New Hampshire Wine-man: January 2021

Saturday, January 30, 2021

Primoverso Puglia 2018 Primitivo

Primoverso Puglia 2018 Primitivo, $16.99-$41.99, 92 points, poured an opaque rosewood red with a broad clear wine ring and fat, dense, stained, and hanging legs.
One of loveliest Zinfandel bouquets I've had the pleasure of experiencing: with aromas of plum, briar fruit, black tea, and tar which were outstanding.
This was a full-bodied dry red wine with bright acidity, a firm underlayment of tannin, and rich, Napa valley-like richness and complexity in its fruit, anise, and dried herb flavors.
Finished well on the fading palate, red cherry notes, clove, and a big 14.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my five-cheese Chicago-styled pizza.

INDEX of REVIEWED WINES

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Coppo La Rocca 2019 Gavi

Coppo La Rocca 2019 Gavi, $15.29-$19.99, 88 points, was almost clear with a brass sheen.
Aromas of tangerine with hints of lemon and pome blossoms were delightful.
A light-bodied bone-dry white wine with good acidity and up-front flavors of Clementine zest, green melon rind, and a hint of lime were adequate.
Finished fair with hints of ginger and a well-balanced 12.5% alcohol.
A more intense Gavi than some and it was certainly up to my pairing with fried fish and chips.

INDEX of REVIEWED WINES

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Château Corbin Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Corbin Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine, $37.82-$44.49, 92 points, poured a deep ruby-red color with a broad clear meniscus and thick sticky stained legs.
A bouquet of cinnamon, clove, white pepper, Bordeaux lily, a floral perfume, and a somewhat pleasant sour cherry fruit was complex and interesting if not magical.
A near full-bodied dry red wine, appropriately acidic, and supported with fine grainy tannins throughout, enlivened with a cornucopia of fruit, spices, and tertiary flavors makes this a recommended red wine.
Finished long on the trailing palate, anise, a bit of chalky plum, and a potent 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my rare bone-in spice-rubbed rib eye.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2015

INDEX of REVIEWED WINES

Monday, January 25, 2021

Ken Wright Cellars Willamette Valley 2018 Pinot Noir

Ken Wright Cellars Willamette Valley 2018 Pinot Noir, $22.94-$29.99, 89 points, poured a candy-apple red with a broad clear meniscus and light legs.
Smells of mulling spices, sweet red cherry, a light floral perfume, and a hint of funk were actually quite nice.
Barely a medium-bodied dry red wine with fair to good acidity and light grainy, but persistent tannins, Ken Wright managed to deliver the nose onto the palate adding a touch of citrus.
Finished well on the trailing palate with it's balanced 13.2% alcohol.
Paired fine with my BLT.

Index of reviewed wines

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Mollard Coquillage 2018 Chablis

Mollard Coquillage 2018 Chablis, $24.64-$28.99, 91 points, was a medium yellow/gold color and quite clear at the glass rim.
First aromas of pome blossoms were delightful, and followed by lemon zest with other citrus notes and an icy minerality.
A light-bodied bone-dry white wine showing purity of flavor, texture, and finish, and though acidity was high, this citrusy mineral founded libation wasn't particularly cerebral at this point in its evolution, but pairing it with my New England clam chowder was perfect!
ABV was 13% and spot on.

INDEX of REVIEWED WINES

Friday, January 22, 2021

Château De Macard Grand Vin Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château De Macard Grand Vin Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $14.44-$18.99, 89 points, poured a deep garnet red with light-stained legs and a broad clear wine ring.
Aromas of cinnamon, clove, plum, and Bordeaux lily were excellent.
This was a slightly "bigger" bodied dry red wine than most Chianti: good acidity, a firm underlayment of tannin, and red cherry, licorice, plum, and strong spice flavors which carried long into the finish marked by a well-balanced and typical 13.5% alcohol excelled as a red-table wine.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2015

INDEX of REVIEWED WINES

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Produttori del 2016 Barbaresco DOCG (Piedmont, Italy)

Produttori del 2016 Barbaresco DOCG (Piedmont, Italy), $32.39-$44.99, 92 points, poured a bright cranberry red color with sticky glass sheeting and a broad meniscus.
Aromas of mint, black cherry, pine-scented castile soap, and a hint of orange zest were outstanding.
A medium-bodied bone-dry red wine with good acidity, medium grainy tannins, with black tea and light cherry fruit flavors was excellent.
Finished long on the fading palate, soft spiciness, and a well-balanced, but sneak-up on you (an easy to drink food-friendly wine) potency.
Paired perfectly with my mushroom agnolotti in a beef tomato meat sauce.

INDEX of REVIEWED WINES

Monday, January 18, 2021

Domaine Louis Moreau 2017 Chablis

Domaine Louis Moreau 2017 Chablis, $21.24-$24.99, 94 points, was a deep yellow/gold color grading various shades of grey towards the rim.
Aromas of lemon/lime, caramel, delicate floral perfume, and a hint of cardamom were exceptional.
A light-bodied perfectly acidic and off-dry Chardonnay (white Burgundy wine), which rightly reflected the aromas onto the palate with hints of wet stone and Clementine zest showed finesse.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a bit of melon-rind, ginger, apple notes, and a soft well-balanced 12.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our breaded chicken and veggie stew.

