Herewith last week's new arrivals. We hope to see many of you at the wine tasting/art show benefit on Thursday night; check the store web site (www.heightschateau.com) or call the store for details (718-330-0963).
NEW WHITES:
Hanging Vine 2011 Chardonnay @ $11.99
from a Lodi winery that sources grapes from throughout the state, a creamy white with notes of pineapple jam and vanilla
Fteri 2011 Moschofilero @ $11.99
an aromatic, crisp, stainless-steel fermented white with a perfumed nose of herb, honey, and red berries and a floral, citrus-laden, muscat-like palate that finishes with searing acidity
Boissan 2011 Cotes du Rhone Blanc @ $11.99
a blend of Viognier, Clairette, and Grenache Blanc, showing stone fruit and some citrus with subtle minerality
(new vintage) Weimer 2010 Frost Cuvee @ $11.99
primarily Riesling and Gewurztraminer with a little Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir blended in, refreshing yet complex; with bright fruit and floral notes up front and light pear and a touch of spice on the palate
(new vintage) Geografico 2011 Vernaccia @ $11.99
aromas of white flowers and fresh bread, fresh and dry on the palate, with just a hint of bitter almond in the finish
(new vintage) Oyster Bay 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99
always bright and a bit racy, with added complexity from classic gooseberry, lime juice and lemongrass aromas with tropical nuances
Guillamina 2011 Costers del Segre @ $12.99
an unusual blend of Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo from northeastern Spain, fruity with aromatic intensity, soft and well balanced on the palate
Dom Diogo 2011 Arinto @ $12.99
a new Vinho Verde, slightly spritzy, with a lemony, fruity nose that leads to an attractively fruity palate
Foris 2011 Pinot Gris @ $13.99
from Oregon's Rogue Valley, a Pinot Gris with aromas of pear, melon, and citrus blossom, broad flavors, and a solid backbone of support from the racy acidity
Berthollier 2011 Chignin @ $14.99
made from the Jacquere grape in the Savoie region of eastern France, taut and well defined, light, fresh, finely crisp with citrus zest
(new vintage) Lincourt 2011 Steel Chardonnay @ $16.99
no oak, as the name suggests, lively and concentrated with a palate is crisp and minerally with notes of lemons and green apples
(new vintage) Kim Crawford 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $16.99
light and crisp, with up front herbaceous aromas backed by ripe fruit flavors of melon, passionfruit and crisp acidity
Roblin 2010 Sancerre Origine @ $20.99
the Roblin brothers' classic bottling, with a juicy, persistent palate of crunchy apple, clear-cut, extremely delicate yet with great length
(new vintage) Freemark Abbey 2011 Chardonnay @ $23.99
a classic Chardonnay with fruit from four vineyard sites across the Napa Valley, having concentrated aromas and flavors of ripe, lush stone fruits supported by a lovely, subtle toasty oak complexity
Schweinhardt 2009 Riesling Rothenberg @ $25.99
an award-winning dry Riesling from Germany's Nahe region, complex aromas of apricots and pears, supported by a streak of pure minerality
(new vintage) Cloudy Bay 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $31.99
the iconic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in a classic vintage, renowned for its vibrancy and zest in an elegant package
Hanging Vine 2011 Chardonnay @ $11.99
from a Lodi winery that sources grapes from throughout the state, a creamy white with notes of pineapple jam and vanilla
Fteri 2011 Moschofilero @ $11.99
an aromatic, crisp, stainless-steel fermented white with a perfumed nose of herb, honey, and red berries and a floral, citrus-laden, muscat-like palate that finishes with searing acidity
Boissan 2011 Cotes du Rhone Blanc @ $11.99
a blend of Viognier, Clairette, and Grenache Blanc, showing stone fruit and some citrus with subtle minerality
(new vintage) Weimer 2010 Frost Cuvee @ $11.99
primarily Riesling and Gewurztraminer with a little Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir blended in, refreshing yet complex; with bright fruit and floral notes up front and light pear and a touch of spice on the palate
(new vintage) Geografico 2011 Vernaccia @ $11.99
