New Hampshire Wine-man: September 2023

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Domaine Delaporte Silex 2020 Chavignol Sancerre (Pinot Noir)

Domaine Delaporte Silex 2020 Chavignol Sancerre (Pinot Noir), $29.99-$41.99, 89 points, poured a deep cranberry red with a broad clear meniscus and light sticky legs.
Aromas of cocoa, flowers, red cherry, and mulberry were pleasant.
My first Sancerre Pinot Noir was an angular medium-bodied red wine with good acidity, tighter tannins than I would have expected from a Pinot Noir, and interestingly a quite grapey flavor profile nuanced with herbs and citrus.
Finished long and spicy with a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired fine with our chicken smorgasbord.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 Red Wine

Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 Red Wine, $34.84-$42.99, 91 points, poured a lovely pomegranate red with a moderately broad clear meniscus and copious sticky legs.
The fruit-driven aroma was nuanced with mushroom and herbal notes.
This Châteauneuf-du-Pape was more a medium-bodied red wine (Rhône varietals), showed good acidity, a firm plank of supportive tannins, yet a rather sleek mouthfeel, and tasty flavors of red raspberry, mulberry, spearmint, and dried cooking herbs.
Finished fair and delicious with a well-balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape doesn't usually remind me of Pinot Noir, but this did, and a good Pinot Noir at that.
Paired fine with our Asian cuisine and better with the beef chow mien.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Château La Gorre Cru Bourgeois Médoc 2016 Red Wine

Château La Gorre Cru Bourgeois Médoc 2016 Red Wine, $29.99-$82.99, 91 points, poured broadly black grading to an unfiltered ruby red with a clear meniscus and copious stained-legs.
The lovely bouquet was earthy, floral, herbal, and showing touches of cedar and mushrooms.
La Gorre was full-bodied, showed good acidity, tamed supportive tannins, and good flavors reflective of the aromas.
Finished long on plum notes, hints of anise, and a well-balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Varietals were 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdo.
Paired perfectly with my beef stew.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2016

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

Ant Moore Estate, Marlborough, NZ, 2022 Sauvignon Blanc

Ant Moore Estate, Marlborough, NZ, 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, $12.74-$16.99, 86 points, was a light-medium brass color with a broad gray penumbra.
Aromas were predominately gooseberries with hints of sour grass and passion fruit.
Ant Moore Estate SB was light-bodied with extraordinary acidity and flavors dominated by white grapefruit with grassy notes, lime and lime peel, and a touch of ginger.
Finished long on the fading palate and a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired fine with my Yellowfin tuna salad.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Artesa Napa Valley 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

Artesa Napa Valley 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $18.99-$44.99, 92 points, poured a brilliant ruby-red color with a very broad clear meniscus and light copious legs.
Aromas of black currants, blackberries, a floral vibe, and hints of cedar and shoe polish were lovely.
Artesa was full-bodied, showed good acidity, a firm underlayment of tannin, and good flavors reflective of the aromas with a wonderful development of spiciness which transitioned the upfront smooth texture to a more tightly wound red wine experience.
Finished long on that spice, thinning-out fruit, and a well-balanced 14.2% alcohol. Balance is the watchword on this wine!!!
Paired perfectly with my barbequed pork ends.
I'm headed to the wine store for more of this!!!

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Catena La Consulta, Mendoza, Argentina, 2020 Malbec

Catena La Consulta, Mendoza, Argentina, 2020 Malbec, $19.54-$24.99, 91 points, poured a rich Sienna color with a broad clear meniscus and light sticky legs.
Aromas were typically fruit-forward with hints of mulling spice which were good but not dramatic or particularly different than most Malbec red wines I've had.
This Malbec was full-bodied, showed good acidity, a supportive underlayment of tannin, and excellent upfront pepper spiciness accenting all that mulberry, blackberry, and a touch of red raspberry with mint.
Finished long on the developing mint, accelerating spiciness, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my meatloaf dinner.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Ruca Malen, Medoza, Argentina, 2021 Malbec

Ruca Malen, Medoza, Argentina, 2021 Malbec, $18.69-$21.99, 90 points, poured core black grading to an opaque purple/red with a broad clear meniscus and sticky stained legs.
Aromas were earthy, fruity, with hints of cloves, mint, and a floral vibe.
This Ruca Malen Malbec was a muscular full-bodied red wine, more intense than any of the other recent Malbecs. The acidity was fair to good, tannins were round and supportive, and flavors were dominated by black licorice, oak, and black fruit.
Finished very long as it began, showed a touch of cayenne pepper, and a big 14.8% alcohol.
Paired fine with my provincial Salisbury steak in gravy with Mac and Cheese.

