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Thursday, May 23, 2024

Altocedro Año Cero Uco Valley, Mendoza 2022 Malbec

Altocedro Año Cero Uco Valley, Mendoza 2022 Malbec, $9.59-$24.99, 89 points, poured an opaque ruby red with fat-stained legs and a broad clear wine ring.
Aromas of over-ripe black plums, anise, cigar-box, chewing tobacco, blueberries, and shoe polish were complex, and carried onto the palate with an extraordinary presentation.
Full-bodied, showed fair acidity, soft round tannins, and those complex flavors.
Finished a bit tart, a tad syrupy with a rich red cherry flavor, and a big 14.3% alcohol.
Paired fine with my spice-rubbed bone-in rib eye.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Louis Jadot Premier Cru 2020 Pouilly Fuissé

Louis Jadot Premier Cru 2020 Pouilly Fuissé, $34.39-$42.99, 90 points, was a medium yellow/gold color with a clear meniscus.
Aromas were dominated by ripe cantaloupe and dusty minerality nuanced with hints of wood and a lime squeeze.
This Premier Cru was medium-bodied, showed good acidity, a tart rendition of the nose onto the palate plus lemon zest and ginger notes.
Finished on a protracted Pouilly Fuissé intensity and a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired fine with my New England Lobster roll.

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Sunday, May 19, 2024

Col Dei Venti, Tùfoblu, 2019 Barbaresco

Col Dei Venti, Tùfoblu, 2019 Barbaresco, $36.79-$45.99, 94 points, poured a blood orange-tinted bourbon color with dense stained legs and a clear meniscus.
Aromas of pine resin, spiced vanilla, red raspberry, and shoe polish were amazing.
This Barbaresco was no baby Barolo, but this medium-bodied Col Dei Venti was intense, cerebral, brightly acidic, showed firm fine tannins, and tart flavors of black tea, citrus notes, red fruit cordial, and cayenne.
Finished forever long on the trailing palate and a big 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my meatballs and spaghetti.
If the only red wines that appeal to you are soft Merlots or round fruity Malbecs, then this wine probably isn't for you, but if robust, angular, complex, and tannic reds are in your favor, then this is a "buy" red wine.

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Castello di Bossi 2020 Chianti Classico (DOCG)

Castello di Bossi 2020 Chianti Classico (DOCG), $15.99-$21.99, 89 points, poured a deep cranberry red with moderately fat clear legs and a clear meniscus.
Aromas were fruity with black tea, dried cooking herbs, and a floral vibe.
This flagship Chianti was silky smooth up front, showed bright acidity, and developed a rich red cherry flavor nuanced with pomegranate and anise.
Finished long on red pepper, mulberry, citrus notes, a developing tannin presence, and a balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spaghetti in marinara sauce.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Chasing Venus Marlborough 2022 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)

Chasing Venus Marlborough 2022 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand), $13.59-$19.99, 90 points, was a light frosted brass color with a broad clear penumbra.
Aromas of passion fruit, white chocolate, an interesting slate infused mineral water, and a hint of warm orange peel were good.
Chasing Venus showed lovely flavors reflective of the nose, delivered bright acidity, and a typically Sauvignon Blanc crispness.
Finished long on citrus notes, a touch of ginger, and a well-balanced 12.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my seafood platter.

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Sunday, May 12, 2024

Battle Axe, Argentina 2020 Malbec

Battle Axe, Argentina 2020 Malbec, $12.74-$17.99, 87 points, poured a clear ruby red with a broad clear wine ring and fat sticky legs.
Aromas of marzipan, smoke, milk chocolate, pine resin, and sun-ripened blackberries were deep and pleasant.
Battle Axe was full-bodied, showed fair acidity, soft round tannins, and flavors of mulberry, blackberry, red licorice, and citrus notes which were complex and good.
Finished long, fielded a slight sour plum and black licorice, hints of warm spices, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my roast beef sub.

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Friday, May 10, 2024

Karthäuserhof Bruno, Mosel 2021 Dry Riesling

Karthäuserhof Bruno, Mosel 2021 Dry Riesling, $15.19-$21.99, 87 points, was a medium yellow-gold color with a graying penumbra.
The aroma of dusty lemon/lime was accented with a hint of petrol and stone-ground barley.
Bruno was light-bodied, dry (as expected), tart, brightly acidic, and if slate minerality is a thing, then think of the flavor of this white wine as slatey with lemon bitters.
Finished long on the tart palate and a well-balanced 11% alcohol.
A clean and refreshing Riesling.
Paired only okay with our Asian cuisine, but better with my fried haddock filet.

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