Villa Sonia Venezia 2017 Pinot Grigio (DOC)

Villa Sonia Venezia 2017 Pinot Grigio (DOC), $6.99-$16.99, 87 points, was a very light yellow gold color clearing at the rim.
Smelled a bit like a light floral lime.
Light-bodied white wine with good acidity showed a bit of Circus-peanut marshmallow, grapefruit and other less defined citrus flavors.
Finished fine with tart/tangy lemon/lime, a bit of ginger, and a balanced 12% alcohol.
Paired well with my Skipjack tuna salad.

Italian Pinot Grigio Vendemmia (Vintage) 2017 Has Finally Begun To Trickle Into New Hampshire! Yea!

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Luce Della Vite Lucente 2014 Toscana (IGT)

Luce Della Vite Lucente 2014 Toscana (IGT), $14.49-$28.99, 91 points, core black grading purple/red with a broad clear meniscus and dense glass sheeting.
Aromas wafted warm savory and fragrant floral.
Texturally smooth full-bodied dry red wine with good acidity and mellow tannins supported by a firm underlayment.
Flavors of coffee, truffles, slightly chalky blackberry, and pomegranate were excellent.
Finished on the trailing palate, juicy, black-grape skin, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Varietals were 75% Merlot and 25% Sangiovese.

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Baron De Ley Rioja Reserva 2012 Tempranillo Red Wine

Baron De Ley Rioja Reserva 2012 Tempranillo Red Wine, $14.99-$17.99, 90 points, poured core black grading to a bright purple/red with a broad clear wine ring and moderate hanging drapes.
Aromatic smoky blackberry liqueur, plum, and a hint of coffee were quite rich and good.
Near full-bodied red wine with good acidity and firm grainy tannins delivered excellent flavors reflective of the aromas with black licorice.
Finished long on the trailing palate, cherry cola, warm pepper spices, and a spot-on 13.5% alcohol.

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Castellare 2017 Chianti Classico (DOCG)

Castellare 2017 Chianti Classico (DOCG), $21.99-$24.99, 91 points, poured a deep magenta purple/red with a broad transitional wine ring and a necklace of tears.

Aromatic cornucopia of red fruits with a hint of rose pedal and cinnamon were excellent.

Medium-bodied red wine with bright acidity and grippy tannins delivered the aromas onto my palate with a touch of black tea.

Finished long, tart, and tasty on the sliding palate and a well balanced 13.5% alcohol.

Paired perfectly with my meat lovers pizza.

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Vercoope Pavão NV Vinho Verde (Portugal)

Vercoope Pavão NV Vinho Verde (Portugal), $7.99-$8.99, 87 points, poured with a hint of effervescence which struggled to get noticed on the palate; colors were a light brass (water clear at the rim) and a faint yellow sheen.
Aromas were nearly mute save for a hint of lime.
Light, soft, and fair-plus acidity delivered a rather nondescript and unobtrusive flavor profile that just seemed to work for me, as it paired perfectly with my Thai vegetables/noodles and spicy sautéed Sea scallops.
Finished nicely tart with an orange-peel note and a spot-on 11% alcohol.


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Domaine Des Sénéchaux 2011 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine Des Sénéchaux 2011 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, $42.49-$49.99, 91 points, poured a bright ruby red grading to an even brighter brick red, debris ladened meniscus, and stained fat legs.
Aromatic strawberry, red raspberry, pencil, and a floral vibe were lovely.
Full-bodied red wine with fair-plus acidity, mild tannins, and luscious flavors of Kirsch, red fruit, earth, and intensely warm, almost hot, alcohol (15%) inspirited pepper spices were quite exciting, and lingered long.

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Château La Gaffelière 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château La Gaffelière 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $67.14-$78.99, 95 points, poured core black and radiated patches of deep purple/reds with a broad bleeding wine ring and stained rivulets decorating the glass bowl.
First-pour smells were coffee bean, cedar, fresh-water lake, red plum jam, and ripe blackberry (quite lovely).
Sleek full-bodied red wine showed good acidity, and was properly supported by firm promising tannins.
Flavors followed the aromas and swooned lingering long and dreamy swell with building warm pepper spices, truffles, tart pomegranate, and a well-balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Varietals were 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2015

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