New Hampshire Wine-man

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Alamos Mendoza, Argentina 2021 Malbec

Alamos Mendoza, Argentina 2021 Malbec, $14.44-$19.99, 89 points, poured a dark purple/red color with a broad clear meniscus and copious stained-legs.
This Malbec smelled herbal, earthy, fruity, and accented with subtle coffee notes.
Full-bodied, showed good acidity, a supportive underlayment of grainy tannin, and tangy flavors of mulberry, red raspberry, warm pepper spices, and a citrus zest.
Finished long on the trailing palate and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with several beefy cuisines.

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Brewer-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills 2021 Chardonnay (California)

Brewer-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills 2021 Chardonnay (California), $28.04-$34.99, 92 points, was a medium straw-yellow color with a broad gray penumbra.
Aromas of orange peel, hints of cantaloupe and oak, and dusty Chardonnay specific grapes were pleasant.
This Cali Chardonnay has good even bright acidity (a bit unusual), a steely mouthfeel, and good flavors reflective of the aromas with outstanding ginger-ale notes.
Finished very long on the fading palate with hints of lemon meringue, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our baked chicken dinner.
As of late, I've been a fan of Northwest Chardonnay, but this brings me back "home" to California.

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Friday, December 8, 2023

David Finlayson 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon -South Africa

David Finlayson 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon-South Africa, $16.99-$19.99, 92 points, pored an opaque pomegranate red with an unfiltered purple/red penumbra, a clear meniscus, and a torrent of stained fat legs.
Aromas of Bordeaux lily, mushrooms, black plums, and a hint of cocoa were excellent and unusual.
This South African Cabernet Sauvignon was priced way below its value; a full-bodied red wine with good acidity, firm supportive tannins, a steely but comfortable mouthfeel, and delicious flavors of blackberries, plums, cooking herbs, and just a hint of raisins and mint.
Finished very long on a cayenne infused alcohol (14%) and anise.
Paired perfectly with my Sheperd's pie.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Achaval Ferrer Mendoza 2019 Malbec (Argentina)

Achaval Ferrer Mendoza 2019 Malbec (Argentina), $16.99-$22.99, 91 points, poured core black grading to a rich purple red color, a broad clear meniscus, and stained-glass sheeting.
Aromas of cinnamon, mulberry, wood, and smokey floral notes were lovely.
Achaval Ferrer Malbecs have been my most go-to Malbec wines, and with good reasons.
Full-bodied dry red wine of good acidity with intensity, depth, and an angular mouthfeel complemented with rich flavors reflective of the aromas plus warm spice accents.
Finished long on a grainy substrate of tannin, spice, juicy red fruit, and a big 14.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my Texas burgers.

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Fattoria Monsanto Fabrizio Bianchi 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva (DOCG)

Fattoria Monsanto Fabrizio Bianchi 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva (DOCG), $25.49-$29.99, 90 points, poured a deep pomegranate red with fat stained-legs and a wide clear meniscus.
Aromas of rose pedal, mulberry, coffee notes, a hint of dusty caramel, and red raspberry were soft and pleasant.
This Chianti Classico Riserva was near full-bodied, astringent (tempered with air), showed good acidity, grainy tannins, and tart flavors of red fruit, black tea, oak, and a touch of mint.
Finished long and with a hint of bourbon, warm spices, and a balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired only okay with my pepperoni pizza.
If you like soft, round, smooth Merlot or Malbec wines, I'm thinking this wine isn't for you, but " in vino veritas".

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Les Tours De Laroque Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2018 Bordeaux Red Wine

Les Tours De Laroque Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2018 Bordeaux Red Wine, $20.99-$32.99, 90 points, poured a deep ruby red with a broad clear wine ring and stained hanging legs.
Pleasant aromas were toasty black fruit, loam, and dried cooking herbs.
This full-bodied Bordeaux red wine showed dry, a bit tannic, brightly acidic, spicy, and archetypical for a Saint Émilion red blended wine. Flavors of plums, currants, coffee, cayenne pepper, and dried herbs were heavily influenced by tannin and alcohol (14.5%).
Finished long on the trailing palate and developing tartness.
Paired okay with my Tenderloin Steak and Pepper Kabobs.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2018

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Weingut Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof - Ockfener Bockstein Spätlese 2021 Riesling

Weingut Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof - Ockfener Bockstein Spätlese 2021 Riesling, $39.94-$46.99, 94 points, was a medium brass color with platinum highlights and a broad gray penumbra.
Aromas were decidedly apple in nature but with a whisper of orange zest and petrol.
This Mosel Spätlese Riesling was more a "sweet" medium-bodied white wine, and the quotes are intended to draw your attention to the perfect balancing-act that its tart counterpoint accomplished. Bright acidity, splendid flavors of caramel-rock candy, apple cider, citrus, and melon rind, a touch of petrol, along with a luscious mouthfeel just won me over to this style and producer.
Finished quite long, mouth-watering/puckering, a bit orangey, and with a soft unobtrusive 8% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Buffalo-wings, Mexican tacos, and Danish dessert.

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