Floral Terranes

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2011

My WOTN at the Charlotte Hirsch dinner, showing what proper aging can do to bring out a wine's fine points and soften its rough edges. All the elements of this wine were working together in harmony. Soaring floral aromatics, deep, rich fruits and a wonderfully smooth, long finish made this wine a real pleasure to drink. The more Hirsch I drink, the more I realize that patience is rewarded with their wines. 2011 was widely panned as a tough vintage in CA, but this 2011 was absolutely singing. — 5 years ago

brent
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Descendientes de José Palacios

Pétalos Bierzo Mencía 2014

Dusty dark fruit, black pepper. Floral. Syrah-like. Medium tannins and acid. — 7 years ago

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012

I love this wine--a somewhat creamy and floral SB, the musque clone lends a very interesting flavor and aroma profile. Delicious with shrimp cocktail and our cheese plate, but it would be equally tasty on its own. — 8 years ago

Michael Martinez
with Michael

Cantina Bartolo Mascarello

Barolo Nebbiolo 2009

Subtle fruit with a wonderfully classic texture and tannic structure. A little hot on the finish, but not surprising for a warm vintage. Doesn't have any of the distinctive floral, rose petal notes. Guessing the cola bean, anise comes from a warm vintage. — 9 years ago

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Montalbera

Laccento Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato

Floral aromas of roses, red fruits, dry and balanced on the palate, something like a wine in between a Barbera and Pinot Noir. Medium bodied with good acids, clean finish. — 9 years ago

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E. Guigal

La Doriane Condrieu Viognier 2012

Now that's a big baby! Powerful floral aromatics -- jasmine and orchard blossoms -- and super sappy. — 10 years ago

Damien and Jacob liked this

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend

A fitting 600th wine for me on Delectable. Such a youthful, wonderful being. Lemon and lemon zest. Melon and slate. Softness beyond its years. Finish was a floral and citrus explosion that goes on into a velvet abyss. — 6 years ago

Jonathan, Keith and 2 others liked this

Alvaro Palacios

Camins del Priorat Grenache Blend 2016

Best Priorat so far. Tar, floral, oak almost in balance. Good bright (young) tannins. — 7 years ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2006

Light straw color. Floral nose with sweet apricot and white flower note. Rich and glycerol in the mouth. Some acidity but this is very fruit forward today. Needs to shed its baby fat. — 8 years ago

Alan Weinberg

Alan Weinberg

baby killer! but not premoxed, at least.
Greg Gregory

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Very rare I've had a premoxed Rav.

E. Guigal

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend

Floral und thickly prune raisin delish — 9 years ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Langhe Nebbiolo 2013

Dry, floral, bright. This has the chance to be a truly great wine in time, but drinks really well now. — 9 years ago

Château Miraval

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

Me likey. Perfect for a warm night like tonight. Light. floral bouquet. 2013 vintage. — 10 years ago

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2012

Floral with citrus and beautiful minerality. Absolutely delicious (with imitation crab??) — 10 years ago

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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

One of the best vintages, inky fruits, plum, scents of floral, concentrated aroma, adorable and sweet smiling. A little flabby for me made it not a perfect night.
2018/6/21
— 6 years ago

Château Margaux

Pavillon Rouge Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

Although not the flagship, can still do an off vintage darn good here. Nice structure but also elegant and depth is there. Floral nose of blackberries and black currant. On the palate cassis, acid and a bit of earth on the finish. — 6 years ago

Nick liked this

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 1999

Floral on the nose. Still excellent colour. A bit acidic but a long finish that goes on and and on. — 8 years ago

Matthew Grossman
with Matthew

Yves Cuilleron a Chavanay

La Petite Côte Condrieu Viognier 2012

Ripe peach, lemon, apricot, orange peel. Floral and perfume. Briney. Honey. M- acid, m body. M+ finish and complexity. Spicy, white pepper and creamy but delicate. — 8 years ago

Keith, Serge and 2 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2004

Nice gently nutty and toasty nose. White floral character underneath, lots of intensity but perhaps a bit tight at the moment. Pretty zippy and mineral on palate, more softness of texture to come, but an awesome long creamy but fresh finish. — 9 years ago

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1980

A bit past it's prime, but delicious regardless. Leather and mild cigar on the nose along with subtle floral notes. Fruit flavours were very light blackberry and plum. Very warm earthy tones. Tannins were all but gone. A great way to celebrate a birthday! — 10 years ago

Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola Frappato 2012

I love her wines! It's floral and elegant one minute. It's bold and quietly structured the next. This is a great QPR. I need to try her Tami offerings.
Dear Vegas, buy more of her wines!!
— 10 years ago

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