New Hampshire Wine-man

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Castello Banfi Summus 2007 Red Wine (IGT) Revisited

Castello Banfi Summus 2007 Red Wine (IGT) Revisited, $47.59-$59.99, 90 points, poured an opaque ruby red grading brighter towards the clear wine ring and fat legs.
First whiff was a bit funky but developing toasty black fruit with hints of cedar box, cocoa powder, and dusty citrus notes were okay.
This seventeen-year-old IGT showed full-bodied, still softly but supportively tannic with fair to good acidity, sleek round mouthfeel, and complex flavors with rising stars of java and red pepper.
Finished long on the trailing palate, iron notes, anise, and that big 14.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my spice-rubbed strip steak.
Current price is $79.99.

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Monday, December 30, 2024

Château Moulin De Bernat 2019 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Moulin De Bernat 2019 Bordeaux Red Wine, $19.99-$23.99, 92 points, poured an unfiltered rosewood red with a broad clear meniscus and fat legs.
Aromas of fig pastry, plums, and coffee notes were pleasant.
This 2019 Bordeaux red wine was near full-bodied, showed good acidity, and if ever I wanted to use the phrase "sweet tannins", this would be it. Flavors righteously reflected the aromas with hints of licorice and ended on INTENSE spiciness (maybe too much for some).
Finished on that spiciness with a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spice-rubbed, rare grassfed rib eye.
Excellent Q/P/R (Quality/Price/ Ratio) Bordeaux if you like spice, plums, and firm tannins.

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Saturday, December 28, 2024

Risata D'Asti 2023 Moscato

Risata D'Asti 2023 Moscato, $11.53, 86 points, was a light yellow/gold color with a lime green sheen, thin clear wine ring, and subtle light effervescence.
Aromas of melon rind and white chocolate were soft to "dumb".
Though it just maybe the residual sugar that give these sweet Moscato wines their medium body, this was true to that weight. Showed good flavors of rock candy, a hint of ripe pummelo, and a refreshing minerality.
Finished long on the trailing palate and a typical 5.5% alcohol.
Was an excellent apéritif and paired fine with my spicy chicken wings.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

RJ Vinedos Reunión Mendoza 2023 Malbec

RJ Vinedos Reunión Mendoza 2023 Malbec, $17.09-$18.99, 90 points, poured a deep unfiltered cranberry red with a broad clear meniscus and fat legs.
Aromas were earthy, fruity, and floral: very nice!
Just another full-bodied Mendoza Malbec, but here we see good acidity, and the flavors were reflective of the aromas nuanced with cayenne, cinnamon, and red cherry: very good.
Finished long and juicy with a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my prosaic cheeseburger.

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Monday, December 23, 2024

Colome' Estate Valla Calchaqui, Salta, Argentina, High Altitude 2023 Torrontés

Colome' Estate Valla Calchaqui, Salta, Argentina, High Altitude 2023 Torrontés, $12.69-$14.99, 89 points, was a light yellow/gold color with a thin clear meniscus.
Aromas of lemon juice dominated the grassy notes and a subtle Clemetine peel.
This Torrontés white wine was light to medium-bodied with good acidity and good flavors reflective of the aromas with excellent ginger notes late palate and finish.
The finish was fair on the that ginger, a tad tart, continued with lemongrass, and a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my battered baked haddock.
This was an excellent Q/P/R wine, and a recommended buy, but keep in mind this is a white wine best had young, which I consider to be one to three years.

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Friday, December 20, 2024

Les Alliés 2023 Sancerre

Les Alliés 2023 Sancerre, $23.99-$29.99, 92 points, was a very light brass color with a thin silver lining for a meniscus.
Aromas began with lovely sweet apple notes, nuanced by perfumed pome blossoms and mandarin zest: very beautiful.
This Sancerre was light-bodied, showed bright acidity, and delivered good flavors of passion fruit, citrus, and Necco Wafer Candy.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a hint of honeydew melon, and well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my baked sea scallops.

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Trentadue Winery La Storia Alexander Valley 2019 Petite Sirah (Red Wine)

Trentadue Winery La Storia Alexander Valley 2019 Petite Sirah, $26.99-$49.99, 91 points, poured an unfiltered opaque ruby red with a clear wine ring and hanging fat legs.
Aromas of sweet plums, iodine, a hint of milk chocolate, and a floral hardwood were pleasant.
This Petite Sirah was typically full-bodied and showed firm comfortable tannins accented with fair to good acidity and rich flavors reflective of the aromas with fennel, citrus notes, and warm red cherry.
Finished long on the trailing palate with a hint of iron and a well-balanced 14.8% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spiced rib eye and Mac and cheddar cheese.

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