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!

l'Hêtre

Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

What a value for money wine this is! — 6 months ago

Ruud, Peter and 12 others liked this

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Merlot Blend 2021

Really great food and amazing views of the Faraglioni rocks ! — 6 months ago

Andrew, Peter and 5 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2014

May 28, 2024. Happy birthday wine. 😁 so good. Tart cherry, earth, chocolate. — 6 months ago

Bob, Joe and 5 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

David T
9.2

Some days are better than others to pop a bottle of champagne and drink a toast. Today is one of those better days! Cheers! 🍾🥂

Excellent with roasted chicken & mash potatoes.

Meyer lemon, lemon meringue, lime w/ zest, red & green apples, hints of apple cider, kiwi, green melon, ginger ale, whipped cream, caramel notes, bread dough, yeasty notes, vanillin, alluvial limestone, sea spray, refined chalkiness, yellow lilies, spring flowers, round yet crisp acidity, well; balanced structured & tensioned. Elegant and smartly polished finish that lasts 90 seconds. From 375ml.
— 6 months ago

Juan, Hermes and 19 others liked this

Caparsa

Mimma Igt Toscana Rosso Sangiovese 2019

Sometimes it’s not about the best wine, it’s about the most fun and drinkable wine. — 6 months ago

Austin, Ericsson and 6 others liked this

Kosta Browne

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, pomegranate and cola. Always a score from Kota Browne- perfect Pinot. — 6 months ago

Tom, Paul and 14 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1986

Orange tinged gold colour . Very fruit driven still , lots of yellow fruits , crystallised orange peel , clementines , vanilla , spiced apricots . On the palate quite rich and decadent , lots of ripe yellow fruits , apricot , peach and then mandarin and caramelised orange . Touches of honey , vanilla , creme brûlée. Slightly bitter caramel tinged finish , with good vibrant acidity, balanced alcohol , long and elegant finish . Tastes so young still , maybe having been recorked in 2005 has something to do with that . Drinking well now but will still be perfect in another 20-30 years — 6 months ago

Jan, Jeroen and 18 others liked this

Vineyard 29

Aida Estate Zinfandel 2003

Remarkably vibrant for a tough vintage. Black fruit, tobacco and violets. Hot and heady at SIXTEEN % ABV. — 6 months ago

Ron, Ericsson and 3 others liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Le Difese Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese 2021

Oh yes, this one was really good. Cherry, cedar, tobacco . Strong and smooth at the same time. It is suggested to eat with red meat, however I had it with lobster served with garlic butter. Ohhhh, I had a moment of umani, the garlic butter gave a smooth buttery feeling to the wine. SAQ $39 — 6 months ago

Ericsson and LM liked this