Ellen Clifford

8.9

This wine throws parties that go late but not too late full of characters but polite ones and also invites you to dinners with other intellectuals that go late and are rich but get deep and down to life on earth. Which is to say it hints at decadence but is cool with just having like, a real deep conversation on literature. Full of blackberry and cassis fruit but with baking spices and something that says mud delicious mud. Vibing with tannins that aren’t knitted in and a certain element that satisfies but leaves you unsatisfied so you take another sip and it may be on purpose to remind you you are mortal. — 4 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.

Rich, powerful, extracted and fruit forward with black fruits and chocolate notes, vanilla, wood, spices, peppercorn, tobacco, graphite and dark coffee.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Spicy with a long finish and round tannins.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Good for parties.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 6 years ago

Lauren Brodsky

9.7

Delicious deep red, from engagement parties! Good with steak! Night John cooked up Ana amazing dinner — 6 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.1

Randomly smelled like sharpie. Fantastic as it opened up. Lots of pepper on the back end. Such an interesting Syrah out of Walla Walla. So glad we have a few more bottles. — 8 years ago

P A

9.0

On a crystal clear sub-zero, star bright night, the snow pack on the mountains gleaming and the fire roaring we attended the first of several parties for friends moving to the interior of BC . We opened the night sharing another of our old loyal friends that never lets us down Taittinger Reserve Brut Champagne. Still lovingly family owned in an age of conglomerates “Old Taitts” blends 40% Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunière into a superb blend that giggles on the light and cheery side. A lovely aperitif to start a night with old friends. 12% alc/vol Cheers 🥂 — 8 years ago

Nicolas Duchesneau

8.9

Il y avait un petit défaut mais somme tout un bon potentiel — 8 years ago

Norman

9.4

Not a fan of the label. Almost a desert wine. Hard to score here given the night, so will defer to others but a great night. Gunja throws the the best parties. — 8 years ago

with Rich, Jason and 2 others

Tenley Seidel

9.1

Fleming’s steak house, Syrah and Zinfandel blend. Spicy, bold flavor. Looks like a full body and drinks like a medium. It parties. — 4 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

A pretty ruby in color.

Strong nose of blueberries, black cherries, strawberries, light oak, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, maple, light vegetables and peppercorn.

Full bodied with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with plums, pomegranates, cherries, blackberries, wood, spices, tobacco, chocolates and peppercorn.

Medium length on the finish with soft tannins and tangy strawberries.

This is probably my first time having Barbera from Lodi, California. Well balanced and interesting with a nice mouthfeel.

I could definitely smell and taste Lodi, but I won't be able to get the Barbera at a blind tasting. Feels like a lighter Zinfandel from Lodi, with more acidity then expected. Definitely has nice acidity for a Lodi red.

Alcohol is high, but not too noticeable. Good by itself or with food. Good for parties too.

Needs an hour to open up properly.

Nice and engaging and easy drinking and a good everyday wine. I paired it with fatty cheeses, almonds and dry fruits.

Mainly Barbera grapes, with a touch of Petite Sirah, were handpicked and aged in French and American oak barrels for 20 months (24% new).

15% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$25. — 5 years ago

"Odedi"

9.0

It's Friday and I'm ready for my Cabernet fix. This week it's a great one from Monterey County.

Dark Inky in color with a nice purple/ brick rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, toasted oak, vanilla, alcohol, dried figs, cooked cherries, licorice, light smoke, spices, light cloves, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long, thick legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, cola, dark chocolates, coffee, pencil lead, peppercorn, leather and tobacco.

Long finish with round tannins, spices and tangy cranberries.

This is a nice surprise. A wonderful Cabernet from San Antonio Valley. This 4 year old is peaking now. Well-balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Rich, spicy and extracted, but not in your face, kind of red.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (30 minutes).
Great for parties or as a sipping wine by the porch. Enjoyable by itself or with food, like a nice piece of steak.

Showing lots of sediments, so probably unfiltered.

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petite Sirah. Aged in French oak (20%), for 9 months.

Delicious.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$18. — 7 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Here is a great Napa Cabernet for my Friday's Cabernet fix.

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus, chocolates, spices, pencil lead, black pepper, leather, earth and metals.

