Silk And Spice 2015 Red Wine (Portugal), $11.04-$15.99, 88 points, poured an opaque sienna color with a very broad wine ring and moderately leggy glass bowl.
Smells from the sea, spice rack, red fruit bins, and a hint of leather were bright and pleasant.
Medium-bodied with lip-smacking acidity and firm underlayment of tannin supported invigorating and tasty flavors reflective of the aromas plus a touch of tobacco.
Though the wine was spicy, the texture wasn't quite silky, but certainly satisfying.
Finished fair on white pepper, nutmeg, the trailing palate, and a modest 13% alcohol.
Varietals were 40% Touriga Nacional, 20 Alicante Bouchet, 20% Syrah, and 20% Baga.
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Killibinbin Langhorne Creek 'Seduction' 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (South Australia), $13.99-$16.99, 83 points, poured core black grading ruby red toward the moderately leggy glass bowl and clear wine ring.
The aroma was herbaceous with soft black fruit and chocolate notes.
Full-bodied with good acidity and an easy layer of tannins had to cope with a rather unruly gang of tart, herbaceous, and even sour flavors.
Finished plummy and a bit boring for me.
The awkward 14.5% added to my dissatisfaction with underperforming down-under Cab.
Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia)
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Campogiovanni 2014 Rosso Di Montalcino (DOC), $18.69-$21.99, 91 points, poured a bright ruby red with a broad clear wine ring and light glass draping.
Flowers, cherry fruit, hints of chocolate and cedar on the nose were excellent.
On the lighter end of medium-bodied with good acidity and a sufficient underlayment of tannin translated favorably the nose onto the palate.
Finished very long on truffle, red raspberry, easy white pepper, and a soft 13% alcohol.
Paired fine with my Mexican cuisine.
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Domaine Capitaine "Les Aumones" 2016 Vouvray, $14.39-$17.99, 90 points, poured a light glossy gold color trending clear at the glass edge.
Soft aromas of orange fruit, wet stone, and hints of pome fruit were good.
The light body with lip-smacking acidity and slightly sweet supported a rich array of flavors including pineapple, guava, and hints of grapefruit.
Finished long on the trailing palate, stony, a touch of white pepper, citrusy, and an easy 12% alcohol.
Paired well with my sautéed Maritime Halibut.
I bought this Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) at the Whole Foods of Bedford.
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Cinquante Cinq 2016 Viognier (France), $13.59-$16.99, 90 points, poured a medium gold color grading clear at the glass edge.
The aromatic Red-delicious apple, jasmine, and perfumed floral notes were outstanding.
Light and crisp body with appropriate acidity carried lovely flavors of honeysuckle, apple, and dragon fruit.
Finished long on the trailing palate, citrus, white pepper, and a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Maine lobster teriyaki with vegetables.
I bought this Viognier at the Whole Foods of Bedford.
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Buehler Napa Valley 2013 Zinfandel, $10.19-$19.99, 85 points, poured opaque purple/red grading brighter near the thin clear wine rim and moderately leggy glass bowl.
Smells were somewhat sour black fruits with hints of chocolate and plum.
Medium-plus body carried good acidity and a mellow underlayment of tannin.
Flavors reflected the aromas and lacked balance, but the spicy finish helped to save this first Buehler wine I did not like.
The 14.5% alcohol was well-integrated.
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Château Croix Cardinale, Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine, $25.07-$29.49, 92 points, poured an opaque ruby red with a clear wine ring and glass bowl of considerable legs.
Sweet red fruit, mushrooms, and a juniper potpourri nose was lovely.
The round near full body showed good acidity and comfortable fine tannins.
Flavors reflective of the aromas were accented with plum, cocoa, and violets.
Finished long, spicy, and tart; the 14% alcohol was well-integrated.
Varietals were 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
Paired perfectly with our loaded pizza.
Excellent value wine, and if you like Merlot based Bordeaux or red wine, stock up!
Bordeaux Red Wine vintage 2014
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