Santaella restaurant new wines by the glass

1. 25 Wines by the Glass
OCTOBER 2012

2. Taittinger Brut Billecart-Salmon Brut Res.
This wine has a subtle, pale gold Fine bubbles which rise slowly,
color with fine, persistent bubbles. persistent mousse. Straw-colored. A
It is delicate, with aromas of peach, nose of ripe pear with some touches
white flowers, vanilla pod, and of cut hay. Full fruit, but clean in the
brioche on the nose and flavors of mouth. All wines from the best sites
fresh fruit and honey on the palate. in the department of the Marne,
Excellent as an aperitif or with foods from more than twenty top
such as seafood and white meat vineyards in Champagne.
Grapes: 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Grapes: 40% Pinot Meunier, 30%
Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay.
critical acclaim: critical acclaim:
"A round, generous style, offering “The NV Brut Reserve is a beautiful
peach, candied lemon and honey wine graced with layers of exquisite,
flavors on a creamy texture. Its mineral laced citrus, pears and
mousse is refined, and this turns white peaches. I suppose this could
drier on the long finish. Drink now use a little more length through the
through 2011.“ mid-palate, but it is nevertheless a
91 Points Wine Spectator strikingly beautiful, pure wine at this
price point.”
91 Points Wine Enthusiast
89 Points The Wine Advocate
91 Points Wine Enthusiast
91 Points International Wine Cellar
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3. Taittinger Brut Prestige Rose Moët Nectar Imperial
Intense cherry-pink in color with Nectar Impérial (Demi-Sec) is a
extremely fine, persistent pinpoint champagne to please the senses.
bubbles rising in delicate strands to the The assemblage is built around the
surface of the wine. Its classic, aromatic structure of the Pinot Noir : supple
Pinot fragrance of red raspberries and and smooth. Nectar Impérial is both
strawberries is offset by elegant, subtle a refined and sophisticated wine
floral and earth nuances. On the palate, whose richness turns into
the ripe, full berry flavors are vibrant yet sensuality. Lively and generous
refined, delicately balanced by a fresh Nectar Impérial distinguishes itself
acidity which carries into a crisp, by its tropical fruitiness, its richness
refreshing finish of persistent length. on the palate and its crisp finish,
critical acclaim: that instantly surprise and delight.
“It shows lovely length and focus in an Food Pairings: With foie gras, blue
understated style that is quite cheese, peach based desserts, dried
appealing. There is tons of depth to the fruits and mixed nuts.
fruit as the wine opens up in the glass. critical acclaim:
It can be enjoyed as an aperitif, but it "Lightly sweet, with ripe apple,
also has enough body to pair beautifully honey and candied citrus peel
with a wide range of foods. This is a flavors. It's round and accessible,
great version of the house’s Rose.” with a fresh finish. For fans of the
90 Points The Wine Advocate style. Drink now.“
92 Points Wine Spectator 87 Points Wine Spectator
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4. Schramsberg Brut Rosé Canella Prosecco
Specially crafted blend of Pinot Noir Brilliant straw yellow with fine,
and Chardonnay from persistent perlage, fruity aromas of
Schramsberg's select cool-climate peach, apple, pear and citrus fruit,
vineyards in Carneros, Anderson the palate gracefully balances zingy
Valley, and the Sonoma and Marin acidity and a subtle hint of
coastal areas of Northern California. sweetness, richness and silky-
The finished Brut Rosé exhibits smooth texture.
fresh, elegant and toasty aromas
critical acclaim:
that lead into lively and delicious
"The Non-vintage Prosecco di
fruit flavors on the palate.
Conegliano is a creamy, perfumed
critical acclaim: wine with good definition in its
"Even better, the Non-Vintage aromas and flavors, and excellent
Mirabelle Brut Rose (58% overall balance.”
Chardonnay and 42% Pinot Noir) 88 Points The Wine Advocate
exhibits a light to medium pink color
as well as abundant aromas of kir,
medium body, good vibrancy and a
crisp, zesty, dry finish. These cuvees
are meant to be drunk upon release
as there is no point in aging them.“
90 Points The Wine Advocate
90-93 Points Wine Spectator
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5. Bollini Pinot Grigio Mar de Frades Albariño
Bollini Pinot Grigio is styled to show Intense, bright and clean yellow
intense varietal aromas with an with golden hues. Deep appealing
especially fragrant bouquet and macerated fruit (apricot, pineapple
elegant, delicately focused white and passion fruit) with a wrapping
fruit flavors. The texture is crisp and background of balsamic notes.
