Sand Point, (Langetwins) California, 2022 Sauvignon Blanc

 

Sand Point, (Langetwins) California, 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, $12.74-$14.99, 87 points, was a medium brass color with a lemon-yellow sheen, and a broad graying penumbra.
Aromas of passion fruit, cured hay, and lemon/lime were a bit simple but refreshingly pleasant.
Sand Point was another wine I bought for the label which turned out to be a good choice as it was tasty, appropriately acidic, and quite pairable with dinner.
Good flavors of lemon squeeze, melon rind, and a bit of sour grass tied a fair bow of a value white wine.
Finished a bit weak, showed a touch of white grapefruit, and a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired well with my fried jumbo shrimp.

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Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut Sparking White Wine (NV)

 

Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut Sparking White Wine (NV), $22.09-$24.99, 90 points, was fully engulfed with small bubbles, a very light yellow/gold color, and a gray, almost clear penumbra.
Aromas of crisp apple, sourdough bread, and hops were pleasant.
It's been eight years since I've had this bubbly, but it was just as good as I remember, with bright acidity, crisp, tasty flavors reflective of the aromas and a well-balanced 12.5% alcohol.
Finished long with a bit of crème brûlée and ginger.
A remarkable pairing with my all beef loaded hotdogs and spinach pie.
The big difference from 2015 is the $5.30 increase in price.

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Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Oakville 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Revisited

 

Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Oakville 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Revisited, $39.99-$49.99, 93 points, poured broadly black grading to a deep rosewood red, a bleeding meniscus, and dense stained legs.
Aromas of cherry fruit, dusty blackberries, coffee, dried cooking herbs, and a hint of wood were deep, redolent, and rich.
It's been eleven years since I bought and tasted this wine: it's better than I remember, still young, still showing supportive grainy tannins, still nicely acidic, and even more fruity than when first tasted.
This is a true age-worthy wine and in direct completion with Bordeaux.
Finished long, spicy, delicious, and it was a well-balanced but big 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my strip steak, Mac and Cheese, and baked red-skin potatoes.

2008 California Cabernet Sauvignon wines tasted

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Villa Molino 2021 Soave Classico (DOC)

 

Villa Molino 2021 Soave Classico (DOC), $11.99, 86 points, was a light brass color turning gray-like clear halfway towards the rim.
Aromas of lemon oil, dusty pome blossoms, and hints of lime were good.
This dry Soave Classico white wine showed good acidity and sleek flavors of the aromas.
Finished fair on a touch of ginger and a well-balanced 12% alcohol.
Paired fine with my baked white fish.

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Viu Manent Estate Collection 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley, Chile)

 

Viu Manent Estate Collection 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley, Chile), $9.99-$13.99, 86 points, poured a bright ruby red with a broad clear meniscus and moderate fat legs.
Aromas were a bit sour with black fruit, weak violet notes, and plums.
This Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon was just shy of full-bodied, showed good acidity, supportive grainy tannins, and a rather lean mouthfeel with a straightforward red wine flavor profile of nondescript fruit and hints of cooking herbs.
Finished spicy, showed hints of iron, and a balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired fine with our tomato sauced veggie spaghetti.

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Petite Sirah/Syrah

 

Petite Sirah/Syrah

Aristotle Monterey 2018 Petite Sarah, $9.89-$12.99, 89 points

Bianchi Signature Selection Paso Robles 2018 Petite Sirah, $28.76-$31.95, 91 points

Bogle 2007 Petite Sirah, $10.99-$12.99, 89 points

Brady Vineyard Paso Robles 2015 Petite Sirah, $19.79-$21.99, 91 points

Castle Rock Russian River Valley 2007 Petite Sirah, $10.99, 83 points

Clayhouse Estate Grown . Paso Robles . Red Cedar Vineyard . Show Pony 2007 Petite Sirah, $34.84-$40.99, 91 points

Clayhouse Red Cedar Vineyard Paso Robles 2009 Petite Sirah, $18.74-$24.99, 92 points

Concannon Central Coast Limited Release 2006 Petite Syrah, $6.00-$12.00, 85 points

Chronic Cellars Paso Robles "Suite Petite" 2014 Red Wine, $14.99-$24.99, 86+ points

Dark Horse California 2015 Petite Sirah, $4.49-$10.99, 86 points

EOS Estate Winery Paso Robles 2009 Petite Sirah, $6.79-$14.99, 90 points

Fleur 2006 Petite Syrah, $14.00, 86 points

Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Plum Label 2007 Petite Sirah, $14.99-$17.99, 86 points

Gehricke Sonoma Valley 2017 Petite Sirah, $29.99-$59.99 (Restaurant price), 91 points

green truck mendocino county 2009 petite sirah, $12.99-$14.99, 86, points

HandCraft Artisan Collection 2013 Petite Sirah, $5.89-$9.99, 89 points

Hewitson 2012 Petite Sirah, $35, 86+ points

Madrigal Napa Valley 2010 Petite Sirah, $23.99-$31.99, 88 points

Matchbook Estate Bottled 2016 Petite Sirah, $5.29-$6.99, 88 points

Mega Petite 2014 Petite Sirah, $8.49-$18.99, 86 points

Neal Napa Valley Rutherford Dust Vineyards 2006 Petite Syrah, $30.59-$37.99, 88 points

Parducci Mendocino County 2006 Petite Sirah, $10.99-$12.99, 84+ points

red truck california 2006 petite sirah, $9.00-$14.99, 88 points

Ridge Lytton Estates 2013 Petite Sirah, $25.49-$29.99, 92 points

Ridge Lytton Estates 2015 Petite Sirah, $33.14-$38.99, 92 points

Sebastiani 2011 Americano Petite Sirah, $15.29-$17.99, 87 points

Shannon Ridge Lake County 2010 Petite Sirah, $8.49-$22.99, 89 points

Spellbound 2008 Petite Sirah, $10.19-$15.99, 87 points

Stags' Leap 2006 Petite Syrah, $31.99, 93 points

Stags' Leap 2013 Petite Syrah (revisited II), $33.94-$46.99, 93 points

Stags' Leap 2014 Petite Syrah, $37.10-$46.99, 92 points

T-Vine Napa Valley 2012 Petite Sirah, $12.74-$35.99, 88+ points

Trentadue Winery La Storia Alexander Valley 2019 Petite Sirah, $26.99-$49.99, 91 points

Vina Robles Estate Paso Robles 2013 Petite Sirah, $10.19-$24.99, 92 points

Remembering that cute Petite Sirah

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Viñas Chilenas Rosario Estate Winemaker's Selection 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Reserva (Chile)

 

Viñas Chilenas Rosario Estate Winemaker's Selection 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Reserva (Chile), $4.91, 86 points, was a very light brass color with a lemon-yellow sheen and a broad graying penumbra.

Aromas of dusty lemon zest, fresh-cut grass, and a hint of lime juice were pleasant.
An inexpensive offering from Trader Joe's was light-bodied, showed good acidity, and up-front thin flavors reflective of the aromas, but intensified towards the fair finish of grapefruit, green melon rind, a good ginger note, and an underwhelming 12.5% alcohol.
Paired okay with my lentil chips, Kalamata olives, and sardines in olive oil.

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