New Hampshire Wine-man: May 2021

Sunday, May 30, 2021

Daniel Pollier Grand Vin De Bourgogne 2018 Pouilly Fuissé

Daniel Pollier Grand Vin De Bourgogne 2018 Pouilly Fuissé, $16.14-$22.99, 88 points, was a caramel/gold color graying towards the rim.
The nose was nearly shut-down with but faint floral and lemon aromas.
A medium-bodied dry white wine with fair acidity and flavors specific to Chardonnay, hints of lemon, cantaloupe, wet-stone, and white pepper, all of which were good and unobtrusive.
Finished long on the trailing palate with a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired okay with my honey-fried chicken.

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Friday, May 28, 2021

Château Brown Pessac-Léognan 2016 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Brown Pessac-Léognan 2016 Bordeaux Red Wine, $30.59-$35.99, 93 points, poured a deep and bright ruby red with a broad clear wine ring and sticky stained legs.
Lovey aromas were floral, fruity, and herbal with a hint of cocoa.
A full-bodied bone-dry red wine with good acidity, firm supportive tannins, sleek texture, and flavors which righteously followed the aromas.
Finished long on Kirsch-notes, coriander, and a alcohol (14.5) infused spiciness.
Paired perfectly with my spiced rack of Australian lamb.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2016

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano 2016 Chianti Classico (DOCG)

Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano 2016 Chianti Classico (DOCG), $19.99-$26.99, 91 points, poured a dark and deep ruby, a shade-off of being blood red with low-hanging stained legs and a bleeding clear meniscus.
Aromas of black cherry concentrate, clove, cinnamon, and a floral vibe were rich and fragrant.
A heavier than medium-bodied dry red wine with good acidity and a firm grainy underlayment of tannin sufficient to support rich round flavors which followed the aromas, and a smooth luscious texture made for a balanced gestalt.
Finished long on the fading palate, iron, black tea, tart black cherry, spicy pepper, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my stuffed shells and meatballs in a marinara sauce.

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Saturday, May 22, 2021

Château Le Thil Comte Clary Pessac-Léognan 2016 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Le Thil Comte Clary Pessac-Léognan 2016 Bordeaux Red Wine, $27.19-$31.99, 90 points, poured an opaque cranberry red with a violet sheen, moderate stained legs, and a broad clear meniscus.
Aromas of cinnamon, clove, plums, and red raspberry were excellent.
This full-bodied dry red wine began silky smooth which was transformed from the unnoticed upfront and hidden tannin into a more racy, almost austere tipple; acidity was fair and flavors of black plums, anise, and blackberry cordial were quite good along with that transformation, but mid palate was a bit thin.
Finished long on the trailing late palate, iron, a lively red pepper, intensifying tannin, and a bit of alcohol heat (14%).
Paired well with my pepper-jack cheeseburger.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2016

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Monday, May 17, 2021

Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Il Bruciato 2018 D.O.C. Red Wine

Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Il Bruciato 2018 D.O.C. Red Wine, $22.94-$30.99, 92 points, poured a deep purple/red with a garnet red penumbra, clear wine ring, and moderately heavy legs.
Aromas of of ripe black raspberry, roses, alcohol-carried cinnamon, and milk chocolate were rich and lovely.
A full-bodied dry (not too) red wine with a soft round texture, rich and luscious, acidity was fair, tannins simply supportive, and flavors followed the richness of the texture and aromas with anise and easy alcohol-infused spices.
Finished long on the trailing palate, plum, and tart red raspberry.
Paired well with our provincial cheese burgers.

