Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Domaine Gabrielle Vivien – Saint-Bris AOC 2023
100% Sauvignon Blanc – Burgundy, France 🇫🇷

Overview
One of Burgundy’s best-kept secrets. Saint-Bris is the region’s only appellation dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc. Sourced from 25-year-old vines planted on Kimmeridgian limestone soils just west of Chablis, this wine delivers remarkable precision, minerality, and freshness while offering a distinctly Burgundian interpretation of the variety.

Aromas & Flavors
Vibrant aromas of lime zest, grapefruit, white flowers, and freshly cut herbs open the nose. The palate is crisp and energetic, revealing citrus, green apple, subtle gooseberry, and distinctive wet stone minerality that builds beautifully toward a long, savory finish.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with lively acidity and remarkable tension. The texture is sleek and elegant, balancing freshness with a persistent mineral backbone that keeps every sip engaging.

Food Pairings
Outstanding with grilled mahi-mahi, oysters, ceviche, goat cheese, sushi, or herb-roasted chicken.

Verdict
A fascinating expression of Sauvignon Blanc that combines the grape’s aromatic character with Burgundy’s unmistakable sense of place. Elegant, mineral-driven, and wonderfully food-friendly.

Did You Know?
Saint-Bris is the only appellation in Burgundy where Sauvignon Blanc is the authorized flagship grape, making it a unique exception in a region otherwise dominated by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

🍷 Personal Pick
One of my favorite Sauvignon Blancs. I love how it expresses the grape from soils traditionally devoted to Chardonnay, proving that Burgundy can still surprise me. The 2023 continues that beautiful tradition with freshness, elegance, and unmistakable character. — 4 days ago

Rob van Kalmthout

9.2

First time I really liked a sake. Paired with ceviche with basil and small sprouts. Loved the plummy smell with a distant sweetness — 9 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

El Esteco – Torrontés “Blend de Extremos” 2023
Valles Calchaquíes, Salta – Argentina 🇦🇷

Overview
This blend of Torrontés sourced from Chañar Punco and Cafayate, part of El Esteco’s “Blend de Extremos” program, captures the union of two high-altitude sites. The 2023 vintage leans elegant, with expressive aromatics balanced by fresh structure.

Aromas & Flavors
Fragrant rose petals and orange peel open this wine, followed by tropical fruit, citrus blossom, and delicate white peach notes. The bouquet is floral and lively but with a softer intensity compared to more exuberant vintages.

Mouthfeel
Light-to-medium body with crisp acidity that gives tension. The texture is graceful and gentle, with a clean, refreshing finish that keeps the aromatic notes lingering.

Food Pairings
Great with ceviche, grilled shrimp, empanadas, or light salads with citrus dressing. Also a delightful stand-alone sipper to enjoy before dinner.

Verdict
A beautifully restrained Torrontés that shows finesse over power. If 2024 delivered aromatic fireworks, this 2023 is more of a polished, elegant whisper in the same language. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Torrontés is Argentina’s signature white grape, and in Salta’s high-altitude vineyards it often thrives—especially in vintages that balance sunshine with cool nights. Its aromatic intensity is very sensitive to vintage variation and canopy exposure.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
While I preferred 2024 for its vibrancy, this 2023 version still holds charm and delicacy — a refined expression of Salta’s heights. I’d lean this into my top white-flight list for Argentine wines. — 2 years ago

David Koenen

8.9

Above average. Went very well with codfish ceviche with avocado, mango and lemon. — 5 years ago

Senator Tommelier

9.0

White blend from Spain. Super dry with some acid. Paired like a dream with a fruity ceviche. First enjoyable Albariño I have had. — 5 years ago

Susan Stribling

9.2

This wine paired well with a snapper ceviche followed by a vegetable tasting plate. Dry and crisp with good minerality. — 7 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Pedroncelli — Giovanni & Giulia Sauvignon Blanc 2024 — Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County. United States 🇺🇸

Overview
A brighter, more expressive take on Pedroncelli’s Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc, crafted entirely from Sauvignon Blanc and emphasizing freshness, balance, and immediate drinkability. The 2024 vintage leans into a cleaner, fruit-driven profile with less herbal intensity and more precision.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh lime, grapefruit, green apple, subtle melon, and delicate citrus blossom with a clean mineral edge.

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied and vibrant with beautifully balanced acidity and gentle tartness. The palate feels fresher and more polished than the previous vintage, with a crisp, uplifting finish and no aggressive grassy notes.

Food Pairings
Ceviche, oysters, grilled shrimp, fresh salads, goat cheese, or light seafood dishes.

Personal Pick
I enjoyed this noticeably more than the previous vintage — brighter, cleaner, and more balanced. It hits that perfect sweet spot between acidity and tartness, making it incredibly easy to enjoy glass after glass.

Verdict
A fresh, approachable Sauvignon Blanc with excellent balance and clarity. A casual sipper that overdelivers on vibrancy and drinkability.

