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Friday, December 9, 2022

Joseph Drouhin 2020 Pouilly-Vinzelles Burgundy White Wine (Chardonnay)

Joseph Drouhin 2020 Pouilly-Vinzelles Burgundy White Wine (Chardonnay), $23.79-$29.99, 91+ points, was a light-yellow gold color graying and changing to water clear at the glass rim.
Aromas of wet granite, white chocolate, and just a hint of dusty lemon zest were subtle but good.
A sleek and clean light-bodied white wine with good acidity and steely flavors reflective of the aromas.
Finished long and building on flavors of ginger, citrus, tart honeydew melon rind, a hint of Doublemint gum with a spot-on 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our barbequed chicken, feta cheese salad, and sesame seed dessert.

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Pouilly-Vinzelles

Pouilly-Vinzelles

(Burgundy)

Joseph Drouhin 2020 Pouilly-Vinzelles Burgundy White Wine (Chardonnay), $23.79-$29.99, 91+

See also: Pouilly Fuissé

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Tenuta di Nozzole D.O.C.G. 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva

Tenuta di Nozzole D.O.C.G. 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva, $15.99-$21.99, 92 points, poured a bright ruby red with a very light orange sheen, a massively broad clear meniscus, and sticky glass sheeting.
Interesting aromas of subtle lacquer, rose pedal, black tea, and cinnamon-spiced red cherry were excellent.
This Chianti Classico Riserva was just more than medium-bodied with bright acidity, a supportive plank of grainy tannin, and rich flavors of red fruit, black tea, and bright earthy herbal flavors all of which made for a wonderfully balanced red wine.
Finished long, showed a hint of mint, easy spiciness, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with both our pepperoni pizza and chicken parmesan.
This is a red wine with an edginess to it and may benefit by two or three years of bottle aging.

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Mastroberardino 2019 Fiano di Avellino (DOCG)

Mastroberardino 2019 Fiano di Avellino (DOCG), $14.44-$16.99, 88 points, was a dull medium yellow gold color and graying toward the rim.
Aromas of subtle lime juice, dusty stone fruit, and mango-tinged white chocolate were very interesting and pleasant.
This Fiano was dry and slightly more than light-bodied with good acidity and tart flavors of citrus, toasted lemon zest, and a spiced gelatin which were somewhat complex and tasty.
Finished anticlimactic but long on the fading palate and a soft 12.5% alcohol.
Paired well with my Maine lobster pie.

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Seaside Cellars 2019 Pinot Noir (New Zealand)

Seaside Cellars 2019 Pinot Noir (New Zealand), $11.89-$15.99, 88 points, poured a transparent orange/red with copious light legs and a broad clear meniscus.
Aromas began a bit funky showing hints of rubber transitioning to an earthy cherry fruit and a hint of citrus.
This Seaside Cellars Pinot Noir was barely medium-bodied, not quite a dry red wine, showed easy tannins, good acidity, and a rather tasty straight forward cherry fruit and black tea flavor profile.
Finished a bit tart, a slightly more pronounced tannic presence, subtle eucalyptus, and a tidy 13.5% alcohol.
Paired surprisingly well with my soft tacos.
Commentary: a tasty high QPR PN.

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Château Faugères, Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé 2018 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Faugères, Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé 2018 Bordeaux Red Wine, $46.32-$54.49, 93 points, poured core black grading to a deep pomegranate red with heavy stained legs and a moderately broad clear wine ring.
Aromas of cinnamon, ripe black raspberries, cedar box, and Arabica toffee were excellent.
The 2018 Château Faugères was a dry full-bodied red wine with good acidity, firm grainy tannins, and rich fruity flavors with mint, red pepper, a bit of wood, herbal, and showing hints of tarragon and fennel.
Finished quite long on its spiciness, tartness, and a big but balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my prosaic cheeseburger with blue cheese tomatoes and kalmata olives.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2018

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Marqués de Griñón, Rueda, 2021 Verdejo

Marqués de Griñón, Rueda, 2021 Verdejo, $11.69-$12.99, 88 points, was a light-yellow gold color with a broad gray penumbra.
Aromas of dusty mandarin peel, white chocolate, and a floral pear were lovely.
This Verdejo was a bit viscus, thus medium-bodied, with fair acidity, showed robust stone fruit flavors and hints of those reflective of the aromas.
Finished tart, showed subtle flavors of lime juice and ginger, and was complemented by a well-balanced 12.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our Asian cuisine.

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