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 Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

2000 vintage. Last tasted 9.25.23 (9.2) after 1.5 hours decanted. Popped and decanted this for lunch. Great fill and solid cork. Throwing a bit of sed but less than anticipated. Meh nose. Medium body initially. Started off on the rich side of the ledger but not plush. Had some smoothness afoot. Tasted after 45 mins open, 1.75 hours open and 8 hours open. First two were unspectacular. After lounging in the decanter 8 hours, wine had firmed up, thinned out, picked up plenty of secondary flavors and had that previously missing grip. If you're gonna open this during the holidays or anytime soon, do it very very early...otherwise, it'll be a total waste. Wine has miles to go. No rush to crush but just air it out in advance properly. 10.16.24. — 21 days ago

Ira, Jan and 20 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Nice long description!

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2021

So delicious, lots of complexity and slightly spicy. One of our favorite high elevation Pinots now — 24 days ago

Rachel Li
with Rachel
Ira, jesus and 11 others liked this

Canalicchio di Sopra

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2017

Plenty of personality on the nose, inviting and welcoming. Clean and fresh in the mouth and has very good balance and is pleasurable. Integrated and silky tannins give depth and lingering finish. Liked it a lot. — 25 days ago

Joe, Tommy and 11 others liked this

Domaine de Montbourgeau

En Banode L'Etoile Chardonnay Blend 2015

Nutty, sweet, floral and bright. Bruised apple, pear, and spice. Very complex and juicy, with a pleasantly astringent finish. — 22 days ago

Scott@Mister, David and 16 others liked this

Bodegas Muga

Selección Especial Rioja Tempranillo 2019

Medium bodied but full enough to hold up to the medium spice from chef Fernando Olea's Sazon in Santa Fe. Duck breast with Mole Verde paired well. — 23 days ago

LM, Martin and 9 others liked this

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Excellent though a bit sweet given we had started with two blends. Really big and powerful. Typical from Shaffer — 24 days ago

Kayla Rebeca Campbell
with Kayla
Robin, Jan and 10 others liked this

Guy Robin

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay 2022

Classic 1er Cru Chablis. Tastes spectacular. Freshness. Brightness. Vibrant. Vanishing softness turns into a long acidic finish. — 22 days ago

Ericsson, Paul and 8 others liked this

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

DD
9.4

Anniversary @Mic Ban — 23 days ago

Mic Ban
with Mic
DD, Martin and 8 others liked this

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Always reliable vintage after vintage. Bright and a bit constrained. No fruit bomb. — 24 days ago

Daniel, Martijn and 7 others liked this