Pickings are still a bit on the slim side; here is a roundup of everything that came in since you last heard from me a few weeks ago.
NEW WHITES:
(new vintage) Segrel 2012 Albarino @ $12.99
aromatic with hints of citrus fruit and green apple, fine and elegant on the palate with the perfect amount of acidity and a crisp and clean finish
La Murola 2012 Grechetto @ $14.99
from the Marche region of Italy, a white with lightly tropical aromas and wonderfully fresh acidity
Santos 2010 Semillon @ $14.99
delicate fruity aromas, a grassy flavor with good acidity, no oak
Eichinger 2012 Gruner Veltliner @ $14.99
a nose of spices, yellow fruit and pepper followed by a palate of tart apple and peppery goodness
Agape 2011 Pinot Blanc @ $15.99
a pure expression of Alsatian Pinot Blanc that offers delicate aromas of white flowers and flavors of fresh fruit and minerals
(new vintage) Champ des Treilles 2012 Bordeaux Blanc @ $15.99
a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle, dry, with vibrant acidity and a delicious texture that is both juicy and creamy and lots of minerality
(new vintage) Langoux 2012 Pouilly Fume @ $16.99
dry, lively and fresh with a pronounced bouquet of white currants and well defined fruit on the palate
Blanck 2012 Riesling @ $17.99
subtle, floral aromas with a burst of citrus and tropical notes on the palate and a lively kick of acidity that signals a "racy Riesling" from Alsace
Kunstler 2012 Riesling @ $17.99
an elegant and bone-dry Riesling showing a crisp and refreshing palate with zesty lime and citrus flavors and a lovely mineral texture
Simon Bize 2011 Bourgogne Chardonnay @ $22.99
a white Burgundy of great complexity and power, great value for the $$
(new vintage) Roth 2011 Chardonnay @ $23.99
barrel-fermented in French oak, crisp, structured and balanced, with great natural minerality to match the vibrant acidity
NEW REDS:
(new vintage) Puig Parahy 2010 Georges @ $14.99
mostly Carignan and Grenache with a splash of Syrah, exuberant and juicy yet impeccably clean, with lots of tart-edged fruit
(new vintage) Boom Boom 2012 Syrah @ $17.99
smooth with a bit of smoky dark berry fruit, a great match for spicy ribs or other BBQ
Vajra 2008 Barolo Albe @ $34.99
soft and round, with sweet dark cherries, incense, licorice and tobacco are all wrapped around a pliant finish, eminently accessible even today
NEW ROSES:
Clos des Augustins 2012 Pic St. Loup @ $14.99
Cinsault and Grenache from the Languedoc, clean, soft, creamy, mouth coating yet bright and crisp due to refreshing acidity, a touch spicy on the finish
Chateau Puligny-Montrachet 2011 Rose @ $14.99
a wonderfully fresh and floral style of rose, with good weight and texture on the palate
Pibarnon 2012 Bandol @ 29.99
a 50/50 blend of Mourvedre and Cinsault, fresh and racy, finishes with a firm grip and excellent length
ALSO NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
Wathen's Single Barrel Bourbon @ $32.99
bold and luscious, with abundant caramel, vanilla, honey, flower petal, leather, dark chocolate, berry fruit, apple, pepper, and allspice on the nose and palate
Boyd & Blair 151 Proof Potato Vodka @ $53.99
a small-batch vodka distilled in Pennsylvania, triple-distilled and made from locally-grown potatoes. Sweeter than grain-based vodkas, with surprising notes of vanilla and coffee and an exceptionally creamy mouth feel, bright and luscious on the back end