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9.4

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Not showing much age.

Beautiful and complex nose with black plums, black currants, black cherry compote, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, dark chocolates, black tea, tobacco leaf, earth, dark coffee and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, earth, tobacco leaf, peppercorn, herbs and mediterranean spices.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This 13 year old Merlot still feels young, but already gorgeous. Elegant and nicely balanced, with great complexity, especially on the nose. Feels like a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon at this point.

Still showing lots of fruits with big tannins to carry it for the long haul. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Has good potential to become a 96 point wine.

Needs 30 minutes in the glass to open up properly.

Robert Parker 100 points.

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

A blend of 89% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 15 months.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$450. — 12 hours ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red fruits on the nose with earth, spices, chocolate notes and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, red currants, earth, light wood, spices, espresso, herbs, green vegetables and peppercorn.

Short finish with grippy tannins and tart cranberries.

This is an interesting take on a Chianti from Alexander Valley. Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but a good food wine right now.

Showing nice complexity, but still a little grippy, once it opens up.
Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

Will pair nicely with Pizza, or with Pasta with red sauce.

A field blend of Sangiovese with a touch of Canaiolo Nero, Malvasia, and Trebbiano. Aged in used French oak barrels for 17 months. A tiny production of only 1,300 bottles.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$85. — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Stuhlmuller Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay 2022, Alexander Valley, California

Yellowish in color with a golden hue.

Nose of light citrus fruits, yellow apples, spices, herbs, light oak and minerals.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, citrus, lemons, melons, oak, spices, white pepper and honey notes.

Long finish with lemons and light almonds.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from Alexander valley. Rich and elegant. Complex with good balance. Fruit forward and entertaining.

This 4 year old Single Vineyard Chardonnay is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to do so in the next few years.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Chardonnay grapes from 30 year old vines, were aged for 16 months in small and large French oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined. A small production of only 3,000 bottles.

13.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 5 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Deep gold in color.

Strong nose of citrus, apples, lemons, oak, vanilla, mediterranean spices, light earth, herbs and honeysuckle.

Medium plus in body and creamy, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, citrus, pears, oak, light vanilla, spices, herbs, earth and white pepper.

Long finish with limes and marzipan notes.

This 3 year old Chardonnay from Russian River Valley is drinking very nicely now, although a bit young, and needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly.

Fruit forward and oaky, with nice balance. Complex and engaging, rich and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

Buttery, with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and tangy. Feels like a young white Burgundy.

Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years, and see how it evolves.

Really enjoyed the nose, and better when not too cold.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (30% new) French Oak barrels for 10 months.

13.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40. — 19 hours ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Carnival Wine Company Brut Rosé 2022, Sonoma County, California

Pale salmon in color.

Fruity nose of raspberries, tart cherries, yeast, light brioche, citrus, green apples and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and medium plus size bubbles.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, yeast, green apples, peaches, spices, sea salt and light herbs.

Nice length on the finish with light tannins, limes and pomegranates.

This is a delicious sparkling Rosé from Sonoma County. Fruit forward and elegant. Complex and nicely balanced, crisp and refreshing. Tangy and interesting.

Feels like a Rosé Champagne, and I really enjoyed the nose once it opened up. Loved the low alcohol level here.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Would be nice to revisit it in a few years and see how it evolves.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 60 minutes of airtime, when the complexity shines.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Paired beautifully with my Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy.

A blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Aged on the lees for 30 months, in 60% Stainless Steel vats and 40% in neutral oak barrels.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 4 days ago

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9.0

Pale lemon in color.

Fruity nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing limes, green apples, gooseberries, spices, light grapefruits, herbs and light earth.

Tangy finish with limes and almonds.

This is a very tasty Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Yountville in Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Crisp and refreshing. Nicely balanced, tangy and engaging.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and so far the 2022 vintage was my favorite.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. A good pool wine too.

100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes were aged in neutral French oak barrels for 9 months on the lees.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$25. — 11 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Complex nose of red and black fruits with wood, earth, vegetables, dark coffee, light mildew, spices, tobacco leaf and light forest floor.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, licorice and black pepper.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 32 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Carmel Valley is still drinking beautifully, but not at its peak anymore.

Still showing enough fruits for the acidity, tangy and interesting. Complex and very entertaining.

It's always a great experience to drink these kind of aged wines.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from a Single Vineyard. Unfiltered and unfined.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$375. — 2 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Elk Haven Winery McNary Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Columbia Valley, Washington State

Dark gold in color.

Strong nose of citrus, honey, yellow apples, apricots, tropical fruits, spices, honeysuckle and melons.

Full-bodied with high acidity.

Sweet on the palate with ripe lemons, apples, pears, light earth, honeysuckle, minerals and spices.

Nice length on the finish with limes and honey notes.

This is a delicious sweet Sauvignon Blanc from Columbia Valley in Washington State. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and smooth, buttery and fruit forward. Complex and entertaining.

Good by itself, and paired beautifully with my spicy tuna poke.

11.2% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$24. — 3 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Soft nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing cherries, currants, blueberries, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth and spices.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Single Vineyard Barolo is starting to drink beautifully now, but still very young. Elegant, tangy and nicely balanced. Complex and entertaining.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly. Soft and smooth, once it opens up.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 7 years and see how it evolves.

A great sipping wine that I really enjoyed with food too.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$200. — 10 days ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, black plums, black cherries, light cedar, espresso, light vanilla, chocolates, light earth and tobacco.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, licorice, chocolates, black pepper, spices, black tea and light espresso.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Atlas Peak in Napa Valley is starting to drink beautifully. Rich and nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and complex. Fruit forward and entertaining.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years, and showing good potential to become a 94 point wine.

Needed 90 minutes of airtime to open up properly, so be patient.

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

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon with 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in (40% new) French and American Oak barrels for 15 months. A tiny production of only 900 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 12 days ago