Dave

8.7

I can probably count on one hand the number of times I've had Savatiano, and each time is totally unique. This wine has a rich, deep golden hue. The nose instantly hits with almond, which brings Soave to mind. Then I smell tropical fruit (pineapple), honey, and white lilies.
The mouthfeel is round, if not a bit flabby. Not a complex palette, with flavors of peach and lemon. Despite other reviews, this wine is not crisp at all.
It's fairly unremarkable overall, and I would put it in the Trebbiano category. But, it is ice cold on a hot day.
Listening to Johnny Cash, so I got that going for me. — a day ago

Dave

8.8

I bought this at 7 Eleven to cook with, and poured a glass. It's not bad! Maybe I'll cook without it 😁
I am listening to a mix, but Elliott Smith at this moment — 3 days ago

Dave

8.5

This was a rough ride, even on day 2. The internet at large gives this vintage a good score, but I found it disjointed and alcohol prominent. Maybe I'm wrong 🤷‍♂️
Listening to Elton John. — 6 days ago

Dave

9.1

This sweetheart needed a good hour to open up to me. Very nice fruit (strawberries and blackberries), spices, licorice, and tobacco leaf. Firm tannins- very good with a simple meal of grilled pork chops, asparagus, and little potatoes.
Listening to Beck. — 7 days ago

Dave

9.5

For some reason, this smells like peaches 😅 Actually, dark cherry, candied nuts, and cigar box on the nose. Flavors of apricot, honey, cinnamon candies, and pleasant oak. At 90 proof it's an easy summer sipper.
Listening to Chris Isaac (my neighbor is playing her music loud) Not complaining. — a day ago

Dave

9.2

Now I remember why I stopped using this app 7 years ago. I haven't been able to login the last 2 days.
This wine was very good.
Listening to the Beatles. — 3 days ago

Dave

9.2

The G really shines through over the S and M. S and M... 🤔 I was looking for a burger wine and this offering from McLaren Vale delivered. Really great.
Listening to Led Zeppelin. — 6 days ago

Dave

8.9

100th wine since rejoining the Delectable app. This PN is bold. There is an alcohol punch at the front of every sip, but then it calms down. Juicy cherry and raspberry lead to spice and caramel, with medium acidity and lower tannins. It's not half bad.
Listening to Queen. — 2 days ago

Dave

9.5

I've had Albe a number of times, and it's always been very good. This bottle is delicious, even though it is young. It's vibrant and zesty with bright cherries, cranberry, a light dusting of... dust, little mint, little tea leaf. It would be great with some cellaring, but when it tastes like this at this price, why wait? Paired beautifully with some flank steak and chimichurri.
Delectable puts it at $48 but I don't think I've ever spent that much.
Listening to Christopher Parkening. — 5 days ago

Dave

9.3

I've already reviewed the 2020, so I'll keep it brief. I've been a big fan of this wine for 12 years. It is one of my go-to Italian reds when I am having friends over for a feast. And this bottle is tasting great without a feast.
Listening to Phil Keaggy. (Check out his album Beyond Nature. Phil is the greatest guitarist I've ever met, and he's one of the best in the world) — 7 days ago