aromas of white flowers and fresh bread, fresh and dry on the palate, with just a hint of bitter almond in the finish
(new vintage) Oyster Bay 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $12.99
always bright and a bit racy, with added complexity from classic gooseberry, lime juice and lemongrass aromas with tropical nuances
Guillamina 2011 Costers del Segre @ $12.99
an unusual blend of Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo from northeastern Spain, fruity with aromatic intensity, soft and well balanced on the palate
Dom Diogo 2011 Arinto @ $12.99
a new Vinho Verde, slightly spritzy, with a lemony, fruity nose that leads to an attractively fruity palate
Foris 2011 Pinot Gris @ $13.99
from Oregon's Rogue Valley, a Pinot Gris with aromas of pear, melon, and citrus blossom, broad flavors, and a solid backbone of support from the racy acidity
Berthollier 2011 Chignin @ $14.99
made from the Jacquere grape in the Savoie region of eastern France, taut and well defined, light, fresh, finely crisp with citrus zest
(new vintage) Lincourt 2011 Steel Chardonnay @ $16.99
no oak, as the name suggests, lively and concentrated with a palate is crisp and minerally with notes of lemons and green apples
(new vintage) Kim Crawford 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $16.99
light and crisp, with up front herbaceous aromas backed by ripe fruit flavors of melon, passionfruit and crisp acidity
Roblin 2010 Sancerre Origine @ $20.99
the Roblin brothers' classic bottling, with a juicy, persistent palate of crunchy apple, clear-cut, extremely delicate yet with great length
(new vintage) Freemark Abbey 2011 Chardonnay @ $23.99
a classic Chardonnay with fruit from four vineyard sites across the Napa Valley, having concentrated aromas and flavors of ripe, lush stone fruits supported by a lovely, subtle toasty oak complexity
Schweinhardt 2009 Riesling Rothenberg @ $25.99
an award-winning dry Riesling from Germany's Nahe region, complex aromas of apricots and pears, supported by a streak of pure minerality
(new vintage) Cloudy Bay 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $31.99
the iconic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in a classic vintage, renowned for its vibrancy and zest in an elegant package
NEW REDS:
Prensa Real NV Red @ $6.99
subtly spicy, very fruity with definite berry and cherry notes, with some plum in the background, finishes with a more earthy, minerally taste
(new vintage) Esteban Martin 2011 Tinto @ $8.99
a blend of Grenache and Syrah from Carinena, with a youthful, intense nose and a palate that is well structured and rounded with good acidity, mature fruits and sweet tannins
(new vintage) Antano 2010 Rioja @ $8.99
primarily Tempranillo but blended with Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano, with aromas of fresh cut fruit, light in texture with fresh raspberry integrated with vanilla flavors
Tobia 2010 Rioja @ $9.99
mature aromas, balanced with a full body, pleasant dry tannins and vanilla on the initial palate with chewy fruit in the mid palate, and a long, soft finish, Kosher
Pelaquie 2010 Cotes du Rhone @ $10.99
from a southern Rhone estate that dates from the 16th century, a blend of Grenache and Syrah, intense and ful-bodied, with aromas and flavors of plums, raspberries, and currants
(new vintage) Maipe 2012 Malbec @ $11.99
complex plum, fig, strawberry, spices and floral aromas; rounded and velvety tannins, excellent length with a distinguished character
Les Rouilleres 2009 Bordeaux @ $11.99
from the great 2009 Bordeaux vintage, a red of medium intensity, well balanced, aromatic with notes of red fruits and supple spices and soft tannins
Hanging Vine 2011 Pinot Noir @ $12.99
a rich, modern-style California Pinot sourced from 22 parcels from cooler-climate vineyards, with bright cherry fruit with a hint of cedar, clove and spice in a supple, complex style
Les Carregades 2009 Medoc @ $12.99
from the great 2009 Bordeaux vintage, a big, bold red with complex aromas of very ripe fruit with elegant notes of toasted bread mixed with a variety of spices, a typical Medoc, well structured and harmonious
Emilio Moro 2011 Finca Resalso @ $13.99
a smooth and supple Tempranillo from Spain's Ribera del Duero, with intense aromas with concentrated hints of black fruit and licorice and a very subtle, toasted oak background combined with earthy-mineral notes