clean in the mouth, with superb acid Powerful and fruity with good
balance. An excellent aperitif white persistence and aromatic finish.
wine and a great choice for parties
critical acclaim:
because it matches beautifully with
“The 2010 Mar de Frades Albarino is
a wide range of appetizers,
considerably more expressive.
especially fried calamari, oysters,
Mineral, acacia, lemon zest, and
clams and crab.
nutmeg inform the nose of this ripe,
critical acclaim: mouth-filling, nicely proportioned
“The 2010 Pinot Grigio impresses effort. Concentrated and lengthy, it
for its textural elegance and finesse, will deliver pleasure over the next 3-
both of which are unusual for a 4 years. “
wine at this price point. Pears, 89 Points The Wine Advocate
flowers and spices are some of the
notes that linger on the finish. This
is a terrific value .”
88 Points The Wine Advocate
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6. Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc Belondrade y Lurton
Ferrari-Carano's 2011 Fumé Blanc has A stunning and unique white wine.
aromas of lime, kiwi, citrus, melon and The wine is made from 100% Verdejo.
a touch of grass complemented by Complex and flavorful, with intense
flavors of grapefruit, lemon and lime concentration and excellent extract.
with a mango and guava finish. Cool, Barrel fermentation gives the wine a
stainless steel tank fermentation gives spicy, honeyed characteristic that
this wine a crisp freshness while the pairs well with the fresh qualities of
subtle oak character from barrel aging the Verdejo grape. Dry white wine.
adds complexity and depth. Made with
critical acclaim:
100% Sauvignon Blanc.
“The 2009 Belondrade was 100%
Wine Style: Light & Crisp barrel-fermented as its light gold color
critical acclaim: and toasty aromas suggest. On the
“The 2009 Fume Blanc offers aromas palate the oak is nicely integrated
and flavors of flinty grapefruit and with the wine’s minerality and spicy
orange rind intermixed with a hint of peach and apricot flavors. This
honey. This exuberant, crisp, medium- intense, concentrated wine should be
bodied, fruity, extroverted white is a consumed over the next 2-3 years in
total hedonistic turn-on. Enjoy it over order to capture its fruit.”
the next year.” “In my opinion, this is one of the two
88 Points The Wine Advocate greatest dry whites being made in
Spain.” -Robert Parker
86 Points Wine Spectator
90 Points The Wine Advocate
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7. Louis Jadot Macon-Villages FogDog Chardonnay
The wine shows floral, apple and The 2009 Fogdog Chardonnay boasts
citrus aromas and flavors, with an abundance of flintiness and
mineral notes; a classic expression aromas of apple, pear, almonds, citrus
of Chardonnay from this and stone fruits. This wine is full-
appellation. bodied, yet elegant and restrained,
Wine Style: Light & Crisp with a core of acidity and minerality
that is balanced by warm flavors of
critical acclaim: pear tart and almond crisp along with
“Rich and round, sporting peach and notes of lemon and tangerine zest.
apricot aromas and flavors. Focused
by a note of citrus, this leaves a Wine Style: Fruity & Smooth
mouthwatering impression. Drink critical acclaim:
now. 55,000 cases made. “ "Meyer lemon and roasted hazelnut
86 Points Wine Spectator scents start this briskly balanced
Chardonnay off on the right foot, and
its fairly deep yet still youthfully
nascent fruit stays in frame from first
to last even as the wine tightens up
towards the finish. Oak adds its bit of
richness to the proceedings but is
never the wine's focus”
93 Points Connoisseurs' Guide
91 Points The Wine Advocate
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8. Leroy Bourgogne Blanc Whispering Angel Rose
Oak dominates the bouquet and Whispering Angel is a blend of
flavors of this Bourgogne Blanc Grenache, Rolle, Cinsault, Syrah, and
produced by the esteemed estate of Mourvedre grapes. Strikingly pale
Madame Bize-Leroy. But it's very pink in color, the aromas are fresh
fine and well selected oak that has and fruity. On the palate, it is bone
integrated nicely into the fruit and dry through the finish. The name
mineral qualities of the Chardonnay. really suits the delicate nature of
Medium deep gold. Powerfully this wine.
aromatic nose of brown butter and critical acclaim:
minerals. Good acidity and length. "This elegant wine displays a sense
Fully mature but not ready to drop of power behind the delicate flavors
off the edge, even at 15 years of of dried cherry, licorice, cream and
age. spice. Finishes with notes of dried
critical acclaim: mango and hints of sage honey.“
“Broad and spicy, this is ready to go. 90 Points Wine Spectator
Floral, apple, beeswax and lime
90 Points International Wine Cellar
flavors are embedded in the rich
texture, and this is long and
persistent on the aftertaste. Drink
now through 2016.”
