New Hampshire Wine-man

Monday, February 28, 2022

Milbrandt Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

Milbrandt Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $11.89-$15.99, 88 points, poured a pretty purple/red, with the emphasis on purple, a necklace of clear legs, and a broad clear meniscus.
Aromas of smoky red fruit, pine resin, mulberries, and blueberries were profuse and a bit ominous.
A robust full-bodied red wine with fair to good acidity, enough tannins to cut the fruit-bomb down to much less ominous with rich flavors that mirrored the aromas.
Finished long with a welcome tart cola, warm pepper, spearmint, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spice-rubbed rib eye.

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Sunday, February 27, 2022

Tenuta Argentiera Poggio Al Ginepri 2019 Vermentino

Tenuta Argentiera Poggio Al Ginepri 2019 Vermentino, $9.99-$21.99, 88 points, was a slightly unfiltered light yellow gold color with a lime green sheen and graying towards the rim.
Aromas of grapefruit, Honeydew melon, and a hint of sour lemon were good.
A light-bodied dry white wine showed good acidity and a tart rendition of the nose onto the palate which carried fairly long into the finish marked by the tart grapefruit and a well-balanced 12.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my baked Halibut.

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Friday, February 25, 2022

Vignals Pays D'OC 2020 Viognier

Vignals Pays D'OC 2020 Viognier, $6.99, 87 points, was a brassy gold color and clearing with a very broad graying meniscus.
Aromas of peach, apples, a stark minerality, and pome blossoms were lovely.
A medium-bodied dry white wine with fair acidity and good flavors of white chocolate, minerality, and weak notes of cantaloupe exceeded expectations.
Finished a bit short but showed some good ginger notes with a balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our baked Pacific Haddock.
At $6.99 from Trader Joes, this is a very good buy!

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

14 Hands Columbia Valley 2018 Merlot

14 Hands Columbia Valley 2018 Merlot, $8.99-$9.99, 86 points, poured a deep rosewood red with a broad clear wine ring and copious legs.
Aromas of chocolate, cinnamon, blueberries, and mulberries were profuse and "delicious".
A full-bodied dry red wine with fair to good acidity, tight grainy tannins, and a toasty almost syrupy rendition of the aromas on the palate were okay.
Finished long, slightly sour, and with cayenne, black licorice, and a favorable 14.2% alcohol.
Paired fine with my cheese-steak sub.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Flora Springs Napa Valley 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Flora Springs Napa Valley 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, $34.84-$45.99, 92 points, poured mostly black with a large deep purple red penumbra and a clear wine ring.
Aromas of currant fruits, brewing coffee, juniper berries, and underbrush were excellent.
A full-bodied dry red wine with good acidity, firm expressive tannins, and rich flavors of cassis, anise, hints of chocolate, and mulling spices.
Finished long, intense, and warm on a 14.2% alcohol and pepper spices.
Paired perfectly with our Chicago-styled pizza, and okay with my spice-rubbed rare ribeye.

2016 California Cabernet Sauvignon wines tasted

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Sunday, February 20, 2022

Giuseppe Cortese 2017 Barbaresco (DOCG)

Giuseppe Cortese 2017 Barbaresco (DOCG), $33.99-$39.99, 91 points, poured an Orange Pekoe tea off-red color with a broad clear meniscus and a torrent of legs.
Aromas were earthy with a floral component, black tea, and cinnamon strawberries.
A lean bone-dry red wine with bright acidity, firm grainy tannins, and flavors true to the nose.
Finished long on the fading palate, red pepper, and a balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Italian sausage and provolone ravioli in tomato sauce.

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Friday, February 18, 2022

Stone Castle Vineyard and Winery, Kosovo, 2018 Merlot (PGO)

Stone Castle Vineyard and Winery, Kosovo, 2018 Merlot (PGO), $9.99-$18.99, 90 points, poured a bright ruby red with copper highlights, a broad clear wine ring, and clear copious hanging legs.
Aromas were pleasantly loamy with underbrush, plums, and a hint of juniper berries.
Not quite a full-bodied dry red wine, a bit angular and austere (in a good way), showed good acidity, a firm underlayment of tannin, and flavors of coffee, plums, and a hint of anise.
Finished long on the trailing palate, iron notes, loam, unsweetened cherry cola, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my cheese steak-tip sub.
More a lean Right-bank Bordeaux styled Merlot verses any Cali Merlot I've tasted.

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