Here's what came in last week . . . trust you will find something to try and enjoy!
NEW WHITES:
Dr. Pauly Noble House 2011 Riesling @ $11.99
from the Mosel, brisk and fresh with peach and apple aromas, balanced and harmonious, low in alcohol
Luna Blanca 2012 Rueda @ $12.99
mostly Verdejo with a splash of Viura, spritzy and lively, aromatic with fresh grass and tropical fruit flavors
Pitancier 2011 Sauvignon Blanc @ $13.99
soft, subtle Sauvignon Blanc from the Touraine, all bright, fresh citrus and minerals
Markowitsch 2011 Gruner Veltliner @ $13.99
intense nose of ripe apples, elegant acidity and structure, very lively on the palate with a lot of fruit and spice in the finish
(new vintage) Benito Santos 2011 Albarino @ $15.99
ripe and balanced, with notes of peaches, green apples, white flowers, and tropical fruit
Tessier 2011 Cheverny @ $16.99
mostly Sauvignon Blanc with a little Chardonnay and Orbois blended in, with good body and a fresh, delicate nose with notes of white flowers, peach and cassis
Tement 2011 Weissburgunder @ $18.99
ripe pears and fleshy melon-like notes (as well as faint nutty tones) combined with richly aromatic taste sensations and an harmonious finish
(new vintage) Ponzi 2012 Pinot Gris @ $18.99
aromas of guava, passionfruit, pineapple and vanilla precede a lively mouth of kumquat, kiwi, candied key lime and hibiscus blossom, all complemented by a zing of bright acidity with hints of white pepper on the finish
Channing Daughters 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99
made from some of the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines on Long Island, clean and crisp with mineral and citrus fruit flavors and aromas
Moser 2011 Moscato Giallo @ $23.99
a dry Moscato with apricot, white peach and mango notes that are complemented by good minerality
Alpha Omega 2011 Sauvignon Blanc @ $35.99
a balance between the Bordeaux style and New Zealand, rich on the palate yet crisp, bright, and expressive
Brewer-Clifton 2010 Chardonnay @ $39.99
an elegant, food-friendly Chardonnay with aromas of melon and orange blossom, lean and focused, yet complex and long in the finish
Hirtzberger 2011 Gruner Veltliner @ $48.99
beautifully balanced green apple, floral, and pear flavors with lacy, delicate acidity, and incredible length
Alpha Omega 2010 Chardonnay @ $63.99
barrel-fermented, offering both the high acidity and minerality of a traditional Burgundy and roundness on the palate characteristic of a traditional California Chardonnay
Dr. Pauly Noble House 2011 Riesling @ $11.99
from the Mosel, brisk and fresh with peach and apple aromas, balanced and harmonious, low in alcohol
Luna Blanca 2012 Rueda @ $12.99
mostly Verdejo with a splash of Viura, spritzy and lively, aromatic with fresh grass and tropical fruit flavors
Pitancier 2011 Sauvignon Blanc @ $13.99
soft, subtle Sauvignon Blanc from the Touraine, all bright, fresh citrus and minerals
Markowitsch 2011 Gruner Veltliner @ $13.99
intense nose of ripe apples, elegant acidity and structure, very lively on the palate with a lot of fruit and spice in the finish
(new vintage) Benito Santos 2011 Albarino @ $15.99
ripe and balanced, with notes of peaches, green apples, white flowers, and tropical fruit
Tessier 2011 Cheverny @ $16.99
mostly Sauvignon Blanc with a little Chardonnay and Orbois blended in, with good body and a fresh, delicate nose with notes of white flowers, peach and cassis
Tement 2011 Weissburgunder @ $18.99
ripe pears and fleshy melon-like notes (as well as faint nutty tones) combined with richly aromatic taste sensations and an harmonious finish
(new vintage) Ponzi 2012 Pinot Gris @ $18.99
aromas of guava, passionfruit, pineapple and vanilla precede a lively mouth of kumquat, kiwi, candied key lime and hibiscus blossom, all complemented by a zing of bright acidity with hints of white pepper on the finish
Channing Daughters 2012 Sauvignon Blanc @ $19.99
made from some of the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines on Long Island, clean and crisp with mineral and citrus fruit flavors and aromas
Moser 2011 Moscato Giallo @ $23.99
a dry Moscato with apricot, white peach and mango notes that are complemented by good minerality
Alpha Omega 2011 Sauvignon Blanc @ $35.99
a balance between the Bordeaux style and New Zealand, rich on the palate yet crisp, bright, and expressive
Brewer-Clifton 2010 Chardonnay @ $39.99
an elegant, food-friendly Chardonnay with aromas of melon and orange blossom, lean and focused, yet complex and long in the finish
Hirtzberger 2011 Gruner Veltliner @ $48.99
beautifully balanced green apple, floral, and pear flavors with lacy, delicate acidity, and incredible length
Alpha Omega 2010 Chardonnay @ $63.99
barrel-fermented, offering both the high acidity and minerality of a traditional Burgundy and roundness on the palate characteristic of a traditional California Chardonnay
NEW REDS:
Chai St. Laurent 2011 Chinon @ $10.99
100% Cab Franc, with red berry fruits and herb notes that fill the palate with notes of pepper and fresh balancing acidity
(new vintage) Graetz 2011 Casamatta Toscana @ $10.99
100% Sangiovese sourced from various Tuscan microclimates; snappy and fresh, with bright acidity
(new vintage) Domaine La Montagnette 2012 Cotes-du-Rhone Villages @ $12.99
a red of remarkable power for its price point, with ripe red fruit, spicy black pepper, and toasty notes, drinking beautifully now but good for at least another five years
Ciacchi Piccolomini 2010 Toscana @ $13.99
a blend of Sangiovese, Cab, Merlot and Syrah with a rich fruit profile with notes of herbs and spices
