ $12.99
a smooth, supple Malbec with classic blackberry notes on the nose and a striking rustic character that is more European than Argentine
Latour 2009 Pinot Noir Valmoissine @ $13.99
a Pinot Noir from Provence with bold, lively fruit aromas, medium acidity, supple tannins, and round structure
Gout 2007 Pechigo "La Saulsaire" @ $14.99
from two organic producers deep in the heart of the Pyrenees, a field blend containing mostly old-vine Carignan, Alicante, Syrah, Pinot Noir and even a dab of Merlot, bright, fresh and lively
(new vintage) Juan Gil 2009 Jumilla @ $14.99
100% Mourvèdre, with powerful aromas of red berries, with toasty and smoky notes from aging in oak barriques
Earthworks 2008 Shiraz @ $14.99
from Australia's Barossa Valley, a Shiraz with lifted bright blue fruit on a medium to full palate, wonderfully balanced with briar and peppery spice which continues through the long finish
Les Deux Rives 2009 Corbieres @ $9.99
from the banks of the Canal du Midi, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan, with an intense nose of fresh red fruits, silky tannins, and a long cassis-and-cherry finish
Ken Forrester 2009 Petit Pinotage @ $9.99
in the food-friendly, valuecentric "Petit" line from Ken Forrester, a smooth, soft, supple Pinotage with good length and immediate appeal
Dievole 2008 Chianti @ $9.99
from the heart of Tuscany, very near Siena, a medium-bodied Chiani with fruity notes of cherry and plum, fresh and dry with good acidity and persistence
Lyeth 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $10.99
rich and concentrated with layers of juicy plum, black currant and coffee nuances, a medium-bodied wine that finishes with polished tannins allowing the ripe fruit flavors to show through
Edgebaston 2010 The Pepper Pot @ $10.99
a blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Tannat from South Africa's Stellenbosch region, created to show the fresh, fruity and spice-driven flavors of these Rhone varietals
Gretzy Estate 2005 #99 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99
classic Napa character with dark fruit aromas of sweet black cherry, blackberry, cassis and a light touch of toasty oak
Vega Sindoa 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99
a velvety Can from Navarre with just a little Tempranillo blended in, well structured, balanced, highly polished, a great value
Ferraton 2009 Cotes du Rhone "Samorens" @ $11.99
a benchmark Cotes-du-Rhone from a superb vintage, soft, round, and full of warm brambly fruit
Franschhoek Cellar 2009 Pinotage @ $11.99
from a private winery originally founded as a coop in 1945, a softly-styled Pinotage, medium to full in body, with an approachable earthy and berry-fruit character
Enodelta 2010 Lacryma Christi @ $11.99
from the lava-caked foothills of Mount Vesuvius, just east of Naples, and from a great vintage for southern Italy, a blend of Piediross and Aglianico, rustic yet smooth and well-balanced, medium-bodied, with bright acidity
Chateau La Bastide 2009 Pinot Noir @ $12.99
made by a quality-oriented producer in Corbières, an expressive and warm Pinot with soft fruits and spicy notes
Casa Marguery 2010 Malbec @ $12.99
a smooth, supple Malbec with classic blackberry notes on the nose and a striking rustic character that is more European than Argentine
Latour 2009 Pinot Noir Valmoissine @ $13.99
a Pinot Noir from Provence with bold, lively fruit aromas, medium acidity, supple tannins, and round structure
Gout 2007 Pechigo "La Saulsaire" @ $14.99
from two organic producers deep in the heart of the Pyrenees, a field blend containing mostly old-vine Carignan, Alicante, Syrah, Pinot Noir and even a dab of Merlot, bright, fresh and lively
(new vintage) Juan Gil 2009 Jumilla @ $14.99
100% Mourvèdre, with powerful aromas of red berries, with toasty and smoky notes from aging in oak barriques
Earthworks 2008 Shiraz @ $14.99
from Australia's Barossa Valley, a Shiraz with lifted bright blue fruit on a medium to full palate, wonderfully balanced with briar and peppery spice which continues through the long finish
Viberti 2010 Dolba @ $14.99
a blend of Dolcetto and Barbera, fresh and approachable, medium-bodied, well balanced, with a smooth finish
(new vintage) Bonterra 2008 Zinfandel @ $15.99
made from 100% organic grapes grown in a biodynamic vineyard, a dark cherry-colored Zin with aromas of mixed berries and raspberry liqueur
Paradiso 2009 Sangiovese @ $15.99
from Emilia-Romagna, a silky 100% Sangiovese with just the right amount of spice and complexity, enchanting and invigorating
Taupenot-Merme 2008 Passetoutgrain @ $15.99
from a classic Burgundy estate now in its seventh generation of family winemakers, a blend of Pinot and Gamay, fruity and approachable, with bright notes of cranberry, raspberry and blackberry on a soft, round palate
