New Hampshire Wine-man

Friday, July 26, 2024

Château Grand-Puy Ducasse Grand Cru Classé EN 1855, 2019 Pauillac Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Grand-Puy Ducasse Grand Cru Classé EN 1855, 2019 Pauillac Bordeaux Red Wine, $33.99-$59.99, 93 points, poured core black grading to an unfiltered rosewood red with a clear meniscus and moderate stained legs.
Aromas of rose pedals, black pepper, cedar box, a hint of milk chocolate, and blackberries were excellent.
This Grand Cru Classé EN 1855 was a smooth full-bodied red wine with good acidity, firm round underlayment of tannin, and a delicious flavor rendition of the aromas.
Finished long, spicy, and with a balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spaghetti and meatballs.

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14 Years Ago Today I Began Wine Blogging

I began wine blogging 14 years ago today.
What have I learned?
Tasting wine is knowing wine, though if you are interested in the place, people, and geography of vineyards that's great if you are ABLE to glean such things.
Like any other business, the wine industry has elevated some and destroyed others.
Vinogirl is missed greatly.
Wine is food, and that is debated, but to me, it is as much food as white bread and tap water.
Preppers need to understand that some wines keep for 40 years and others for maybe 4.
There's too much confusion about wine and too much merchandising (hype).
Wine without alcohol is juice.
Try some really expensive wines and get over it.
Settle down on reasonably priced wines, match that to quality/price /ratio tested with experience or someone you trust.
Everyone has a different palate, discover yours.
Don't be afraid to taste something different.
Drink modestly and with a meal.
Celebrating with a sparkling wine is a fair tradition; don't knock it.
Wine labels are still cool and often very artistic.
Well, here's to my blogging friends! Salute!

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Cantine Povero Priore 2019 Barolo (DOCG)

Cantine Povero Priore 2019 Barolo (DOCG), $33.59-$41.99, 94 points, poured a brandy-red color with a cranberry-red cast, a broad clear meniscus, and a clear glass sheet breaking into a neckless close to where the wine and glass met.
A lovely bouquet of floral cinnamon infused red cherry, black tea, and hints of pine rein and raisins were intoxicating.
As with the 2017 vintage this 2019 was medium-bodied, showed bright acidity, firm grainy tannins, an angular mouthfeel, and delicious flavors reflective of the bouquet.
Finished long on cayenne pepper, a bit tart, puckering tannins, and a well-balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spaghetti and meatballs.

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Rusack Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2019 Chardonnay

Rusack Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2019 Chardonnay, $15.99-$39.99, 89 points, was a light yellow/gold color with a broad clear meniscus.
The dominate aromas of lemon/lime juice were nuanced with pome blossoms, orange zest, and hints of cantaloupe (nice).
This Rusack 2019 Chardonnay was moderately oaked, medium-bodied, showed fair to good acidity, olfactory flavors struggling to penetrate the oak ramparts, and a touch of ginger.
Finished quite long on the fading palate, a bit tart, and delivering a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired fine with my rotisserie chicken.

2019 Vintage California Chardonnay

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Sotavento Rueda 2022 Verdejo

Sotavento Rueda 2022 Verdejo, $9.59-$24.99, 87 points, was a medium straw-yellow color with a broad graying penumbra.
Aromas of lime juice, bright tangerine peel, citrus blossoms, and hints of mint and white chocolate were outstanding.
Light-bodied white wine with flavors of Necco Wafer candy, ginger ale, nondescript citrus notes, a bit tart, and showing good acidity.
Finished fair on the fading palate, a hint of melon rind, and a 13.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my sardines in olive oil, salt and vinegar wings, and Argentinian cocktail shrimp.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Atamisque Mendoza Valle De Uco 2020 Malbec

Atamisque Mendoza Valle De Uco 2020 Malbec, $23.99-$32.99, 93 points, poured broadly black with a deep purple/red penumbra, fat stained-legs, and clear meniscus.
The earthy aromas of loam and mushrooms were nuanced with blueberry, mulberry, a floral perfume, and was quite herbal.
As expected, this Malbec was chewy, dense with texture and flavors, showed juicy, moderately acidic, and with a supportive underlayment of tannin.
Finished long, revealed great depth of character and appropriate flavors of the bouquet, spicy, and with a well-balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my grass-fed rib eye.
If you want to taste a superior Malbec, I recommend this one.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Robert Mondavi Napa Valley 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Revisited

Robert Mondavi Napa Valley 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Revisited, $15.56-$29.99 (2021 V. >$50-), 91 points, poured a still vibrant ruby red with just a slight glaze of copper color notes, some sediment, semi-bleeding meniscus, and stained fat legs.
Smells of plums, spices, and flowers were surprisingly good.
This sixteen-year-old Napa Cabernet was full-bodied, showed fair acidity, mostly resolved tannins, round mouthfeel, and good flavors of mint, fennel, red pepper-tinged cherry fruit, plums, and mushrooms.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a bit of iron, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired fine with my loaded flatbread pizza.
The last time I had this 2008 wine was twelve years ago, and by my reconning, just as good today as it was then.

2008 California Cabernet Sauvignon wines tasted

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