2017 Pagani Ranch: Celebrating Ten Years of Wine Blogging with Ridge Wines and Vinogirl

Ridge Pagani Ranch 2017 Zinfandel, $33.14-$38.99, 94 points, poured a deep rosewood red with a clear wine ring and a sub-meniscus of violet.
Aromatic redolent aromas of mulling spices, ripe wild briar fruit, and Kirsch were Ridge spectacular.
This was a medium-bodied red wine with bright acidity, rich wild fruit flavors, spices galore, silky texture, pure Zinfandel pleasure, and a perfect 14.6% alcohol.
Finished ever so long on the trailing palate and nuanced with anise. 
Varietals were 84% Zinfandel, 7% Alicante Bouschet, 7% Petite Sirah, and 2% Mataro (Mourvèdre).
Paired well with my spice-rubbed rib eye and dark chocolate dessert.
Now, why the "Celebrating Ten Years of Wine Blogging with Ridge Wines and Vinogirl?
I began ten years ago with Zinfandel, and through most of my blogging was the support of the best wine taster I know: Vinogirl.

Ridge, why it's a "go to" winery.

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Hedges C.M.S Columbia Valley, Washington 2018 Chardonnay

Hedges C.M.S Columbia Valley, Washington 2018 Chardonnay, $12 74-$16.99, 87 points, was a medium brass color with yellow highlights and becoming clear toward the rim.

Aromatic notes of apple and minerality with whispers of pome blossoms were clean and fresh.

Medium-bodied dry white wine with hints of anise and ginger complementing flavors of apple, caramel, and vanilla were quite good.

Finished a bit short on the trailing palate and a balanced 13.5% alcohol.

Paired okay with my Gulf of Maine lobster salad, but once again (Chardonnay) was a delight with my Baklava.

Varietals were 99% Chardonnay, 0.5% Sauvignon Blanc, and 0.5% Marsanne.

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Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills, 2017 Estate Chardonnay (Oregon) revisited

Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills Estate 2017 Chardonnay (Oregon) revisited, $23.79-$27.99, 89 points, was a light gold color with copper highlights.

Aromatic apple, pome blossoms, and Chardonnay specific grape were lovely.

Medium-bodied white wine with fair acidity and flavors reflective of the aromas and plenty of oak related flavors, including a vanilla note.
Finished long on notes of caramel, vanilla, and a well-balanced 12,5% alcohol.
Paired just okay with my Chick-filet and my spinach pie, but was a perfect pair with my Baklava.

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William Hill Estate Winery North Coast 2018 Sauvignon Blanc

William Hill Estate Winery North Coast 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, $10.19-$15.99, 90 points, poured the lightest of brass colors and became water clear toward the rim.

Sweet hay, fresh-cut grass, a faint hint of passion fruit, and lemon méringue aromas were subtle, yet delightful.

Light-bodied white wine with bright acidity and flavors reflective of the aromas with accelerating ginger and white pepper lead well into a long finish marked by the ginger and a well balanced 13.9% alcohol.

Paired perfectly with my soft-shelled Gulf of Maine lobster in drawn butter, but paired well with fried chicken and many deserts. 

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Château De Fontenelles, Corbières, France 2016 Red Wine

Château De Fontenelles, Corbières, France 2016 Red Wine, was a gift for wine tasting from Brian Tyler.

Poured colors of deep ruby red with violet highlights, clinging glass sheets, and a clear wine ring.

Aromatic peppermint, cocoa, cherry fruit, and underbrush was excellent.

More than medium-bodied, this was a complex red wine with a striking flavor of Kirsch, but it was smoky and with chocolate and coffee flavors, marked by a silky mouth-feel and good acidity with comfortably supportive tannins.
Finished long on the fading palate and dominated by anise and an appropriate 13.5% alcohol.
Varietals were 55% Syrah, 25% Grenache,10% Carignan, and 10% Mourvèdre.
Paired okay with my spiced-rubbed rib eye.
With an average price of $8.99 and rated 89 points, makes this a recommended buy!

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Sileni Marlborough 2018 Sauvignon Blanc

Sileni Marlborough 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, $11.04-$14.99, 89 points, was a very light yellow-gold color and turned water clear long before the rim.

Gooseberry and sweet hay dominated the smells.

Light, crisp, dry, and very much a Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc white wine. Flavors followed the aroma profile with subtle hints of cream soda, white and black pepper, and a touch of ginger.

Finished very long on the trailing palate and an unobtrusive 12.5% alcohol.

Paired perfectly with my Japanese Rangoon, and well with my steamed soft-shell Gull of Maine lobster in drawn butter.

2018 NZ SB
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Silverado Miller Ranch Napa Valley 2018 Sauvignon Blanc

Silverado Miller Ranch Napa Valley 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, $16.99-$22.99, 89 points, poured a light brass color with a yellow sheen.

Aromas began (cold) as rather simple, but evolved nicely with sweet hay, grass, orange zest, and hints of passion fruit and cinnamon.

Light crisp bodied white wine with good acidity, a well-balanced alcohol, and flavors of white pepper, ginger, melon rind, and sweet hay as the warming Sauvignon Blanc coalesced.
Finished long on the trailing palate, and paired fine with my sautéed Atlantic sea scallops.

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