Mandarin

Edi Kante

Carso Sauvignon Blanc 2021

This is an amazing IGT out of international variety Sauv. Blanc, it has a up lifting acidity, mild citrusy, mandarin peel. Compelling sapidity, nice minerality, dry and very refreshing. A subtle touch of wood, and low in AVB% 12. Deliciously mouthfeel. Cheers! — 3 months ago

Domaine Huet

Le Mont Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2019

Amazing. Honey, waxy, almost abrasive fresh flowers (in an amazing way) hay, wet wool, mandarin orange, spice, medium plus bodied and unbelievable acidity. WOW. — 2 years ago

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Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2019

Very soft scent - lemon, citrus, grass. Lingering lasting flavour! Antelope, citrus, mandarin. Coats the mouth. AU$110 — 3 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc White Rhone Blend 2016

See previous notes - just an outstanding CdP white comprising 80% Roussanne, 15% Grenache Blanc and a few other varieties. Lovely aromatics of musk, apricot and pear. The palate is rich without being heavy - a note of mandarin. Medium minus acid. Just delicious - finding yourself reaching for another glass. Easter Sunday aperitif. — 4 years ago

Josh, Shay and 27 others liked this

Golden Grove Estate

Vermentino 2020

See 3 previous Delectable notes. This was my last bottle of the best new world Vermentino I’ve had. Green apple, medium acid. Grand Champion of the Toowoomba Wine Show in 2021 when I was a Judge. Quite delicious - more full bodied than any Italian Vermentino I’ve had. The palate is quite unctuous with mandarin and quince. Even though the winery is in Queensland on the Granite Belt, the fruit comes from the Mildura (NW Victoria) warm region. — 8 months ago

Byron, Ming and 18 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1983

Alex Lallos
9.7

Exceptional. In a beautiful place too. Apricot, quince, honey and dried mandarin peel on the nose. So very long on the finish. Liquid silk — 3 years ago

Andrew, Shay and 16 others liked this

Domaine Huet

Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux Vouvray Chenin Blanc 1985

A tiny oxy note on opening. Almond, marzipan nutty notes together with pear. Not a full on sweet dessert style like a Sauternes. Palate of lime marmalade and ripe mandarin flesh and a good discussion around the table with some time Delectable correspondent and WSET Level 2 , daughter Georgie. I have one of these bottles left which should be consumed this year. From half bottle. — 3 years ago

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Andrew Schirmer

Andrew Schirmer

Nice pull! Love 80s Huet
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Thanks Andrew. Wished I’d had it a few years ago.

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

[Tasted on April 6, 2024 at Home with Linda and Joel]

Blend of 55% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. Mandarin orange, apricot, pear and red fruits, with honey, ginger, vanilla and toast.
— a year ago

Mumm Napa

Devaux Ranch Sparkling Blanc de Blancs 2017

Light golden in color. Green apple aroma with a little baking spices in the background. Tartness is my original impression with a mandarin orange mid-palate through finish. The body remind me of a sarsaparilla soda as I sit with the glass longer the first sip back becomes more floral, reminiscent of apple blossom. This is a beautiful sparkling that’s a treat for Sunday brunch. — 2 years ago

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2012

Fabulous bouquet. Deep, rich, and full- bodied. Silky smooth, sexy, and elegant. Citrus, honey, and mandarin, with a bit of toasted almond and pear. Stunning! — 3 years ago