"Odedi"

9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red and blue fruits on the nose with chocolate notes, light oak, spices, light vegetables, herbs and tobacco leaf.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate, with black currants, blueberries, sweet cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, tobacco leaf, peppercorn and a hint of green tea.

Long finish with fine-grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 7 year old Red Blend from Napa Valley's Stags Leap District is drinking very nicely now. Fruit forward and tasty. Soft, smooth and spicy. Well balanced and complex.

Needs 3 hours in the decanter to open up properly, so be patient. Will continue to age nicely over the next five to seven years.

A blend of 52% Cabernet Franc, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 3% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 18 months in 80% French oak barrels (30% new) and 20% American oak barrels. A small production of only 9 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$65. — 9 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with medium intensity.

Soft nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing red cherries, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, light black pepper, dark chocolates and black tea.

Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Brunello. Fruit forward and feels very young.

This 6 year old is elegant already, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

Sangiovese grapes were aged for 2 years in Slavonian oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$70. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Beautiful nose with lots of fruits, earth notes and chocolates.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, bitter herbs, coffee, dark chocolates, light vegetables and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 4 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Yountville in Napa Valley, is starting to drink very nicely now.

Still very young, but already approachable. Fruit forward, spicy and good by itself. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 2 hours in the decanter.

Not "in your face" kind of wine. Feels like a blend of Napa Cabernet and Left Bank Bordeaux.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

A blend of 98 % Cabernet Sauvignon with some Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. Aged in (40% new) French and American oak barrels for 26 months. A small production of only 175 cases.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$79. — 3 years ago

"Odedi"

9.4

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Beautiful nose with great complexity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with medium acidity and long legs.

Showing black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, chocolates, light vanilla, tobacco, dark coffee, Indian spices, herbs, cola, wild flowers, light earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich, yet elegant.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime. Fruit forward and tasty.

This 8 year old is drinking very nicely now. Showing great complexity with a smooth mouthfeel. I just love these Napa Bordeaux blends.

I had it a year and a half ago, and it is drinking even better now. Will continue to age nicely in the next 8 years.

Good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine. Well balanced and nicely integrated. Really loved the nose here.

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot. Aged in New French oak barrels for 27 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$380. — 3 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong spicy nose of raspberries, sweet cherries, light oak, spices, licorice, earth, eucalyptus, herbs and peppercorn.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, herbs, licorice, dark chocolates, peppercorn and earth.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a very tasty Merlot based Bordeaux blend from Washington State. An Interesting wine that feels more like a Right Bank Bordeaux. Tangy and spicy.

Right out of the bottle it definitely feels like a new world wine, but once it opens up it changes.

This 3 year old is so very young, and would be better in 3 to 5 years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

I really enjoyed the nose, once it opened up. The palate needs some more bottle time, but it has good potential.

Needs time to open up properly, so be patient. I used the Zencore to expedite the process. Took about 8 minutes.

I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

A blend of 60% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (55% new).

14.3% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 4 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

Showing just as well as the bottle some weeks back. The first vintage of Dauvissat’s MDT, with just 2 barrels made and hardly any came to the US. It sits in a great place, super giving and ready to drink. It’s seamlessly balanced and finely detailed showing a complex array of yellow fruit, lilies, wildflower honey and hazelnut with lemony acids and a stony minerality. It fills out with air and continues to gain volume and focus. Great bottle. — 4 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.6

An exceptional wine that shows its age ability to endure and improve over time. The 2009 vintage has 76% Cab Sauv, 18% Merlot, 4% Cab Fran and 2% Petit Verdot and was aged for 15 months in French Oak barrels. Extremely opulent and luscious, though tannins were already falling, but its elegance and finesse was compelling. All ripe red fruits with a persistent perfumed aromas. Elongated finish with some fig notes as a bit of baked raisins. It can continue aging for another 15 years without compromising its elegance and complexity. This is a show stopper!! — 9 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Pretty nose with cedar, chocolates, black fruits and spices.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, spices, licorice, chocolates, light vanilla, tobacco, black pepper, espresso and light cola.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from the problematic 2020 vintage in Napa Valley.

Complex and engaging. Elegant, rich and fruit forward. I really enjoyed the nose, once it opened up.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

A great sipping wine. Nice to see low alcohol from Napa Valley.

Wine Enthusiasts 94 points. Wine Advocate 90 points.

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Malbec. Aged for 12 months in (40% new) French Oak barrels.

13.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$125. — a year ago

"Odedi"

9.0

#KosherWineSunday

Pretty color of ruby/purple with a wide reddish rim.

Very aromatic nose of blue and black fruits, violets and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with red currants, light oak, cherries, blueberries, licorice, chocolates and peppercorn.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 7 year old Shiraz from Israel is still drinking nicely, although not at its peak anymore.

Needs an hour to open up properly, although good right out of the bottle too. The Syrah notes show up after 2 hours of airtime.

A tasty Shiraz that is lighter than I expected it to be. I liked the nose better than the palate at this point.

I had this vintage 3 years ago, and it is drinking better now. Rich, juicy and elegant.

100% Shiraz grapes from the Galilee were handpicked and aged for 14 months in oak barrels. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$35. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Light reddish in color with a brick hue.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Showing red fruits with light oak notes, tobacco, chocolates and black pepper.

