La Scolca 2018 Gavi (DOCG)

La Scolca 2018 Gavi (DOCG), $14.99-$17.99, 89 points, was a very light glossy gold color graying at the rim.
A standout white wine from the Cortese grape was aromatically floral with tangerine and a hint of lemon.
A near medium-bodied wine with good acidity and a rather sleek texture which delivered faithfully the aromas robustly onto the palate.
Finished long on the fading palate, a hint of white pepper, and spot-on 12% alcohol.
Paired well with my fried whole Ipswich clams.

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Château Beausejour Cuvée Prestige Fronsac 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Beausejour Cuvée Prestige Fronsac 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $14.39-$17.99, 91 points, poured a ruby red color with a clear meniscus and copious stained legs.
The lovely aromas were earthy, floral, and red fruity with hints of cinnamon, candy cane, and cedar.
Near full-bodied red wine (100% Merlot) with bright acidity and fine grainy tannins managed to deliver the aromas onto the palate with plum and cherry cola.
Finished fair on warm pepper spices and a 14.5% alcohol.

Paired perfectly with my rare spice-rubbed Angus strip steak.

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Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2015

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte "Le Petit" Pessac-Léognan 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Smith Haut Lafitte "Le Petit" Pessac-Léognan 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $40.49-$49.99, 91 points, poured deep ruby red with purple highlights, a clear wine ring, and fat hanging legs.

Aromatic currants, cedar, and a floral vibe were lovely.
Near full-bodied red wine with firm grainy tannins spotted an oaky flavor rendition of the aromas with complementary pepper spices.
Finished long on the fading palate, tart pomegranate, escalating and slightly astringent tannins, and a warm 14% alcohol.

Varietals were 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2015

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Michele Chiarlo Le Orme 2016 Barbera D'Asti (DOCG)

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme 2016 Barbera D'Asti (DOCG), $9.42-$17.99, 86 points, poured a sienna purple/red color with a clear wine ring and moderate hanging legs.

Aromas of dusty red fruit and blueberry with a hint of juniper were pleasant.

Medium-bodied red wine with bright acidity and a thinly dispersed, but a firm tannic presence supported a dominant red cherry flavor profile nuanced with white pepper, citrus, and a hint of cranberry.

Finished long on the fading palate and a well-integrated 13.5% alcohol.

Paired just okay with my beef lasagna.

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Chateau Bonnet 2008 Bordeaux (Revisited)

Chateau Bonnet 2008 Bordeaux (Revisited), $13.99-$15.99, 86 points, poured a deep slightly unfiltered appearance of garnet red with a lighter penumbra, bright meniscus, and light glass sheeting.

Smells were suggestive of the farm with plums on the sour-side and a hint of cedar.

Near full-bodied red wine with good acidity and slightly astringent tannins managed interesting flavors of mint, plum, black currant, and dried mint herbs.

Finished long on the fading palate, mellow pepper spices, licorice, and a restrained 12.5% alcohol.

Varietals were 50% Cabernet and 50% Merlot.

Paired fine with my cheese burger.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2008

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Bogle Vineyards California 2018 Sauvignon Blanc

Bogle Vineyards California 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, $8.99,-$11.99, 87 points, was a pale brass color turning almost water-clear at the rim.

Aromas of soft apple notes, sweet grass, and Necco wafer were pleasant.

A bit heavier than a light-bodied white wine showing flavors of wheatgrass, honeydew melon, and hints of citrus.

Finished fair on dragon fruit, building ginger, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.

Paired perfectly with my baked filet of sole.  

2018 Cali Sauvignon Blanc

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Luna Napa Valley 2006 Merlot

Luna Napa Valley 2006 Merlot, $11.04-$25.99, 89 points, opaque ruby grading to a deep blood red with a thin clear meniscus and hanging stained tears.
A soft slightly sour plum was all I sensed on the nose.
Nearly full-bodied red wine with fair acidity and a mellow underlayment of tannin managed a spicy medley of red licorice, plum, and citrus flavors.
Finished long on the trailing palate, dry, Kirsch, and an appropriate 14.2% alcohol.

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