Fabre & Montmayou 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $13.99
juicy and fruity on the palate, with hints of coffee and leather given by the oak, full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish
Pago de Valdoneje 2011 Bierzo @ $13.99
a red from Spain's Bierzo region, 100% Mencia from vines that are 60 to 100 years old, incredibly aromatic, tasting of spice and earth
Bellevue La Foret 2008 "Ce Vin" Fronton @ $13.99
made 100% from an indigenous grape called Negrette, highly aromatic, with notes of strawberry and red berry fruit with an earthy, spicy dusty palate, medium-bodied with extremely soft tannins
La Caderie 2010 Bordeaux @ $13.99
from an organic Bordeaux producer, a Merlot/Cab Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon blend with flavors of fresh red fruits and soft tannins, well balanced, with a pleasant long finish
Coreggio 2010 Anthos @ $14.99
a dry, still version of Brachetto grown in the Roero, fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve full fruit flavors and acidity, light ti medium in body with aromas of fresh red berries
Corvidae 2010 Rook @ $14.99
a blend of Cab, Syrah and Merlot from Washington's Columbia Valley, with a robust nose of rich black fruits and Syrah smoke, lots of ripe fruit flavors, ample acidity, and chewy tannins
L'Avenir 2011 Pinotage @ $15.99
the signature varietal of South Africa, grown in the western Cape, a fruit-filled, succulent red ideal for drinking now
Tierra Divina 2009 Malbec @ $15.99
from two sustainably farmed vineyards high in the Andes, a robust Malbec with huge bursts of flavor up front packed with spice and minerality, with a long and smooth finish
(new vintage) Oberto 2010 Dolcetto d'Alba "Albarella" @ $15.99
a single-vineyard Dolcetto with an expansive bouquet of wood berries, well structured, full-bodied and crisp on the palate, with a healthy dose of acidity
Albino Piona 2011 Bardolino @ $15.99
an old-style Bardolino, delicate and seductive, slightly bitter but fresh and smooth
Dalton 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $15.99
from a family-owned winery in the Upper Galilee region of Israel, a classic Cabernet, dark, rich, well balanced, with characteristic Cabernet qualities of forest fruit and the subtle note of French oak, Kosher
Moretti 2011 Giano @ $16.99
from the producer rated the best winemaker in Giano dell'Umbria, a blend of Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo and Merlot, fresh and expressive on the nose with deep, juicy flavors, good middle density of fruit and balancing acidity
Ventana 2010 Pinot Noir @ $16.99
from Monterey County, a Pinot with an explosion of vibrant cherry, raspberry, and cranberry flavors with a delicious hint of chocolate, a touch of smokiness and vanilla, medium-bodied with a bright berry red color
(new vintage) Ramirez de la Piscina 2008 Rioja @ $16.99
a beautifully mature wine, dark cherry-red with purple hues, with well-balanced aromas of ripe fruit and oak
Three 2010 Zinfandel @ $16.99
sourced from 100-year-old vineyards, mostly in Contra Costa County, a luscious Zin nicely balanced with a concentration of ripe blackberries and spice with a slight minerality sneaking through
Rion 2010 Bourgogne @ $16.99
from a Burgundy vintage of impeccable quality and balance, a textbook Pinot Noir with both structure and finesse
Chateau Lafond 2009 Canon Fronsac @ $16.99
from the great 2009 Bordeaux vintage, a blend of Merlot and Cab Franc showing some blackberries and hints of pepper on the nose, with a nice toast from the oak, well balanced, soft and complex on the palate, with vanilla, licorice and eucalyptus hints
Katogi Averoff 2008 Macedonian Red @ $17.99
a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Agiorgitiko, complex, with a distinctive bouquet and a soft fullness on the palate
I Quaranta 2010 Barbera d'Asti @ $17.99
from an organic estate in the Piedmont, a fresh, grapy Barbera with a nose of dark purple-black fruits and a palate of ripe fruit with juicy acids
Chateau Le Bonnat 2008 Graves @ $18.99
fine red berry and currant fruits and dry fruit tannins with structure and great juicy acidity on the finish
Jacky Renard 2009 Irancy @ $18.99
