Tasting Notes: Weekly Roundup

Happy Friday! Before we celebrate the coming weekend, we want to look back on drinks the Delectable community enjoyed and consumed this week. We've gathered a handful of reviews and notes that caught our eye. From detailed notes to standout photos, the Delectable community was busy this week, and there are so many great posts to read. Mark your favorites and pick up a bottle to try this weekend. Cheers!

Valdicava

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2013

Valdicava is still my fav Brunello producer. Notes of burnt cherry, Tuscan sun Tobacco, and sandalwood. In a real good place. Long finish with silky tannins. Just yesss — a month ago

Joseph, Paul and 14 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019

No notes. Who needs notes for an old friend? Always delish. Perhaps missing some of its usual tension, which makes me wonder if this was a warm vintage. — a month ago

Bob, Vin and 6 others liked this

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

2018 Far Niente Cabernet. Love this vineyard and their signature cab is outstanding! Very nice bouquet, rich with dark fruits, blackberry, plum and light earth notes. Thick long lasting legs. Very smooth on the palette. Rich ripe fruit at the start with blackberry. Finish is smooth with light berry notes. Very low tannins. Love it! Paired well with a big Italian meal with lasagna and sausage. — a month ago

Douglas, Joseph and 3 others liked this

Alain Graillot

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2020

A very serious return to a cool vintage taste profile I don’t recall since the ‘14. Lavender, herbs, mineral in addition to the sweetly ripe blackberries and stems. Appreciating the 13% abv. — a month ago

Aaron, Douglas and 16 others liked this
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Skouras

Grande Cuvée Nemea Agiorgitiko 2017

A lovely wine. A surprising bit of acidity on the finish despite its age. Bold oak notes of cocoa and vanilla. Loads of dried fruit with a light herbal underpinning. A heavy tannin load balanced by its acidity. — a month ago

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with Ethan, Peter and 1 other
Byron liked this

Abreu Vineyards

Cappella Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Very enjoyable Napa wine at its peak. Vanilla sweet note with smooth tannin. Super long finish — a month ago

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with Yang and Laury
Yang, Laury and 8 others liked this

Artadi

Izar-Leku Hondarribi Zuri 2018

Loved this. Toasty brioche and perfect w oysters — a month ago

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with See and Rubychick
Rubychick, Laura and 2 others liked this

Casanova di Neri

Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2016

Serious wine this. Oaky with dark fruits and tobacco. Already balanced despite its youth. Definately not one of the lighter Brunellos. I loved this but drinkers seeking lithe, acidic elegance will be disappointed. — a month ago

Ted, Bob and 15 others liked this
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Excellent vintage.

Giacomo Conterno

Cerretta Barbera d'Alba 2020

Delicious and perfect with homemade pizza — a month ago

Jose, David and 13 others liked this