Happy holidays to all!
NEW WHITES:
Uppercut 2010 Sauvignon Blanc @ $9.99
sourced from vineyards in the cool-climate growing areas of Mendocino and Lake Counties, light and delicate, well balanced, with good length and a lingering pale citrus finish
(new vintage) Pine Ridge 2011 Chenin Blanc/Viognier @ $13.99
forward fruit flavors of citrus, apple and pineapple that remain bright in the mid-palate before a crisp, dry finish
(new vintage) Momo 2011 Sauvignon Blanc @ $14.99
produced by Seresin Estates from sustainably-grown grapes, light yet rich in the mouth, with flavors of guava, grapefruit and green melon that extend nicely into the mid-palate before a round, crisp finish
(new vintage) Newton 2010 Chardonnay @ $22.99
Uppercut 2010 Sauvignon Blanc @ $9.99
sourced from vineyards in the cool-climate growing areas of Mendocino and Lake Counties, light and delicate, well balanced, with good length and a lingering pale citrus finish
(new vintage) Pine Ridge 2011 Chenin Blanc/Viognier @ $13.99
forward fruit flavors of citrus, apple and pineapple that remain bright in the mid-palate before a crisp, dry finish
(new vintage) Momo 2011 Sauvignon Blanc @ $14.99
produced by Seresin Estates from sustainably-grown grapes, light yet rich in the mouth, with flavors of guava, grapefruit and green melon that extend nicely into the mid-palate before a round, crisp finish
(new vintage) Newton 2010 Chardonnay @ $22.99
well balanced, with ripe melon and fresh pineapple on the palate, a velvety mouthfeel, and a lingering, refreshing citrus finish
NEW REDS:
(new vintage) Vega Sindoa 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $11.99
textbook Cabernet, with aromas of red currant, tobacco, and dried flowers, expansive red fruit character on the palate, and a bright, juicy finish
(new vintage) Terra Noble 2010 Carmenere @ $11.99
full-bodied and well-structured, with layers of black and red fruit and smooth, silky tannins
Vallana 2009 Campi Raudi @ $14.99
the producer's entry-level wine, Nebbiolo-based with splashes of Uva Rara and Vespolina, unoaked, bright and soft on the palate, meant to be enjoyed now
Vina Alberdi 2005 Rioja @ $19.99
a perfectly balanced wine from an outstanding Rioja vintage, with a silky mouthfeel, good tannins, a lingering finish and a refreshing touch of acidity that gives the characteristic liveliness typical of Viña Alberdi
Closerie de Fourtet 2002 St. Emilion @ $24.99
a Grand Cru from St. Emilion at an eminently affordable price, with silky tannins, tobacco-tinged complex fruit notes of cassis and blackberry, hints of earthiness and lead pencil
Condado de Haza 2007 Ribera del Duero @ $26.99
from Spain's Ribera del Duero region, al elegant and pure Tempranillo only slightly influenced by oak, with cassis and boysenberry flavors framed and lifted by tangy acidity
Pousse d'Or 2009 Chambolle Musigny @ $85.99
from one of Burgundy's great storied properties, a vivid and vibrant Pinot with lovely acidity and a finish that lingers with a hint of peppery spice and soft, silky red fruit
Pousse d'Or 2009 Pommard Les Jarollieres @ $99.99
from one of Burgundy's great storied properties, a single-vineyard Pinot of great depth and richness that saturates the palate with its round ripe fruit
Domaine Romanee-Conti 2006 Grands Exhezaux @ $739.99
a dense and generous Burgundy with a combination of spice and wild berry with some smoky aromas and, on the palate, a perfect harmony between the vibrant fruit, the natural acidity and the silky tannins