Villa Cerna Primocolle 2022 Chianti Classico

 

Villa Cerna Primocolle 2022 Chianti Classico, $9.79-$24.99, 88 points, poured a deep/dark ruby red with a cast of orange tinge, a very broad clear wine ring, and sticky glass sheeting.
Aromas of black tea, a perfumed strawberry, red cherry, and delicate plum blossoms was rather simple yet pleasant.
As is typical for Chianti Classico, this was medium-bodied, bone-dry, appropriate food friendly acidic, showed fine grainy tannins, and a red fruit flavor profile nuanced with tea and dried herb notes.
Finished long, a bit spicy, showed hints of mint and a creamy brandy with a spot-on 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spaghetti and lamb/beef tomato sauce.

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Château Puyfromage Côtes de Bordeaux Grand Vin De Bordeaux 2020 Red Wine

 

Château Puyfromage Côtes de Bordeaux Grand Vin De Bordeaux 2020 Red Wine, $13.01-$54.99, 90 points, poured an opaque ruby red with a broad clear meniscus and copious stained legs.
Aromas of sour black currant jam, smoke with hints of cedar, cocoa, and citrus were pleasant.
This Côtes de Bordeaux was full-bodied, dry, showed a solid foundation of tannin, good acidity, and tasty flavors reflective of the nose.
Finished long, showed residual blackberry and iron notes with a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Varietals were mostly Merlot with dollops of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec.
Paired perfectly with my Texas burger.
This close-out price was a steal!

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Icon Rock "Signature" Marlborough 2023 Sauvignon Blanc

 

Icon Rock "Signature" Marlborough 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, $17.20-$24.99, 93 points, was a very light brass color with palatium highlights and a broad graying meniscus.
The aroma profile was a panoply of citrus notes with passion fruit, a crisp minerality, and a hint of white chocolate (lovely).
As is typical for this white wine from New Zealand, this Icon Rock was light-bodied, dry, acidic, crisp, tart and yet taste wise (flavors followed the nose) it was superior to many.
Finished long on a developing lemon zest and a well-balanced 12.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my fried clams.

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La Grand Comtadine Héritiers Cheron-Misset 2022 Cotes-Du-Rhone Red Wine

 

La Grand Comtadine Héritiers Cheron-Misset 2022 Cotes-Du-Rhone Red Wine, $16.99-$44.99, 88 points, poured an opaque ruby red with a bleeding meniscus and sticky glass sheeting.
The dominant red fruit nose was nuanced with alcohol, licorice, and dried herbs with a whisper of a floral vibe.
This Côtes du Rhône was full-bodied, bone-dry, tannic, brightly acidic, spicy and tasty yet a bit astringent.
Finished long on a hot spicy profile with hints of brandy.
Paired okay with my Texas burger.

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Ruffino Modus Toscana I.G.T. 2021 Red Wine

 

Ruffino Modus Toscana I.G.T. 2021 Red Wine, $23.99-$29.99, 91 points, poured an opaque ruby red with a broad clear wine ring and sticky stained legs.
Aromas of savory black fruit nuanced with smoke and cedar were lovely.
This Toscana was full-bodied, bone-dry, showed good acidity, firm tannins, and tasty flavors of blackberry, anise, mint, oak, and cayenne pepper.
Finished long on the fading palate and the big 15% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Texas burger.

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Guinigi 2018 Brunello Montalcino

 

Guinigi 2018 Brunello Montalcino, $49.99-$59.99, 93 points, poured a brandy-red with a broad clear meniscus and fat sticky legs.
The complex and lovely aromas were that of fig jam, raisins, caramel, and black cherries.
Guinigi delivered to me a medium-bodied, bone-dry, appropriately tannic, and spicy red wine with brandy notes nuanced with a lean cherry and cayenne pepper.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a hint of iron, and a warm spice-infused 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spice-rubbed rib eye.

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Daniel Pollier Grand Vin De Bourgogne 2022 Pouilly Fuissé

 

Daniel Pollier Grand Vin De Bourgogne 2022 Pouilly Fuissé, $27.24-$36.99, 90 points, was a medium brass color with a broad graying meniscus.
The citrus based (I like) aromas were soft and nuanced with minerality and a lightly perfumed white grape.
This Pouilly Fuissé was light-bodied, dry, appropriately acidic, and showing good clean flavors of caramel, ginger, citrus notes, and white grape.
Finished long, a bit tart, a tad spicy, and with a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my rotisserie chicken in gravy.

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