Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Orballo Albariño – Rías Baixas DO, Galicia, Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
A pure expression of Atlantic Albariño from Rías Baixas, showcasing the grape’s natural brightness, saline tension, and coastal freshness. Cool maritime influence keeps the fruit vibrant and the acidity precise, delivering a wine that feels energetic, refreshing, and effortlessly drinkable. This is classic seaside Albariño — clean, expressive, and built for seafood and sunshine.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh pineapple, mango, and white peach lead the nose, followed by citrus zest, green apple, and subtle floral lift. Light saline notes and crushed stone minerality frame the fruit. The palate stays crisp and dry with a refreshing tropical core and a clean, lightly briny finish that keeps pulling you back for another sip.

Mouthfeel
Light- to medium-bodied with lively acidity and a smooth, polished texture. Bright entry, crisp mid-palate, and a refreshing, mouthwatering finish. Energetic without being sharp, making it extremely easy to drink.

Food Pairings
Perfect with oysters, ceviche, shrimp cocktail, grilled octopus, fish tacos, sushi, and shellfish pastas. Also works beautifully with citrus salads, light tapas, and salty cheeses. A natural match for anything that loves acidity and freshness.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is exactly why Albariño is a warm-weather hero. Crisp, tropical, refreshing, and endlessly food-friendly. One of those bottles that disappears faster than expected, especially when chilled and paired with seafood.

Did You Know?
Rías Baixas vineyards are heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, which gives Albariño its signature salinity, high acidity, and aromatic lift. Many vines are trained on pergolas to improve airflow and protect grapes from humidity, preserving freshness and purity in the fruit. — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

El Esteco – Torrontés “Blend de Extremos” 2023
Valles Calchaquíes, Salta – Argentina 🇦🇷

Overview
This blend of Torrontés sourced from Chañar Punco and Cafayate, part of El Esteco’s “Blend de Extremos” program, captures the union of two high-altitude sites. The 2023 vintage leans elegant, with expressive aromatics balanced by fresh structure.

Aromas & Flavors
Fragrant rose petals and orange peel open this wine, followed by tropical fruit, citrus blossom, and delicate white peach notes. The bouquet is floral and lively but with a softer intensity compared to more exuberant vintages.

Mouthfeel
Light-to-medium body with crisp acidity that gives tension. The texture is graceful and gentle, with a clean, refreshing finish that keeps the aromatic notes lingering.

Food Pairings
Great with ceviche, grilled shrimp, empanadas, or light salads with citrus dressing. Also a delightful stand-alone sipper to enjoy before dinner.

Verdict
A beautifully restrained Torrontés that shows finesse over power. If 2024 delivered aromatic fireworks, this 2023 is more of a polished, elegant whisper in the same language. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Torrontés is Argentina’s signature white grape, and in Salta’s high-altitude vineyards it often thrives—especially in vintages that balance sunshine with cool nights. Its aromatic intensity is very sensitive to vintage variation and canopy exposure.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
While I preferred 2024 for its vibrancy, this 2023 version still holds charm and delicacy — a refined expression of Salta’s heights. I’d lean this into my top white-flight list for Argentine wines. — 2 years ago

David Koenen

8.9

Above average. Went very well with codfish ceviche with avocado, mango and lemon. — 5 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Sainte Céline – Chablis – Chardonnay – 2024
Chablis AOC – Burgundy – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A value-driven Chablis crafted from estate parcels with an average vine age of around 30 years, emphasizing freshness, purity, and classic Chablis character. The 2024 vintage delivers exactly what Chablis lovers seek: clarity, tension, and terroir-driven precision without excess weight or oak influence.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright lemon zest, green apple, and white peach lead the nose, followed by subtle hints of oyster shell, crushed chalk, and wet stone. Clean citrus flavors dominate the palate, supported by saline minerality and a touch of fresh herbs.

