Clos Henri, Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2023 Sauvignon Blanc

 

Clos Henri, Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, $13.70-$22.99, 91 points, was a very light brass color graying midway up to the glass rim.
Aromas of dusty gooseberries, passion fruit, and white grapefruit were rich and pleasant.
A light-bodied, dry white wine, brightly acidic, and with a robust flavor of cumquats nuanced with lemon oil, grapefruit, and ginger.
Finished long, juicy, still robust, and with a balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my breaded baked haddock.
JMO, but it seems to me that New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is the most consistent, reliable, and reasonably priced white wine in the world.

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Sergio Zingarelli 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (DOCG)

 

Sergio Zingarelli 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (DOCG), $54.99-$109.99, 93 points, poured a sunburst orange/red with copper highlights, a thin bleeding meniscus, and thick stained legs.
The bouquet of perfumed forest floor with sweet licorice, pine, and plume notes were special indeed.
This Gran Selezione was medium-bodied, bone dry, still showing refined somewhat resolved tannins, good acidity, and tasty flavors reflective of the bouquet accented with bourbon notes and bright cayenne pepper.
Finished long on the trailing palate and a big 14.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with our Italian prosciutto pizza.

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Domaine Serene Evenstad Dundee Hills 2021 Chardonnay

 

Domaine Serene Evenstad Dundee Hills 2021 Chardonnay, $48.49-$59.99, 92 points, was a light-yellow gold color with a graying penumbra.
Aromas of Necco Wafer candy, dusty clementine zest, and hints of white chocolate and cantaloupe were outstanding.
My first Domaine Serene Chardonnay was a clean, dry, medium-bodied white wine showing good acidity and flavors, though quietly reflective of the aromas, were dominated by lively citrus notes and a lingering ginger.
Finished long on lemon oil, ginger, and a well-balanced 13.7% alcohol.
This Evenstad Dundee Hills 2021 Chardonnay reminded me of a very good Pouilly Fuissé.
Paired perfectly with our traditional Thanksgiving cuisine.

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Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2022 Chablis

 

Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2022 Chablis, $27.49-$31.99, 91 points, was a medium brass color with a broad gray meniscus.
Aromas were dominate by a slightly sour, slightly floral, and dusty pomelo nuanced with white pepper and ginger.
Always a wonderful wine from a reliable vineyard, this vintage was no exception: medium-bodied dry Chardonnay, brightly acidic, tasty, clean, showing fine minerality, citrus notes, and crisp ginger accelerating towards the long finish with a spot-on 12.5% alcohol.
paired perfectly with our baked breaded haddock.

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Taveggia 2022 Barbera D'Asti DOCG

 

Taveggia 2022 Barbera D'Asti DOCG, $9.99-$19.99, 86 points, poured a deep ruby red with sticky glass sheeting and a broad clear meniscus.
The fruity strawberry aroma was accented with Sambuca, earth notes, and a floral vibe.
This Barbera red wine was medium-bodied, bone-dry, brightly acidic, a bit astringent showing an underlayment of tannin and a rather linear flavor profile reflective of the nose with a constant alcohol (14.5%) presence/companion.
Finished fair, slightly green but still tasty as it paired okay with my spaghetti in a tomato/basil meat sauce.

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Villa Cerna Primocolle 2022 Chianti Classico

 

Villa Cerna Primocolle 2022 Chianti Classico, $9.79-$24.99, 88 points, poured a deep/dark ruby red with a cast of orange tinge, a very broad clear wine ring, and sticky glass sheeting.
Aromas of black tea, a perfumed strawberry, red cherry, and delicate plum blossoms was rather simple yet pleasant.
As is typical for Chianti Classico, this was medium-bodied, bone-dry, appropriate food friendly acidic, showed fine grainy tannins, and a red fruit flavor profile nuanced with tea and dried herb notes.
Finished long, a bit spicy, showed hints of mint and a creamy brandy with a spot-on 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spaghetti and lamb/beef tomato sauce.

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Château Puyfromage Côtes de Bordeaux Grand Vin De Bordeaux 2020 Red Wine

 

Château Puyfromage Côtes de Bordeaux Grand Vin De Bordeaux 2020 Red Wine, $13.01-$54.99, 90 points, poured an opaque ruby red with a broad clear meniscus and copious stained legs.
Aromas of sour black currant jam, smoke with hints of cedar, cocoa, and citrus were pleasant.
This Côtes de Bordeaux was full-bodied, dry, showed a solid foundation of tannin, good acidity, and tasty flavors reflective of the nose.
Finished long, showed residual blackberry and iron notes with a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Varietals were mostly Merlot with dollops of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec.
Paired perfectly with my Texas burger.
This close-out price was a steal!

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