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!

Château La Conseillante

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

Great showing. Blackcurrant, flowers, cedar and a dollop of mint. Medium bodied, oh so elegant, fresh, balanced, bottle finishes and you keep asking for more. Drink or hold if you can. Very highly recommended !!! — 4 years ago

Adriana Pagliano
with Adriana
Adriana, Josh and 25 others liked this

Marc Hébrart

Special Club Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend 2014

Still very young. Fruity, floral nose mixed with chalk and minerals. Very vibrant on the palette, with persisent dry mineral aftertaste. — 4 years ago

pascal, Jan and 21 others liked this

Fess Parker

The Big Easy Santa Barbara County Syrah Blend 2017

Study time 🤓 🍇!! Exploration of Syrah / Shiraz — from Barossa Valley, Australia to Northern Rhône, France to Central Coast, California — with @win_tries_wine and @deked1 on a Saturday afternoon.
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Fess Parker, Syrah blend, The Big Easy. From Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA. Vintage 2017. ABV 14.9%. 57% Syrah, 31% Petite Sirah, 12% Grenache. Juicy black fruit, ripe blueberry, strawberry, cherry, dark chocolate, molasses, leather, vanilla and cedar. Medium- acidity, medium+ tannins, body, high alcohol.
#fessparkersantabarbara #fessparkerbigeasy
— 4 years ago

Deked1
with Deked1
Deked1, Severn and 22 others liked this
Sharon B

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Nice photo!
Vanessa

Vanessa

Thank you @Sharon B ! 🙏🙏

Clonakilla

Canberra District Riesling 2011

I purchase Clonakilla Riesling most years along with their stellar Shiraz Viognier, their Syrah and sometimes their Viognier. Proven to age slowly this Riesling had white florals and Talc on the nose with a herbal note and no Kerosene. Honey and Lime on the palate with reduced acidity compared to its youth. A very good aged Riesling reaching its maturity and good QPR. Wines like this prove the worth of having a good cellar. See many previous notes from older vintages. — 4 years ago

Dawn, David and 22 others liked this
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Bob McDonald sounds delicious Cheers!
Bob McDonald

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@Dawn E. They are delicious with some age Dawn. Not sure if you see them in the USA? Their Shiraz Viognier is the best of that blend in Australia - generally regarded.

Pascal Janvier

Cuvée du Rosier Coteaux du Loir Pineau d'Aunis 2018

2018 Vintage - floral, geranium and spice , great acidity- and amazing with the roast chicken — 4 years ago

Trixie, Aravind and 12 others liked this

Enderle & Moll

Baden Spätburgunder Rosé 2018

This is so incredibly delicious and interesting! Layers of flavors going on in this glass! I could spend an hour deciphering this wine! Refer to @Severn Goodwin and @Lyle Fass notes on this; they nailed this spot on! 👍 Super long finish like my tongue is stuck on the roof of my palate! 😁 This is my first experience with this producer...simply elegant! 🍒🍓🥝 — 4 years ago

Eric, Eric and 29 others liked this
Severn Goodwin

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Oh man (or lady in your case) the 18 is so ridiculous, you're lucky to be enjoying that bottle!!!
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@David T @Severn Goodwin all smiles! Agreed!
Lyle Fass

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So happy you like it. Best one ever for the boys!

Sandhi Wines

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2017

A great streak of acidity, though it felt less prominent vs the last bottle I had. Zesty lemon flavors and mouthwatering sea breeze notes. — 4 years ago

Severn, Sharon and 26 others liked this

Emmolo Winery

Napa Valley Merlot 2014

Ron R
9.2

1ltr format. Loved everything about it. No sign of premature aging. Wish we had more. Would be difficult to pick this as a merlot, if tasted blind... — 4 years ago

Dawn, Tom and 48 others liked this
Scott Petrus

Scott Petrus

Great wine; your tasting notes are spot on. Lotta horsepower for a Merlot.
Byron C Mayes

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A guy named Petrus commenting on a Merlot. Duly noted! 🙂
Ron R

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Good one, @Byron C Mayes 🙂

Domaine Robert-Denogent

La Croix Vieilles Vignes Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay

Wow. This wine is a 💣 ! Absolute delight of candied lemon, ripe apple, melon with great depth and silk. It lingers in your mouth for 35 sec finish with no tart. So far the best pouilly fuisse i have i have tried. I want more! — 4 years ago

Kimberly, Chris and 8 others liked this