"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. — 3 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.5

2013 Vintage. 15.3% Alcohol. 46% Grenache, 34% Mourvèdre, 20% Counoise. Extra barrel age wood is finally integrating. Loved it. — 5 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.0

It is the start of the weekend and I have opened the 2015 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietors Blend. The wine is 37% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, 11% Petit Verdot and 7% Cabernet Franc.

On the nose I am getting black cherry, blackberry, black currant, bakers chocolate, molasses, asparagus, caramel, vanilla, clove and leather.

Upon first sip on the palate the is jammy dark fruit of black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, a little heavy on the toasted oak and gravel.

This wine is full bodied with medium + acidity and medium + rich mouth coating tannins that lead to a long lingering oaky dark fruit finish. With the cooler weather continuing into the weekend along with rain it looks like an indoor movie for me, but we will have to check out some other of my reds. Have a great weekend and be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.3

😎 £34 bargain Grand Cru from my fav Chablis producer 😍that's fab now in ☀️ but will go on for many years 👍

🍷 Light straw yellow

👃 A refreshing citrus waterfall crashing over mineral rocks splashing green apple skins & white flowers at ya 💥

👄 Med creamy, but not syrup, punchy zingy zesty zap injection to the saliva glands invoking a mineral monster mash in med+ acidity w/ grapefruit tiny tickle

🎯 Long citric w/ touch green apple & grapefruit mineral dribble 💦

Drink slightly warmer to release 💥 — 8 years ago

JKT

8.9

JL Southern Rhone tasting 11/15/16. Blanc. Nose that's more subtle and reserved with hints of melon and minerals. Palate very balanced and complex with medium finish that's supple with sense of rocks and minerals. Needs age me thinks. $34. — 9 years ago

Julia Indik

9.1

36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% merlot, 26% petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet franc. A sweet (actually don't laugh like ketchup) aroma then flavors of dark berries, earthy tones and dry tannins, nicely balanced — 9 years ago

Kristie M. Connor

9.6

Lemon, honeydew, white peach, saline, nutmeg, vanilla, baguette — 4 years ago

David Waller

9.0

Nice balanced bottle; not overly acidic. Petroleum on the front. — 5 years ago

Rob Nohle

9.2

2016 58 cab 34 merlot 6 cf — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The blend on the 14 Trine is; 37% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet, 15% Merlot, 9% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. On the nose; fragrant, perfumed florals of violets & fresh dark florals. On the palate; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, hues of blue fruits, soft spice, good presence of baking spices and rich dark earth. The body is round and full with M+ silky tannins. The fruits are juicy; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, raspberry cola, caramel, mocha, vanilla, nutmeg, spice, tobacco, crushed dry rock powder, rich, moist, black soil, soft leather, fresh acidity and with a round, beautiful, elegant, balanced finish. Photos of; the Seven Hills Vineyard, barrel room and mural on their cellar wall. — 8 years ago

Chris England

9.2

😎 £34 bargain Grand Cru from my fav Chablis producer 😍that's fab now in ☀️ but will go on for many years 👍

🍷 Light straw yellow

👃 A refreshing citrus waterfall crashing over mineral rocks splashing green apple skins & white flowers

👄 Med creamy, but not syrup, punchy zingy zesty zap injection to the saliva glands invoking a mineral monster mash in med+ acidity w/ grapefruit tiny tickle

🎯 Long citric w/ touch green apple & grapefruit mineral dribble 💦 — 8 years ago

Keith Browning

9.4

Very nice, 66 Pichon Lalande overshadowed it though - suppose that's what happens with a 50 yr old and a 34 yr old — 9 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.2

2016 solid — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Blend of 54% Cab Sauv, 34% Merlot & 12% Cab Franc. Deep Ruby with aromas of pronounced dark fruits, sweet spice, floral and herb notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, blueberry and plum with notes of cacao, cedar and subtle herb spice. Well balanced with acidity, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, cedar and earthy mineral character. Nice! — 4 years ago

Daniel Sutcliffe

9.0

Slight scent of sour apple on the nose. Very light on the pallet with hints of apple and citrus. Not a huge fan of white wine but would drink again. Great pairing with chicken. — 5 years ago

"Odedi"

9.3

Light straw in color with a golden tint.

Strong nose of grapefruits, boysenberry, citrus, honey, white flowers, minerals and white pepper.

Medium-bodied with medium acidity, crisp and refreshing.

Dry to off dry on the palate with citrus, grapefruits, lemons, honey and spices.

Long finish with lemons.

This is a great Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley. Well balanced with a nice long finish.

Has high alcohol, but it's not noticeable, which I liked.

Fruity, rich and not bitter, with nice complexity, and I loved the finish. This is very tasty. Probably the best Sauvignon Blanc I've had in a while.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$34. — 7 years ago

Jordi Pazo

9.0

Vila. Festival del Vermut 2017.
02.06.17 — 8 years ago

Gigi Pan

9.0

I made a mistake at first, under valued this wine. After breezed for some time it started to display its beauty. Not bad, my first local NY wine. — 9 years ago

with Alan

Christina Ahlheim

9.1

Delicious!!!!!
Bought at BP 1/2 price bottle night. $34 — 9 years ago

tim heyman

9.1

drank 1982 very gd year 34 yrs old special flavor — 9 years ago