an elegant Pinot, quite juicy but with considerable body, weight, and persistence
Planeta 2010 Cerasuolo @ $19.99
a blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato from Sicily, big and plush, with sweet red fruit, spices, and flowers, supple, vibrant and fresh with a long finish
B Side 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99
a great value Cab made with the addition of a little Petite Syrah, dry, firmly tannic and complex, with black currant, beef jerky, pepper spice and smoky oak flavors
Corvidae 2010 The Keeper @ $19.99
100% Cabernet Franc from Washington's Columbia Valley, plush and velvety, full-bodied and easy drinking, a deliciously large version of the grape that is smoother than Cabernet Sauvignon, less earthy than Merlot, approachable like Aussie Syrah and spicy like a smooth Zinfandel
Aphillantes 2011 Cotes du Rhone 3 Cepages @ $21.99
equal parts Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre from a biodynamic producer located just outside of Gigondas, a concentrated wine dense with flavor
(new vintage) Thomas Coyne 2008 Mourvedre @ $21.99
unfined and unfiltered, with berry aromas that are complemented by hints of leather and spice that persist into a nice, round finish
(new vintage) Fenocchio 2010 Nebbiolo @ $22.99
produced from declassified Barolo grapes from the famed Bussia vineyard, a wine with all the unmistakable floral complexity of Nebbiolo without the burden of the long ageing in wood and the relative austere tannins
Weinrich 2011 Bechtheimer Schwarzriesling @ $22.99
100% Schwarzriesling, aka Pinot Meunier, the first vintage from this producer to be offered in the NY market, fresh, bright and delicate
Gruet 2009 Pinot Noir @ $22.99
from the standard-bearer of New Mexico's growing wine industry, a Pinot Noir with lively acidity, raspberry fruit and mushroomy notes
Beckmen 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $23.99
made from estate-grown fruit in California's Santa Ynez Valley, a balanced wine that shows off the qualities of the region, with aromas of mint and bell pepper leading to pretty plum and currant fruit
Cervantes 2010 Mountain Cuvee @ $24.99
a second label of Chappellet Winery, a winemaker's blend that beautifully expresses the distinctive qualities of the traditional Bordeaux varietals, crafted for early consumption
Pichon 2010 St. Joseph @ $26.99
made from 70-year-old Syrah vines in the northern Rhone, marked by pure berry flavors and a kick of black pepper at the back
Chakana 2011 Malbec @ $29.99
deeply colored and intensely flavored, with plum, strawberry and spice on the palate leading to a refreshingly fruity finish
Frias 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $44.99
a deep, dark mountainside Cab, intense and concentrated with layers of plum, lavender, dark cherry, cedar and allspice, big and bold, yet elegant and already showing integration and balance
Pisoni 2010 Pinot Noir @ $79.99
deftly crafted in the Santa Lucia Highlands style, with darker, deeper, crushed black cherry, Santa Rosa plum and notes of vanilla, lively in the mouth, with all-encompassing cherry, well structured
Camigliano 2004 Gualto Brunello @ $79.99
a full throttle effort loaded with dark fruit, one of the finest wines yet from this producer
Prensa Real NV Red @ $6.99
subtly spicy, very fruity with definite berry and cherry notes, with some plum in the background, finishes with a more earthy, minerally taste
(new vintage) Esteban Martin 2011 Tinto @ $8.99
a blend of Grenache and Syrah from Carinena, with a youthful, intense nose and a palate that is well structured and rounded with good acidity, mature fruits and sweet tannins
(new vintage) Antano 2010 Rioja @ $8.99
primarily Tempranillo but blended with Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano, with aromas of fresh cut fruit, light in texture with fresh raspberry integrated with vanilla flavors
Tobia 2010 Rioja @ $9.99
mature aromas, balanced with a full body, pleasant dry tannins and vanilla on the initial palate with chewy fruit in the mid palate, and a long, soft finish, Kosher
Pelaquie 2010 Cotes du Rhone @ $10.99
from a southern Rhone estate that dates from the 16th century, a blend of Grenache and Syrah, intense and ful-bodied, with aromas and flavors of plums, raspberries, and currants
