NEW WINES ADDED TO OUR LIST
This week we have added a number of new and exciting wines. Some by-the-glass and others by the bottle only:
DELSOL PICPOUL DE PINET - Glass $7
Languedoc, France
Made with 100% Picpoul de Pinet grape, it is a golden colored wine with green glints. The nose is fruity and floral with aromas of hawthorn and lime, the palate is lively, citrus and fresh with a harmonious acidity and roundness. Excellent as an aperitif and a perfect match for shellfish or fish dishes.
TEMPRANILLO, RIVAREY - Glass $7
Rioja, Spain
This is a Crianza, or young wine, that is meant to be enjoyed in its youth. It has a deep ruby color and aromas of black berry, cherry and citrus zest. This is a medium bodied wine with a modern style of fresh fruit, crisp acidity and smooth tannins. The flavors are dominated by raspberry, black plum, kiwi and holiday spice. There is no evidence of oak, but the smooth tannins are complimented by some marshmallow and black pepper. The finish is velvety and quite long.
GARNACHA, VINA BORGIA - Glass $7
Campo de Borja, Spain
Fresh bright red fruit balanced by a fine structure and ample boquet. Vina Borgia is made from 100% Grenache and is a fine example of this varietal. This wine is vinified with utmost care and bottled under the strict supervision of the winemaker.
CHARDONNAY, ROMBAUER '09 - Bottle $47
Napa, California
Rich and vibrant tropical fruit flavors blend with toasty oak notes. Peach, pear and a touch of pineapple integrate with creamy vanilla. This full-bodied wine has a velvety and lingering mouth feel. Our favorite pairing for this wine includes pasta with white sauces and/or vegetables, grilled fish and chicken.
CHARDONNAY, JORDAN '08 - Bottle $42
Russian River, California
Marked by understated elegance. Bright, straw-green colored hue. The clean freshness of the nose opens up with vivid fruit aromas of green apples, pears and peach, and a touch of quince and kiwi. On the palate, similar notes are evident: bright fruits braced by crisp acidity and a lingering minerality. The finish brings the fruit, balance and finesse of this wine full circle.
SYRAH, DURIUS '07 - Bottle $44
Castilla Y Leon, Spain
Very dark red packed with intense blackberry and plum fruit. Hints of spice due to aging in French oak. It is well balanced, well structured and has a lingering finish.
BAROLO, ELVIO COGNO CASCINA NUOVA '05 - Bottle $69
Piedmont, Italy
Born to satisfy the curiosity of consumers keen to have a more immediate understanding of Barolo, the wine is bright garnet red in color with orange tints. Pleasing and immediate, it offers scents of flowers and light, delicate spices. The bouquet is agreeably rounded, with just the right balance between pleasantness and elegance. The aftertaste is very harmonious with a long minerally aromatic finish. Pairs well with hearty meat dishes.
BAROLO, CA'BIANCA '06 - Bottle $69
Piedmont, Italy
91 points Wine Advocate; 90 points Wine Spectator.
"An attractive, mid-weight effort laced with dried cherries, flowers and licorice. This shows quite a bit of density on the palate, with terrific depth in the fruit that carries through to the long, powerful finish. This is a surprisingly rich style for La Morra, but very nicely done."
TINTA DE TORO NUMANTHIA TERMANTHIA '07 - Bottle $222
Toro, Spain
97 points Robert Parker; 94 points Stephen Tanzer; 93 points Wine Spectator.
Extremely rich and complex, the nose is showing a multitude of ripe red and black fruits (redcurrant, raspberries, cassis, blackberries) with notes of liquorice, truffle, balsamic and spices (cedar, nutmeg and black pepper), all perfectly integrated. The intense aromas evolve nicely in the glass, slowly opening up to more intense and complex notes. On the palate, Termanthia is an incredible expression of the Toro terroir. First the wine offers an impressively round, velvety and simply delicious mouth feel. Then the sensation of power and strength grows even more perfectly balanced with concentrated, firm and silky tannins, offering an experience of both weight and liveliness on the palate. The finish is extremely long and complex with a wide range of aromas, including dark fruits, chocolate, truffle, mineral and toasted notes.