Mormoraia 2008 Chianti Colli Senesi @ $15.99
aromas of ripe fruit, spices, plum and tobacco, ample Sangiovese flavors with soft tannins and a persistent and satisfying finish
Caruso & Minini 2009 Nero d'Avola @ $15.99
a Nero d'Avola with an elegant fruit-driven style with sweet forest fruits aromas and a hint of minty freshness on the palate
Wilson Daniels 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $15.99
a Paso Robles Cab with cassis, chocolate and cedar notes, concentrated blue fruit flavors, and a hint of oak on the finish
Veedercrest 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $16.99
a Napa Cab from a great Napa vintage, with enticing, complex aromas of bramble fruit, sour cherry and spice, dark berry on the palate with smoky, vanilla- edged oak and velvety tannins
Ramirez de la Piscina 2007 Rioja Reserva @ $16.99
classic Tempranillo aromas and flavors, aged more than 18 months in American oak, balanced and round with elegant and well integrated tannins
Wine by Joe 2009 Pinot Noir @ $17.99
from stellar winemaker Joe Dobbes in Oregon's Willamette Valley, an excitingly complex and well-balanced Pinot Noir with gorgeous mouthwatering aromas of blackberry and a touch of leather
Les Sablonettes 2010 Le Petit Diable @ $17.99
from a certified organic/biodynamic producer in the Loire, a lighter and brighter-styled Cabernet Franc filled with raspberry and strawberry aromas. round, fresh, with a balance between the nice ripeness of the grapes and a pretty acidity
(new vintage) Les Sablonettes 2010 Les Copines Aussi @ $17.99
a bright, buoyant and delightfully fruity expression of Loire Valley Gamay made from 10-50 year old vines according to biodynamic practices
Renard 2009 Irancy @ $18.99
a vibrant, fruity Burgundy with a slight earthiness and minerality
Mortier 2008 Graviers @ $19.99
made by a biodynamic producer in the Loire town of St. Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, a deep, rich red redolent of violets and blue berries, the essence of Cabernet Franc
La Croix Gachet 2006 Lalande de Pomerol @ $19.99
a rich and powerful Bordeaux, with intense aromas of red fruit and cacao
Evening Land 2008 Sorcerer @ $21.99
primarily Cabernet with some Syrah, Grenache and Petit Verdot blended in, sourced from several differnet regions in California, big, bold, heady and spicy
(new vintage) Valle dell' Acate 2010 Il Frappato @ $21.99
100% Frappato, aged in stainless steel tank prior to bottling to retain this varietal's lively red-fruited, highly aromatic and floral profile
Coto de Imaz 2008 Rioja Reserva @ $22.99
a Rioja of great class and complexity, full-bodied, round, and very appealing on the palate
Abbona 2008 Nebbiolo @ $23.99
delivers all the hallmark characters and flavors of a Barolo at a fraction of the price, ripe but beautifully dry and long on flavor
Haut de Poujeaux 2006 Haut-Medoc @ $23.99
an elegant, cedary Claret, with freshness and finesse, made from vines neighboring the famous Moulis estate, Poujeaux
Gachot-Monot 2009 Cotes-de-Nuits Villages @ $26.99
a rich, well structured Burgundy that offers a striking balance between power and pleasure, smoky, with lovely dark spicy fruit
Calabretta 2002 Etna Rosso @ $26.99
aromas of dried cherries, tar, licorice, and hints of ashy/volcanic soil tones, with a freshness and delineation that recalls a mature Barolo, northern Rhône or even a sturdier, earthier red Burgundy
Desertaux-Ferrand 2009 Cotes-de-Nuits Villages @ $33.99
classic red Burgundy from a family that has been doing it for generations, with ripe red and black fruit flavors with nuances of licorice
Sigaut 2007 Chambolle-Musigny @ $59.99
from Anne and Hervé Sigaud, an elegant Burgundy with ripe, succulent fruit and plenty of intriguing spice notes
Pisoni 2009 Estate Pinot Noir @ $79.99
made from four separate blocks and vinified with 20% whole clusters, a big wine with powerful tannins that frame a core of dark, black fruit
Laurent 2007 Echezaux @ $136.99
a Burgundy with tremendous complexity and an elegant, supple texture, purity of aroma and fruit flavor, and considerable length
Dugat-Py 2008 Gevrey-Chambertin @ $195.99
scents of red berry fruit and roses give way to a ripe palate with tart flavors and mineral nuances, and a persistent and lively finish with balanced acidity that suggests this wine will last for nearly a decade, only 200 cases made
a blend of Dolcetto and Barbera, fresh and approachable, medium-bodied, well balanced, with a smooth finish
(new vintage) Bonterra 2008 Zinfandel @ $15.99
made from 100% organic grapes grown in a biodynamic vineyard, a dark cherry-colored Zin with aromas of mixed berries and raspberry liqueur
Paradiso 2009 Sangiovese @ $15.99
