New Hampshire Wine-man

Monday, October 21, 2024

Il Borro Lamelle Toscana 2022 Chardonnay (IGT)

Il Borro Lamelle Toscana 2022 Chardonnay (IGT), $25.21-$32.99, 93 points, was a light brass color graying midway towards the glass rim.
Aromas of perfumed fresh-cut hay, soft Necco wafer notes, and dusty mandarin peel were lovely and fresh.
This Tuscan Chardonnay brags on its organic bona fides, but I brag on it being lean, clean, and perfectly balanced: showed good acidity, light to medium-bodied, and accompanied with steely flavors reflective of the aromas and brisk white pepper/ginger notes.
Finished long on the trailing palate with a hint of cantaloupe, and a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my baked haddock filet.

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Sunday, October 20, 2024

Chronic Cellars "Sir Real" Paso Robles 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

Chronic Cellars "Sir Real" Paso Robles 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, $13.59-$17.99, 87 points, poured a dark cranberry red shading close to ruby red with a broad clear wine ring and fat-stained legs.
This Cab had a very grapey smell with red cherry, a hint of milk chocolate, and a floral vibe.
Chronic Cellars does a good job at producing successful table wines and this full-bodied cab was no different: showed fair acidity, soft round tannins, fruity flavor profile with hints of dried cooking herbs and chocolate.
Finished great on a spicy infused 14.3% alcohol with a hint of mint.
Paired well with my grass-fed cheddar cheeseburger.

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

Tenuta Di Arceno 2020 Chianti Classico

Tenuta Di Arceno 2020 Chianti Classico, $23.99-$31.99, 91 points, poured an opaque pomegranate red with a clear meniscus and fat stained-legs.
The earthy/herbal aromas were nuanced with black tea and hints of red fruit.
Unlike most Chianti Classico red wines, this one was near full-bodied, this one was typically dry, showed fine grainy tannins, and tasty floral flavors with red fruit, dried cooking herbs, and hints of cayenne pepper.
Finished long on the trailing palate, hints of fig, red cherry, and a big but balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my meatball sub.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County 2022 Sauvignon Blanc

Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, $16.99-$21.99, 89 points, was a pale-yellow gold color and graying midway towards the rim.
The aroma of dusty hay dampened the lemon zest, vanilla, and wood notes.
Alexander Valley delivered a cut and dry light-bodied white wine with good acidity and straight-forward flavors reflective of the aromas with bright ginger notes.
Finished long on a fabulous ginger and a big but comfortable 14% alcohol.
Paired well with my chicken club sandwich.

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Monday, October 14, 2024

Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch Russian River 2021 Chardonnay

Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch Russian River 2021 Chardonnay, $23.99-$39.99, 92 points, was a medium brass color graying towards the glass rim.
Aromas were an excellent balance of lemon, apple, and floral notes.
Dutton gives us in vintage 2021 a clean medium-bodied dry white wine with good acidity, a bracing mouthfeel, and deep flavors reflective of the nose with hints of wood, fig, and citrus.
Finished long on the fading palate, green melon, orange zest, and a sweet-spot 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my chicken-club sandwich and my fried jumbo shrimp.
At under $25 you can impress those at the Thanksgiving table with a balanced Cali/Chablis Chardonnay.

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

Seghesio Sonoma County 2021 Zinfandel

Seghesio Sonoma County 2021 Zinfandel, $15.26-$25.99, 89 points, poured a bright ruby red with a very broad clear meniscus with massive sticky and stained-legs.
Soft aromas of briar fruit, a floral vibe, and smoky wood notes were pleasant.
This is my twelfth Seghesio Zinfandel and a good one at that (QPR); bone-dry medium bodied, fine grainy tannins, good acidity, and tasty flavors reflective of the aromas with iron and pepper spices late palate.
Finished long, showed hints of rose pedal, iron, cayenne pepper, and a big but balanced 15% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spinach/cheese/ and beef ravioli.

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Stoller Family Estate Willamette Valley 2022 Pinot Noir

Stoller Family Estate Willamette Valley 2022 Pinot Noir, $17.89-$24.99, 89 points, poured a cloudy pomegranate red with a broad clear wine ring and many thin legs.
Aromas of mulberry, cherry fruit, black tea, and a hint of rubber were pleasant.
This Willamette Pinot was medium-bodied, showed good acidity, mellow grainy tannins, and good cherry fruit flavors with hints of red pepper, dried cooking herbs, and a hint of citrus.
Finished long on minerality and a super well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Asian cuisine and batter-fried chicken breast.
I seldom miss with a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Stoller was/is no exception.

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