Decoy, Duckhorn Portfolio, 2021 Zinfandel

 

Decoy, Duckhorn Portfolio, 2021 Zinfandel, $14.74-$22.99, 89 poured a deep ruby red with a purple sheen, a broad clear wine ring, and light numerous legs.
Aromas of wild blackberries, mulberries, and plums made up a rather fruit-driven profile.
This Decoy Zinfandel was close to medium-bodied, showed good acidity, supportive underlayment of tannin, and crisp tangy flavors reflective of the aromas with an excellent white pepper snap.
Finished fair (a bit short) on the fading palate, anise, and a well-balanced 14.1% alcohol.
Paired well with our pepperoni pizza.

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Aubert Et Fils Brut Champagne

 

Aubert Et Fils Brut Champagne, $24.966-$34.68, 90 points, was a light brass color and clearing towards the rim, showed an appropriate head of foam and small bubbles.
The Carb apple aroma was well nuanced with smells of white bread and NECCO wafers.
This Champagne was light, brightly acidic, and tasty with flavors reflective of the aromas plus hints of caramel and lemon zest.
Finished long on the fading palate, green melon rind, ginger, and a well-balanced 12% alcohol.
One of my go-to wines with hotdogs (all beef), and this one did not let me down.

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Bodega Atamisque Catalpa Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Malbec

 

Bodega Atamisque Catalpa Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Malbec, $13.59-$17.99, 92 points, poured broadly black grading to a deep purple/red towards the glass rim, clear meniscus, and heavy stained-legs.
Aromas were earthy and grapey with hints of chocolate, mulberry, and pepper notes.
Maybe the best of my recent Malbec red wines and consistent with their overall character of being full-bodied with fair acidity (though this one was just a bit better), a luscious mouthfeel, and good flavors, in this case much better mint notes, anise, and blackberries.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a touch of eucalyptus, easy warm spices, and a well-balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Texas burger.

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Domaine Bousquet Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Malbec Reserve

 

Domaine Bousquet Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Malbec Reserve, $13.99-$16.99, 91 points, poured a deep ruby red with a broad clear meniscus and fat-stained legs.
Aromas of rose pedal, black fruit, and a strong whiff of alcohol were good.
As is true of most Malbec red wines, this one was full-bodied, showed fair acidity, a supportive underlayment of tannin, also was smooth textually, and delivered good flavors throughout the palate of pepper spices, blackberries, anise, and a hint of mint and red cherry.
Finished long on the fading palate and a big 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our "burnt" pork ends in barbeque sauce. 

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Septima Mendoza, Argentina 2021 Malbec

 

Septima Mendoza, Argentina 2021 Malbec, $11.04-$16.99, 91 points, poured a deep ruby red with violet highlights, a thin orange/red penumbra, a broad clear meniscus, and surprisingly light legs.
Aromas were rich-ripe black fruit, mulberry, with hints of coffee and clove.
Septima was a full-bodied red wine, soft with a slight late palate edginess, showed fair acidity, and good flavors reflective of the aromas with building cayenne pepper and green bell-pepper notes.
Finished long on the trailing palate, earthy loam notes, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our Texas burgers.
An amazing red wine for the price!

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Trivento Golden Reserve Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Malbec

 

Trivento Golden Reserve Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Malbec, $16.99-$21.99, 90 points, poured an opaque purple/red with a broad clear meniscus and a hanging neckless of stained beads.
Aromas of blackberries, loam, shoe polish, leather, and a hind of cardamon were pleasant.
This Golden Reserve was rich, full-bodied, and showed fair acidity with an up-front soft mouthfeel (easy tannins), and developing intensity marked by a greater sense of tannin, spice, and prolonged flavors of blackberry, eucalyptus, Lingonberry, and black cherry.
Finished long, finished appropriately on 14% alcohol. 
Paired fine with our veggie chili. 

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Merriam Vineyards Russian River Danielle's Estate 2021 Sauvignon Blanc

 

Merriam Vineyards Russian River Danielle's Estate 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, $16.99-$21.99, 88 points, was a medium brass color with copper highlights and graying towards the rim.
Aromas were grassy with hints of grapefruit zest and gooseberries.
Merriam gave us a light-bodied brightly acidic white wine with a very angular mouthfeel and flavors of ginger ale, fresh-cut hay, hints of honeydew melon, and a whisper of lemon oil.
Finished long on the ginger ale with a lemon squeeze and a big 14.3% alcohol.
Paired fine with my Yellowfin tuna salad.

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