Zenato 2019 Alanera Rosso Veronese IGT

 

Zenato 2019 Alanera Rosso Veronese IGT, $12.99-$18.99, 88 points, poured a deep pomegranate red with a clear meniscus and copious thin stained-legs.
The bouquet was substantially herbal with suggestions of earth and red fruit notes.
This regionally usual, but partially pre-dried wine was dry and full-bodied, showed good acidity and grainy tannins, flavors didn't include any raisin notes for me, but nicely reflected the bouquet.
Finished fair, a bit tart, showed a bit of red cherry and a warm 13.5% alcohol.
Varietals were 55% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Corvinone, 5% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Paired fine with Debbie's manicotti.

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Tenute Silvio Nardi 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino

 

Tenute Silvio Nardi 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino, $55.24-$72.99, 95 points, poured a deep glossy ruby red with a bleeding meniscus and a tight light-ruby necklace.
The beautiful aroma of a perfumed cinnamon-laced black tea was nuanced with black cherry and a hint of milk chocolate.
This is my nineth vintage of this great red wine, and I'm just going to be a bit lyrical rather than "technical" in describing this 2019 Brunello: This is a wine of depth, character, complexity, intensity, fruity, earthy, showing whiskey notes, warm pepper infused alcohol (14.5%), and a cerebrally meditative flavor profile.
I paired this with my grass-fed beef.

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SC Cellars STC California LCNS 2 Chll 2020 Red Wine

 

SC Cellars STC California LCNS 2 Chll 2020 Red Wine, approximately $16.00, 69 points, poured a murky watermelon red with a thin near cream-colored meniscus and light thin legs.
The aroma was an overwhelming cough-syrup.
The flavor was a medicinal red cherry delivered in a light-bodied, dry and unnoticeable tannin structure.
Finished as it began with an unbalanced 12.7% alcohol.
Varietals were 40% Zinfandel, 40% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Syrah.
I didn't pair this wine because I couldn't drink it.

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Domaines Brocard Sainte Celine Grand Vin De Bourgogne 2023 Chablis

 

Domaines Brocard Sainte Celine Grand Vin De Bourgogne 2023 Chablis, $16.99 (Trader Joe's), 89 points, was a very light yellow/gold color with a near water-clear penumbra.
The aromas of subtle lemon and green melon were pleasant.
This Chablis was light-bodied, acidic, dry, showed a dominate flinty and stoney minerality nuanced with citrus notes and a hint cantaloupe.
Finished long, tart, and clean with a well-balanced 12.5 alcohol.
Paired nicely with my fried clams, but so well with my fried chicken breast.

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Banfi Castello San Angelo 2022 Pinot Grigio (AGT)

 

Banfi Castello San Angelo 2022 Pinot Grigio (AGT), $13.95-$19.99, 86 points, was almost a platinum white color with a yellow gold sheen and a clear meniscus.
Aromas of peach and sour grass notes were just okay for me.
This nineth vintage of this wine I've had should be no surprise and it wasn't: fairly acidic, tart, a bit thin, but lime and hops notes were tasty.
Finished rather lack-luster and with a typical 12.5% alcohol.
Paired only okay with my Yellowfin tuna salad.
This Pinot Grigio used to be one of my favorites, but the last three vintages have left me wanting.

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Il Tesoro 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva from Trader Joe's

Il Tesoro 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva from Trader Joe's, $12.99, 87 points, poured a deep ruby red with a clear wine ring and a torrent of glass-bowl tears.
Aromas of shoe polish, wood, blackberries, and hints of mint with white pepper were interesting.
This Riserva was medium-bodied, acidic, showed tight tannins, floral flavors nuanced with tart plum.
Finished long on plum, a hint of iron, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired nicely with my peach and ham pizza.

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Maison de Madeleine 2023 Sancerre

Maison de Madeleine 2023 Sancerre, $32.99-$36.99, 95 points, was a light brass color with yellow gold highlights and graying midway towards the glass rim.
Aromas were dominated by a floral/sweet orange nuanced with other citrus notes and bright mountain stream sensibilities.
This steely, brightly acidic, dry and light-bodied Sauvignon Blanc was filled with flavor subtleties of citrus, flowers, minerality, Poaceae, and green melon (wow).
Finished long on notes of hops and a well-balanced 12.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with Debbie's chicken pie and our Asian cuisine.
A difficult white wine to put down.

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