Hillick and Hobbs Seneca Lake Estate Vineyard 2020 Dry Riesling

 

Hillick and Hobbs Seneca Lake Estate Vineyard 2020 Dry Riesling, $27.99-$34.99, 93 points, was a very light brass color and near water-clear midway towards the glass rim.
Aromas of petrol dominated the more nuanced dusty paper-pulp, lime juice, lovely hints of white chocolate, fig, and apricot, all of which made for a pleated whole.
This New York Riesling was light-bodied, dry as advertised, showed bright acidity, and a complex evolution of flavors: from green grapes, fresh hay, lemon peel to white pepper, a rich minerality, and orange zest.
Finished quite long, subtly tart, unfolded apple flavor notes, and with a spot-on 12.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my fried haddock.

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Brendel Napa Valley Coopers Reed 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Brendel Napa Valley Coopers Reed 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, $29.59-$39.99, 90 points, poured an unfiltered burgundy red with thin rosewood red and clear penumbras and light stained legs.
The complex and complementary aromas were earthy, floral, fruity, and herbal.
As is typical with Napa Cabs, this Brendel was full-bodied, rich, reflected the aromas onto the palate, and showed fair acidity and not so typical round unobtrusive tannins.
Finished with loads of warm spice, fennel, plums, and that fairly balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired great with my spice-rubbed rib eye.
At $29.59 this is a buy Napa Cab (JMO).

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Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley 2020 Dry Riesling

 

Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley 2020 Dry Riesling, $11.19-$13.99, 88 points, was a very light yellow/gold color with a narrow clear meniscus.
The aromas of dusty apricot, floral petrol, multifaceted citrus notes, and a whisper of lime squeeze were lovely.
A light-bodied dry white wine, a bit thin up front, but with a good evolution of flavors and showing good acidity and minerality.
Finished well, a bit metallic, showed a fair layer of ginger, and supported by a spot-on 12.5% alcohol.
Paired great with my fried chicken wing buffet.
A very good QPR Riesling.

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Catena Padrillos-Mendoza, Argentina-2022 Malbec

 

Catena Padrillos-Mendoza, Argentina-2022 Malbec, $10.19-$13.99, 88 points, poured a bright rosewood red color with a broad clear wine ring and copious stained legs.
Aromas of blueberries, rose pedals, red cherries, and dried Lamiaceae herbs with a hint of chocolate were pleasant.
This Malbec was last tasted nine years ago, but seems more refined, lush, full-bodied, showed soft tannins, tart flavors of blueberries, citrus, a hint of chocolate, red raspberry and loam notes, and still with good acidity.
Finished long on the fading palate, a whisper of orange peel and warm spice, and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my spice-rubbed rib eye.

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Doña Paula High Altitude Mendoza, Argentina 2021 Malbec

 

Doña Paula High Altitude Mendoza, Argentina 2021 Malbec, $13.59-$17.99, 86+ points, poured a very deep ruby red with violet highlights, a broad clear meniscus, and sticky fat legs.
The dominant aroma was black grapes nuanced with citrus and earth notes.
Of all the recent Mendoza Malbec wines I've had, this Doña Paula Malbec was the most angular, and that might just be the effect of the high 14.5% alcohol, otherwise of note were the grapy flavors, citrus, and loamy character of this wine. It showed soft tannins and fair acidity.
Finished as it began but with a bit or tart mandarin zest.
Paired fine with my Greek Spanakopita.

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Givon, Galil 2021 Chardonnay (Israel)

 

Givon, Galil 2021 Chardonnay (Israel), $7.99, 87 points, was a light yellow/gold color with a broad clear penumbra.
The lemony aroma was nuanced with lime and a dusty melon rind.
This Chardonnay from Galilee was rather steely and showed good acidity and straightforward citrus flavors in a matrix of minerality.
Finished long on that straightforward palate without complexity but a good purity and a well-balanced 12% alcohol.
Paired nicely with fired chicken livers and Mac and cheese.
A good QPR white table wine.

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Jean- Claude Boisset Ladoix 1er Cru “Hautes Mourottes” 2019 Grand Vin De Bourgogne

 

Jean- Claude Boisset Ladoix 1er Cru “Hautes Mourottes” 2019 Grand Vin De Bourgogne, $39.19-$48.99, 93 points, poured a rich ruby red with a broad clear meniscus and light legs.
Aromas of toasty black cherry, cinnamon, cloves, and lovely complex floral notes were excellent.
This Pinot Noir was rich, medium-bodied, showed good acidity, a supportive underlayment of tannin, and cerebral flavors reflective of the aromas.
Finished very long on cherry fruit, hints of iron, citrus notes, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spice-rubbed Porterhouse steak.

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