Full bodied and rich, with medium acidity and nice legs

Dry on the palate and fruity, with blackberries, sweet cherries, black currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, earth, tobacco, pencil lead, peppercorn, leather, smoke, chocolates and mocha.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a great Cabernet from Napa Valley. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.
Showing nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Needs an hour to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle and good for parties.

Drinking nicely now and will be good in the next few years.

I paired it with beef tenterloin.

14.8% alcohol by volume. — 8 years ago

Norman

9.4

Hard to score here given the night, so will defer to others but a great night. Gunja throws the the best parties. Great starter. — 8 years ago

with Rich, Jason and 2 others

"Odedi"

9.2

Deep inky, almost black in color, with a dark purple rim.

Beautiful Fruity nose of figs, blueberries, blackberries, sweet plums, cherry pie, earth, leather, smoke, spices, chocolates, licorice, oak, vanilla, black pepper, herbs, spices and peppermint.

Full bodied, bold and jammy, with medium acidity and long legs.

Fruity and dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, earth, spices, leather, smoke, chocolates, mocha, dark coffee and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and spices.

A very enjoyable blend of 85% Petite Sirah and 15% Petite Verdot from the house of Michael David.

Well Balanced, bold, fruity and a great sipping wine. Good for parties and also good with food like BBQ Meats.

Good right out of the bottle, but even better after an hour.

Definitely a teeth staining red wine.

14.5 %alcohol by volume. — 8 years ago

Nicolas Duchesneau

9.1

Bon mes attentes étaient quand meme éleve, dans mon CellarTracker c’était indiqué 2005, je voulais me faire plaisir mais en enlevant la capsule je remarque l’inscription 2003! Bon sang, le producteur s’est trompé de bouchon... mais non l’acheteur c’est trompé de millésisme qui est timidement indiqué à l’endos de la bouteille. Somme tout, la bouteille était tres agréable, on reconnaissait la chauffe du millésisme, la prune, les fruits cuits. Rien de comparable à un 2005 bu il y a deca quelques années déjà! Helas! Il m’en reste une autre que j’ouvrirai tres bientot probablement à l’automne avec un bon plat mijoté — 5 years ago

"Odedi"

9.0

A tasty and interesting Pinot Noir from Napa Valley. Never had one from Napa, actually.

Showing cherries, strawberries, wood, raspberries, chocolates, vanilla, spices, cola and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Soft and elegant with nice complexity.

Easy drinking with a nice mouthfeel. Balanced with nice acidity.

Would age nicely in the next 5 years.

Good for parties. Good by itself or with food. A nice porch wine. I had it slightly chilled which was great.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$32. — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Dark salmon in color with light intensity.

Light nose of strawberries and citrus with small bubbles.

Sweet and fruity on the palate with raspberries, sweet strawberries, citrus, lemons and apples.

Medium finish with sweet raspberries.

What a fun sparkling Rosé from Spain this is. Sweet and bubbly and Great for parties.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, by the porch or pool.

I took it to an afternoon party, and it was a big hit. Everyone at the party loved it.

A blend of Chardonnay, Shiraz and Grenache.

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

11% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$13. — 7 years ago

Aistė Bakutytė

9.0

like a classic syrah it’s full bodied but still tastes like berries and is perfect for any kind of casual evening i.e. slumber parties — 8 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.2

Such an interesting wine. Love the underlying elderflower notes. Love that it's such a different wine for WA. — 8 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Dark inky in color with a purple rim.

Fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, figs, raisins, vanilla, sweet cherries pie, wood, smoke, spices, chocolates, peppercorn, coffee, pencil lead, mocha and licorice.

Full bodied, jammy and bold with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, raisins, oak, vanilla, licorice spices, chocolates, smoke, peppermint, coffee and peppercorn.

Long finish with well integrated tannins and tangy cranberries.

This red blend from Lodi, California is always enjoyable with nice complexity and balance.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Great wine for parties or as a sipping wine. Good wine to pair with BBQ too.

Big, bold and beautiful with a tangy finish. Yummy.

15% alcohol by volume. — 8 years ago

Aura Novembre

9.0

Good choice for dinner parties. With Quinlan, Gruswitz and Papa/Mimi. Liked by all. — 8 years ago