July 18, 2012

News from Heights Chateau

Not much this week, and with Matthew off on vacation through the end of the month, I suspect there will be nothing to report, so expect me to be MIA until after he's back
 
NEW WHITES:
(new vintage) Spy Valley 2011 Sauvignon Blanc @ $15.99; also in half-bottles @ $9.99
infused with ripe peach, pear and guava flavors, smooth and refreshing, ripe and juicy. with a spicy finish
(new vintage) Hopler 2011 Gruner Veltliner @ $15.99
a lively Gruner marked by its rockiness, apple scents, and spicy hay flavors supported by minerals
(new vintage) Clinton Vineyards 2010 Seyval Blanc @ $18.99
crisp, light and balanced, with purity of fruit and underlying accents of citrus and apple
Neyers 2011 Chardonnay "304" @ $21.99
pure Chardonnay, fermented in stainless steel, with flavors that are lively and crisp, with a fresh, thirst-quenching finish
Ratzenberger 2010 Riesling @ $21.99
sumptuous fruit flavors (tangerine, peaches, ruby red grapefruit) and classic mineral and spicy flavors imparted by the steep slopes of the St.Jost vineyard
 
NEW RED:
(new vintage) Baglio di Pianetto 2010 Nero d'Avola @ $11.99
clean, polished and fresh, a bright Nero d'Avola that offers a very nice balance between its fruity elements and drying mineral tones
 
NEW ROSE:
Corte Gordoni 2011 Bardolino Chiaretto @ $14.99
a tank-fermented blend of Corvina and Rondinella that shows a fresh cranberry nose and a supple, vibrant palate accented by mild spicy notes