Felix Solis 'Medusa' Rias Baixas 2016 Albariño (Spain)

Felix Solis 'Medusa' Rias Baixas 2016 Albariño (Spain), $9.99-$19.99, 87 points, was a medium glossy gold color.
Aromatic, Clementine flesh, apricot, and ripe dates with a hint of pineapple were outstanding.
Medusa's lush medium body showed fair acidity which struggled to enliven its peach and apricot flavors.
Finished long on nondescript stone fruit, a hint of ginger, and a well balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired remarkably well with my smoked oysters in a red-pepper infused olive oil.

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Claude Riffault Les Boucauds 2017 Sancerre

Claude Riffault Les Boucauds 2017 Sancerre, $19.54-$24.99, 93 points, was a light yellow-gold color fading toward the glass shallows.
Beautiful floral aromas were nuanced with lively peach.
Light, appropriately acidic, and silky smooth white wine showed complex flavors with standout peach, wet stoniness, and lemon grass.
Finished long with escalating ginger notes, and a spot-on 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Skipjack tuna salad.

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Château Haut Boutisse Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Haut Boutisse Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $28.99-$31.49, 90 points, poured deep dark purple/reds just shy of black with a blood-red penumbra bleeding into the clear wine ring, and moderately fat legs.
Aromatic black fruit, floral perfume, and wild red currants were excellent.
Full-bodied, good acidity, and flush round tannins all supported a richly balanced palate of fruit, herbs, and soft violet notes.
Finished well on the fading palate, red licorice, plum, warm pepper spices, and a balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Varietals were 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2015

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Dievole 2014 Chianti Classic (DOCG)

 

 

Dievole 2014 Chianti Classic (DOCG), $16.14-$18.99, 88 points, poured a deep sienna purple/red with a garnet red penumbra, a bright clear meniscus, and light glass sheeting.

Profuse red fruits, black tea, and soft rose pedal perfume on the nose were good.

Medium-bodied red wine showed typically excellent acidity, a thin supportive plank of tannins, and generous red fruit flavors.

Finished fair with black tea, easy warm pepper spices, a spot on 13.5% alcohol, and though a dry red wine, sweet red fruit.

Paired perfectly with our spaghetti in an artichoke marinara sauce.

 

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Château Carignan Grand Vin Cadillac Premières Côtes De (Red) 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Carignan Grand Vin Cadillac Premières Côtes De (Red) 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine, $21.99-$24.99, 88 points, poured a not quite clear dark ruby red with a brick red penumbra, a clear wine ring, and fat stained legs.
Aromatic floral orange zest with a touch of cocoa were lovely.
Medium-bodied red wine with good acidity, comfortably supportive tannins, a bit of a 'hard-water' feel, and showing late palate flavors of black tea, coffee, earth, ripe blackberry, and escalating pepper spices.
Finished on the trailing palate with a balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Varietals were 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc.
Paired fine with my Firehouse steak and cheese sub.

Bordeaux Red Wine vintage 2014
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Stags' Leap 2013 Petite Syrah (revisited)

Stags' Leap 2013 Petite Syrah (revisited), $33.94-$46.99, 92 points, poured broadly black with 'holidays' and a penumbra of Shiraz-purple/red, a thin clear wine ring, and stained drapes.
Aromas of soft floral notes, a hint of funk, cedar, Crayola crayon, and ripe sun-warmed blackberries were interesting if not outstanding.
Full-bodied red wine with good acidity and firm, but tamed, grainy tannins delivered a dramatic burst of black fruit flavors escorted deep into the long finish accompanied with warm red pepper, a complementary oak, rich savory beef juice, and a well-balanced 14.1% alcohol.

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Ridge Geyserville 2016 Red Wine

Ridge Geyserville 2016 Red Wine, $35.69-$41.99, 94 points, poured deep purple/reds with a broad bleeding wine ring and thick stained legs.
Aromas of coffee tinged wild blackberries with a floral vibe were excellent.
The medium-plus bodied Zinfandel red wine was chock-full of red and black fruits and nuanced with lovely subtle sweet cooking herbs.
A rather sleek wine with bright acidity and soft supportive tannins scored a smooth mouth-feel.
Finished very long on the trailing palate with a bit of loam, easy pepper spices, plum, a tangy red raspberry, and a spot-on 14.5% alcohol.

Varietals were 73% Zinfandel, 17% Carignane, 7% Petite Sirah, and 3% Alicante Bouschet.

Look for this wine to drink well, fruity, and delicious now, but will age beautifully over fifteen years.

Paired perfectly with my cheese enchiladas.

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