from Emilia-Romagna, a silky 100% Sangiovese with just the right amount of spice and complexity, enchanting and invigorating
Taupenot-Merme 2008 Passetoutgrain @ $15.99
from a classic Burgundy estate now in its seventh generation of family winemakers, a blend of Pinot and Gamay, fruity and approachable, with bright notes of cranberry, raspberry and blackberry on a soft, round palate
Mormoraia 2008 Chianti Colli Senesi @ $15.99
aromas of ripe fruit, spices, plum and tobacco, ample Sangiovese flavors with soft tannins and a persistent and satisfying finish
Caruso & Minini 2009 Nero d'Avola @ $15.99
a Nero d'Avola with an elegant fruit-driven style with sweet forest fruits aromas and a hint of minty freshness on the palate
Wilson Daniels 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $15.99
a Paso Robles Cab with cassis, chocolate and cedar notes, concentrated blue fruit flavors, and a hint of oak on the finish
Veedercrest 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $16.99
a Napa Cab from a great Napa vintage, with enticing, complex aromas of bramble fruit, sour cherry and spice, dark berry on the palate with smoky, vanilla- edged oak and velvety tannins
Ramirez de la Piscina 2007 Rioja Reserva @ $16.99
classic Tempranillo aromas and flavors, aged more than 18 months in American oak, balanced and round with elegant and well integrated tannins
Wine by Joe 2009 Pinot Noir @ $17.99
from stellar winemaker Joe Dobbes in Oregon's Willamette Valley, an excitingly complex and well-balanced Pinot Noir with gorgeous mouthwatering aromas of blackberry and a touch of leather
Les Sablonettes 2010 Le Petit Diable @ $17.99
from a certified organic/biodynamic producer in the Loire, a lighter and brighter-styled Cabernet Franc filled with raspberry and strawberry aromas. round, fresh, with a balance between the nice ripeness of the grapes and a pretty acidity
(new vintage) Les Sablonettes 2010 Les Copines Aussi @ $17.99
a bright, buoyant and delightfully fruity expression of Loire Valley Gamay made from 10-50 year old vines according to biodynamic practices
Renard 2009 Irancy @ $18.99
a vibrant, fruity Burgundy with a slight earthiness and minerality
Mortier 2008 Graviers @ $19.99
made by a biodynamic producer in the Loire town of St. Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, a deep, rich red redolent of violets and blue berries, the essence of Cabernet Franc
La Croix Gachet 2006 Lalande de Pomerol @ $19.99
a rich and powerful Bordeaux, with intense aromas of red fruit and cacao
Evening Land 2008 Sorcerer @ $21.99
primarily Cabernet with some Syrah, Grenache and Petit Verdot blended in, sourced from several differnet regions in California, big, bold, heady and spicy
(new vintage) Valle dell' Acate 2010 Il Frappato @ $21.99
100% Frappato, aged in stainless steel tank prior to bottling to retain this varietal's lively red-fruited, highly aromatic and floral profile
Coto de Imaz 2008 Rioja Reserva @ $22.99
a Rioja of great class and complexity, full-bodied, round, and very appealing on the palate
Abbona 2008 Nebbiolo @ $23.99
delivers all the hallmark characters and flavors of a Barolo at a fraction of the price, ripe but beautifully dry and long on flavor
Haut de Poujeaux 2006 Haut-Medoc @ $23.99
an elegant, cedary Claret, with freshness and finesse, made from vines neighboring the famous Moulis estate, Poujeaux
Gachot-Monot 2009 Cotes-de-Nuits Villages @ $26.99
a rich, well structured Burgundy that offers a striking balance between power and pleasure, smoky, with lovely dark spicy fruit
Calabretta 2002 Etna Rosso @ $26.99
aromas of dried cherries, tar, licorice, and hints of ashy/volcanic soil tones, with a freshness and delineation that recalls a mature Barolo, northern Rhône or even a sturdier, earthier red Burgundy
Desertaux-Ferrand 2009 Cotes-de-Nuits Villages @ $33.99
classic red Burgundy from a family that has been doing it for generations, with ripe red and black fruit flavors with nuances of licorice
Sigaut 2007 Chambolle-Musigny @ $59.99
from Anne and Hervé Sigaud, an elegant Burgundy with ripe, succulent fruit and plenty of intriguing spice notes
Pisoni 2009 Estate Pinot Noir @ $79.99
made from four separate blocks and vinified with 20% whole clusters, a big wine with powerful tannins that frame a core of dark, black fruit
Laurent 2007 Echezaux @ $136.99
a Burgundy with tremendous complexity and an elegant, supple texture, purity of aroma and fruit flavor, and considerable length
Dugat-Py 2008 Gevrey-Chambertin @ $195.99
scents of red berry fruit and roses give way to a ripe palate with tart flavors and mineral nuances, and a persistent and lively finish with balanced acidity that suggests this wine will last for nearly a decade, only 200 cases made