I had it 2 years ago and it is drinking better now. Nice and elegant. Spicy and interesting.

This 6 year old is still drinking very nicely, although will not last long, so drink up.

Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Fruit forward and engaging.

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

100% Pinot Noir grapes from a Single Vineyard, were aged in (30% new) oak barrels. A small production of only 1,100 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45. — 3 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

#kosherwineSunday

A pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim and medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose of blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, chocolates, light oak, licorice, cloves and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cherries, light oak, cloves, chocolates, herbs and peppercorn.

Spicy finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Israel is still young, but already enjoyable, even by itself.

Nicely balanced and fruit forward. Spicy and interesting.

Needs 45 minutes to open up properly. Earth and vegetable notes come in after 2 hours of airtime.

I've had the 2014 vintage a few years ago, and this is much better. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.

Paired nicely with an aged Spanish cheese.

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Syrah and 10% Petit Verdot. Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels. Kosher for passover and Mevushal.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$52. — 4 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon, although still very young.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, tobacco, peppercorn, chocolates, graphite and dark coffee.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Medium plus on the finish with grippy tannins and tangy cherries.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Not very big, but it's nice to see this moderate alcohol version of a Napa Cabernet.

Wine Spectator 95 points.

Already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Tasty and spicy. Delicious and engaging.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 32 months in (100% new) French oak barrels.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$150. — 4 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Light Ruby in colour. A gorgeous nose of dusty red and black cherry with Five spice, decayed plant matter, sous Bois. I could sniff this for hours. Tastes way more youthful than 12 years with a solid core of red and black fruits which is gradually releasing - finishing with silky tannins. A few hours later that earthy red fruited perfume just keeps on giving. Only 2 barrels made, so, about 40 dozen. — 4 years ago

"Odedi"

9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Ruby in color with a wide reddish/brick rim.

Pretty nose of black fruits, tobacco, cedar and chocolate notes.

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

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco, chocolates, peppercorn, herbs and spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from the great 2007 vintage in Napa.

This 18 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet is drinking beautifully now. Nicely balanced and elegant. Fruit forward and rich.

Peaking now with great complexity and a great mouthfeel. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Needed 2 hours in the decanter to open up properly.

Thank you John for sharing this with me.

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

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 23 months in French oak barrels.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$130. — a year ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.4

Still fantastic just 2 barrels made. 750 bottles. 12.8%. What a wine. Meyer lemon, hint of peach, no buttery taste whatsoever! Almond blossoms. Hint of Jasmine. — a year ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Reddish in color and medium in body.

Dry on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing raspberries, cherries, spices, peppercorn, light wood, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

A great entry level wine from this winery. Soft and smooth and a good quality wine.

Elegant and fruity. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Good for parties too.

100% Sangiovese grapes were aged for 2 years in French oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$30. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one.

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, violets, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberry pie, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, herbs, vanilla, spices, chocolates and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old Napa Cabernet is still young, but already very enjoyable, even by itself. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward, but calm.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Very flowery once it opens up. I liked the nose better than the palate. A very enjoyable wine.

This Single Vineyard will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels (40% new) for 26 months. A tiny production of only 5 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$95. — 3 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Kukeri Wines Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley, California

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

On the nose black currants, black plums, light cedar, vegetables, earth, diet cola, herbs, light wet leaves and black pepper.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked cherries, plums, dried figs, tobacco, spices, cedar, licorice, vanilla, earth, vegetables, cola, herbs, chocolates and peppercorn.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder. Rich, tangy and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle and gets earthier as it opens up. Much better after 2 hours in the decanter.

Feels like a blend of Napa and Bordeaux, which is always interesting.

This 5 year old is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already very tasty. Nicely balanced with nice complexity.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. I paired it with cheeses and dried meats. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A tiny production of only seven barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75. — 3 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Ruby in color with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of raspberries, strawberries, sweet cherries, light oak, chocolates and light spices.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, light wood, earth, bitter herbs, light vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee and black pepper.

Nice spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is an enjoyable Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast.

Easy drinking and good for parties. Showing mild complexity with a nice smooth mouthfeel.

Spicy and entertaining. A good porch wine, too. Would be interesting to try it again in 3 years.

Shows light barnyard on the nose, that gets lighter after an hour of airtime. After 2 hours of airtime, it drinks more like a Beaujolais. Interesting stuff.

Good by itself or with food. Paired wonderfully with a fresh brick oven pizza with prosciutto, parmesan and arugula.

Aged in French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$36. — 4 years ago

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9.1

The 2018 Clos De Los Siete combines grapes from a large property of the same name in Campo de los Andes, Uco Valley in a blend of 55% Malbec, 19% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. The assemblage here is made by Michel Rolland and his team, 70% of which is aged in up to 1/3 use French barrels. Dense, dark violet in color. The nose is complex in the Bordelais style, presenting aromas of plum, blackcurrant and blackberry with hints of blueberry, oak and herbs. The 2018 is free-flowing on the palate with good energy and volume. It's mild tannins still have enough energy to lend shape and intense flavor. An interesting, potent wine. Drink in two years. (Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, November 2021)
— 4 years ago