New Wine Arrivals

Great New Arrivals for Fall

We have a number of fantastic new wines that have just arrived. Drop in and pickup a few to try. Better yet, we feature many of these wines in our tasting events including our Big Saturday Tastings, so stop in and taste these just arrived gems.

	2008 Bodega Gratia Malbec Reserva Marchiori Vineyard Mendoza $34.99 Made by superstar Argentine winemakers Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud (of Vina Cobos fame), from one of the top vineyard sites in Mendoza, This may be the Best Malbec We Have Ever Tasted! Very ripe, with massive red and black fruit, well-structured with vanillan oak, cloves, white pepper, other spices. Rich and intense, well-balanced, with a very long relaxed finish.
	2010 Honoro Vera Garnacha Calatayud, Spain $10.99 Wine Advocate 88 Points Spent a brief 2 months in French oak. Aromas of sage, thyme, and black cherry lead to a plush, succulent wine with layers of spicy fruit.
	208 Colosi Rosso Sicilia, Italy $11.99 Wine Advocate 88 Points Dark wild cherries, flowers, herbs and spices come together quite nicely in this hearty, medium-bodied red. The Rosso is another fabulous wine for the money. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013.
	2010 M. Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone Blanc Belleruche $14.99 Wine Advocate 87 Points The 2009 Belleruche blanc, which comes principally from Grenache blanc and Marsanne and is aged completely in tank, offers floral and grapefruit notes with some quince and white currant. Light to medium-bodied and fresh, with good fruit and texture, it should drink nicely for another 1-2 years.
	2010 Honoro Vera Monastrell Jumilla, Spain $10.99 Wine Advocate 88 Points A tank aged 100% Monastrell. Its pleasing nose reveals notes of underbrush, mineral, and blueberry leading to a savory, spicy, nicely balanced medium-bodied wine. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.
	2010 Bodegas Atalaya Laya Almansa, Spain $10.99 Wine Advocate 89 Points Made up of 70% Garnacha Tintorera and 30% Monastrell aged 4 months in French oak. Garnacha Tintorera is known for its deep color and here it coats the glass and imparts aromas of brooding black fruits, licorice, espresso, and pepper. Dense, savory, and rich, this round succulent offering... is surprisingly light on its feet.
	2007 Terrabianca Campaccio, Italy $31.99 Wine Advocate 92 Points Campaccio is beautifully ripe and succulent in its dark, extroverted fruit. In 2007, Campaccio veers on the edge of overripeness but there is just enough acidity to keep things in check. French oak, smokiness, new leather and licorice add depth to the rich, creamy finish. I am not sure how the 2007 will age, but it should provide highly pleasurable drinking for at least another decade. Campaccio is 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022.
	2008 Rocca di Frassinello Ornello, Italy $39.99 Wine Advocate 92 Points A blend of 40% Sangioveto, 20% Syrah, 20% Cab Sauvignon and 20% Merlot.. flows with gorgeous dark fruit, herbs, mocha and sweet French oak in a big, full-bodied style, showing notable intensity in its fruit, terrific balance and a long, impeccably refined finish. It is a superb first effort. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2018.
	2006 Wayne Gretzky Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $15.99 20/20 Values Selection - Save Up to 20% on This Wine Everyday This Cab has classic Napa characteristics: dark fruit aromas of sweet black cherry, blackberry and cassis with a light touch of toasty oak. It's a supple, rich and balanced wine, complemented by delicately complex accents of red berries, and hints of anise, spices, and savory herbs. Hillside fruit; very soft but substantial tannins. Pair with roast beef or lasagna.