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9.2

Ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Nice nose of fresh red fruits.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, chocolates, licorice, coffee, spices, tobacco leaf, light earth and herbs.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Elegant and nicely balanced.

The 2022 vintage was excellent, and it shows. Already drinking beautifully. Very approachable, complex and rich.

The high alcohol is already well integrated. Easy drinking right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

Still young, and needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Very tasty by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 98% Grenache with a touch of Cinsault and Clairette. Grapes from 70 year old vines were aged in large French oak barrels for 15 months. A small production of less than 8,000 bottles.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 18 hours ago

"Odedi"

8.7

It's been a while since I had this wine. Still very much the same.

Dark ruby/ purple in color.

Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium minus acidity.

Dry to off dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, chocolates and light vegetables.

It's very drinkable, but doesn't show any typicity. Easy drinking, soft and elegant.

Good by itself and good for parties.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$17. — 2 days ago

"Odedi"

8.4

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing cherries, currants, plums, light oak and chocolate notes.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

I've had many different vintages of this wine and it never does it for me.

A little unbalanced but works for parties.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

84 points.

$11. — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

8.5

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Very earthy nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing black plums, currants, cherries, black coffee, earth, vegetables and peppercorn.

Short finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Chilean Bordeaux blend is a little unbalanced, but drinkable nonetheless.

Too earthy without enough fruits. Not for me.

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. Aged in used French oak barrels for 14 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

85 points.

$18. — 4 days ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Grand Opening Wines Petaluma Gap Chardonnay 2023, Sonoma County, California

Pretty color of yellow with a golden hue.

Fruity nose of ripe citrus fruits, yellow apples, minerals, light oak, spices, peaches and light nuts.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with rippen apples, limes, light oak, spices, earth, minerals, herbs and sea salt.

Medium plus on the finish with limes, almonds and herbs.

This is an elegant Chardonnay from Sonoma County. Fruit forward and tangy. Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Crispy for a Chardonnay.

Feels like a California Chardonnay, with a touch of Sauvignon Blanc. Interesting stuff. Showing nice acidity that keeps it fresh.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 45 minutes of airtime. Better when not too cold. Tangy, soft and engaging.

Good by itself as a shipping wine, or with food.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (58% new) French Oak barrels for 9 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$65. — a day ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose with cooked plums, cedar, chocolates, black pepper, spices, light earth and tobacco leaf.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black plums, currants, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light cinnamon and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Single Vineyard Merlot from Napa valley. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward, rich and complex.

This 7 year old Merlot is drinking beautifully now and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

The nose feels very fresh and complex. Showing a touch of Right Bank Bordeaux feel, which makes it more interesting.

Needed an hour in the decanter to open up properly and balance itself out.

Good by itself as a sipping wine and good with food. Will pair nicely with lamb chops or grilled meats.

100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 300 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Purplish in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Mourvedre from Bandol. Rich and fruit forward with nice complexity. Elegant with lots of fruits and chocolate notes.

This 5 year old is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years.

A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 90% Mourvedre and 10% Grenache. Aged in used French oak barrels for 18 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 4 days ago

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8.9

Deep ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Earthy nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate, and very velvety, with nice complexity.

Showing red cherries, currants, plums, chocolates, oak, herbs, spices, peppercorn and red chili peppers.

Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Single Vineyard red blend from Argentina is drinking nicely. Soft and smooth.

This 7 year old is earthy and a tad bitter on the finish. The Malbec is very dominant at this point.

Elegant and better with food. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 40% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Syrah. Aged in French oak barrels for 16 months.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$40. — a day ago

"Odedi"

9.4

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong and very aromatic nose of violets, blackberries, stewed plums, sweet cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, licorice, coffee, peppercorn, light cola and sweet tobacco.

Full-bodied and creamy with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and very fruity with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, dried figs, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, dark chocolates, light earth, herbs and spices.

Long long finish with fine grained tannins, cherries and raspberries.

This 4 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is already gorgeous. Showing great complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and engaging.

Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 3 hours in the decanter.

Still young and will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years.

Very complex already, and very entertaining. Powerful and velvety.

Showing a surprisingly beautiful nose already, especially considering its young age.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. So far, my favorite vintage of it was the 2016.

A fabulous sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels for 20 months. A small production of less than 1,500 bottles.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$235. — 2 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Light reddish in color with medium intensity.

Strong nose of red fruits with light wood, chocolates, spices, red candy and herbs.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with red currants, cherries, light earth, herbs, light wood, spices, light green tea, coffee and black pepper.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries.

This is a young Pinot Noir from Williamette Valley in Oregon. Soft and smooth.

Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle and easy drinking.

Showing nice complexity already, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$55. — 4 days ago