90 Points Wine Spectator
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9. Benton Lane Pinot Noir Calera Pinot Noir
This brilliantly ruby tinted wine has Delightful bright aromas of
classic aromas of cherries, red currants pomegranate, sandalwood, juicy
and raspberries with more subtle hints cherry and bramble waft from this
of baking spice and vanilla layered in. energetic and flavorful 2009 Calera
On the palate, it exhibits lithe fruitiness Central Coast Pinot Noir. Deep
and lingering cherry and berry flavors. flavors, firm tannins, wonderful fruit
The wine shows extraordinary balance and a nice tartness make for a rich,
and finesse with fine grained tannins lingering finish.
that provide a nice framework to the Wine Style: Smooth & Supple
silky mid-palate.
critical acclaim:
Wine Style: Light & Fruity "The 2009 Pinot Noir bursts from
critical acclaim: the glass with expressive red fruit,
“Light and tangy, with raspberry and flowers, spices and mint. It shows
white pepper notes mingling with floral lovely mid-palate juiciness and an
character on the vivid finish, polished elegant, polished finish. At $24 a
smooth. “ bottle, it may very well be the single
“Savory, ripe, and tasty, it is an easy-to- finest value in American Pinot Noir. I
understand, crowd-pleaser of a Pinot was hardly surprised to learn
that delivers plenty of cherry and Emirates chose to serve this wine in
raspberry fruit.” their business class cabin last year.
This is a dazzling wine from start to
89 Points Wine Spectator
finish.“
90 Points The Wine Advocate
92 Points The Wine Advocate
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10. Sela (Roda) – Rioja Shafer Merlot
Bodegas Roda is one of the quality 2009 is a great year for this varietal.
leaders in Rioja. They have The purity of aromas and flavors is
embarked on a couple of new focused and alive – this is
projects, the first being the unmistakably Merlot. Predominantly
production of an entry-level Rioja I find delicious red fruit with a core
named Sela. The second new Roda of lush black fruit – red cherry, red
project is the development of two plum, spice and berry with hints of
wines from Ribera del Duero made eucalyptus, earth and smoke.
from 100% Tempranillo. Both 2009s There's lots of flesh here held
were barrel samples but impressive together in a structure of fine, ripe
nevertheless. tannins.
critical acclaim: Wine Style: Big & Bold
“The 2009 Sela is made in an
critical acclaim:
obviously lighter, more forward style
“Elegant and focused, with black
than the Reservas. It is a spicy,
cherry and toasty oak aromas that
savory, nicely balanced wine for
lead to supple red currant, spice and
drinking over the next 5-6 years.”
herb notes. Finishes with firm but
88 Points The Wine Advocate ripe tannins. Drink now through
2016.”
92 Points Wine Spectator
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11. Louis Jadot Vosne-Romanée Hito (Cepa21) RdelD
Louis Jadot's Vosne-Romanée Cherry red color covered with clear
introduces a complex and densely violets around the rim. The nose is
fruited nose of crushed red berries, very intense and complex. Red fruits
blackcurrant liqueur, violets, of raspberry and strawberry, black
nuanced by game notes. The ones of blackcurrant, mulberry and
concentration on the palate is blackberry. Elegant fine oak, subtly
impressive, supported by lush toasted with notes of black licorice.
fruitiness and savoury, mouth- Fleshy with sweet tannins that give
coating flavours. A terrific wine and volume, and with a long aftertaste.
a textbook Vosne. 100% Pinot Noir.
Wine Style: Earthy & Spicy
Wine Style: Med-Full Bodied, Dry
critical acclaim:
critical acclaim: "The 2009 Hito is 100% Tinto Fino
The Jadot 2005 Vosne-Romanee (Tempranillo) aged for 8 months in
exhibits an alluring nose of black large French oak. It sports the rich
cherry, humus, cumin and ginger. fruit of the great 2009 vintage along
Quite deeply-fruited, creamy and with enticing aromas of cedar,
mouth-filling on the palate, with mineral, tapenade, violets, and
subtly gamy notes emerging, it blackberry jam. Savory, ripe, and
finishes with refined tannins, sweet balanced in the mouth, it is an
dark cherry, a medicinal herbal excellent value for drinking over the
concentration, and continued hints next 5-6 years. "
of spice.