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Craggy Range Martinborough 2021 Sauvignon (New Zealand)

Craggy Range Martinborough 2021 Sauvignon (New Zealand), $15.29-$19.99, 89 points, was a medium brass color and clearing only at the glass rim.
Aromas of lemon oil, white grapefruit, and a hint of gooseberry were pleasant.
Typically, light-bodied with good acidity and flavors predictably "Kiwi".
Finished long on lemon, ginger, and a well-balanced 12.8% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my baked haddock filets.

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Decoy, Duckhorn Portfolio, 2021 Zinfandel

Decoy, Duckhorn Portfolio, 2021 Zinfandel, $14.74-$22.99, 89 poured a deep ruby red with a purple sheen, a broad clear wine ring, and light numerous legs.
Aromas of wild blackberries, mulberries, and plums made up a rather fruit-driven profile.
This Decoy Zinfandel was close to medium-bodied, showed good acidity, supportive underlayment of tannin, and crisp tangy flavors reflective of the aromas with an excellent white pepper snap.
Finished fair (a bit short) on the fading palate, anise, and a well-balanced 14.1% alcohol.
Paired well with our pepperoni pizza.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Aubert Et Fils Brut Champagne

Aubert Et Fils Brut Champagne, $24.966-$34.68, 90 points, was a light brass color and clearing towards the rim, showed an appropriate head of foam and small bubbles.
The Carb apple aroma was well nuanced with smells of white bread and NECCO wafers.
This Champagne was light, brightly acidic, and tasty with flavors reflective of the aromas plus hints of caramel and lemon zest.
Finished long on the fading palate, green melon rind, ginger, and a well-balanced 12% alcohol.
One of my go-to wines with hotdogs (all beef), and this one did not let me down.

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

Bodega Atamisque Catalpa Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Malbec

Bodega Atamisque Catalpa Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Malbec, $13.59-$17.99, 92 points, poured broadly black grading to a deep purple/red towards the glass rim, clear meniscus, and heavy stained-legs.
Aromas were earthy and grapey with hints of chocolate, mulberry, and pepper notes.
Maybe the best of my recent Malbec red wines and consistent with their overall character of being full-bodied with fair acidity (though this one was just a bit better), a luscious mouthfeel, and good flavors, in this case much better mint notes, anise, and blackberries.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a touch of eucalyptus, easy warm spices, and a well-balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Texas burger.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Domaine Bousquet Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Malbec Reserve

Domaine Bousquet Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Malbec Reserve, $13.99-$16.99, 91 points, poured a deep ruby red with a broad clear meniscus and fat-stained legs.
Aromas of rose pedal, black fruit, and a strong whiff of alcohol were good.
As is true of most Malbec red wines, this one was full-bodied, showed fair acidity, a supportive underlayment of tannin, also was smooth textually, and delivered good flavors throughout the palate of pepper spices, blackberries, anise, and a hint of mint and red cherry.
Finished long on the fading palate and a big 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our "burnt" pork ends in barbeque sauce.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Septima Mendoza, Argentina 2021 Malbec

Septima Mendoza, Argentina 2021 Malbec, $11.04-$16.99, 91 points, poured a deep ruby red with violet highlights, a thin orange/red penumbra, a broad clear meniscus, and surprisingly light legs.
Aromas were rich-ripe black fruit, mulberry, with hints of coffee and clove.
Septima was a full-bodied red wine, soft with a slight late palate edginess, showed fair acidity, and good flavors reflective of the aromas with building cayenne pepper and green bell-pepper notes.
Finished long on the trailing palate, earthy loam notes, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our Texas burgers.
An amazing red wine for the price!

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Monday, September 4, 2023

Trivento Golden Reserve Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Malbec

Trivento Golden Reserve Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Malbec, $16.99-$21.99, 90 points, poured an opaque purple/red with a broad clear meniscus and a hanging neckless of stained beads.
Aromas of blackberries, loam, shoe polish, leather, and a hind of cardamon were pleasant.
This Golden Reserve was rich, full-bodied, and showed fair acidity with an up-front soft mouthfeel (easy tannins), and developing intensity marked by a greater sense of tannin, spice, and prolonged flavors of blackberry, eucalyptus, Lingonberry, and black cherry.
Finished long, finished appropriately on 14% alcohol.
Paired fine with our veggie chili.

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

Merriam Vineyards Russian River Danielle's Estate 2021 Sauvignon Blanc

Merriam Vineyards Russian River Danielle's Estate 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, $16.99-$21.99, 88 points, was a medium brass color with copper highlights and graying towards the rim.
Aromas were grassy with hints of grapefruit zest and gooseberries.
Merriam gave us a light-bodied brightly acidic white wine with a very angular mouthfeel and flavors of ginger ale, fresh-cut hay, hints of honeydew melon, and a whisper of lemon oil.
Finished long on the ginger ale with a lemon squeeze and a big 14.3% alcohol.
Paired fine with my Yellowfin tuna salad.

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