Here are the new arrivals from the week of 13 May:
NEW WHITES:
Marques de Vitoria 2012 Rioja @ $11.99
100% Viura, dry, light and pleasant on the palate with moderate acidity and a clean, fruity nose
La Bastide Saint Dominique 2011 Roussanne @ $11.99
a dry, mid-weight white from a solid Chateauneuf producer, aromatic and floral with stone-fruit character and a clean finish
(new vintage) Mosel St. 2012 Riesling @ $13.99
notes of peach, apple, and lime on the nose, with a touch of sweetness on the palate
Canayli 2011 Vermentino @ $16.99
made from Vermentino from the vineyards of Gallura, known for producing grapes of the highest quality, dry and full bodied on the palate, refreshing, with a long citric-edged finish
Reine Jeanne 2010 Arbois @ $18.99
a blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin, round and rich, with notes of nuts, spices, butter and honey
Domaine de la Meuliere 2011 Chablis @ $22.99
consistently fresh, clean, and precise, yet generous and full-bodied with a well-structured palate
Marques de Vitoria 2012 Rioja @ $11.99
100% Viura, dry, light and pleasant on the palate with moderate acidity and a clean, fruity nose
La Bastide Saint Dominique 2011 Roussanne @ $11.99
a dry, mid-weight white from a solid Chateauneuf producer, aromatic and floral with stone-fruit character and a clean finish
(new vintage) Mosel St. 2012 Riesling @ $13.99
notes of peach, apple, and lime on the nose, with a touch of sweetness on the palate
Canayli 2011 Vermentino @ $16.99
made from Vermentino from the vineyards of Gallura, known for producing grapes of the highest quality, dry and full bodied on the palate, refreshing, with a long citric-edged finish
Reine Jeanne 2010 Arbois @ $18.99
a blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin, round and rich, with notes of nuts, spices, butter and honey
Domaine de la Meuliere 2011 Chablis @ $22.99
consistently fresh, clean, and precise, yet generous and full-bodied with a well-structured palate
NEW REDS:
Rib Shack Red 2011 Red Blend @ $10.99
a blend of Pinotage and Shiraz from South Africa's Western Cape region, medium- to full-bodied, plush and round, with notes of Bing cherry, coffee, and dark chocolate
Finca La Papay 2012 Malbec @ $11.99
from the NQN Winery in Patagonia, a young, fruity Malbec with great structure and personality
Ceuso 2011 Nero d'Avola "Scurati" @ $12.99
a stainless steel Nero with berries and cherries on the nose, subtle hints of licorice, well balanced, with a long, persistent finish
Franco-Espanolas 2008 Rioja @ $12.99
a fairly traditional Rioja with aromas and flavors of wild strawberries and mild tannins, some oak apparent on the finish
Gobelsburger 2010 Zweigelt @ $13.99
a great example of cool-climate red, light in body and color, with delicate red fruit and lively acidity
Chateau de Chatelard 2011 Fleurie @ $19.99
from a very good Beaujolais vintage and from a special parcel of old vines, a wine bursting with fresh fruit, ample and lush on the palate
Rib Shack Red 2011 Red Blend @ $10.99
a blend of Pinotage and Shiraz from South Africa's Western Cape region, medium- to full-bodied, plush and round, with notes of Bing cherry, coffee, and dark chocolate
Finca La Papay 2012 Malbec @ $11.99
from the NQN Winery in Patagonia, a young, fruity Malbec with great structure and personality
Ceuso 2011 Nero d'Avola "Scurati" @ $12.99
a stainless steel Nero with berries and cherries on the nose, subtle hints of licorice, well balanced, with a long, persistent finish
Franco-Espanolas 2008 Rioja @ $12.99
a fairly traditional Rioja with aromas and flavors of wild strawberries and mild tannins, some oak apparent on the finish
Gobelsburger 2010 Zweigelt @ $13.99
a great example of cool-climate red, light in body and color, with delicate red fruit and lively acidity
Chateau de Chatelard 2011 Fleurie @ $19.99
from a very good Beaujolais vintage and from a special parcel of old vines, a wine bursting with fresh fruit, ample and lush on the palate
NEW ROSES:
L'Ostal Cazes 2012 Rose @ $9.99
a blend of Syrah and Grenache from an organic producer in the Minervois, with great aromatic complexity and round, silky textures that lead to a clean, minerally, dry finish
Poggio al Tesoro 2012 Cassiopeia @ $17.99
a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot from southern coastal Tuscany, with layers of flavor and a long savory finish
L'Ostal Cazes 2012 Rose @ $9.99
a blend of Syrah and Grenache from an organic producer in the Minervois, with great aromatic complexity and round, silky textures that lead to a clean, minerally, dry finish
Poggio al Tesoro 2012 Cassiopeia @ $17.99
a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot from southern coastal Tuscany, with layers of flavor and a long savory finish
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
Bernard Remy NV Grand Cru Brut @ $39.99
100% Chardonnay, with creamy and honey flavors yet crisp and refreshing with its minerality notes towards the end
Bernard Remy NV Grand Cru Brut @ $39.99
100% Chardonnay, with creamy and honey flavors yet crisp and refreshing with its minerality notes towards the end