New Hampshire Wine-man

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Silverado Napa Valley 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

Silverado Napa Valley 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $46.36-$62.99, 93 points, poured an opaque ruby red with a broad clear meniscus and clinging fat legs.
Good aromas of floral notes were accented with ripe black fruit and cardamom.
It's been more than six years since I've had a Silverado Cab and for the life of me, I don't know why, except that there's just so many wines to taste and three surgeries have hindered indulging my wine tasting in general. This 2019 was wonderful, soft yet supportive, tasty but complex, and rich though not overly expensive (As a more or less average wine drinker I like to keep the cost under $50.00).
Finished long on cayenne pepper, iron, plums, anise, and a big but balanced 14.6% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my meatballs and spaghetti.

2019 California Cabernet Sauvignon wines tasted

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Monday, September 30, 2024

Vigna Madre Kriya Terre Di Chieti-Abruzzo 2023 Pecorino White Wine IGP

Vigna Madre Kriya Terre Di Chieti-Abruzzo 2023 Pecorino White Wine IGP, $10.57-$14.99, 88 points, was a medium brass color with apricot highlights and a broad graying penumbra.
Aromas of sweet apple, a touch of peach peel, spring-water minerality, and a hint of pome blossoms were soft and pleasant.
My first Pecorino White Wine was light nicely acidic, showed minerality and flavors of Necco wafer, a floral vibe, and a hint of apricot.
Finished long on the fading palate, white pepper, a hint of citrus, and a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my fried haddock.

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

Sanctum LEPTIR 2022 Dry White Wine Slovenija

Sanctum LEPTIR 2022 Dry White Wine Slovenija, $15.45-$20.99, 90 points, was nearly a Rosé pink with deep amber highlights and a broad light gray penumbra.
Aromas of orange peel, pome blossoms, and hints of apricot with citrus notes were pleasant.
This Slovenian dry white wine showed light-bodied, good acidity, weak up front palate with excellent mid-late palate flavor evolution of spice, stone fruit, and fennel.
Finished long with white pepper, fig, and a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Varietals were 50% Pinot Blanc, 40% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Gris.
Paired perfectly with our Asian cuisine.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Buehler Napa Valley 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

Buehler Napa Valley 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $23.99-$32.99, 90 points, poured core black grading to a deep ruby red with a moderately broad meniscus and copious legs.
Aromas of roasted coffee bean, blackberries, and softly perfumed cedar notes were pleasant.

As is Buehler's want, the 2019 is a good, reliable, and tasty dry full-bodied red wine with fair acidity, round tannins, and righteous flavors reflective of the aromas.
Finished long on the trailing palate, anise, easy pepper spices, and a well-balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spice-rubbed Delmonico steak.

2019 California Cabernet Sauvignon wines tasted

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2019 California Cabernet Sauvignon wines tasted

Artesa Napa Valley 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $18.99-$44.99, 92 points

Brendel Napa Valley Coopers Reed 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $29.59-$39.99, 90 points

Buehler Napa Valley 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $23.99-$32.99, 90 points

Dry Creek Vineyard (Hillside and Benchland Vineyards) 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $23.99-$34.99, 92 points

Hoopes Napa Valley "Oakville" 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $38.22-$124.99, 93 points

Shannon Ridge High Elevation Collection Lake County California 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $15.99-19.99, 88 points

Silverado Napa Valley 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $46.36-$62.99, 93 points

St. Supéry Estates Vineyards Napa Valley 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $46.36-$59.99, 93 points

Trefethen Oak Knoll Napa Valley Family Vineyard 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $59.69-$74.99, 94 points

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Villa Pozzi, Terre Siciliane 2022 Moscato (IGT)

Villa Pozzi, Terre Siciliane 2022 Moscato (IGT), $10.39-$14.99, 90 points was a light brass color graying midway towards the rim and showing a gentle fizz.
Aromas of lime juice, white chocolate, and dusty hay notes were lovely.
This Moscato was near medium-bodied, showed fair acidity, and delivered an upfront bath of sweetness which mellowed nicely late palate; flavors of guava, rock candy, and a citrus note were tasty.
Finished very long on the fading palate, honeydew melon, and a typical 7% alcohol.
Paired well with my spicy hot wings.

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Sunday, September 22, 2024

Hoopes Napa Valley "Oakville" 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

Hoopes Napa Valley "Oakville" 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $38.22-$124.99, 93 points, poured a deep ruby red with a moderate clear wine ring and alcohol sheeting cascading into a neckless of fat stained-legs.
Aromas of earth, mushrooms, ripe mulberry, plums, with hints of cedar and blackberries were complex and pleasant.
This Oakville Cab was full-bodied, opulent, showed fair to good acidity, round firm tannins, and rich flavors of anise, blackberries, plums, mushrooms, quite herbal and spicy.
Finished long on the strong trailing palate, a bit of iron, warm pepper spices, black licorice and a big but balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Paired PREFECTLY with our Asian beef and veggies.
This local "Power Buy" is a must for anyone that won't spend more than a hundred dollars for a bottle of wine but will spend less than fifty for a special occasion Cabernet Sauvignon or red wine.

2019 California Cabernet Sauvignon wines tasted

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