New Hampshire Wine-man

Friday, May 12, 2023

Waterbrook, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2019 Chardonnay

Waterbrook, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2019 Chardonnay, $14.99-$16.99, 88 points, was a medium yellow gold color with copper highlights and a broad light gray meniscus.
Aromas were pome blossoms, a fresh mountain stream, a hint of hops, and a whisper of apple pie.
This Northwest Chardonnay had clarity, was clean, medium-bodied, showed a fair amount of acidity, delivered uncomplicated refreshing flavors of lemon, minerality, caramel, and crisp apple notes.
Finished long on the fading palate, black pepper, and a well-balanced 13.4% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spinach/feta cheese pie and baked haddock.

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Böen Sonoma, Monterey, and Santa Barbara Counties, 2019 Pinot Noir

Böen Sonoma, Monterey, and Santa Barbara Counties, 2019 Pinot Noir, $16.14-$21.99, 86 points, poured darker (core black) than almost any other Pinot I've had, and sported a broad purple/red penumbra, thin clear meniscus, and heavy stained legs.
Aromas began with a bit of funk, unusual for a screwcap, and was followed by earthy/mushroom-y smells (just okay for me).
Also unusual, was a full-bodied Pinot, but fair to good acidity, supportive underlayment of tannin, and rich flavors of very ripe black cherries, Kirsch, dried herbs, and soft red pepper notes saved this wine for me.
Finished nicely on the accelerating pepper, a hint of wood, loam, and a rather big 14.8% alcohol.
Paired okay with our fried chicken.

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Monday, May 8, 2023

Stags' Leap 2013 Petite Syrah (revisited II)

Stags' Leap 2013 Petite Syrah (revisited II), $33.94-$46.99, 93 points, poured broadly black grading ruby red with a violet cast, a bleeding meniscus, and dense stained legs.
Aromas were toasty blackberries, coffee, cedar, and a floral vibe.
Being that this is my third tasting of this wine in seven years, I don't have too much to say outside of what has been said, but what's important is that this ten-year-old Petite Syrah is just as good as first tasted.
Stags' Leap 2013 Petite Syrah, $33.99-$44.99, 93 points
Stags' Leap 2013 Petite Syrah (revisited), $33.94-$46.99, 92 points
The mouthfeel was luscious, smooth, and full-bodied.
Tannins formed a fine-grained underlayment.
Flavors were rich.
The finish was long, spicy, and with a spot-on 14.1% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Mexican cuisine.

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Saturday, May 6, 2023

Carol Shelton Wild Thing, Placer County, CA, 2021 Viognier

Carol Shelton Wild Thing, Placer County, CA, 2021 Viognier, $18.69-$21.99, 88 points, was a medium yellow/gold color with a broad graying penumbra.
Aromas of pine resin, orange zest, white chocolate, and a White lily floral vibe were outstanding.
This rather rare Cali Viognier was a bit heavier than light-bodied, showed fair acidity, and rather angular flavors reflective of the aromas.
Finished on a hint of ginger, melon rind, lime, and a balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my Spanakopita and tomato salad.

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Bodega Garzón, Estate Grown and Bottled, 2020 Tannat Rerserva (Uruguay)

Bodega Garzón, Estate Grown and Bottled, 2020 Tannat Rerserva (Uruguay), $17.99 (average price $19.99), 90 points, poured broadly black with a rosewood red penumbra, clear meniscus, and fat-stained legs.
Aromas of toasty blackberries, blueberries, plums, and coffee bean were lovely, if not terribly complex.
This Tannat was typically full-bodied, showed comfortable round tannins, acidy was fair, and flavors were a delicious reflection of the aromas with a hint of tobacco.
Finished well on a subtle spiciness, anise, and a spot-on 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Texas burgers and spinach pie.
This is an excellent red wine, quite drinkable, rich, toasty, and perfect for barbeques, beef, spareribs, or lamb. Outstanding value!

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

K Vintners "Milbrandt" Wahluke Slope, Washington, 2019 Syrah

K Vintners "Milbrandt" Wahluke Slope, Washington, 2019 Syrah, $25.49-$32.99, 94 points, poured core black grading to a plum-skin purple/red with a broad clear wine ring and copious sticky and stained-glass tears.
Interesting aromas of cedar, citrus, flowers, a hint of bacon fat, fig, a subliminal barn yard smell, milk chocolate, and an undercurrent of ripe blackberry were about as complex as I've come across.
This stupendous Syrah began with a luscious mouthfeel, which metamorphosed into a rather edgy and spicy late palate; acidity was surprisingly good, tannins were supportive without being overpowering until the finish, and flavors were juicy with tertiary notes of tobacco, bell and black pepper, citrus, and a bitter pomegranate.
Finished long on warm spices, drying tannins, the bitter pomegranate (which some may find too coarse), and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired fine with our beef lasagna.

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Monday, May 1, 2023

DAOU Paso Robles 2022 Sauvignon Blanc

DAOU Paso Robles 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, $16.99-$19.99, 86 points, was a very light brass color and water-clear towards the rim.
Aromas of peach, NECCO wafer, wet hay, and Lychee were perfume-like and unique.
If a white wine had a spectrum delineating light-bodied, this DAOU would be at the heaviest end. Acidity was fair to good; the mouthfeel was unusually soft for a young Cali Sauvignon Blanc, and the flavors were true to the aromas.
Finished fair, a bit tart, and on a well-balanced 13.7% alcohol.
Paired only okay with my Yellowfin tuna salad and loaded beef frankfurter.

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