Achaval Ferrer Mendoza 2019 Malbec (Argentina)

 

Achaval Ferrer Mendoza 2019 Malbec (Argentina), $16.99-$22.99, 91 points, poured core black grading to a rich purple red color, a broad clear meniscus, and stained-glass sheeting.
Aromas of cinnamon, mulberry, wood, and smokey floral notes were lovely.
Achaval Ferrer Malbecs have been my most go-to Malbec wines, and with good reasons.
Full-bodied dry red wine of good acidity with intensity, depth, and an angular mouthfeel complemented with rich flavors reflective of the aromas plus warm spice accents.
Finished long on a grainy substrate of tannin, spice, juicy red fruit, and a big 14.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my Texas burgers.

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Fattoria Monsanto Fabrizio Bianchi 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva (DOCG)

 

Fattoria Monsanto Fabrizio Bianchi 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva (DOCG), $25.49-$29.99, 90 points, poured a deep pomegranate red with fat stained-legs and a wide clear meniscus.
Aromas of rose pedal, mulberry, coffee notes, a hint of dusty caramel, and red raspberry were soft and pleasant.
This Chianti Classico Riserva was near full-bodied, astringent (tempered with air), showed good acidity, grainy tannins, and tart flavors of red fruit, black tea, oak, and a touch of mint.
Finished long and with a hint of bourbon, warm spices, and a balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired only okay with my pepperoni pizza.
If you like soft, round, smooth Merlot or Malbec wines, I'm thinking this wine isn't for you, but " in vino veritas".

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Les Tours De Laroque Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2018 Bordeaux Red Wine

 

Les Tours De Laroque Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2018 Bordeaux Red Wine, $20.99-$32.99, 90 points, poured a deep ruby red with a broad clear wine ring and stained hanging legs.
Pleasant aromas were toasty black fruit, loam, and dried cooking herbs.
This full-bodied Bordeaux red wine showed dry, a bit tannic, brightly acidic, spicy, and archetypical for a Saint Émilion red blended wine. Flavors of plums, currants, coffee, cayenne pepper, and dried herbs were heavily influenced by tannin and alcohol (14.5%).
Finished long on the trailing palate and developing tartness.
Paired okay with my Tenderloin Steak and Pepper Kabobs.

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Weingut Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof - Ockfener Bockstein Spätlese 2021 Riesling

 

Weingut Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof - Ockfener Bockstein Spätlese 2021 Riesling, $39.94-$46.99, 94 points, was a medium brass color with platinum highlights and a broad gray penumbra.
Aromas were decidedly apple in nature but with a whisper of orange zest and petrol.
This Mosel Spätlese Riesling was more a "sweet" medium-bodied white wine, and the quotes are intended to draw your attention to the perfect balancing-act that its tart counterpoint accomplished. Bright acidity, splendid flavors of caramel-rock candy, apple cider, citrus, and melon rind, a touch of petrol, along with a luscious mouthfeel just won me over to this style and producer.
Finished quite long, mouth-watering/puckering, a bit orangey, and with a soft unobtrusive 8% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Buffalo-wings, Mexican tacos, and Danish dessert.

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Eroica (Chateau Ste Michelle-Dr. Loosen) 2021 Columbia Valley Riesling

 

Eroica (Chateau Ste Michelle-Dr. Loosen) 2021 Columbia Valley Riesling, $15.29-$20.99, 93 points, was a medium brass color with a gray penumbra.
Aromas of dusty tart apple, hints of petrol, whispers of white chocolate, touch of mint, and citrusy orange and lemon peel were exalted.
Eroica was steely crisp and clean with good acidity, minerality, and distinctive flavors of the aromas but accented with ginger ale.
Finished brightly on the trailing palate, a pucker, and a well-balanced 12% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our Asian cuisine.
Eroica Rieslings always score in the nineties, and this 2021 was no exception, and don't say that "Rieslings are too sweet"; these are not "them"!

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Château Carbonnieux Grand Cru Classé De Graves 2018 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Carbonnieux Grand Cru Classé De Graves 2018 Bordeaux Red Wine, $39.52-$46.49, 92 points, poured core black grading to a deep Burgundy red color with a clear wine ring and copious stained-legs.
Aromas of rose pedal, mulberry, and hints of marjoram and clove were pleasant.
This Bordeaux (65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot) was full-bodied, showed fair to good acidity, firm grainy tannins, and rich flavors of tobacco, black licorice, warm spice-infused black cherry, and dried cooking herbs.
Finished long on fennel, mushrooms, cayenne pepper, a hint of mint, and a warm 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my prime rib.

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Château Langoa Barton Saint-Julien 2018 Bordeaux Red Wine

 

Château Langoa Barton Saint-Julien 2018 Bordeaux Red Wine, $57.37-$67.49, 92 points, poured broadly black grading to a deep purple/red with a clear meniscus and slippery fat stained-legs.
The fragrant and complex array of aromas was a cornucopia of fruit with currants, blackberries, pomegranate nuanced with mint and flowers.
This 2018 Château Langoa Barton was a bit astringent, tart, tannic, dry, and way too young, but still satisfyingly delicious; showed developing flavors of fruit, coffee, tangy cooking herbs, red cherry bitters, and spicy warm pepper.
Finished long and puckering with good acidity and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my Mexican cuisine.

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