90 Points The Wine Advocate
88-90 Points The Wine Advocate
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12. Pulenta La Flor Malbec Sterling Cabernet Sauv.
In color, deep purple-red, with a full With intense fruit and well-integrated
nose of ripe red fruit and soft floral oak, this wine is a powerful
tones, which are accompanied by expression of Napa Valley Cabernet
delicate notes of vanilla and tobacco Sauvignon. Aromas of black plums
from the oak. Round in the mouth, and cherry pie are elevated by layers
with a good character and of spice cake and caramelized vanilla.
remarkable structure and tannins Boysenberry jam introduces the
that are soft, giving the wine great palate, supported by black fruit and
complexity and a memorable finish. swirls of rich cocoa. Barrel influence is
Wine Style: Rich with Full Body evident in the complex structure and
toasty spices that accompany the
critical acclaim: dark chocolaty tannins into a long,
Pulenta Estate’s 2010 La Flor Malbec lively finish. This wine makes a fine
(100%) spent 6 months in French accompaniment to braised short ribs
oak. It offers up an inviting nose of or pasta carbonara.
cedar, spice box, lavender, earthy
minerals, and black cherry. This sets Wine Style: Big & Bold
the stage for a savory, ripe, layered critical acclaim:
offering that over-delivers in a big Smooth, refined and sophisticated,
way. Drink this outstanding value with ripe currant, blackberry, touches
over the next 3-4 years. of mocha and cedar, and ending with
fleshy, fine-grained tannins. Drink
90 Points The Wine Spectator
now through 2020.
88 Points Wine Spectator
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13. Condado de Haza RdelD Sequoia Grove Cab. Sauv.
Intense Tempranillo character is Dark red-black in color with intense
apparent in an elegant and pure aromas of blackberry, black cherry,
wine only lightly influenced by the and currants interwoven with burnt
oak. Intensively fruity on the palate toast and tar. Additional layers on
with a lingering, slightly dusty finish the nose of rich spice with added
that promises excellent hints of vanilla and maple. There are
development in the bottle. Aged 15 background notes of pencil lead as
months in primarily American oak. well. On the palate flavors of sweet
Wine Style: Big & Bold ripe raspberries come through and
the wine has smooth tannins and
critical acclaim: creamy weight with an impeccable
"Youthful purple. Primary, pungent balance and a long finish.
aromas of black and blue fruits,
vanilla, fresh flowers and licorice, Wine Style: Big & Bold
with slow-mounting spiciness. critical acclaim:
Broad, palate-coating cassis and "SG 07 Cabernet Sauvignon has
boysenberry flavors are framed and gotten even better since I tasted it
lifted by tangy acidity. Showing very last year (rated 87). Still young and
well right now but has the depth to well-balanced Tightly-knit with lots
age." of tannin but also copious quantities
91 Points International Wine Cellar of black cherry and black currant
fruit intermixed with notions of
spice box, oak and earth”
89 Points The Wine Advocate
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14. Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto
A full-bodied wine of intense red fruit flavor and elegantly supple texture supported
by ripe, silky tannins. The Merlot in the blend is expressed in sweet black fruit with
overall aromas of ripe, concentrated berries offset by restrained spicy oak notes.
Wine Style: Big & Bold
critical acclaim:
"The 2010 Guidalberto comes across as cool and inward in this vintage. Most recent
Guidalbertos have been delicious upon release, but this is a wine that will need
another year or two before it starts opening up. There is plenty of energy and vitality
in the glass, but readers will need to be patient. Dark red cherries, flowers, licorice
and a hint of tobacco are layered into the firm, structured finish. In 2010 the blend is
60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. “
90 Points The Wine Advocate
"Purple-tinged ruby-red. Primary aromas of cassis, ripe black cherry, licorice and ink,
with a welcome violet note adding freshness; much darker and riper than the Le
Difese. Smooth, dense and full, with impressively concentrated dark fruit flavors
lifted by harmonious acidity. Finishes with a trace of heat and a repeating blackberry
note. Another very serious Guidalberto, though this strikes me as being a good deal
riper and bigger than some more perfumed, refined versions of years past. Still,
insiders know that this is a sure-bet restaurant choice as it's usually as good as, but
much less expensive than, some of the Tuscan Coast's big names."
91 Points International Wine Cellar
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