(new vintage) Maipe 2012 Malbec @ $11.99
complex plum, fig, strawberry, spices and floral aromas; rounded and velvety tannins, excellent length with a distinguished character
Les Rouilleres 2009 Bordeaux @ $11.99
from the great 2009 Bordeaux vintage, a red of medium intensity, well balanced, aromatic with notes of red fruits and supple spices and soft tannins
Hanging Vine 2011 Pinot Noir @ $12.99
a rich, modern-style California Pinot sourced from 22 parcels from cooler-climate vineyards, with bright cherry fruit with a hint of cedar, clove and spice in a supple, complex style
Les Carregades 2009 Medoc @ $12.99
from the great 2009 Bordeaux vintage, a big, bold red with complex aromas of very ripe fruit with elegant notes of toasted bread mixed with a variety of spices, a typical Medoc, well structured and harmonious
Emilio Moro 2011 Finca Resalso @ $13.99
a smooth and supple Tempranillo from Spain's Ribera del Duero, with intense aromas with concentrated hints of black fruit and licorice and a very subtle, toasted oak background combined with earthy-mineral notes
Fabre & Montmayou 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $13.99
juicy and fruity on the palate, with hints of coffee and leather given by the oak, full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish
Pago de Valdoneje 2011 Bierzo @ $13.99
a red from Spain's Bierzo region, 100% Mencia from vines that are 60 to 100 years old, incredibly aromatic, tasting of spice and earth
Bellevue La Foret 2008 "Ce Vin" Fronton @ $13.99
made 100% from an indigenous grape called Negrette, highly aromatic, with notes of strawberry and red berry fruit with an earthy, spicy dusty palate, medium-bodied with extremely soft tannins
La Caderie 2010 Bordeaux @ $13.99
from an organic Bordeaux producer, a Merlot/Cab Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon blend with flavors of fresh red fruits and soft tannins, well balanced, with a pleasant long finish
Coreggio 2010 Anthos @ $14.99
a dry, still version of Brachetto grown in the Roero, fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve full fruit flavors and acidity, light ti medium in body with aromas of fresh red berries
Corvidae 2010 Rook @ $14.99
a blend of Cab, Syrah and Merlot from Washington's Columbia Valley, with a robust nose of rich black fruits and Syrah smoke, lots of ripe fruit flavors, ample acidity, and chewy tannins
L'Avenir 2011 Pinotage @ $15.99
the signature varietal of South Africa, grown in the western Cape, a fruit-filled, succulent red ideal for drinking now
Tierra Divina 2009 Malbec @ $15.99
from two sustainably farmed vineyards high in the Andes, a robust Malbec with huge bursts of flavor up front packed with spice and minerality, with a long and smooth finish
(new vintage) Oberto 2010 Dolcetto d'Alba "Albarella" @ $15.99
a single-vineyard Dolcetto with an expansive bouquet of wood berries, well structured, full-bodied and crisp on the palate, with a healthy dose of acidity
Albino Piona 2011 Bardolino @ $15.99
an old-style Bardolino, delicate and seductive, slightly bitter but fresh and smooth
Dalton 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $15.99
from a family-owned winery in the Upper Galilee region of Israel, a classic Cabernet, dark, rich, well balanced, with characteristic Cabernet qualities of forest fruit and the subtle note of French oak, Kosher
Moretti 2011 Giano @ $16.99
from the producer rated the best winemaker in Giano dell'Umbria, a blend of Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo and Merlot, fresh and expressive on the nose with deep, juicy flavors, good middle density of fruit and balancing acidity
Ventana 2010 Pinot Noir @ $16.99
from Monterey County, a Pinot with an explosion of vibrant cherry, raspberry, and cranberry flavors with a delicious hint of chocolate, a touch of smokiness and vanilla, medium-bodied with a bright berry red color
(new vintage) Ramirez de la Piscina 2008 Rioja @ $16.99
a beautifully mature wine, dark cherry-red with purple hues, with well-balanced aromas of ripe fruit and oak
Three 2010 Zinfandel @ $16.99
sourced from 100-year-old vineyards, mostly in Contra Costa County, a luscious Zin nicely balanced with a concentration of ripe blackberries and spice with a slight minerality sneaking through
