Sacha Lichine Single Blend 2015 Rosé, $10.70-$11.99, 87 points, was a Pink-Salmon Caviar color.
The shy aromas of strawberry and watermelon were just okay.
Typically light and crisp, but with excellent flavors reflective of the aromas, and with a good kick of black pepper.
Finished fine on the trailing palate, a floral vibe, and a slightly woody alcohol (12%) taste.
Paired perfectly with my loaded nachos.
Varietals were Grenache and Cinsault.
I bought this Rosé at the Whole Foods of Bedford.
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Michele Chiarlo Anniversario 2009 Barbaresco, $27.99-$42.99, 92 points, poured a beautiful sunburst red with a very broad clear wine ring.
Aromas were light, complex, and fragrant with sandalwood, roses, cinnamon, and sea breezes impressing.
Medium-bodied with bright acidity and firm fine tannins delivered an anathematically opposing wine style to the jammy, heavy, or syrupy dominated American red wine taste preferences (I like 'good' wines in many styles); this Barbaresco was an uncomplicated, but delicious treat of dry red cherries, black tea, and just a whisper of caramel flavors which culminated in the long finish of warm spices, a hint of spearmint, and a well-integrated 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my tagliatelle with beef in marinara sauce.
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Terra D'oro NV Amador County Zinfandel Port (USA), $15.29-$25.99, 89 points, was core black grading ruby-cranberry-and finally orange red with a thin clear wine ring and leggy glass bowl.
Aromatic spicy potpourri with black licorice was excellent.
Full-bodied with bright acidity and a comfortable supportive underlayment of tannins managed rich flavors of raisins, plums, and black licorice, with an inspirited spine of spicy and slightly sweet blackberry brandy (19% alcohol).
Finished long on the trailing palate.
Was wonderful as a sipper and with my pecan pie.
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Stags' Leap Winery "The Leap" Estate Grown Stags Leap District 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, $39.99-$53.99, 94 points, poured core black, quickly grading deep maroon with a broad clear wine ring at the glass bowl of many 'tears'.
An amazing bouquet of profuse aromas brooded over the harmonious smells of roses, cedar, black currant, blackberries, anise, cinnamon, and cloves.
The dancing duo of acids and tannins were complementary and apropos for a square-dance with a rare spice-rubbed filet mignon and asparagus.
Flavors rightly reflected the aromas and were carried along by the near full body into a long finish of tobacco and mint notes, warmly intense spices, and a well-integrated 14.1% alcohol.
A great Cab for $40.
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Cade Napa Valley 2015 Sauvignon Blanc, $28.04-$32.99, 92 points, poured a light brass color trailing clear toward the glass edge.
Aromatic tropical, stone, and citrus fruits were a bit toasty, but harmonious.
Light, crisp, appropriately acidic with a cornucopia of flavors reflective of the aromas which worked its palate magic, both as a stand alone libation and as a companion to my bounty from the sea (Maine lobster and clams).
Finished long and stony with tangerine, ginger, and a potent 14.2% alcohol.
Varietals were 92% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Sémillon, 2.5% Sauvignon Musque, and 2.5% Viognier.
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Geyser Peak 2012 Zinfandel, $6.79-$16.99, 86 points, appeared as a deep and crystalline ruby color with a broad transparent wine ring.
Aromas of red cherry and blueberry were okay.
Medium body marked by honed tannins and good acidity were a bit puckering.
Flavors were reflective of the aromas with a slightly syrupy red raspberry, but were a bit woody.
Finished okay on the trailing palate with a touch of mulling spice and a well-blended 13.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with our loaded pizza.
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Zeitgeist Napa Valley 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, $29.49-$57.99, 92 points, was a true wine-red on the red color chart, and terminated with a very broad clear wine ring and glass wall of some sheeting.
Aromatic zephyrs of earth, cedar, hints of vanilla, and a whiff of violets were quite good.
Near full-bodied with a zing of acidity and appropriately supportive tannins managed a complex array of fruit flavors, cola notes, and black tea.
Zooming to the finish of warm spices, a tart pomegranate flavor, and a reasonable 14.2% alcohol was a delight.
Paired great with our New York sirloin.
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