As promised last week, back on schedule; here are last week's new arrivals
NEW WHITES:
Castellani 2011 Frascati @ $8.99
from the hills of Albano just south of Rome, a white blend with aromas of orange blossoms and a tropical fruit character
Domaine de Pellehaut 2011 Blanc @ $9.99
a blend of Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Gros Manseng, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Folle Blanche from Gascony, with a powerful aromatic nose with fresh acidity and intense flavors on the palate
(new vintage) Marques de Gelida 2011 Xarel-Lo @ $10.99
made by one of Spain's top cava producers, a wine with delicate floral and fruit aromas and flavors along with subtle minerality
Villa Antinori 2011 Toscana Bianco @ $11.99
a blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling, elegant and classy, full and savory in flavor with a good aromatic persistence
Berail-Lagarde 2011 Roque Sestiere @ $11.99
a Corbiere white, a blend of four indigenous grape varieties from vines planted over forty years ago on a wide variety of soils, generous, fruity, racy and wild
Leonard Oakes 2010 Chardonnay @ $14.99
Castellani 2011 Frascati @ $8.99
from the hills of Albano just south of Rome, a white blend with aromas of orange blossoms and a tropical fruit character
Domaine de Pellehaut 2011 Blanc @ $9.99
a blend of Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Gros Manseng, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Folle Blanche from Gascony, with a powerful aromatic nose with fresh acidity and intense flavors on the palate
(new vintage) Marques de Gelida 2011 Xarel-Lo @ $10.99
made by one of Spain's top cava producers, a wine with delicate floral and fruit aromas and flavors along with subtle minerality
Villa Antinori 2011 Toscana Bianco @ $11.99
a blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling, elegant and classy, full and savory in flavor with a good aromatic persistence
Berail-Lagarde 2011 Roque Sestiere @ $11.99
a Corbiere white, a blend of four indigenous grape varieties from vines planted over forty years ago on a wide variety of soils, generous, fruity, racy and wild
Leonard Oakes 2010 Chardonnay @ $14.99
our first-ever wine from the Niagara Wine Trail, near the shores of Lake Ontario, a bright, clean, crisp Chardonnay that is sure to please even the fussiest critic
(new vintage) Auvigne 2011 Macon-Solutre @ $14.99
crisp and bright with pure mineral flavors that persist into a smooth, refreshing finish
(new vintage) Ravines 2011 Dry Riesling @ $15.99
from the eastern slopes of Keuka Lake, an elegant expression of Finger Lakes terroir, with aromas of white flowers and stone fruit and a lingering mineral finish accompanied by vibrant acidity
Olivier Morin 2010 Chitry @ $16.99
100% Chardonnay, a "baby Chablis" that is clear, precise, and minerally, fermented in tank to preserve its freshness and purity
Pinto 2008 Lasso Branco @ $16.99
from the coastal region just to the north of Lisbon, a blend of of Arinto, Fernão Pires and Antão Vaz, rich and textured, floral and apricot-tinged with hints of honey and a fresh, mineral-laced kick on the finish
Saint Germain 2011 Roussette de Savoie @ $19.99
fresh and precise, with aromas and flavors of honey and spice, pear and rhubarb, a beautiful mountain wine
Laroche 2011 Chablis @ $24.99
a classic Chablis made by Domaine Laroche from fruit supplied by several partner growers, fresh and harmonious, with nicely focused fruit character and a lingering stony texture on the finish
Pavelot 2009 Pernand-Vergelesses @ $29.99
an elegant white Burgundy with a Chablis-like mineral essence of wet rock, lemon citricity, apple orchard and a gentle toastiness which melts gracefully into the greater whole
Mikulski 2010 Meursault Poruzots @ $89.99
classic and pure white Burgundy with rich, round and tautly muscled flavors possess excellent mid-palate concentration as well as impressive power before culminating in a citrusy and solidly intense finish, only 310 cases made
(new vintage) Auvigne 2011 Macon-Solutre @ $14.99
crisp and bright with pure mineral flavors that persist into a smooth, refreshing finish
(new vintage) Ravines 2011 Dry Riesling @ $15.99
from the eastern slopes of Keuka Lake, an elegant expression of Finger Lakes terroir, with aromas of white flowers and stone fruit and a lingering mineral finish accompanied by vibrant acidity
Olivier Morin 2010 Chitry @ $16.99
100% Chardonnay, a "baby Chablis" that is clear, precise, and minerally, fermented in tank to preserve its freshness and purity
Pinto 2008 Lasso Branco @ $16.99
from the coastal region just to the north of Lisbon, a blend of of Arinto, Fernão Pires and Antão Vaz, rich and textured, floral and apricot-tinged with hints of honey and a fresh, mineral-laced kick on the finish
Saint Germain 2011 Roussette de Savoie @ $19.99
fresh and precise, with aromas and flavors of honey and spice, pear and rhubarb, a beautiful mountain wine
Laroche 2011 Chablis @ $24.99
