"Odedi"

9.1

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

Deep ruby in color with a brick rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing plums, currants, light cedar, earth, herbs, light vanilla, licorice, light vegetables, coffee and black pepper.

This 20 year old Merlot from Napa Valley is still drinking nicely, but past its peak. Elegant and interesting.

This is a nice surprise, as I didn't see it drinking so nicely at this age.

Needs an hour to open up in the bottle.

Good by itself, and better with food at this point. I paired it with light appetizers.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$25. — 9 months ago

Sarah Altenhofen

9.4

Had at lake with mom - real nice — 4 years ago

Brianna C

9.5

Delicious, smooth cab after only a little aeration. Strawberry and basalmic flavors — 5 years ago

with Gabrielle

Cynthia Olaya

10

Balanced and great fruit. — 5 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

Good Pinot with balance and constrained fruit. Drinks nicely right after opening. — 7 years ago

Tobineaux

9.0

Amazing with a beautifully grilled ribeye. Thanks Ben! Easy drinkin’ with a light electric tingle. Delicious. — 7 years ago

Moe

8.9

ヴェルメンティーノらしいコクと苦味があって良い。 — 3 years ago

Jgrilllo

9.2

Great rosé with a light blush color fruity upfront with a very slight bitterness toward the end the bitterness is not bad though and reminiscent a bitter melon. To me it’s a bit heavy for a rosé but pairs very well with food especially cheeses and spicy food.  — 4 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

My first Joshua Cooper wine - had to check out the Young Winemaker of the year for 2020 awarded by Gourmet Wine Traveller magazine. Joshua has recently turned 32. This wine was quite rich and dense and a little closed aromatically - obviously quite young. Ripe plum, rose petals, with a little vegetal matter. - a big future ahead. Joshua has had wide experience with Australian wineries and in Burgundy with Domaine de la Vougeraie and Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron. This wine from the cool climate Macedon Ranges with high profile neighbours like Bindi and Curly Flat. — 5 years ago

Joan Ziegler

9.4

Drinking with Ray on Saturday night in Palo Alto. Very enjoyable! — 5 years ago

Jamie Holland

9.0

First experience with this choice (2015)! Paired beautifully with a very fresh and ‘lemony’ chicken piccata, fresh and crisp yet full bodied! I might be in love, but first I need a second date! — 7 years ago

Garrett Parker

9.2

Very nice for a 2015 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. May be better to hold for a couple years. — 8 years ago

Olivier Huguenin

8.9

C’est très bon mais un poil trop puissant pour moi. Belle évolution mais le vin a encore une longue vie devant lui — 8 years ago

Tom Nguyen

9.0

Good breakfast juice — 3 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.4

2018 Vintage. 15.1% Alcohol. Bright, crisp fruit with good acidity and medium body. Loved it. — 4 years ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.0

Spiced meaty notes on the nose upon first opening, like stewed red peppers and beef. Elves into juicier riper red fruit notes as it breathes. Cooked plums and cherries. Bright vibrant young meaty cherry and blueberry fruits jump onto the palate with kalamata olive undertones and plentiful acid. Balanced with a body and mid palate that is complimented by both introductory and finishing flavors and sensations. — 5 years ago

Steve Mitchell

9.1

A new blend I have not tasted before.
Well balanced with a nice smooth finish. — 5 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.5

13.1% abv — 7 years ago

John Smith

9.0

Earth and blackberry. Medium plus, and fairly rich. Very good. — 7 years ago

Roberta Kallina

9.0

Choice at wine tasting — 8 years ago