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!

Vincent Gaudry

La Tournebride Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2022

A mineral dream. Honey dew. Floral. Medium acidity. Medium minus body. No tannins. — 2 months ago

Douglas, Ericsson and 3 others liked this

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2016

Blueberry jam, minty herbs, savory flavors, smoke, pepper, fig, dark fruits. — 2 months ago

"Odedi", Joe and 11 others liked this

Brewer-Clifton

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022

Lip-smacking and delicious! We had this with some shrimp summer rolls, some salmon, and some Wagyu, and it was wonderful with all of them. We also had a 2012 Roederer and a 2016 Brunello and it wasn’t outclassed. There is a tension in this wine: the freshness of the fruit and the tannins and the acidity and the earthy depth all came through with focused clarity. This was a wine with a dynamic sense of place and personality. Thank you Greg Brewer! — 2 months ago

DAD, Joel and 8 others liked this

Walter Hansel Winery

Cahill Lane Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

From 100% Wente clones that get max hang time, large and tiny berries packed together, pale lemon with subtle aromas of citrus and stone fruits. On the palate flavors of apple, lemon and lime flavors, crisp acidity, long finish ending with rich mineral character. — 2 months ago

Ira, jesus and 5 others liked this

Azienda Agricola COS

Delle Fontane Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico 2018

Nicely aromatic & quite ethereal with ripe dark damson plum boosted by aniseed and fleur d’oranger. Some tart cherry, too. Sweet yet savoury with a mineral, dusty core underneath. Enticing.
Medium bodied on the palate, with firm, dusty, fine tannins, framing a nice core of dark cherry and bright super fresh acidity. A hint of wet earth, a hint of baking spice towards the finish.
This is drinking beautifully right now and hinting at something more complex than just a usual sip. All the elements come together, not seamlessly but with really interesting edges. .
A truly lovely & delicious wine.
— 2 months ago

Ira, Lyle and 8 others liked this

Daou Vineyards

Soul Of A Lion Adelaida District Red Blend 2017

Showed the restraint of a teenage schoolboy and opened this mag too early. A lot of years of development still to come. Was very good now though. — a year ago

LM, Milissa and 6 others liked this

Sesti (Castello di Argiano)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2017

Very nice. Brick orange edges, light tobacco box, hint of dry cocoa but mostly dried flowers and dried berries. Very mild integrated tannins — 2 months ago

Barbara Gazley
with Barbara
Ira, jesus and 4 others liked this
Ericsson

Ericsson

Love this wine. Nice find.

Domaine Laroche

Les Blanchots Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2019

Wow! I haven’t had this label lately but glad I picked up a 6 pack 😉 — 2 months ago

Ira, Andrew and 9 others liked this

Château Pradeaux

Bandol Mourvedre - Cinsault Rosé Blend 2023

Another great year. Amazing bouquet and intensity of raspberry and plum flavors — 2 months ago

jesus, DAD and 4 others liked this