Schild Estate Barossa Valley 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Schild Estate Barossa Valley 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, $12.49-$16.99, 88 points, poured core black trending opaque unfiltered and dull ruby red with stained hanging legs and a clear wine ring.
Aromas were a cornucopia of wild berries: currants, mulberries, and briar fruit with subtle hints of underbrush, cocoa, and a touch of wood.
A near full-bodied dry red wine with good acidity and an underlayment of tannin managed to price perform.
Flavors reliably reflected the aromas and was fruit-driven with an alcohol accentuation.
Finished fair on the trailing palate, a hint of citrus, and what seemed to me as an understated 14.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my spice-rubbed T-bone steak.
This is not a soft/round red wine, but rather a more austere rendition that may appeal to those who like young Bordeaux red wines, or even young super Tuscans.

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Colene Clemens Dopp Creek Chehalem Mountains, Oregon, 2018 Pinot Noir

 

Colene Clemens Dopp Creek Chehalem Mountains, Oregon, 2018 Pinot Noir, $22.94-$28.99, 92 points, poured a lovely and vibrant rosewood red with thick hanging legs and a broad clear meniscus.
Rich aromas of red raspberry, a hint of French funk, and summer underbrush were delightful.
A medium-bodied dry red wine with good acidity, fine easy tannins, and delightfully friendly flavors of red raspberry, ripe melon rind, a hint of milk chocolate, and black grape-skin were outstanding.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a hint of white pepper, a touch of spearmint, and a well-balanced 14.1% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my BLT on an English muffin.
A perfect example of why I love Northwest Pinot Noir, and that disproving the notion that a great PN can't be had for less than $40.

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AIX-en-Provence 2020 Rosé

 

AIX-en-Provence 2020 Rosé,  $13.50-$16.49, 88 points, was a light peach-pink and clear only at the rim.
On the nose peach rose to the fore, but Necco wafer candy was a close second, and with a floral vibe the wine showed brilliantly.
A light-bodied French Rosé with fair acidity and a bit anemic flavors reflective of the aromas, but still a wonderful pairing with my spicy Mexican, a real gulper, especially on a hot sultry summer day.
Finished long and steely with a more vibrant sense of the acidity.

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Louis Jadot 2014 Burgundy White Wine (Chardonnay)

 

Louis Jadot 2014 Burgundy White Wine (Chardonnay), $12.74-$16.99, 87 points, was a a medium straw-yellow color and clear only at the rim.
Aromas of slightly sour apple and hints of minerality, lemon, and vanilla were okay.
A medium-bodied dry white wine with fair acidity and flavors that followed the aromas with Chardonnay grape specific notes were quite good, steely, and clean, but the finish faltered a bit with but whispers of ginger, and a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my alfredo pork with spinach and cheese ravioli.

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Bee You Wine Company Monterey County 2019 Riesling

 

Bee You Wine Company Monterey County 2019 Riesling, $8.99, 86 points, was a light brass color and clear towards the rim.
The aroma was a single scent of mineral spring water.
A near medium-bodied off-dry white wine with fair acidity and good flavors of guava, honey, and lemon meringue.
Finished fair on the fading palate, a hint of black pepper, and a well-balanced 11.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our Asian cuisine. 

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Altovinum Evodia, Aragon, Spain, 2017 Old Vine Garnacha

 

Altovinum Evodia, Aragon, Spain, 2017 Old Vine Garnacha, $9.99-$13.99, 90 points, is the same wine I tasted and reviewed  just over a year ago, but let it be said this is always a high Quality/Price/Ratio red wine, and one that I often give as a gift/introductory Spanish red wine; it was wonderful with our spicy chili, but I would served this with almost anything (hyperbole accepted).
The only difference in the passing of the year or so was the color appeared to me to be more a deep garnet red. 

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Château De France Pessac-Léognan 2016 Bordeaux Red Wine

 

Château De France Pessac-Léognan 2016 Bordeaux Red Wine, $22.94-$26.99, 89 points, poured an impenetrable ruby red, a bleeding meniscus, and stained hanging legs.
Aromas of chocolate, a bit of the barnyard, Bordeaux lily, and ripe mulberry were good.
A full-bodied dry red wine with good acidity, a firm underlayment of tannin, and flavors reflective of the aromas made for a solid red table wine.
Finished well on a 13.5% alcohol infused pepper spiciness, a touch of sour plum, and a more noticeable tannic presence.
Paired perfectly with my spice-rubbed T-bone steak. 

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2016

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