New Hampshire Wine-man

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Jed Steele's Shooting Star Lake County 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Jed Steele's Shooting Star Lake County 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, $9.99-$16.99, 87 points, poured an iron-red color with copious clear legs and a thin clear meniscus.
Aromas of shoe polish, a hint of Bordeaux lily, underbrush, loam, and ripe blackberry were pleasant.
A full-bodied dry red wine with fair acidity, soft tannins, and flavors of fennel, anise, cinnamon, and red cherry made for a good red table wine.
Finished long on the tertiary flavors with a hint of mint, red cherry infused cinnamon, and a well-balanced 14.2% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my prosaic hamburger.

2016 California Cabernet Sauvignon wines tasted

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Alamos, Mendoza, Argentina, 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

Alamos, Mendoza, Argentina, 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $7.64-$11.99, 88 points, poured a Welch's grape drink purple with pomegranate red highlights, thin stained legs, and a broad clear wine ring.
Aromas of toasty blackberry, cinnamon, clove, ripe mulberry, and soft floral vibes were pleasant.
A round full-bodied dry red wine with fair acidity, soft tannins, and upfront rich flavors reflective of the aromas, a hint of chocolate, and anise.
Weakening mid-palate, but gaining savory, cayenne, iron, and red raspberry notes on the long finish with a modest 13.5% alcohol.
Paired well with my beef stew.
This is an excellent QPR red wine.

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Duckhorn Napa Valley 2020 Sauvignon Blanc

Duckhorn Napa Valley 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, $27.99-$32.99, 93 points, was the lightest of brass tones while water clear midway towards the rim.
Aromas of pome blossoms, Necco wafers, fresh-cut grass, and a hint of passion fruit were Duckhorn wonderful.
With a slightly more than a light-bodied white wine with good acidity and wonderful flavors reflective of the aromas plus a touch of lemon citrus scored high for usual as me.
Finished long on the trailing palate, snowballing ginger notes, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my beer-battered baked haddock.
Varietals were 84% Sauvignon Blanc and 16% Semillon.

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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Jean-Michel Dupré Grands Cras 2019 Morgon

Jean-Michel Dupre Grands Cras 2019 Morgon, $16.14-$22.99, 90 points, poured an almost black violet red color with hanging stained-legs and a broad clear wine ring.
Aromas of cinnamon, hibiscus, and bright red cherry were excellent.
A light-medium-bodied red wine with good acidity, light tannins, and a nice reflection of the nose onto the palate with a hint of red pepper.
Finished fair on the trailing palate, a balanced 13% alcohol, and pairing well with our Thanksgiving-styled dinner.

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Gerard Bertrand Domaine de L'Aigle Limoux 2019 Chardonnay (France)

Gerard Bertrand Domaine de L'Aigle Limoux 2019 Chardonnay (France), $25.49-$31.99, 89 points, was a medium straw-yellow color with a broad graying penumbra.
Aromas were pleasant soft sour apple, wet stones, and Chardonnay specific grape.
Barely a medium-bodied white wine with good acidity and flavors of subtle Necco wafer candy, good minerality, hints of lemon, and white pepper.
Finished long on the trailing palate, tart citrus, and a potent 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my apple baked pork chops.

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Saint Clair Family Estates Dillons Point, Marlborough, New Zealand 2020 Sauvignon Blanc

Saint Clair Family Estates Dillons Point, Marlborough, New Zealand 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, $15.29-$22.99, 91 points, was a very light brass color with a relatively thin clear meniscus.
Aromas of fresh-cut grass, orange zest, and a hint of passion fruit were light and airy.
A light-bodied dry white wine with lovely flavors of lemon, grapefruit, kiwi, melon rind, and ginger were nicely highlighted by the bright acidity.
Finished long on the trailing palate, lime, and a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my sardines and goats-milk cheese.

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Monday, April 18, 2022

Siduri Willamette Valley 2019 Pinot Noir

Siduri Willamette Valley 2019 Pinot Noir, $23.79-$27.99, 90 points, poured a purple red with modest legs and a broad clear meniscus.
Aromas of cinnamon, red cherry, and an earthiness were pleasant.
This was a medium-bodied dry red wine with good acidity, supportive layer of tannin, and excellent flavors reflective of the aromas with a touch of red pepper.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a touch of red raspberry, a hint of watermelon, and a well-balanced 13.8% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my baked ham dinner.

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