New Hampshire Wine-man

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Antonin Rodet Grand Vin De Bourgogne 2019 Chablis

Antonin Rodet Grand Vin De Bourgogne 2019 Chablis, $13.99-$28.88, 89 points, was a medium yellow gold color with copper highlights and graying towards the rim.
Aromas were soft, but okay, lemon oil, tangerine zest, and apple.
A medium-bodied dry white wine with fair to good acidity and mid to late-palate developing flavors of juniper berry, minerality, green melon, and white pepper.
Finished long on the trailing late-palate, melon rind, and a balanced 14.1% alcohol.
Paired fine with my fried Ipswich clams.

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Sunday, August 29, 2021

Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (DOCG)

Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (DOCG), $35.99-$71.99, 94 points, poured a deep garnet red with copper highlights, a broad clear meniscus, and copious stained legs.
Aromas began quite woody with caramel and bourbon, but graduated to a pleasant, but a bit funky black cherry.
A slightly heavier-bodied Chianti than many, but short of say a typical full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon; showed good acidity and comfortably supportive tannins with interesting flavors of mint, menthol, and cherry cola carried by an almost creamy texture reminiscent of a Harvey's Bristol Cream (Sherry).
Finished very long on the trailing palate, warm pepper spices, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Varietals were 92% Sangiovese, 4% Malvasia Nera, and 4% Colorino.
Paired perfectly with my Italian-styled pepperoni pizza.

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Saturday, August 28, 2021

Schloss Saarstein Abfüller Mosel 2018 Riesling

Schloss Saarstein Abfüller Mosel 2018 Riesling, $17.99-$19.99, 87 points, was an apple cider yellow and graying towards the rim.
The near dumb aromas presented subtle apple, will-o'-the-wisp lavender, and weak petrol scents.
A medium off-dry rather than an expected medium-sweet white wine with a sleek medium body and fair acidity accented with muted flavors of apple, juniper berry, and a nondescript nuttiness all of which was unobtrusive.
Finished fair on the fading palate and a soft 10% alcohol.
Paired fine with my Asian cuisine.

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Friday, August 27, 2021

Honig Napa Valley/Lake County 2020 Sauvignon Blanc

Honig Napa Valley/Lake County 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, $12.59-$21.99, 89 points, was the lightest shades of brass and quickly turned water clear.
Aromas of apricot, wet stones, and lime were soft, but okay and interesting.
A light-bodied bone-dry white wine with bright acidity and somewhat weak flavors reflective of the aromas (mid-palate) wasn't what I remembered with the last Honig SB I had (2016).
Finished well on intensifying ginger notes, lime, green melon rind, and a balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired just okay with my Asian cuisine.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Sean Minor Paso Robles 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

Sean Minor Paso Robles 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, $11.47-$16.99, 86 points, poured a deep ruby red with a bleeding meniscus and many thin legs.
Aromas of black fruit, cigar box, and black pepper were good.
A full-bodied red wine with fair acidity, fairly dry, and fair round tannins managed flavors of plum, cassis, and a rose-like floral quality.
Finished okay on the trailing palate, easy pepper spices, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my spice-rubbed rib eye.

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Monday, August 23, 2021

Maggio Family Vineyard 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Maggio Family Vineyard 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, $8.09-$11.24, 85 points, poured a deep rose-red with a broad clear wine ring and copious stained legs.
Aromas were a bit herbal and funky with cigar, blueberry, and tar notes.
A full-bodied dry red wine with soft acidity, easy early resolved tannins, and a blueberry/herbal flavor profile.
Finished fair on a persistent palate, energized pepper spices, a bit of sour black cherry, and a balanced 13.8% alcohol.
Paired okay with my spice-rubbed rare prime rib eye.

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Sunday, August 22, 2021

Ferrari Carano 2019 Fumé Blanc

Ferrari Carano 2019 Fumé Blanc, $11.99-$16.99, 88 points, was a medium brass color with copper highlights and graying towards the rim.
Aromas of fresh cut grass, lemon zest, apple, and an unusual hint of Chardonnay-specific grape were just okay for me.
A light-to medium-bodied dry white wine with caramel and white pepper notes dominating white grape, lemon oil, and melon rind flavors.
Finished long on the fading palate with a hint of ginger and a a robust 13.8% alcohol.
Paired okay with my fried Islandic cod loin.

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