"Odedi"

9.2

Dark inky color with a purplish rim.

Oaky nose with plums, blackberries, wood, vanilla, vanilla, vanilla (did I say vanilla?), earth, spices and black pepper.

Full bodied, smooth and bold with nice legs.

Fruity on the palate with blackberries, figs, cherries, plums, earth, oak, vanilla, dirt and peppercorn.

Nice finish with big tanning and black pepper.

Awesome wine with a great mouth feel, that can be enjoyed by itself. I paired it with Parmesan cheese, crackers and great company. Drinkable now, but will be even better in 3 to 5 years.

A blend of 60% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah. Each was fermented individually, and then aged for 18 months separately, in new French and American oak barrels. After blending, it sat for over a month in steel tanks before bottling.

15.5% (Wow!) Alcohol by volume. — 10 years ago

J

9.5

Got this as a Christmas gift and I couldn't be happier. Very smooth - seemed a little thicker in consistency to other whiskey. — 11 years ago

with Amber and Todd

Jiby Philip

9.5

Monastrell aged in Pappy van Winkle barrels. Plenty of oak, with vanilla and caramel with a touch of bourbon corn sweetness. Cherry and dark fruit. Full body, supple tannins, medium minus acidity, medium finish. Delicious! — 12 years ago

Ryan Whitaker

9.2

Superb, balanced acidity with amazing texture and crisp minerality. Pale gold in colour, was intending to share this wine however it was far too good! — 11 years ago

John Vuong

Wine Director/Sommelier Ame

9.5

Gevery Chambertin of beer? — 11 years ago

John Sweeney

9.5

One of the best CA Viogniers I have ever had! — 11 years ago

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

10

2013. YES YES YES. — 12 years ago

Paul Bradley

9.4

Wow - an amazingly complex wine. Great quality Barossa Shiraz finished in Scotch Whisky barrels. The whisky barrels certainly change the flavours in the wine. Well worth the money at $25. Can't wait to try the Cab Sav. — 11 years ago

Kyo Jin

9.3

Very tasty with a certain finesse. — 11 years ago

Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

9.0

Completely a Germany fan, but a brief moment of neutrality while drinking during the World Cup final. — 11 years ago