Rion 2010 Bourgogne @ $16.99
from a Burgundy vintage of impeccable quality and balance, a textbook Pinot Noir with both structure and finesse
Chateau Lafond 2009 Canon Fronsac @ $16.99
from the great 2009 Bordeaux vintage, a blend of Merlot and Cab Franc showing some blackberries and hints of pepper on the nose, with a nice toast from the oak, well balanced, soft and complex on the palate, with vanilla, licorice and eucalyptus hints
Katogi Averoff 2008 Macedonian Red @ $17.99
a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Agiorgitiko, complex, with a distinctive bouquet and a soft fullness on the palate
I Quaranta 2010 Barbera d'Asti @ $17.99
from an organic estate in the Piedmont, a fresh, grapy Barbera with a nose of dark purple-black fruits and a palate of ripe fruit with juicy acids
Chateau Le Bonnat 2008 Graves @ $18.99
fine red berry and currant fruits and dry fruit tannins with structure and great juicy acidity on the finish
Jacky Renard 2009 Irancy @ $18.99
an elegant Pinot, quite juicy but with considerable body, weight, and persistence
Planeta 2010 Cerasuolo @ $19.99
a blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato from Sicily, big and plush, with sweet red fruit, spices, and flowers, supple, vibrant and fresh with a long finish
B Side 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99
a great value Cab made with the addition of a little Petite Syrah, dry, firmly tannic and complex, with black currant, beef jerky, pepper spice and smoky oak flavors
Corvidae 2010 The Keeper @ $19.99
100% Cabernet Franc from Washington's Columbia Valley, plush and velvety, full-bodied and easy drinking, a deliciously large version of the grape that is smoother than Cabernet Sauvignon, less earthy than Merlot, approachable like Aussie Syrah and spicy like a smooth Zinfandel
Aphillantes 2011 Cotes du Rhone 3 Cepages @ $21.99
equal parts Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre from a biodynamic producer located just outside of Gigondas, a concentrated wine dense with flavor
(new vintage) Thomas Coyne 2008 Mourvedre @ $21.99
unfined and unfiltered, with berry aromas that are complemented by hints of leather and spice that persist into a nice, round finish
(new vintage) Fenocchio 2010 Nebbiolo @ $22.99
produced from declassified Barolo grapes from the famed Bussia vineyard, a wine with all the unmistakable floral complexity of Nebbiolo without the burden of the long ageing in wood and the relative austere tannins
Weinrich 2011 Bechtheimer Schwarzriesling @ $22.99
100% Schwarzriesling, aka Pinot Meunier, the first vintage from this producer to be offered in the NY market, fresh, bright and delicate
Gruet 2009 Pinot Noir @ $22.99
from the standard-bearer of New Mexico's growing wine industry, a Pinot Noir with lively acidity, raspberry fruit and mushroomy notes
Beckmen 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $23.99
made from estate-grown fruit in California's Santa Ynez Valley, a balanced wine that shows off the qualities of the region, with aromas of mint and bell pepper leading to pretty plum and currant fruit
Cervantes 2010 Mountain Cuvee @ $24.99
a second label of Chappellet Winery, a winemaker's blend that beautifully expresses the distinctive qualities of the traditional Bordeaux varietals, crafted for early consumption
Pichon 2010 St. Joseph @ $26.99
made from 70-year-old Syrah vines in the northern Rhone, marked by pure berry flavors and a kick of black pepper at the back
Chakana 2011 Malbec @ $29.99
deeply colored and intensely flavored, with plum, strawberry and spice on the palate leading to a refreshingly fruity finish
Frias 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $44.99
a deep, dark mountainside Cab, intense and concentrated with layers of plum, lavender, dark cherry, cedar and allspice, big and bold, yet elegant and already showing integration and balance
Pisoni 2010 Pinot Noir @ $79.99
deftly crafted in the Santa Lucia Highlands style, with darker, deeper, crushed black cherry, Santa Rosa plum and notes of vanilla, lively in the mouth, with all-encompassing cherry, well structured
Camigliano 2004 Gualto Brunello @ $79.99
a full throttle effort loaded with dark fruit, one of the finest wines yet from this producer