INDEX of REVIEWED WINES

Saturday, January 16, 2021

Castellare 2018 Chianti Classico (DOCG) Revisited

Castellare 2018 Chianti Classico (DOCG) Revisited, $18.69-$24.99, 90 points, was similar only in body and appearance to my first review, but in flavor the second go-round was superior; poured a lovely sunburst cranberry red trending to garnet red, a neckless of stained legs, and a very broad clear wine ring.
Aromas of dried red fruit, warm earth, pepper spices, and a floral vibe were very good.
A medium-bodied dry red wine with bright acidity and firm grainy tannins carried a lovely spicy red raspberry and black tea flavors.
Finished long on the fading palate, sweet cooking spices, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Chicago-styled supreme pizza.

INDEX of REVIEWED WINES

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

Famiglia Castellani 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva (DOCG)

Famiglia Castellani 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva, $14.44-$18.99, 91 points, poured a deep ruby red with a broad clear wine ring and moderate clear legs.
Smells of warm baked cherry pie, black tea, cinnamon, and a floral vibe were excellent.
A medium-bodied dry red wine with good acidity, grainy building tannins, and righteously reflective flavors of the aromas managed to carry long into a never-ending finish marked by a well-balanced 13% alcohol, warm spices, and red cherry bitters.
Paired perfectly with my Chicago-styled supreme pizza.

INDEX of REVIEWED WINES

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Poggio Castagno 2014 Brunello di Montalcino

Poggio Castagno 2014 Brunello di Montalcino, $29.74-$69.99, 93 points, poured with a core of explosive ruby grading a lovely coral orange toward the rim, terminating with a broad clear meniscus and thin almost unnoticeable legs.
Aromas of dynamic floral red raspberry nuanced with whispers of bourbon, mulling-spiced rosewood, and cherry bitters were outstanding!
A medium-bodied dry red wine with bright acidity, firm grainy tannins, and a thin reflection of the aromas on the palate were Brunello typical.
Finished long on the fading palate, hints of citrus, savoy, black tea, jasmine, and a spot-on 14% alcohol.
Paired as well with my rare spiced Angus strip steak as any recent Bordeaux red wine.
For those that love Chianti and/or Tempranillo, this gets a BIG buy recommendation!

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Saturday, January 9, 2021

Saint Clair Family Estate, Marlborough 2018 Sauvignon Blanc

Saint Clair Family Estate, Marlborough 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, $15.29-$22.99, 93 points, was a light-medium yellow-gold color and transitioned water-clear towards the glass rim.

The lovey Kiwi's aromas of grapefruit, lemon zest, pome flowers, and Gooseberry were amazing!

This light-bodied white wine was crisp, floral, and well-balanced from beginning to end, and just maybe the best New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc I've tasted.

Flavors rightly reflected the aromas and the 13% alcohol seemed to really be 14%, yet that could just be I drank more of this delicious offering from down-under than I thought.

New Zealand 2018 Sauvignon Blanc White Wines Tasted

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Friday, January 8, 2021

Château Greysac Médoc 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Greysac Médoc 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $15.29-$19.99, 89 points, poured deep ruby red with bourbon highlights, a broad clear wine ring, and moderate hanging legs.

Smells of floral Kirsch with a hint of oak and the barnyard were okay.

Medium-bodied dry red wine with a firm underlayment of tannin showing a tight/lean texture, and good flavors of cherry fruit, delicious oak notes, marjoram, and red pepper.

Finished long on the trailing palate, a bit of sour black grape-skin, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.

Varietals were 65% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot.

Paired perfectly with my spiced-rubbed Angus strip steak.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2015

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Château Puygueraud, Francs-Côtes-de-Bordeaux, 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Puygueraud, Francs-Côtes-de-Bordeaux, 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $16.57-$19.49, 88 points, poured a deep garnet red with a broad clear meniscus and stained hanging legs.

Smells of bell pepper, black cherry, a hint of shoe-polish, and a touch of funk, were just okay for me.

More than a medium-bodied dry red wine with good acidity, a firm underlayment of tannin, and rich flavors marked by Ouzo notes, cherry fruit, and floral whispers, but trended a bit vegetative, yet overall proved balanced and tasty.

Finished very long on the trailing palate, iron, red-pepper spiciness, and a well balanced 14.5% alcohol.

Varietals were 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec.

Paired perfectly with my spice-rubbed Angus strip steak and vegie smoked chili.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2015

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Monday, January 4, 2021

Adelsheim Willamette Valley 2018 Pinot Noir

Adelsheim Willamette Valley 2018 Pinot Noir, $20.99-$24.99, 91 points, poured an opaque red currant lightening to a dark red raspberry with a broad clear wine ring and transparent speedy legs.

Aromas of cherry fruit, subtle rose perfume, a touch of mystery minerality, and just a hint of the barnyard where quite lovely.

A medium-bodied red wine with fair acidity and mellow tannins served-up good flavors reflective of the aromas which faded well into the finish nuanced by light-landing spices and a balanced 13.5% alcohol.

A very versatile red wine which will pair well with many a cuisine.

I was surprised by just how well it paired with my thin-crust supreme pizza.

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Friday, January 1, 2021

Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Noble House Mosel 2018 Riesling

Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Noble House Mosel 2018 Riesling, $14.85-$20.61, 88 points, was a very light yellow gold color and being water-clear toward the rim.

Smells of stone fruit, artesian water, pome blossoms and just a hint of petrol were fragrant.

This light-bodied off-dry white wine was tart, acidic, and unobtrusive with subtle flavors reflective of the bouquet, but with an upfront Granny-smith apple.

Finished long on the fading palate, a touch of grapefruit-citrus, and a balanced 10% alcohol.

Paired well with our Chinese cuisine.

INDEX of REVIEWED WINES