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 Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Christmas dinner 2023. Pure luxury. — a year ago

Joseph, David and 16 others liked this

Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Purple color. Aromas of back currants. Full bodied. Excellent wine — a year ago

Ericsson, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Château Pavie

Saint-Èmilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Great tertiary flavors with balsamic and tobacco/leather. Definitely drank it at the right time. Started to fall off about 90 min into the meal. Quintessential example of right bank. 12/25/23 — a year ago

Meghana KalojiCarolyn PatroneAlex Patrone
with Meghana, Carolyn and 1 other
Eric, Ericsson and 11 others liked this
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Well played with the Krug in the background.
Hats off to you, Sir.

Kosta Browne

Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

One of the best from KB in recent memory. — a year ago

Cynthia Brown
with Cynthia
Ericsson, Joseph and 4 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Dark mushrooms, dried leaves and branches, deep forest, dark cassis, a little tea and tobacco. — a year ago

Eric, Ericsson and 9 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2018

Christmas pairing with pistachio crusted rack of lamb. Near perfect. Lots to be thankful for.

This Geyserville is drinking great. Blackberry jam, sandalwood, coconut. An awesome ripe accompaniment to the gamey lamb.
— a year ago

Joe, Severn and 14 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

2005 Wine Spectator wine of the year.

1 hour decant(decent chunky/fine sediment). A thrilling dark garnet with some bricking. Nose: beautiful aromatic notes with cherry, old leather, wet earth, floral, licorice. Taste: velvety smooth, creamy, balanced wine with dark berries, cedar, licorice, spice, espresso, dark chocolate, and a nice satin long finish. YUM! Just gonna sit back and enjoy the ride tonight. Paired with a Christmas prime rib roast dinner. Cheers!
— a year ago

Steve, Brenda and 25 others liked this
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Willem Booij Yes, it was delicious. Cheers!
Jay Eagan

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🍷 so glad it’s it is still drinking well
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Jay Eagan Yep, its not opulent, just a well made Cali cabernet that still has time to go. Cheers!

Dana Estates

Onda Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Young bit classic Cali cab! Smooth. Drinking well despite its you to. A gentle hint of Chocolate on the finish. Very nice. — a year ago

David Stein
with David
David, Eric and 4 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Alion

Ribera Del Duero Tempranillo

Excellent young wine from one of the best wine makers around. Went well with wagyu beef wellington 😋 — a year ago

Raul, Vanessa and 13 others liked this
Doug Scott

Doug Scott

The duck!