New Hampshire Wine-man

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Bodega Y Viñedos Catena High Mountain Vines 2019 Malbec

Bodega Y Viñedos Catena High Mountain Vines 2019 Malbec, $16.95-$22.99, 91 points, poured an almost black ruby red with purple highlights, a clear wine ring, and light hanging legs.
Aromas of ripe blackberries, black cherry, earth, and hints of clove were a bit quiet, but pleasant.
A full-bodied dry red wine with good acidity, a supportive underlayment of tannin, upfront silky texture, and deep flavors of anise, black fruit, dry cooking herbs, mint, loam, and white pepper excelled.
Finished long on a sharper tannic presence, accelerating spiciness, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my tostadas.

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Sunday, May 22, 2022

Tenuta di Nozzole D.O.C.G. 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva

Tenuta di Nozzole D.O.C.G. 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva, $14.44-$21.99, 91 points, poured an opaque pomegranate red with sheets of hanging legs and a clear wine ring.
Aromas of Snicker bar, cherry fruit, cinnamon, loam, and cloves were excellent.
A near full-bodied bone-dry red wine with firm grainy tannins, bright acidity, and an explosion of mint, Jasmine tea, cherry cola, and eucalyptus made for a great culinary adventure.
Finished long on the trailing palate, warm cayenne pepper, iron, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Cut through my meat-lovers pizza like a hot knife through butter.
This a very good QPR wine.

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Saturday, May 21, 2022

Giesen Marlborough 2020 Sauvignon Blanc

Giesen Marlborough 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, $9.34-$13.99, 88 points, was a light brass color and grading gray to clear midway towards the rim.
Aromas of lemon oil, passion fruit, and a strong minerality were quite pleasant.
A light-bodied dry white wine with good acidity and good flavors of lemongrass, passion fruit, ginger ale, and that noticeable minerality carried fair into the finish and climaxed well with a 13% alcohol.
Paired nicely with my salmon burgers.

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Villa Antinori 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva (DOCG)

Villa Antinori 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva (DOCG), $24.64-$32.99, 93 points, poured a deeply brilliant ruby red with violet highlights, a broad clear meniscus, and raining stained legs.
A bouquet of milling spices, loam, black tea, rich black fruit, olives, and rose-pedal were outstanding.
Slightly heavier than a medium-bodied red wine, dry, sleek, firmly structured (good acidity and tannin), and magically delicious with hints of mint as well as flavors reflective of the aromas carried deep into the long finish marked by violets, black cherry fruit, and a spot-on 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our Ollie's supreme pizza.
The best example of this wine I've tasted, the trend continues to improve, and compares exceptionally well with the Gran Selezione wines.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Assobio Quinta dos Murças’ 2017 Douro Red Wine

Assobio Quinta dos Murças’ 2017 Douro Red Wine, $11.69-$13.99, 90 points, poured an opaque purple/red with ruby highlights, copious stained legs, and a broad clear meniscus.
First whiffs gave-off aromas of coffee bean, red raspberry, and hints of dried parsley, clove, and thyme.
A medium-bodied dry red wine with good acidity, a firm underlayment of tannin, upfront juicy with intense white pepper and cayenne developing.
Finished long on a spicy red cherry and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my sweet sausage pizza.
Good and very good wine doesn't have to cost a fortune, and this is one of those, but keep in mind this is a food-friendly wine and not a soft Merlot.

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Sunday, May 15, 2022

Diora Monterey 2019 Chardonnay

Diora Monterey 2019 Chardonnay, $12.99-$14.99, 86 points, was a medium straw yellow color with a broad silver penumbra.
Aromas of Mac-apple, toasted lemon peel, a slight ladybird bug smell, and a fresh running gravel stream were okay.
A medium-bodied dry white wine with fair acidity and flavors of cantaloupe, lemon zest, muted apple-pie, and a sliver of oak finished long on the oak with an accelerating white pepper and 14.5% alcohol.
Paired okay with our Thanksgiving-styled dinner.

2019 Vintage California Chardonnay

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Saturday, May 14, 2022

Zenato 2018 Valpolicella Superiore

Zenato 2018 Valpolicella Superiore, $14.39-$17.99, 90 points, poured a Black Red color hex code is #3D2022, a broad clear wine ring, and copious stained legs.
Smells of white raisins, milk chocolate, ripe mulberry, petrichor, and black tea were excellent.
A near full-bodied dry red wine with good acidity, fine grainy tannins, flavors of mint and flavors reflective of the nose was quite tasty.
Finished long on mint, hot pepper, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with steak tips.
If you like a lean spicy red wine, this has an excellent QPR.

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