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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!

Trimbach

Cuvée Frédéric Emile Alsace Riesling 2009

Michael Meyer
9.2

Young, fresh, and still primary. Interesting note of mango/kiwi. Paired deftly with a pork tenderloin and jonny cakes. — 6 years ago

Ira, Tom and 19 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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I haven’t had this vintage, but I always love this wine!
Michael Meyer

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@Tom Casagrande the 2009 vintage had a reputation for cooked ripe wines, but the cuvée was still extremely balanced if not the typical laser that Trimbach is aiming for. Some tropical notes were amplified that would normally be trace impressions...not a bad thing.

Jean-Philippe Fichet

Le Tesson Meursault Chardonnay 2016

Alexandre Pagliano
9.2

Gorgeous Meursault Tessons from Fichet. Floral, citrusy, great acidity and balance, wonderful now and will develop with 5 to 7 years in bottle, maybe more. A great chardonnay to enjoy or hold. — 6 years ago

Adriana Pagliano
with Adriana
Mark, Severn and 15 others liked this

Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Ryan Vento
9.2

Really enjoying this bottle. Very feminine and delicate, highly expressive and balanced. Tobacco leaf, licorice, clove, eucalyptus, plums, blackberries, winter spices, and dark chocolate. Integrated tannins with a nice plush acidity. Rating may increase as this was tasted initially as a PnP. — 6 years ago

Krystal Vento
with Krystal
Krystal, Alex and 30 others liked this
Ryan Vento

Ryan Vento

@Matt Duncan Agreed - after I took a few sips I concluded the 2011 was still on an upward trajectory. Delicious bottle nonetheless! Cheers.
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@Ryan Vento Ryan your post is featured in the “Weekly Tasting Notes” kudos and Cheers🍷
Ryan Vento

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@P A Thanks for letting me know! I had no idea.

Domaine de Triennes

Vin de Pays du Var Cinsault Blend Rosé 2018

Anthony Lombardi
9.1

Bright, mild red berry notes on the nose giving way to some earthy melon on the palate. Love the acid balance on this wine. Consistently good each vintage. Perfect weeknight stuff. — 6 years ago

Chip, Severn and 30 others liked this

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2016

Hayden B. Oothout
9.0

Fantastic Chardonnay from Au Bon Climat. Lemon zest and melon flavors with hints of the same on the nose. This is a stellar Chardonnay for the money, comparable to fine Chablis from France. Perfect for a sunny spring evening! — 6 years ago

Shay, Paul and 4 others liked this
David L

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One of the only wine clubs I still belong to. Great value. Cheers

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Leah Weisman
9.0

Light, crisp, slightly tart. A bit grassy, little citrus-y. Great chilled for porch poundin' 👍 — 6 years ago

P, Sharon and 1 other liked this

Gilbert et Christine Felettig

Les Carrières Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2011

Ron Siegel
9.3

Delicious burg that had ripe & juicy red fruits, mineral, balanced, med bodied & weight with grippy tannins. — 6 years ago

Ryan, Keith and 4 others liked this

Raul Pérez

Ultreia Bierzo Godello 2016

romo
9.2

Pay attention, Chablis. — 6 years ago

Jonathan, Kimberly and 7 others liked this
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@romo Great post Cheers 🍷

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 2007

Conrad Green
9.5

Limestone, steel and a soft lemon mousse. Beautiful fruit with fine acidity. Long and classy. Surprisingly forward — 6 years ago

Shay, Ceccherini and 28 others liked this

Domaine du Collier

Saumur Blanc Chenin Blanc 2012

Ned Gray Creed
9.5

This was “The Finest” right from the cork popage. Paired with course three, the shrimp and green tomato tomatillo salsa it was the champion. I still have some in my glass. — 6 years ago

Mark FreundMatt J
with Mark and Matt
Ryan, Keith and 4 others liked this