New Hampshire Wine-man: November 2025

Friday, November 28, 2025

Domaine Serene Evenstad Dundee Hills 2021 Chardonnay

Domaine Serene Evenstad Dundee Hills 2021 Chardonnay, $48.49-$59.99, 92 points, was a light-yellow gold color with a graying penumbra.
Aromas of Necco Wafer candy, dusty clementine zest, and hints of white chocolate and cantaloupe were outstanding.
My first Domaine Serene Chardonnay was a clean, dry, medium-bodied white wine showing good acidity and flavors, though quietly reflective of the aromas, were dominated by lively citrus notes and a lingering ginger.
Finished long on lemon oil, ginger, and a well-balanced 13.7% alcohol.
This Evenstad Dundee Hills 2021 Chardonnay reminded me of a very good Pouilly Fuissé.
Paired perfectly with our traditional Thanksgiving cuisine.

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2022 Chablis

Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2022 Chablis, $27.49-$31.99, 91 points, was a medium brass color with a broad gray meniscus.
Aromas were dominate by a slightly sour, slightly floral, and dusty pomelo nuanced with white pepper and ginger.
Always a wonderful wine from a reliable vineyard, this vintage was no exception: medium-bodied dry Chardonnay, brightly acidic, tasty, clean, showing fine minerality, citrus notes, and crisp ginger accelerating towards the long finish with a spot-on 12.5% alcohol.
paired perfectly with our baked breaded haddock.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Taveggia 2022 Barbera D'Asti DOCG

Taveggia 2022 Barbera D'Asti DOCG, $9.99-$19.99, 86 points, poured a deep ruby red with sticky glass sheeting and a broad clear meniscus.
The fruity strawberry aroma was accented with Sambuca, earth notes, and a floral vibe.
This Barbera red wine was medium-bodied, bone-dry, brightly acidic, a bit astringent showing an underlayment of tannin and a rather linear flavor profile reflective of the nose with a constant alcohol (14.5%) presence/companion.
Finished fair, slightly green but still tasty as it paired okay with my spaghetti in a tomato/basil meat sauce.

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Friday, November 14, 2025

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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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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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Sunday, November 9, 2025

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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Friday, November 7, 2025

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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Monday, November 3, 2025

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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Saturday, November 1, 2025

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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