Some of my favorite wines of the monent

Here is a short list of some of the wines that I really enjoy at the moment and that you can find at the store (www.HeightsChateau.com)

France

2007 Pas De L'Escalette Les Clapas Rouge Languedoc France $22.99
"Fine, elegant, focus, nice ripe fruit yet not opulent, good tannic structure & length"

2006 Paveil de Luze Margaux Brodeaux France $29.99
"Great Margaux, soft, balanced, refined, nice tannin frame and good acidity"

2006 Bernard Ange Crozes-Hermitage Rhone France $20.99
"Fresh syrah based wine, high acidity, spice, juicy fruit, lovely"

2005 Mas des Collines Gigondas Rhone France$20.99
"Almost like a baby Chateauneuf du Pape for half the price"

2005 Calvet-Thunevin Cuvee Constance VDP Cotes Catalanes Roussillon France $17.99
"Mostly Carignan and Grenache, strong, full, spice, touch of alcohol, yet integrated"

2007 Agapé Pinot Blanc Alsce France $14.99
"fresh, crisp. balanced, mineral, racy, cleansing"

2005 Ardhuy Clos Langres Cotes de Nuits Villages rouge Burgundy $45.99
"light, earthy, terroir driven, focus, bright and elegant"

2008 Berlioz Chignin White Savoie $17.99
"slightly nutty, apricot skin, good balance and acidity"

2006 Bornard "La Chamade" Ploussard Jura France $27.99
"a fascinating wine from the color to the finish, esoteric, high acidity, nutty, animal"

2007 Carre Du Prieur Cote Roannaise Gamay Loire France $13.99
"slightly fuller than a Beaujolais, a bit rustic yet quite juicy and entertaining"

2008 Carrel Jongieux Savoie France $11.99
"clean, fresh, mineral, racy, balanced, simple yet attractive"

2007 Cellier Palais Mondeuse VDP Allobrogie $19.99
"earthy, smoky, esoteric, animal, bright red cherry, high acidity"

2007 Chamonard 07 Morgon "Le Clos De Lys" Beaujolais $25.99
"a great Morgon, bit rustic but plenty of fruit and nuances"

2007 Champalou Vouvray Off Dry Loire France $18.99
"nicely balance and attractive mouthfeel, lovely"

2005 Chave Saint Joseph "Offerus" $28.99
"a classic Chave with good fruit and length, terroir oriented, focus"

2007 Comptoirs Magdala L'Amourvedre Languedoc $22.99
"organic, rustic, esoteric but so juicy and interesting, light, spice"

2006 Monpertuis VDP du Gard Cuvee Counoise Rhone $11.99
"good tannins, food friendly, bistro-ish, nice features"

2006 Ollieux Romanis Cuvee Alice Corbieres Languedoc $10.99
"nice, simple yet interesting and easy going, good fruit and earthiness"

2008 Sentinelle De Massiac Minervois Red Languedoc $10.99
"earthy, bistro-ish, food freindly, good structure, terroir oriented"

2006 Mas Daumas Gassac Rouge Languedoc $44.99
"always an intriguing yet well crafted wine"

USA

2006 Grand Traverse Gamay Noir Michigan USA $18.99
" juicy, super friendly, red fruit and berry, enjoyable and quite surprising"

2007 Neyers Chardonnay Napa Valley $29.99
"a classic organic chardonnay, very good acidity, fresh, burgundian, lovely"

2005 Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $47.99
"organic, earthy, terroir oriented, balanced, not too heavy, appealing"

2005 Keenan Mernet Proprietary Blend Napa Valley $94.99
"wow, what a wine, a stylish cab-merlot with guts and spice, yet harmonious"

2006 Ex Libris Cabernet Sauvignon Washington $19.99
"balanced, well crafted, friendly and consistent"

2008 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay California $21.99
"always a standard for Chardonnay and Pinot (IMO)

2007 Brewer Clifton Pinot Noir Santa Rita $42.99
" a classic Pinot Noir, Burgundian, earthy, lovely"

2007 Clos Julien Pinot Noir Oregon $18.99
"earthy, terroir oriented, expressive and balanced"

Spain

2004 Marques de Murrieta Reserva Rioja Spain $22.99
"opulent, oaky, young, earthy, balanced and attractive"

1996 Marques Vitoria Gran Reserva Rioja Spain $28.99
"a classic Rioja, tertiary aromas and flavors, integrated, tamed, and juicy"

2004 Allende Rioja Spain $27.99
"quite big and oaky, very opulent with good ageing potential"

2007/08 Ameztoi Txakolina Basque Spain $22.99
"bright, clean, pearling, mineral, refreshing, cleansing"

2008 Camino De Navaherreros Garnacha $13.99
"big Garnacha yet high acidity, spice and rustic, intriguing"

2001 Cune Vina Real Reserva Rioja Spain $26.99
"balanced, classic, integrated, pleasing, good fruit mixed oak notes"

2005 Escoda Les Paradetes Conca De Barbera $29.99
"focus, rustic, esoteric, very good fruit, dry, good structure"

2004 Rincon Navas Rioja Crianza $18.99
"again quite classic from a great vintage"

2005 Martinet Bru Priorat Red $39.99
"superb balance and length, very good density and structure"

Italy

2000 Calabretta Etna Rosso DOC $25.99
"intriguing, esoteric, juicy, mineral, full of nuances"


I could continue for much longer because there are so many wines that I like, but the list will be endless. However, this is a start. Let me know what you think about it. There are also quite a few Italian that I love. I will put them on a next list.

Prices correspond to the shelf prices that we have in the store and on the website, before Tax and discount (17% on a full case of 12 bottles of the same wine; 15% on a case of 12 bottles of mixed wines).

We have longer descriptions at the store website at www.HeightsChateau.com, and you can also find some on my blog (www.LeDomduVin.com).

Enjoy!

LeDom Du Vin

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