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Saturday, May 15, 2021

Casa al Vento "ARIA" 2016 Chianti Classico (DOCG)

Casa al Vento "ARIA" 2016 Chianti Classico (DOCG), $14.44-$32.99, 90 points, was an opaque garnet red with a crystal-clear but thin wine ring and light to moderate legs.
The bouquet of cinnamon, black tea, mint, and floral notes were excellent.
An unusually heavy-bodied (near full-bodied) dry red wine with fair acidity and a firm underlayment of tannin delivered the bouquet tartly onto the palate with flavors that followed with anise and thin plum notes.
Finished long on the fading palate, iron, easy pepper spices, residual drying tannins, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my pizza supreme.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Dry Creek 2019 Sonoma Fumé Blanc

Dry Creek 2019 Sonoma Fumé Blanc, $14.99-$16.99, 89 points, was near water-clear with a light brass sheen.
Aromas of lemon oil, black pepper, and flint were enticing.
A light-bodied dry white wine with good flavors of tart lemon/lime, melon rind, and pervasive minerality was intense and pairable with lobster in drawn-butter, sword fish, or as I paired it, a deep dish baked feta and spinach pie.
Finished long on grapefruit and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.

Dry Creek Vineyard, why it's a "go to" winery.

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Monday, May 10, 2021

Villa Antinori 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva (DOCG)

Villa Antinori 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva (DOCG), $22.16-$32.99, 92 points, was a deep purple/red with a lipstick red penumbra, broad clear meniscus, and stained glass sheeting.
Aromas of underbrush, red raspberry, black tea, and hints of cinnamon, vanilla, and dried herbs were outstanding.
The medium-plus body showed bright acidity, fine grainy tannins, flavors reflective of the aromas, and a very long residual finish accentuated by a 14% alcohol infused spiciness, mint, and citrus.
Paired perfectly with my meatball/provolone sub.
If you are having Italian cuisine and willing to spend up to twenty dollars for a good Chianti, give this one a try for a few more lire (dollars). And if you are having guests, just look at that table-setting gravitas!

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Sunday, May 9, 2021

Viberti Giovanni Piemonte 2016 Chardonnay (DOC)

Viberti Giovanni Piemonte 2016 Chardonnay (DOC), $8.07-$18.99, 89 points, was a light yellow/gold color with a flash of amber, and clear before the rim.
Aromas of stone fruit were dominant and nuanced with hints of flint and tangerine peel.
A medium-bodied dry white wine with good acidity and tart to sour flavors of white pepper, pomelo rind, and minerality.
Finished quite long on the fading palate and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired nicely with our Asian cuisine.

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Friday, May 7, 2021

Bocelli In Canto 2014 Rosso Toscana IGT (Cabernet Sauvignon)

Bocelli In Canto 2014 Rosso Toscana IGT (Cabernet Sauvignon), $22.09-$54.99, 91 points, poured an opaque garnet red with a bit of debris, cloudy meniscus, and light stained legs.
Aromas of mint, Bordeaux lily, allspice, and just a hint of red fruit were lovely.
A medium-plus body dry red wine with a supportive underlayment of tannin, fair acidity, and flavors reflective of the nose and dominated by iron, was a bit cerebral.
Finished long on the fading palate, intensifying lily, red raspberry, easy spice, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my vegetable/beef stew.

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Marenco Strev 2019 Moscato d'Asti (DOCG)

Marenco Strev 2019 Moscato d'Asti (DOCG), $12.59-$13.99, 88 points, was a mildly bubbly white sweet wine with rather large bubbles and was the lightest of yellow/gold colors without being totally water clear.
Gentle aromas of peach, flint, and pome blossoms were okay.
Medium-bodied sweet white wine showed hints of lemon/lime, honey, and green melon all of which were overwhelmed with rock-candy, but was quite tasty!
Finished sweet on an easy 5% alcohol.
Paired okay with my Yellow-fin tuna salad.

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Monday, May 3, 2021

Château Fonréaud Listrac-Médoc 2016 Red Bordeaux Wine

Château Fonréaud Listrac-Médoc 2016 Red Bordeaux Wine, $16.14-$18.99, 90 points, poured a medium garnet red with a clear meniscus and moderate leggedness.
Aromas of chocolate, hot cinnamon candy, spring lake-water, and ripe red fruit were quite good.
A near full-bodied dry red wine with supportive tannins, good acidity, and flavors congruent with the aromas gave another French wine high marks with me; lean, acidic, dry red wines with appropriate alcohol levels are after all my preference in a red table wine, and Bordeaux reigns in that lexicon.
Finished fair on the trailing palate, a bit astringent, but nicely done on easy pepper spices and a compatible 14% alcohol.
Varietals were 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2016

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