a classic Chablis made by Domaine Laroche from fruit supplied by several partner growers, fresh and harmonious, with nicely focused fruit character and a lingering stony texture on the finish
Pavelot 2009 Pernand-Vergelesses @ $29.99
an elegant white Burgundy with a Chablis-like mineral essence of wet rock, lemon citricity, apple orchard and a gentle toastiness which melts gracefully into the greater whole
Mikulski 2010 Meursault Poruzots @ $89.99
classic and pure white Burgundy with rich, round and tautly muscled flavors possess excellent mid-palate concentration as well as impressive power before culminating in a citrusy and solidly intense finish, only 310 cases made
NEW REDS:
(new vintage) Flaco 2011 Tempranillo @ $7.99
a Tempranillo with character that belies its price, fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel and cement tanks to emphasize the grape's youthful purity of flavor
(new vintage) Castillo de Monjardin 2010 Garnacha @ $9.99
actually a 70/30 blend of Grenache and Cabernet from 75-year-old vines, mdium-bodied, with brisk acidity and a silky texture
(new vintage) Los Nevados 2010 Malbec @ $9.99
a friendly, fruity-styled Malbec, aged only three months in barrel to allow the fruit to fully express itself
Alamos 2011 Red Bland @ $9.99
the inaugural vintage for this wine, a blend of Malbec, Bonarda, Tempranillo, Cab, Syrah, and Petit Verdot, with dark berry fruit flavors framed by brown spice and vanilla oak
Domaine de Pellehaut 2009 Rouge @ $9.99
a subtle blend with the fruit and roundness of Merlot and the structure and character of Tannat, showing good depth of color, an expressive nose and tannins that are ripe and rich
Quinta do Mouro 2007 Estremoz @ $10.99
the winery's flagship, big and bold, primarily Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet, with some Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon blended in, precise and focused, with a concentrated mid-palate, yet with enough acidity to allow the wine to seem lively, not dense or ponderous
La Bastide 2011 Cotes du Rhone @ $10.99
honest, authentic CdR, with a vibrant berry fragrance, a ripe, brambly palate, a spicy kick and a good finish, a steal at this price
Jaboulet 2009 Cotes du Rhone Parallel 45 @ $10.99
a 60/40 blend of Grenache and Syrah, with loads of soft, pure plum and blackberry flavors mingling with black pepper spice
Vinha do Mouro 2009 Tinto @ $14.99
from one of the leading estates in Portugal's Alentejo region, rich and spicy yet with a wonderful mineral freshness
Rocim 2009 Mariana Tinto @ $14.99
a blend of Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon and Trincadeira, with notes of dried herbs, baking spices and ripe black fruit
(new vintage) Palagio 2011 Morellino di Scansano @ $14.99
classic aromas of cherries and wild berries with light spicy notes, medium-bodied, fresh and pleasantly tannic on the palate
Prunotto 2011 Dolcetto d'Alba @ $15.99
a classic Piedmontese wine, lively ruby red in color, grapey in aroma with notes of fruit and flowers
Chateau de la Roche en Loire 2010 Touraine @ $17.99
Cab Franc with an intense bouquet, aromatic and fruit-forward in style
Heritage de Vannieres 2008 VdP de Mont Caume @ $17.99
a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre with great finesse and complexity, the power and tannin well integrated so as not to overwhelm the palate
Prunotto 2009 Monpertone Monferrato @ $19.99
a 60/40 blend of Barbera and Syrah, with richly fruity aromas of plums and cherries with notes of violets, coffee, and spices and a palate that is ample, dense, full with soft tannins, elegant and long
(new vintage) Ex Libris 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99
87% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec, extremely French in style, with some hints of spicy oak, cedar, black currant, and cherry, with good acidity, plenty of depth and a fleshy finish
Anthony Road 2010 Pinot Noir @ $19.99
a delicate yet powerful Pinot from the Finger Lakes, with an elegant bouquet of dark cherry, licorice and raspberry and hints of cranberry and chocolate
Planet Oregon 2011 Pinot Noir @ $22.99
a Tony Soter project to promote sustainable farming and carbon accounting in Oregon, a very satisfying wine that represents a fabulous value in Oregon Pinot Noir
Pierola 2004 Rioja Reserva @ $22.99
the perfect marriage of ripe fruit with high quality, tight-grained wood, resulting in a wonderfully harmonious wine that drinks well now and will continue to evolve gracefully for many years
(new vintage) Acacia 2011 Pinot Noir @ $25.99
a smooth, supple Pinot with silky flavors, bright acidity, fine tannins, and a long, fruit-imbued finish
Soter 2010 Mineral Springs Pinot Noir @ $51.99
from a classic Oregon vintage that delivered ample wines with both density and purity, a Pinot with a silken texture and an infectiously juicy palate
Soter 2005 Little Creek Red @ $79.99
a blend of Cab Franc, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon, rich, expansive, and built to last
