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Friday, June 30, 2023

Domaines Brocard Sainte Céline Grand Vin De Bourgogne 2021 Chablis

Domaines Brocard Sainte Céline Grand Vin De Bourgogne 2021 Chablis, $14.99-$24.99, 89 points, was a dark straw yellow color with a broad clearing gray penumbra.
Aromas of lemon zest, melon rind, and a spring mountain-fed stream were pleasant.
This Chablis was more on the light-bodied side of white wine, showed good acidity, and crisp flavors reflective of the aromas with a hint of ginger, wet stones, and orange peel.
Finished long on ginger notes, lime squeeze, and a modest 12.5% alcohol.
Paired well with my spinach pie, fried chicken, and pearl onion au gratin.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Gruet NV Brut Sparkling Rosé

Gruet NV Brut Sparkling Rosé, $15.29-$19.99, 90 points, was a light peach-skin color and poured with a quick but briefly lived expanding head of foam.
Aromas were delightful watermelon notes, strawberries, and pome blossoms.
Gruet provides an outstanding sparkling wine (Rosé) with good acidity and flavors reflective of the aromas.
Finished long on flavors of rose pedal, watermelon, watermelon rind, and a well-balanced 12% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Mexican cuisine.
It's been six years since I've had this sparkling Rosé, and its QPR is better than six years ago. This is a BUY wine!

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Sunday, June 25, 2023

Château Mongravey Margaux Cru Bourgeois Supérieur 2018 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Mongravey Margaux Cru Bourgeois Supérieur 2018 Bordeaux Red Wine, $33.99-$41.99, 93 points, poured core black grading to an unfiltered rosewood red with a moderately broad clear meniscus and copious stained legs.
An outstanding array of aromas showed a cornucopia of red and black fruits, cinnamon, cedar, cloves, and floral notes.
This Bordeaux was just shy of full-bodied with good acidity, firm supportive tannins, and rich flavors of red raspberry, cherry fruit, red pepper, mulling spice, and a hint of Crème brûlée.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a bit of citrus, and a perfect 13.5% alcohol.
Varietals were 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc.
Paired well with our Sourdough cheddar grilled-cheese sandwiches.

Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage 2018

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Rombauer Vineyards Napa Valley 2021 Sauvignon Blanc

Rombauer Vineyards Napa Valley 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, $24.64-$30.99, 91 points, was a light yellow/gold color and clearing towards the rim.
Aromas of pome blossoms, lemon zest, dusty orange peel, kitten fur, and fresh-cut hay were lovely.
Rombauer delivers a light-bodied white wine with bright acidity and deep developing flavors of citrus, hints tropical fruits, and a lemon grassiness.
Finished long on the fading palate, a well-balanced 14.2% alcohol, and showed a hint of ginger.
Paired perfectly with my grilled cheddar-cheese sandwich, kalamata olives, and my healthy-choice fish (sardines in olive oil).
Rombauer Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is always a great choice, but the price has increased substantially.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Viberti Giovannni Langhe 2020 Nebbiolo (DOC)

Viberti Giovannni Langhe 2020 Nebbiolo (DOC), $17.64-$23.99, 90 points, poured a deep cranberry red with quite a broad clear meniscus and many thin stained legs.
Aromas of red cherry, cinnamon, jasmine, and sweet loam were excellent.
Young Viberti Giovannni Nebbiolo wines tend to be a bit astringent, but a bit almost never bothers me, which is the case here. A medium-bodied red wine, somewhat like an edgy Beaujolais or a light-bodied Pinot Noir, this wine was brightly acidic, showed good flavors reflective of the aromas, and fine grainy tannins.
Finished long, showed a heightened spiciness, residual floral flavors, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired fine with our peperoni pizza.

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Monday, June 19, 2023

Girard Napa Valley 2021 Sauvignon Blanc

Girard Napa Valley 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, $16.99-$21.99, 89 points, was a light brass color with a lemon-yellow sheen and clearing midway towards the rim.
Aromas were dominated by grassy notes nuanced with lime essence, a hint of passion fruit, and an autumn-leafiness.
I think Girard has given us an archetypical Napa Sauvignon Blanc: good acidity, lean mouth feel, 14.1% alcohol, a grassy flavor profile, and garnished with ginger and citrus notes.
Finished well on the ginger and lime zest.
Paired fine with our Asian cuisine.

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

Morgan Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, 2021 Sauvignon Blanc

Morgan Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, $15.29-$19.99, 90 points, was a very light brass color with a thin clear meniscus.
Aromas of lemon zest, white chocolate, sweet hay, and a floral vibe were lovely.
This Arroyo Seco AVA Sauvignon Blanc showed good acidity, a mellow (for a SB) mouthfeel, and a grassy flavor profile nuanced with lemon juice, ginger ale, and lime peel.
Finished long on the fading palate and a well-balanced 13.2% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with our Asian cuisine.

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