Domaine Gaudron Vouvray Brut '09 (Loire, France) $15.99
All Chenin blanc and methode traditionelle for this sensational cuvee, displaying tiny bubbles and an elegance rarely found outside Champagne; the emphasis here is on selecting the best parcels that will transcends a mineral quality into the refined, bright and fluid palate. It finishes dry, clean and generous, and could match light appetizers.

Fern Ridge Sauvignon blanc '10 (Marlborough, NZ) $11.97
This intensely fragrant Sauvignon displays aromas of lychee and gooseberry indicative of the Marlborough region. Soft and round mid palate showing nuances of citrus with lovely limey finish creating length and persistence.

Altenkirch Riesling Steillage '10 (Rheingau, Germany) $13.99
Altenkirch’s 50 acres of gnarled vines cling to the Rhine River’s vertiginously steep slate slopes; from them, the winemakers make classically structured Rieslings of riveting minerality and purity. This Steillage Riesling is bright and has clean citrus flavors and a kiss of sweetness making it a terrific partner for seafood.

Taft Street Russian River Chardonnay '09 (Sonoma) $17.97
This complex chardonnay has a seamless combination of tropical fruit and subtle oak tones. Impeccably balanced and vibrant, the wine shows great mouth feel and a persistent finish.

Mas Gourdou "Soleil d'Automne" White '10 (Languedoc, France) $14.99
Grenache blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne; some yellow fruits and citrus (grapefruit) on the nose; the refreshing palate is filling and quite unctuous. Plenty of guts and character, not unlike its dominant position in the Hortus mountains; a wine full of personality for rich fish or veal stew, salmon...

Cardeto Pinot Grigio '10 (Umbria, Italy) $8.99
Very aromatic, with notes of citrus, yellow fruit and a light almond note; ripe, soft with a rich, pleasing palate; a wine for gatherings and antipasti.


Villa Trecciano Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva '08 (Tuscany) $19.99
Classy nose with fine oak upbringing, flowers and plums; the palate shows elegance and breed, silky smooth, polished and balanced; a well behaved yet exuberant Colli senesi, generous for a hearty dish; a must try.

Tiki Sound Pinot Noir Marlborough '08 (New Zealand) $13.99
From this bright, medium-bodied Pinot Noir emerges a savory perfume reminiscent of crushed cherry, plum, lavender and spice. On the palate the 2008 Tiki Sound offers a delightful compote of berry flavors, intertwined with Asian spices and wood smoke – all of which come encased in silky smooth tannins.  Layered and supremely textured, it continues to open in the glass for an hour or more.

Le Haut-Medoc de Giscours '06 (Bordeaux) $24.99
A perfect blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from 15 years old vines on clay and gravel, Le Haut-Médoc de Giscours benefits from the meticulous care of the team at Château Giscours. This wine is very pleasant in its early years, offering a pure, intense bouquet of fruit and spices and expressing the quality of its origins with the passing of time.

Quintay "Clava" Carmenere '10 (Chile) $13.99
From the cool Casablanca Valley comes this fantastic Carmenere, full of blue fruit and cassis, exuberant and delicious. Decanter magazine 3 stars : "Very enticing and aromatic deep blueberry fruit on the nose. Juicy, open-knit, creamy with ripe tannins."

Domaine du Moulin Vinsobres Old vines red '09 (Rhone, France) $14.99
60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, all 30+ year-old vines; very aromatic nose of spicy red fruit and plums, and some underbrush as well; good structure; the appealing palate offers polished notes of warm spice and fruitcake and a solid core of sappy, spicy, peppery fruit; more similar in style to a Chateauneuf-du-Pape without the alcoholic edge; a fantastic offering!

Piedra Blanca Tempranillo '07 (Castilla, Spain) $9.99
Red wine elaborated 100% with the best selection of Tempranillo grapes, aged in barrels of American oak for 6 months. Lovely nose of ripe spicy fruit, dark cherry notes stand out, nice feel and posture; a tasty wine for casual drinking, chili, Mexican food...