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!

Massican

Annia Napa Valley Tocai Friulano Blend 2019

Pale lemon; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe peaches, nectarines, ripe apricot, pineapple, steely; medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, pronounced intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, outstanding — 4 years ago

Daniel P., Paul and 21 others liked this

Domaine de Chevalier

Rosé de Chevalier 2019

Vintage 2019 | Sunday lunch. Awesome rosé. Paired with Chaams Hoen chicken roulade, salad and roasted potatoes. Strawberries in smell, supple and fruity taste. — 4 years ago

Daniel, Bob and 20 others liked this

Charles Joguet

Cuvée Terroir Chinon Cabernet Franc 2018

Strawberry gushers. Swedish fish. Raspberry compote with the seeds in. 20$! — 4 years ago

Ericsson, Josh and 23 others liked this

Bertrand Senecourt

Beau Joie Brut Champagne Blend Rosé

NV. Wine for the Emmy awards. Guess it took a pandemic for everyone to catch up on 6 years of Schitt’s Creek! Lovely bubbles. — 4 years ago

Mike, Kimberly and 15 others liked this

Barrett & Barrett

Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Took awhile to open up. Just delicious with long dark fruit, great balanced and long finish. Pricey but very good. — 4 years ago

Severn, Paul and 14 others liked this

Domaine de Fontsainte

Gris de Gris Corbières Grenache Gris Rosé 2019

A. R.
9.0

This wine is the perfect intersection of quality and price. 15 bucks. Bracing acidity, bright fruit, salinity. I’ve had dozens of bottles of this wine over the years, and it never disappoints. — 4 years ago

Hermes, Romain and 9 others liked this

Wines of Substance, LLC

Cs Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Ken Z
9.0

Drank 9\20\20. Nice with a bacon cheeseburger.

Medium nose of black and blue fruits with some spice and a bit of herbaceousness as well. Big, but balanced with cassis, blueberry, and a bit of spice all backed by medium plus tannins. Long finish and great balance. I can't think of too many good cabs for under $20, and this one delivers for closer to $10. Incredible value.

3\21\8\4\4 +50 = 90 pts.
— 4 years ago

Tom, Shay and 17 others liked this
David T

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Excellent value here.
Ken Z

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Agreed, @David T

Enderle & Moll

Liaison Pinot Noir 2017

A nearly perfect German Spat. Expressive and restrained. Nothing short of beautiful from Enderle & Moll who many consider the best Pinot wranglers in Germany.

This is light and lucid with the temperament of a dark shadowed forest. Damp soil, sprawling moss, minty herbs. The faintest strawberry and cherry underneath a salty lean mineral figure.
— 4 years ago

Andrew, Neil and 27 others liked this

Château Guiraud

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2005

Deep gold verging on amber. Sweet vanilla, a healthy dose of coconut, Xmas spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice..., Graham cracker, butter cookie, passion fruit candy, lemon candy, honey, saffron, VA- geranium, creme brûlée, caramel, gravelly minerality, forest floor. High acid and long finish. — 4 years ago

Josh, Paul and 13 others liked this