(new vintage) Flaco 2011 Tempranillo @ $7.99
a Tempranillo with character that belies its price, fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel and cement tanks to emphasize the grape's youthful purity of flavor
(new vintage) Castillo de Monjardin 2010 Garnacha @ $9.99
actually a 70/30 blend of Grenache and Cabernet from 75-year-old vines, mdium-bodied, with brisk acidity and a silky texture
(new vintage) Los Nevados 2010 Malbec @ $9.99
a friendly, fruity-styled Malbec, aged only three months in barrel to allow the fruit to fully express itself
Alamos 2011 Red Bland @ $9.99
the inaugural vintage for this wine, a blend of Malbec, Bonarda, Tempranillo, Cab, Syrah, and Petit Verdot, with dark berry fruit flavors framed by brown spice and vanilla oak
Domaine de Pellehaut 2009 Rouge @ $9.99
a subtle blend with the fruit and roundness of Merlot and the structure and character of Tannat, showing good depth of color, an expressive nose and tannins that are ripe and rich
Quinta do Mouro 2007 Estremoz @ $10.99
the winery's flagship, big and bold, primarily Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet, with some Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon blended in, precise and focused, with a concentrated mid-palate, yet with enough acidity to allow the wine to seem lively, not dense or ponderous
La Bastide 2011 Cotes du Rhone @ $10.99
honest, authentic CdR, with a vibrant berry fragrance, a ripe, brambly palate, a spicy kick and a good finish, a steal at this price
Jaboulet 2009 Cotes du Rhone Parallel 45 @ $10.99
a 60/40 blend of Grenache and Syrah, with loads of soft, pure plum and blackberry flavors mingling with black pepper spice
Vinha do Mouro 2009 Tinto @ $14.99
from one of the leading estates in Portugal's Alentejo region, rich and spicy yet with a wonderful mineral freshness
Rocim 2009 Mariana Tinto @ $14.99
a blend of Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon and Trincadeira, with notes of dried herbs, baking spices and ripe black fruit
(new vintage) Palagio 2011 Morellino di Scansano @ $14.99
classic aromas of cherries and wild berries with light spicy notes, medium-bodied, fresh and pleasantly tannic on the palate
Prunotto 2011 Dolcetto d'Alba @ $15.99
a classic Piedmontese wine, lively ruby red in color, grapey in aroma with notes of fruit and flowers
Chateau de la Roche en Loire 2010 Touraine @ $17.99
Cab Franc with an intense bouquet, aromatic and fruit-forward in style
Heritage de Vannieres 2008 VdP de Mont Caume @ $17.99
a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre with great finesse and complexity, the power and tannin well integrated so as not to overwhelm the palate
Prunotto 2009 Monpertone Monferrato @ $19.99
a 60/40 blend of Barbera and Syrah, with richly fruity aromas of plums and cherries with notes of violets, coffee, and spices and a palate that is ample, dense, full with soft tannins, elegant and long
(new vintage) Ex Libris 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99
87% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec, extremely French in style, with some hints of spicy oak, cedar, black currant, and cherry, with good acidity, plenty of depth and a fleshy finish
Anthony Road 2010 Pinot Noir @ $19.99
a delicate yet powerful Pinot from the Finger Lakes, with an elegant bouquet of dark cherry, licorice and raspberry and hints of cranberry and chocolate
Planet Oregon 2011 Pinot Noir @ $22.99
a Tony Soter project to promote sustainable farming and carbon accounting in Oregon, a very satisfying wine that represents a fabulous value in Oregon Pinot Noir
Pierola 2004 Rioja Reserva @ $22.99
the perfect marriage of ripe fruit with high quality, tight-grained wood, resulting in a wonderfully harmonious wine that drinks well now and will continue to evolve gracefully for many years
(new vintage) Acacia 2011 Pinot Noir @ $25.99
a smooth, supple Pinot with silky flavors, bright acidity, fine tannins, and a long, fruit-imbued finish
Soter 2010 Mineral Springs Pinot Noir @ $51.99
from a classic Oregon vintage that delivered ample wines with both density and purity, a Pinot with a silken texture and an infectiously juicy palate
Soter 2005 Little Creek Red @ $79.99
a blend of Cab Franc, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon, rich, expansive, and built to last
NEW ROSES:
Red Newt Cellars 2011 Rose @ $12.99
a 60/40 blend of Cab Franc and Syrah, with bright flavors of lemon, cranberry and vanilla and a satisfying finish of subtle floral notes
Saint Eugenie 2011 Corbieres @ $13.99
a blend of Cinsault and Syrah, a beefy yet balanced and refreshing rose with touches of rose petals and spice on the finish
Red Newt Cellars 2011 Rose @ $12.99
a 60/40 blend of Cab Franc and Syrah, with bright flavors of lemon, cranberry and vanilla and a satisfying finish of subtle floral notes
Saint Eugenie 2011 Corbieres @ $13.99
a blend of Cinsault and Syrah, a beefy yet balanced and refreshing rose with touches of rose petals and spice on the finish