Not much to report this week, but at least we're staying up to date!
NEW WHITES:
Picollo 2012 Gavi @ $10.99
aromas of summer stone fruits and white flowers with a fresh and clean spicy finish
Ca Lojera 2012 Lugana @ $16.99
rich aromas of tropical fruit, full and fresh on the palate with lively acidity and a flinty minerality
La Soraia 2012 Gavi @ $16.99
a distinctive Gavi from high-altitude vineyards, bone-dry, refreshing and complex
Hexamer 2011 Riesling @ $19.99
from the upper Nahe, a pure, fresh Riesling with great minerality interwoven with fruit of great charm
Picollo 2012 Gavi @ $10.99
aromas of summer stone fruits and white flowers with a fresh and clean spicy finish
Ca Lojera 2012 Lugana @ $16.99
rich aromas of tropical fruit, full and fresh on the palate with lively acidity and a flinty minerality
La Soraia 2012 Gavi @ $16.99
a distinctive Gavi from high-altitude vineyards, bone-dry, refreshing and complex
Hexamer 2011 Riesling @ $19.99
from the upper Nahe, a pure, fresh Riesling with great minerality interwoven with fruit of great charm
NEW REDS:
Baglio del Sole 2010 Nero d'Avola @ $9.99
produced by Feudi del Pisciotto, a Nero d'Avola that is full-bodied and slightly spicy with soft tannins
Santa Tresa 2012 Frappato @ $10.99
aromas and flavors of wild strawberries and cherries, with tangy acidity and soft tannins
(new vintage) Paringa 2010 Shiraz @ $10.99
dark berry fruits, acidity complimented by a delicate sweetness and soft, fine tannins that add structure to the palate
Cascina Castlet 2011 Barbera @ $13.99
dry, harmonious and balanced, with an intense, persistent bouquet that is pleasantly fruity with undertones of freshly picked flowers and fruits
Poggio alla Guardia 2010 Maremma @ $13.99
from a fine Tuscan estate, an easy-drinking red, silky-smooth and medium-bodied, dark berry flavors married with warm fine tannins and balanced acidity
(new vintage) Molly Dooker 2010 Two Left Feet @ $24.99
a Cab/Shiraz blend with minty fresh aromas combined with deep, dark fruits and seductive and smooth tannins
J 2010 Pinot Noir @ $31.99
from the cool-climate Russian River Valley, with bright cherry aromas, earthy flavors of vanilla, black clove, toasted nutmeg, and smoky barbecue
Baglio del Sole 2010 Nero d'Avola @ $9.99
produced by Feudi del Pisciotto, a Nero d'Avola that is full-bodied and slightly spicy with soft tannins
Santa Tresa 2012 Frappato @ $10.99
aromas and flavors of wild strawberries and cherries, with tangy acidity and soft tannins
(new vintage) Paringa 2010 Shiraz @ $10.99
dark berry fruits, acidity complimented by a delicate sweetness and soft, fine tannins that add structure to the palate
Cascina Castlet 2011 Barbera @ $13.99
dry, harmonious and balanced, with an intense, persistent bouquet that is pleasantly fruity with undertones of freshly picked flowers and fruits
Poggio alla Guardia 2010 Maremma @ $13.99
from a fine Tuscan estate, an easy-drinking red, silky-smooth and medium-bodied, dark berry flavors married with warm fine tannins and balanced acidity
(new vintage) Molly Dooker 2010 Two Left Feet @ $24.99
a Cab/Shiraz blend with minty fresh aromas combined with deep, dark fruits and seductive and smooth tannins
J 2010 Pinot Noir @ $31.99
from the cool-climate Russian River Valley, with bright cherry aromas, earthy flavors of vanilla, black clove, toasted nutmeg, and smoky barbecue
NEW ROSES:
Luiano 2012 Rosato @ $8.99 (half bottle)
100% Sangiovese from an excellent Chianti producer, with aromas and flavors of cherries and cloves
VRAC 2012 Vin du Pays Mediterranee @ $9.99, three-liter box @ $27.99
mostly Syrah and Grenache, with pretty aromas of apricot, white peach, rose petal, finishing completely dry on the palate with good acidity and a nice finish
Chateau La Rame 2012 Bordeaux @ $12.99
a Cab/Merlot blend, brisk, clean, and minerally, with lovely fresh strawberry notes
Les Aphillanthes 2012 Cotes du Rhone @ $12.99
a four-grape blend from the southern Rhone, full of roses, red plums, and raspberries on the palate, finishing with just a hint of black pepper
Terredora di Paolo 2012 Rosaenovae @ $13.99
100% Aglianico from Campania, well balanced on the palate, dry and persistent, with undertones of peach and an aftertaste of strawberry
Luiano 2012 Rosato @ $8.99 (half bottle)
100% Sangiovese from an excellent Chianti producer, with aromas and flavors of cherries and cloves
VRAC 2012 Vin du Pays Mediterranee @ $9.99, three-liter box @ $27.99
mostly Syrah and Grenache, with pretty aromas of apricot, white peach, rose petal, finishing completely dry on the palate with good acidity and a nice finish
Chateau La Rame 2012 Bordeaux @ $12.99
a Cab/Merlot blend, brisk, clean, and minerally, with lovely fresh strawberry notes
Les Aphillanthes 2012 Cotes du Rhone @ $12.99
a four-grape blend from the southern Rhone, full of roses, red plums, and raspberries on the palate, finishing with just a hint of black pepper
Terredora di Paolo 2012 Rosaenovae @ $13.99
100% Aglianico from Campania, well balanced on the palate, dry and persistent, with undertones of peach and an aftertaste of strawberry