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!

Montes

Folly La Finca de Apalta Syrah 2019

So rich and decadent! Baked cherry and creamy cocoa notes.
Drank this on my birthday with a steak dinner. What a lovely pairing! I have a new favorite wine.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5
— 9 months ago

Andrew, Ericsson and 8 others liked this

Gran Moraine

Yamhill-Carlton Chardonnay 2019

Almost crystal clear with just a little straw. Acacia, limestone, pineapple rind, nectarine, white peach. Heady but with a light touch. Will age very well but is great now. — 9 months ago

Shay, Ira and 3 others liked this

Miner Family

The Oracle Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Paul K
9.4

This is outstanding with maybe the best steaks I’ve done and garden vegetables. Good night! — 9 months ago

Ray, Tom and 17 others liked this
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Yum!!

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Big cab! Lots of ripe fresh fruit here. Tannins softened a bit and we’ll integrated. Drinking well now. — 9 months ago

Jonathan, Jeff and 8 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 1985

Stunning wine, in great condition, opened up to reveal a perfumed nose, lots of herbs and spices, silky on the palate, plenty of acidity, gorgeous finish, great to the last drop. — 9 months ago

Andrew, Joseph and 10 others liked this

Masseria Li Veli

Askos Susumaniello 2021

Absolutely delicious. Loved discovering this wine - paired perfect with pizza! — 9 months ago

Byron, LM and 2 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 1996

Nice stink and in such a good place. Layered and delicious. — 9 months ago

Billy, Shay and 18 others liked this

Philip Togni Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Sun dried tomatoes, beef stew with vegetables, warm, sunny and ripe. Thick and unctuous. Balsamico. Big and generous. — 9 months ago

Bob, Ira and 9 others liked this

Château Trotanoy

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

Dark rubi robe, kaleidoscopic nose of blackcurrant, spices, top soil and cedar. Very powerful in the mouth with some VA but not enough to bother. Tastes like a Margaux, better on the nose than on the mouth, but this is a crazy good bottle if you like powerful classical Bordeaux. Its a threat now but might be even better in 5 to 7 years. Top notch and we loved it ! — 9 months ago

Jose Roberto Palazzoveronique paillardAdriana Pagliano
with Jose, veronique and 1 other
Adriana, Byron and 13 others liked this