Clean Slate Mosel 2015 Riesling, $9.99-$13.99, 86 points, appeared a light gold color clearing at the glass edge.
Pome blossom aromas with a hint of tangerine were lovely.
Light-plus body, off dry, with good acidity carried a thin array of pome fruit, white pepper, and citrus flavors.
Finished fair on the tailing palate, wet stoniness, and a well-balanced 11% alcohol.
Paired fine with my sauerkraut and corn beef with melted Swiss cheese.
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Honig Napa Valley 2016 Sauvignon Blanc, $12.74-$17.99, 91 points, poured a very light brass color grading water clear toward the glass shallows.
Aromas of fresh lemongrass and a hint of passion fruit were excellent.
Light, crisp, fresh, and complex, this Cali Sauvignon Blanc didn't disappoint; flavors of lemon oil, fresh-cut grass, Crème brûlée, and a faint hint of vanilla were enticing.
Finished long on the trailing palate, ginger notes, and a spot-on 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my sautéed North Atlantic cod loin with traditional Mac and cheese.
Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Cali)
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Belle Ambiance Family Vineyards California 2014 Chardonnay, $8.99-$11.99, 87 points, was a medium dark brass color.
Aromas of caramel, vanilla, green grapes, and a hint of tangerine were better than okay.
Medium-bodied with fair-plus acidity managed well the oak dominant flavor profile, and though not my typical white quaffing wine, was an excellent partner with my fried chicken and buttered corn-on-the-cob.
Finished fair on a spot-on 13.5% alcohol and an interesting tart/sour rendition of the consistent oak dominant palate.
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Mezzacorona Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2015 Rosé (Italy), $5.99-$7.99, 86 points, poured a dark peach color.
Shy floral strawberry aroma needed much swishing and swirling to resurrect.
Light-bodied with good acidity managed a rather neutral flavor profile with hints of watermelon and nearly ripe strawberry notes that actually worked well as a quaffing wine with our spicy mashed potatoes and beef goulash.
Finished unremarkably on the thin trailing palate and the 12% alcohol.
I bought this Rosé at the Market Basket of Londonderry.
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DR Loosen Bros. Mosel 2016 Riesling, $12.99-$14.99, 90 points, was a very light brass color grading clear toward the glass wall.
Aromas were soft floral, grassy, and citrusy.
This fruity fresh white wine with a light-body began early palate sweet which quickly quickened tart and off-dry, showed mouthwatering acidity and bright flavors of lemon/lime, tangerine, pome fruit, and fresh-cut grass notes.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a hint of ginger, and an easy 8.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my sautéed Atlantic sea scallops, chips, and flan dessert.
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Charles Krug Peter Mondavi Family Saint Helena-Napa Valley 2016 Sauvignon Blanc, $14.44-$19.99, 88 points, poured a light brass color with gray highlights.
Aromas of melon, citrus, and fresh-cut grass were good.
Light-bodied and crisp with citrus, lemongrass, and apple flavors which carried through to the finish.
Paired well with my steamed Gulf of Maine lobster in drawn butter and Ritz cracker stuffing.
I'm finding the Cali 2016 vintage of Sauvignon Blanc to a bit spotty and inconsistent; should be interesting to see the 'vintage charts' when they are formulated.
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Samsara Santa Barbara County 2014 Syrah, $29.74-$34.99, 90 points, poured core black grading burgundy purple/red with a clear wine ring and leggy glass bowl.
Aromas of blackberry, black olive, and cedar were outstanding.
Full-bodied with good acidity and round supportive tannins managed flavors of red cherry, licorice, blackberry, and black olives.
Finished long on blackberry, warm spices, and a spot-on 14.2% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my roast beef, red-skinned mashed potatoes, and savory gravy.
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Light-plus body, off dry, with good acidity carried a thin array of pome fruit, white pepper, and citrus flavors.