Mouthfeel
Crisp, dry, and refreshing, with lively acidity and a lean, energetic frame. The texture is linear and precise, carrying freshness from entry through a snappy, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairings
Oysters, clams, shrimp, ceviche, grilled white fish, sushi, goat cheese, or simple aperitif sipping. A natural partner for seafood-forward dishes.

Verdict
A reliable, classic Chablis that consistently delivers brightness, balance, and typicity. Zesty, clean, and effortlessly drinkable, this is Chablis that does the job beautifully and never disappoints.

Did You Know?
Chablis’ signature minerality comes from its Kimmeridgian limestone soils, rich in fossilized marine life, which give wines their unmistakable chalky and saline edge.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
A go-to, no-nonsense Chablis: crisp, dry, zesty, and flavorful. Affordable, dependable, and always satisfying, exactly what Chablis should be. — 2 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.0

Distributor describes this as taut and racy with mineral nerve, which are all apt adjectives. Lemongrass, pomelo, tangerine, and grapefruit pith. Very energetic and bright. Crying out for ceviche. Not cheap. — a year ago

Shay A

9.1

@Delectable Wine: This is the Majolini 1981 Franciacorta Brut. I didn’t see it in the database.

My knowledge base around Franciacorta is minimal, so when seeing this available, I jumped on it.

2016 vintage. 90/10 chard/Pinot. 3yrs on the lees. I still haven’t found a perfect correlation between bubble size and region, but this was another case where the bubbles were slightly larger than most champagnes. Bright with great texture. Comes across as a nice US Cali sparkler…not much yeast, but plenty of ripe yellow fruit, honeycomb, and an airy sea breeze type flair. While not powerful or complex sparkler, it’s not a simple one either. Worked well with ceviche and arancini. — 3 years ago

Rob van Kalmthout

9.2

First time I really liked a sake. Paired with ceviche with basil and small sprouts. Loved the plummy smell with a distant sweetness — 5 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Frédéric Gueguen (Domaine des Chenevières) – Saint-Bris “Chenevières” Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Saint-Bris AOC, Chablis, Burgundy, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A rare Burgundian exception, Saint-Bris is the only appellation in Burgundy legally permitted to produce 100% Sauvignon Blanc rather than Chardonnay. This bottling from Domaine des Chenevières delivers a distinctly mineral, cool-climate expression, shaped by Kimmeridgian limestone soils similar to those of nearby Chablis. A compelling meeting point between Loire-like freshness and Burgundian restraint.

Aromas & Flavors
Crisp citrus peel, green apple, lime zest, and subtle white peach, layered with flinty minerality and delicate herbal notes. Aromatics are precise and understated, avoiding the overt tropical character often associated with New World Sauvignon Blanc.

Mouthfeel
Taut, linear, and finely textured. Bright acidity drives the palate with excellent balance, offering tension and clarity rather than weight. Clean, saline finish with lingering mineral freshness.

Food Pairings
Fresh oysters, goat cheese, ceviche, grilled fish, shellfish, or light vegetable dishes with citrus accents.

Verdict
A beautifully crafted and distinctive Sauvignon Blanc that stands apart from both Loire Valley archetypes and New World expressions. Elegant, mineral-driven, and quietly complex, a wine that rewards those seeking nuance over exuberance.

Did You Know?
Saint-Bris AOC is Burgundy’s only appellation authorized to grow Sauvignon Blanc, making wines like this a true anomaly within the region’s Chardonnay-dominated landscape.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
One of my favorite non-traditional Sauvignon Blancs in the world. A rare Burgundy exception that consistently delivers finesse, minerality, and precision, a benchmark for how restrained and terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc can be. — 6 months ago

Raul Puga

8.9

Fun wine. Great with ceviche — 4 years ago

Christopher Coe

9.7

Beautiful light, but complex, red. Delicate and interesting. On the nose, if you concentrate, there’s marzipan under everything. Enjoy with light, citrusy foods. Ceviche, for example. As well as anything with a light dusting of orange zest. — 4 years ago