🍷 Did You Know?
Small vintage shifts in Sauvignon Blanc can significantly change its profile, warmer, even ripening conditions often reduce grassy notes and enhance citrus and fruit purity, as seen in this 2024 release. I also have rated the 2023.
— 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Sainte Céline – Chablis – Chardonnay – 2024
Chablis AOC – Burgundy – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A value-driven Chablis crafted from estate parcels with an average vine age of around 30 years, emphasizing freshness, purity, and classic Chablis character. The 2024 vintage delivers exactly what Chablis lovers seek: clarity, tension, and terroir-driven precision without excess weight or oak influence.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright lemon zest, green apple, and white peach lead the nose, followed by subtle hints of oyster shell, crushed chalk, and wet stone. Clean citrus flavors dominate the palate, supported by saline minerality and a touch of fresh herbs.

Mouthfeel
Crisp, dry, and refreshing, with lively acidity and a lean, energetic frame. The texture is linear and precise, carrying freshness from entry through a snappy, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairings
Oysters, clams, shrimp, ceviche, grilled white fish, sushi, goat cheese, or simple aperitif sipping. A natural partner for seafood-forward dishes.

Verdict
A reliable, classic Chablis that consistently delivers brightness, balance, and typicity. Zesty, clean, and effortlessly drinkable, this is Chablis that does the job beautifully and never disappoints.

Did You Know?
Chablis’ signature minerality comes from its Kimmeridgian limestone soils, rich in fossilized marine life, which give wines their unmistakable chalky and saline edge.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
A go-to, no-nonsense Chablis: crisp, dry, zesty, and flavorful. Affordable, dependable, and always satisfying, exactly what Chablis should be. — 7 months ago

Shay A

9.1

@Delectable Wine: This is the Majolini 1981 Franciacorta Brut. I didn’t see it in the database.

My knowledge base around Franciacorta is minimal, so when seeing this available, I jumped on it.

2016 vintage. 90/10 chard/Pinot. 3yrs on the lees. I still haven’t found a perfect correlation between bubble size and region, but this was another case where the bubbles were slightly larger than most champagnes. Bright with great texture. Comes across as a nice US Cali sparkler…not much yeast, but plenty of ripe yellow fruit, honeycomb, and an airy sea breeze type flair. While not powerful or complex sparkler, it’s not a simple one either. Worked well with ceviche and arancini. — 4 years ago

Aravind A

9.0

Unscrew and pour. On the nose: green tinged, a touch of dissolved CO2, lime, loads of mineral.notes. On the palate: excellent acidity, good density, lime, wet stone...not so complex, but excellent with ceviche. — 5 years ago

Ted

9.2

Very nice with shrimp ceviche. Lots of fresh ripe strawberries. Awesome orange pink in color. Happy Friday!! — 6 years ago

with Jeni

romo

9.2

Salt water pool. Acrylic stems. Ceviche. Sunday. 85^F. — 8 years ago

Phillip Aguilar

9.2

Smooth and perfect with a spicy ceviche — 4 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Orballo Albariño – Rías Baixas DO, Galicia, Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
A pure expression of Atlantic Albariño from Rías Baixas, showcasing the grape’s natural brightness, saline tension, and coastal freshness. Cool maritime influence keeps the fruit vibrant and the acidity precise, delivering a wine that feels energetic, refreshing, and effortlessly drinkable. This is classic seaside Albariño — clean, expressive, and built for seafood and sunshine.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh pineapple, mango, and white peach lead the nose, followed by citrus zest, green apple, and subtle floral lift. Light saline notes and crushed stone minerality frame the fruit. The palate stays crisp and dry with a refreshing tropical core and a clean, lightly briny finish that keeps pulling you back for another sip.

Mouthfeel
Light- to medium-bodied with lively acidity and a smooth, polished texture. Bright entry, crisp mid-palate, and a refreshing, mouthwatering finish. Energetic without being sharp, making it extremely easy to drink.

Food Pairings
Perfect with oysters, ceviche, shrimp cocktail, grilled octopus, fish tacos, sushi, and shellfish pastas. Also works beautifully with citrus salads, light tapas, and salty cheeses. A natural match for anything that loves acidity and freshness.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is exactly why Albariño is a warm-weather hero. Crisp, tropical, refreshing, and endlessly food-friendly. One of those bottles that disappears faster than expected, especially when chilled and paired with seafood.

Did You Know?
Rías Baixas vineyards are heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, which gives Albariño its signature salinity, high acidity, and aromatic lift. Many vines are trained on pergolas to improve airflow and protect grapes from humidity, preserving freshness and purity in the fruit. — 5 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.0

Distributor describes this as taut and racy with mineral nerve, which are all apt adjectives. Lemongrass, pomelo, tangerine, and grapefruit pith. Very energetic and bright. Crying out for ceviche. Not cheap. — a year ago

Raul Puga

8.9

Fun wine. Great with ceviche — 4 years ago

Christopher Coe

9.7

Beautiful light, but complex, red. Delicate and interesting. On the nose, if you concentrate, there’s marzipan under everything. Enjoy with light, citrusy foods. Ceviche, for example. As well as anything with a light dusting of orange zest. — 5 years ago

Steve Lindstrom

9.2

Good with ceviche or any other seafood — 5 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2009 / all my notes apply / with ceviche from haddock (schelvis) fennel and trufflepotatoes — 6 years ago

Martijn

9.1

Superb SB! Super soft pairing perfect with ceviche from cod! — 8 years ago