Frank Kuo

9.6

Color of dark inky purple with vibrant bubbles on the rim. A bit hazy. Nose of ripe plum, black cherry jam, black currant, tobacco leaves, star anise, bacons, and nice touch of cedar wood and barrel note. Very saturated and fragrant. Taste of concentrated sweetness like vanilla and caramel, meaty bacons, herbal notes, low tannins and low acidity, jammy, velvety, and spice like black pepper. Aftertaste of dark chocolate, vanilla, spice note, smokiness, bittersweetness of grapefruit, barrel note, and lingering tasty flavors on the tongue. Normally, wine with this sweetness is not my favorite. However, this wine has so much structure and complexity that the sweetness is just one of the wonders in the tasting experience! — 10 years ago

Adam Coy

9.5

Why because it's 28 years old. Nose: rainforest, wood, mold and pepper. Palate: sweet, easy and smooth. Still has some caramel notes and rice cracker. — 11 years ago

with Kirema and Benjamin

"Odedi"

9.4

Dark inky in color with a purple rim.

Gorgeous on the nose with blueberries, blackberries, figs, cooked raisins, plums, wildflowers, oak, vanilla, wood, black pepper, licorice, dark chocolate and coffee.

Big, bold, Jammy and full-bodied with great long legs.

Very fruity on the palate with figs, prunes, blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, vanilla, American oak, dark chocolate, peppercorn and earth.

Long finish with big round tannins and lots of peppercorn.

What a great Zinfandel. Drinking well now. Great by itself or with barbecue meats.

16.5% alcohol by volume. — 11 years ago

Vanessa Pritchard

9.3

I adore this wine, and Backyard has the good nature to have it by the glass. Fresh green pepper and strawberry aromas; crisp linen; roundness and heft as well. Lots of acid, and lots of finesse. I've been wanting this wine with fervor lately! — 11 years ago

"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. — 11 years ago

"Odedi"

9.8

Dark ruby red in color with a red rim.

What a gorgeous nose, with vanilla, spices, blackberries, cherries, oak, chocolate and black pepper.

Medium + in body, smooth and elegant.

Dry and smooth on the palate with cherries, black currants, Wood, vanilla, smoke, oak, spices and black pepper.

Long finish with round smooth tannins and peppercorn.

This is an awesome wine. Eight years old and showing a great capacity to age even longer.
If it had a little less vanilla this would be a perfect score, for me. If vanilla is your thing, this is it. Great Napa Valley Cabernet.

Only 400 cases were produced on this Howell mountain Reserve. 94 points wine enthusiast.

14.4% alcohol by volume. — 11 years ago

"Odedi"

9.4

This is another great Red from Phinney's Location series, the Spanish version.

Dark inky in color with a crimson rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, figs, cherry jam, bell pepper, strawberries, vanilla, wood, black currants and black pepper.

Full bodied, jammy and bold, with great legs.

Fruity on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, figs, cooked plums, black currants, vanilla, light vegetables, licorice, spices, cedar, some earthiness and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins.

Great wine, not very different from the AR, though, maybe a little more earthiness? Definitely Enjoyable now.

14.5% alcohol by volume. — 11 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

This blend is delicious right out of the bottle.
Dark ruby in color with a dark red rim.

Great, full nose of wild flowers, blackberries, blueberries, black currants, raisins, cooked figs, vanilla, wood, tar, coffee and black pepper. Very much like a petite Syrah from California.

Full bodied and bold, smooth and elegant, with a great mouth feel, and long thin legs.

Fruity on the palate with blackberries, Cola, figs, black currants, vanilla, licorice, cooked plums, dark chocolate and peppercorn.

Long finish with (too) soft tannins.

46% Syrah, 25% Zinfandel, 14% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre and 5% Petite Syrah.

14.5% alcohol by volume. — 11 years ago

Young Bock Lee

10

concentrated aromas. Deep, concentrated, balanced aromas of black fruit, wood, spices. Dried black plum fruit, hint of tabacco, spice(black pepper) followed by medium plus acid and structure. (more structure, spicier than fruitier). Very versatile wine. Can be drink fresh but it also can be aged. Good wine for restaurant. — 11 years ago

"Odedi"

9.6

This is an awesome Chilean Cabernet. Oh my, what a treat.
This is a gorgeous one, 5 years old, yet, Still young, but already vibrant.

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Big nose of vanilla, oak, cherries, blackberries, blueberries, earth, licorice, vanilla, leather and black pepper.

Dry on the palate with dried figs, wood, vanilla, earth, blueberries, blackberries, and spices.

Full-bodied and elegant with gorgeous legs.

Long, long finish with big, ripe tannins and peppercorn.

This 2010 vintage was a little cooler and thus provides more of a fresh feel on the palate.

97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 15 months in French oak. Will be even better in 3 to 5 years.

14.5% alcohol by volume. — 11 years ago