Fincao Los Aljibes 2007 100% Cabernet Franc, approximately $18.00, 92 points, begins in the glass as a deep ruby with radiating orange hues toward the clear glass rim.
The nose showed black and red cherry, abundant licorice, and tobacco notes, but needed some teasing.
This is a full bodied red wine with good acidity, firm tannin, and a smooth texture.
The flavor profile follows the aroma, but finishes strong and long with a trailing palate, a hint of warmth (13.5% alcohol), and excellent black and white pepper.
Friends bought this wine at the Wine ConneXtion in North Andover, MA.
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Emeri De Bortoli Australian Sparkling Pink Moscato, $9.99, 89 points, is peach-pink with only slight effervescence.
Kiwi, pink grapefruit, strawberry, and honeysuckle on the nose is very good.
A crisp light body with ample acidity seems to fly in the face of a fairly sweet wine.
Flavors follow the aroma, but culminated in a rather sticky cotton-candy experience (8% alcohol).
Still, paired with my Key-Lime pie, this wine easily beat out a Riesling and a Sauvignon Blanc for first place, and in fact, paired with the Key-Lime pie, made for an excellent dessert wine.
I bought this wine at the Hannaford's Supermarket in Londonderry.
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Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2008 Chablis, $21.99, 91 points, appears almost as a pure transparent molten gold color.
Floral notes blend beautifully with a predominantly pome aroma.
Near medium body has bright acids, and ironically begins with crisp stony flavors, yet trends creamy honeydew melon, pear, and red-delicious apple.
The finish is clean minerals on a trailing palate and a creamy texture, with just a hint of citrus.
Yes, I know, I paid full price! It sometimes happens, and sometimes it is worth paying full price (How much would you pay for this wine in a restaurant?)! Sometimes you have to buy that which is available, because there is not an abundance of Chablis wines available in New Hampshire.
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Château Carignan Grand Vin Cadillac Premières Côtes De (Red) 2010 Bordeaux, $16.11-$24.99, 89 points, begins in the glass as a deep purple red color that mergers with the leggy glass wall with a transparent rim.
A pleasant aroma of red and black cherry with floral notes and a hint of alcohol (14.5%) wafts rather intense.
Full bodied with good acidity and richly approachable tannin support a balanced flavor profile of plum, boysenberry, cedar, and coffee notes.
Finishes fair on a trailing palate with a touch of spice and heat.
When my friend with the "Escalade" drops over for lunch, I'll be sure to grace the table with a bottle of Grand Vin Cadillac 8-)
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Domaine Du Colombier 2022 Chablis, $22.09-$28.99, 88 points
Domaine Frederic and Celine Gueguen 2017 Chablis, $22.49-$24.99, 88 points
Domaine Laroche Saint Martin 2015 Chablis, $18.69-$21.99, 91 points
Domaine Louis Moreau 2017 Chablis, $21.24-$24.99, 94 points
Domaine Pinson Frères Grand Vin De Bourgogne 2016 Chablis, $25.49-$29.99, 91 points
Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2008 Chablis, $21.99, 91 points
Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2011 Chablis, $17.84-$22.99, 92 points
Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2012 Chablis, $17.84-$22.99, 94 points
Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2017 Chablis, $18.69-$27.99, 91 points
Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2018 Chablis, $21.24-$26.99, 91 points
J. L. Quinson La Larme d'Or 2022 Chablis, $16.99, 88 points
J. Moreau and Fil "Montmains" Premier Cru 2016 Chablis, $38.24-$44.99, 92 points
Jean-Paul et Benoit Droin 2009 Chablis, approximately $20.00, 90 points
Joseph Drouhin 2008 Chablis, $19.99, 90 points
Jospeh Drouhin-Vaudon 2018 Chablis, $21.24-$29.99, 91 points
Jospeh Drouhin Reserve de Vaudon 2017 Chablis, $25.49-$29.99, 91 points
Jospeh Drouhin-Vaudon Premier Cru 2016 Chablis, $33.14-$38.99, 93 points
Laurent Tribut Grands Vins DE Bourgone 2009 Chablis, $21.24-$24.99, 89 points
Louis Jadot Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru 2015 Chablis, $33.14-$38.99, 90 points
Mollard Coquillage 2018 Chablis, $24.64-$28.99, 91 points
Oceana 2015 Chablis, $21.24-$29.99, 92 points
Roland Lavantureux 2010 Chablis, $22.09-25.99, 88 points
William Fevre Champs Royaux 2018 Chablis, $23.99, 89 points
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Château Malescasse Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc 2010 Red Bordeaux, $22.19-$24.99, 90 points, appears in consonant with other 2010 red Bordeaux wines, though deep ruby and not opaque as some others, however it trends purple/red with a clear rim.
The aroma of cinnamon, clove, cedar, and black cherry, though pleasant has a hint of sour plum and coffee-mocha.
Near full bodied, rich and succulent with bright acidity and firm tannin makes for a solid backbone that bodes well for aging.
Black cherry, pomegranate, licorice, and plum notes are nearly bested by the long spicy finish with a hint of heat (14% alcohol) and eucalyptus.
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Patianna Mendocino 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, $7.64-$19.99, 86 points, appears light lime green trending a watery straw yellow.
The grapefruit, tart apple, and grassy aroma is good.
A light body with good acidity paired well with Asian cuisine.
The flavor is bit sour, citrusy, with some mint, otherwise the flavor profile follows the aroma.
Finishes on a trailing palate with the slightest ginger note.
This is another NHLS "power-buy", and for $7.64, you could do worse!
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