New Hampshire Wine-man: May 2022

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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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Bodegas Izadi Rioja Reserva 2017 Red Wine

Bodegas Izadi Rioja Reserva 2017 Red Wine, $15.29-$19.99, 90 points, poured a deep ruby red with hanging stained-legs and a clear meniscus.
Aromas were dominated by the farm with sweet red fruit, cocoa, ripe oak phloem, and rose pedal were outstanding.
A medium-bodied bone-dry red wine with bright acidity, firm grainy tannins, and flavors reflective of the aromas with intense red pepper which made for a tight almost rustic tipple.
Finished long on a pepper spiced infused 14.5% alcohol and a hint of eucalyptus.
Paired okay with our hamburger pizza.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Guerrieri Rizzardi 2020 Soave (DOC)

Guerrieri Rizzardi 2020 Soave (DOC), $15.29-$17.99, 91 points, was a medium yellow/gold color and clearing midway towards the rim.
Aromas of flowers, citrus, and a hint of lemon oil were lovely.
This was a light-bodied dry and brightly acidic white wine with a rather lean flavor profile reflective of the aromas with building good ginger notes.
Finished tight, tart, and white-pepper warm with a well-balanced 12.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my smoked oysters and okay with orange chicken.
Mean and lean, so, not for everyone.

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Monday, May 9, 2022

Cambria Katherine's Vineyard 2019 Chardonnay

Cambria Katherine's Vineyard 2019 Chardonnay, $15.29-$21.99, 89 points, was a medium yellow/gold color with a grey penumbra.
Aromas of tangerine, cantaloupe, pome blossoms, and a slight whisper of vanilla were good.
A dry medium-bodied white wine with good acidity and tart flavors of lemon zest and tangerine, near sour lime, a hint of wood, and a good minerality showed a bit edgy but quite delicious.
Finished long on the trailing palate and what seemed to be an under-rated 14.1% alcohol.
Paired remarkably well with our Asian cuisine, which I seldom drink with Chardonnay.

2019 Vintage California Chardonnay

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

Martin Ray Sonoma Coast 2019 Pinot Noir

Martin Ray Sonoma Coast 2019 Pinot Noir, $16.99-$21.99, 89 points, poured a deep ruby red with violet highlights, a broad clear wine ring, and moderately stained legs.
Aromas of cherry fruit, cinnamon, rose pedals, and underbrush were good.
A near full-bodied dry and somewhat austere red wine with good acidity, grainy supportive tannins, and flavors of spicy red cherry, anise, and a hint of vanilla were good also.
Finished long on the fading palate, cayenne, and a well-balanced 14.1% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our chicken buffet.
A very competent and nicely priced California Pinot Noir.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Cantina Montalcino 2015 Brunello di Montalcino (DOCG)

Cantina Montalcino 2015 Brunello di Montalcino (DOCG), $29.74-$37.99, 93 points, poured a brandy copper-red color with a broad clear meniscus and hanging stained-legs.
Aromas were near dumb soft caramel, black tea, rose-pedal, cocoa, and cinnamon which were excellent.
A medium-bodied bone-dry red wine with good acidity, a firm blank of tannin, and flavors born out of the aromas.
Finished fair on the fading palate with a seemingly under-rated 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my hamburger pizza.
A high quality/price/ratio red wine, specifically Sangiovese, which puts to shame many Gran Selezione at much higher prices.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

J. Lohr Arroyo Seco Monterey 2020 Sauvignon Blanc

J. Lohr Arroyo Seco Monterey 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, $11.04-$15.99, 87 points, was a light brass color and graying midway towards the rim.
Aromas of a funky grass, orange zest, and a hint of white chocolate chip cookie were okay.
A light-bodied dry and acidic white wine with a straight-forward flavor profile of grass, white pepper, and citrus was followed by a long finish of white pepper, hints of ginger, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Maine lobster roll.

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

Domaine Séguinot-Bordet, Fourchaume 2020 Chablis Premier Cru

Domaine Séguinot-Bordet, Fourchaume 2020 Chablis Premier Cru, $35.69-$44.99, 93 points, was a medium straw yellow color and graying midway towards the rim.
Aromas of lemon zest, white pepper, white chocolate, Mac-apple, and a hint of flint were excellent.
A light to medium-bodied dry white wine with good acidity and rich flavors reflective of the aromas plus juicy white grape crossed the entire palate.
Finished long on the trailing palate, hazelnut, and a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our chicken wing smorgasbord.

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