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!

Jean-Yves Péron

Champ Levat Mondeuse 2018

Natty in the best possible way. Wet earth, blueberry, plum, hibiscus, marzipan. Fresh, great acidity & tannic finish. 😍⚡️ — 3 years ago

Alsu Shakirova
with Alsu
Neil, Ericsson and 19 others liked this

Avennia

Boushey Vineyard Arnaut Yakima Valley Syrah 2018

black and blue fruits, violets, charcuterie and aged meat, an unexpected whiff of brown sugar ~ on palate add olive, tapenade, garrigue and pepper to the mix! — 3 years ago

Hermes, Jay and 11 others liked this

Château Simone

Palette Grand Cru de Provence White Rhone Blend 2018

Needs a big decant if you’re drinking anytime soon. Definitely seeking out some older vintages to try — 3 years ago

Paul, Tom and 22 others liked this

Ironside Cellars

Pinot Noir 2019

Beautiful Pinot Noir from Monterey. Cherry and plum- almost jammy. Subtle hint of spice, but not strongly acidic or overwhelming. Well balanced. Scrummy as Mary Berry would say. Would buy again. — 3 years ago

Ericsson, LM and 3 others liked this

Château L'Evangile

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Wow. Kaleidoscopic wine. Dark cherries, dark chocolate, tobacco, roses and violets, a precise, pure, elegant and complex wine that is great now but will stand the test of time. Tanins are polished as can be and the wine is long and same time subtle. Great stuff. Highly recommended. Get one bottle and see for yourself. — 3 years ago

Adriana Pagliano
with Adriana
Adriana, Ira and 16 others liked this

Lemelson Vineyards

Thea's Selection Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Fruit sources from 7 organic vineyards over 3 AVA’s, Ruby with aromas of red/black fruits and earthy spices. On the palate youthful flavors of cherry and black raspberry, cacao, tea and licorice notes with elegant spice. Fine rich tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, cedar and earthy mineral notes. Good value! — 3 years ago

Alex, Joe and 10 others liked this

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

First hour decanted - started to open up… three more hours became almost jammy????? Great bottle to celebrate 25 yrs with my beautiful bride — 3 years ago

Iwan, Eric and 16 others liked this

Goldschmidt Vineyards

Katherine Stonemason Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Cherry, raspberry preserves, vanilla, licorice, cassis and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 3 years ago

Paul, Ericsson and 2 others liked this

Cliff Lede Vineyards

Poetry Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Cliff Lede Vineyard Valentines Day Dinner in their tank room. Fun party and generous pours.

2019 FEL pinot gris
2012 FEL pinot,  savoy vineyard
2019 FEL chardonnay, savoy vineyard
2008 Cliff Lede songbook cab..Stunning!!
2018 Cliff Lede poetry cab..Must try!!!
2018 Cliff Lede cab sav, Beckstoffer To Kalon

HORS D'OEUVRES
Oyster on the 1/2 shell, cheese puff, stuffed mushrooms
FIRST COURSE
butter lettuce salad with lobster
SECOND COURSE
carnaroli risotto & mushrooms
MAIN COURSE
black Angus tenderloin, bone marrow, potato
DESSERT
warm chocolate cake, port soaked cherries
— 3 years ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Brenda, Eric and 24 others liked this
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Sharon B yep, they know how to throw a party. Cheers!
Laura Purdy

Laura Purdy

Agree! The 2018 Poetry is beautiful!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Laura Purdy Yep, really enjoyed it last night...give it a few years and it should be great. Cheers!