Planeta 2010 Cerasuolo di Vittoria @ $19.99
a smooth, supple blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato from Sicily, with sweet red fruit, spice, and flowers vibrant and fresh with a long finish
(back) Fitch Mountain Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $19.99
quintessential varietal aromas and flavors of ripe black cherry with shadings of cassis, mocha, berry jam and loam, round and generous tannins, notes of creamy, toasty oak
Elena Walch 2011 Lagrein @ $20.99
elegant and sophisticated, medium-bodied, with flavors reminiscent of black cherries, plums, and pepper with leathery tannins
Le Casalte 2008 Vino Nobile @ $24.99
from a small estate with some of the highest vineyards in the zone, a wine that balances power with elegance
Valduero 2009 Ribera del Duero @ $29.99
solid, well structured, easy drinking, with fresh herbal notes
(new vintage) Flowers 2011 Pinot Noir @ $54.99
a rich, fruity bouquet with hints of violet, spice and pepper, flavors of black fruit and leather supported by supple tannins and crisp acidity
NEW ROSES:
Chais St. Laurent 2012 Chinon @ $11.99
100% Cab Franc, with fruity, floral notes on the nose and a palate that is fresh and bright with notes of cherry and earth
Rimbert 2012 Petit Cochon Bronze @ $12.99
a blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah from near St. Chinian in the Languedoc, a floral, satin-textured wine with appealing berry and subtle melon flavors
CVNE 2012 Rosado @ $14.99
made from 100% Tempranillo, a bright, dry, lightly fruity wine with beautiful light watermelon color
Lazaridi 2011 Amethystos Rose @ $14.99
Cabernet based with some Merlot blended in, aromatically rich with aromas and flavors of strawberries and blackberries
Mas de Cadenet 2012 Ste. Victoire @ $16.99
Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, with a bouquet of both fruit and floral notes, rich, smooth and well balanced on the palate
Channing Daughters 2012 Syrah @ $18.99
sophisticated, creamy yet brisk, as light as chiffon with a candied aroma
Caves d'Esclan 2012 Whispering Angel @ $19.99
a blend of Grenache, Rolle, Cinsault, Syrah, and Mourvedre from Provence, delicate and fresh with plenty of crisp strawberry fruit and a long finish
La Bastide Blanche 2012 Bandol @ $20.99
mostly Mourvedre with some Grenache and Cinsault blended in, aromas of strawberries, gentle on the palate with bright acidity
Minuty 2012 Cotes de Provence @ $21.99 / magnum @ $50.99
Grenache, Tibouren and Cinsault, dry, refreshing and elegant with a delicate strawberry flavor
Botasea 2012 Rosato de Palmina @ $22.99
from Santa Barbara County, a blend of Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera, brisk and refreshing, with light, bright cherry flavors
Chais St. Laurent 2012 Chinon @ $11.99
100% Cab Franc, with fruity, floral notes on the nose and a palate that is fresh and bright with notes of cherry and earth
Rimbert 2012 Petit Cochon Bronze @ $12.99
a blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah from near St. Chinian in the Languedoc, a floral, satin-textured wine with appealing berry and subtle melon flavors
CVNE 2012 Rosado @ $14.99
made from 100% Tempranillo, a bright, dry, lightly fruity wine with beautiful light watermelon color
Lazaridi 2011 Amethystos Rose @ $14.99
Cabernet based with some Merlot blended in, aromatically rich with aromas and flavors of strawberries and blackberries
Mas de Cadenet 2012 Ste. Victoire @ $16.99
Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, with a bouquet of both fruit and floral notes, rich, smooth and well balanced on the palate
Channing Daughters 2012 Syrah @ $18.99
sophisticated, creamy yet brisk, as light as chiffon with a candied aroma
Caves d'Esclan 2012 Whispering Angel @ $19.99
a blend of Grenache, Rolle, Cinsault, Syrah, and Mourvedre from Provence, delicate and fresh with plenty of crisp strawberry fruit and a long finish
La Bastide Blanche 2012 Bandol @ $20.99
mostly Mourvedre with some Grenache and Cinsault blended in, aromas of strawberries, gentle on the palate with bright acidity
Minuty 2012 Cotes de Provence @ $21.99 / magnum @ $50.99
Grenache, Tibouren and Cinsault, dry, refreshing and elegant with a delicate strawberry flavor
Botasea 2012 Rosato de Palmina @ $22.99
from Santa Barbara County, a blend of Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera, brisk and refreshing, with light, bright cherry flavors
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
Jaillance NV Clairette de Die @ $15.99
a classy sparkler from the Rhone with fine bubbles, notes of citrus zest, well balanced on the palate
Jaillance NV Cremant de Bordeaux @ $16.99
a sparkler from Bordeaux, full-bodied and fruity elegant and complex on the nose
Bacardi Pineapple Fusion @ $21.99
a new offering from Bacardi that fuses the sweet notes of pineapple rum with the toasted flavors of coconut rum
Moser 51 151 @ $21.99
from the winery of world champion cyclist Francesco Moser in northeastern Italy, a sparkler named in honor of the distance he covered in his hour record
Jaillance NV Clairette de Die @ $15.99
a classy sparkler from the Rhone with fine bubbles, notes of citrus zest, well balanced on the palate
Jaillance NV Cremant de Bordeaux @ $16.99
a sparkler from Bordeaux, full-bodied and fruity elegant and complex on the nose
Bacardi Pineapple Fusion @ $21.99
a new offering from Bacardi that fuses the sweet notes of pineapple rum with the toasted flavors of coconut rum
Moser 51 151 @ $21.99
from the winery of world champion cyclist Francesco Moser in northeastern Italy, a sparkler named in honor of the distance he covered in his hour record