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9.2

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose of black and red fruits with chocolates, cedar and tobacco.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, cherries, light oak, chocolates, light earth, spices, dark coffee, wild flowers, peppercorn, licorice, herbs and light black tea.

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a wonderful, aged Zinfandel, from Shenandoah Valley in California. Fruit forward and elegant.

Easy drinking and very dangerous, as the high alcohol is very well integrated by now, so watch out.

This 8 year old spicy Zinfandel is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

I decanted it, but it was great right out of the bottle. Tannins show up after 90 minutes of airtime.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and paired very nicely with my burgers.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$70. — 10 hours ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Castello di Amorosa Pinot Bianco 2022, North Coast, California

Light yellow in color with a golden tint.

Fruity on the nose and dry to off dry on the palate.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Showing lemons, yellow and green apples, spices, pears and honey.

Nice finish with limes.

This is a very tasty Pinot Blanc From California. Showing mild complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Spicy and interesting.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A nice Summer wine and a good party wine.

I paired it with cheeses and had it by the lake.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$32. — 2 months ago

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9.1

Bodegas TresPiedras Nobbis 2021, Ribera Del Duero, Spain

Dark purple in color with a short purple rim.

Strong fruity nose with blue and red fruits.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry and very fruity on the palate.

Showing blueberries, plums, cooked cherries, spices, chocolates and black pepper.

This is an easy drinking Tempranillo from Ribera Del Duero in Spain. Tasty, and a good quality wine.

Good right out of the bottle and good for parties. A good everyday wine.

100% Tempranillo grapes were aged in used French oak barrels for 11 months.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$26. — 2 months ago

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9.4

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.

Full-bodied, elegant and bold.

Dry on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, tobacco, eucalyptus and peppercorn.

This 6 year old is drinking very nicely now, and much better than a year ago. Rich, extracted, juicy and fruit forward. A great sipping wine.

Delicious right out of the bottle and better with airtime.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

15% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$120. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

8.7

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

A pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose with black fruits and chocolates.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate, and simple.

Showing black plums, cooked cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, peppercorn and light herbs.

Spicy finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

This 3 year old Merlot is drinking nicely now. Spicy and good by itself or with food.

Nothing special, but very drinkable.
Peaking now.

I paired it with steak and grilled vegetables.

Aged in oak barrels for 8 months. Kosher.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$17. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

This is a delicious Sangiovese from Napa Valley.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing black and red fruits with tobacco, cedar, chocolates, earth, vegetables and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 4 year old Single Vineyard Sangiovese is drinking better now, and will continue to age nicely in the few years.

I had this before, and this time I opened it and let it breathe for a day in the fridge. So much better.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

A blend of 97% Sangiovese with 3% Merlot. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (35% new).

14.7% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

This is a nice and easy drinking Zinfandel blend from Dry Creek Valley.

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose with lots of red fruits and spices.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward.

Showing red cherries, currants, light wood, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn.

Spicy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Spicy and tangy.

A blend of 60% Zinfandel and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 11 months in French oak barrels.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.5

Clark Claudon Vineyards Eternity Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark purple in color, almost Inky, with a short reddish rim.

Full bodied, elegant and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, herbs, peppercorn, chocolates, light earth and tobacco leaf.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain. Nicely balanced and fruit forward. Rich, opulent and spicy.

Loved the palate more than the nose, and this doesn't happen too often for me.

This 9 year old is showing nice complexity and mouthfeel. A fabulous wine.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle too.

Robert Parker 93 points.

A great wine to have all by itself. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$160. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.5

Dark ruby in color with a brick rim.

Showing a beautiful nose of black fruits, cedar, vanilla and chocolates.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing black currant, blackberries, cooked plums, cedar, licorice, vanilla, cola, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, caramel, light earth, eacaliptus and black pepper.

Spicy on the long finish with spices, cherries and fine grained tannins.

This beautiful 15-year-old is drinking very nicely now. smooth and elegant, rich and extracted

Peaking now and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 15 years.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 30 minutes of airtime.

Soft and enjoyable by itself. A great sipping wine. Just gorgeous.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$500. — 2 months ago

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8.8

Château Signac Côtes du Rhône Pliocène 2018, France

#kosherWineSunday

This is a nice and spicy Grenache based blend from Cotes du Rhône.

Pretty ruby in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity.

Dry on the palate and spicy.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Showing blueberries, sweet raspberries, cherries, spices, light oak, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth, black tea, wet leaves and bitter herbs.

Spicy finish with soft tannins.

This five year old is drinking nicely now. Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle.

I had it almost 4 years ago, and it is peaking now.

Good by itself or with food. Paired nicely with the Brie cheese with truffles.

A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. Kosher.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$22. — 2 months ago