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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 🥂 — 7 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

CynCon

9.5

Dry. Tart. Berries lingering at the end. Color is great and not obnoxiously pink - which reflects in its light and crisp, but not lacking flavor. Structure held up to manchego cheese (and peanut butter cups! What?! I couldn't help myself.. Ha!) got this on sale at the local grocery - may be worth it full price but definitely a great bargain and sure to be a people pleaser at parties for the sale price point! — 9 years ago

Tamara

9.5

I tried this during a tasting at Round Barn and had to take a bottle home. It's a little something different that is perfect for holiday parties. — 9 years ago

Vilma Brueggemeyer

8.9

Great wine for large parties even small ones. Serve fairly cold on a hot summer day and you will dream of pineapples, passion fruit, and kiwis. Slightly dry. — 9 years ago

Julie Gallick

9.0

For $10, I use this as our go-to every day wine and for big parties. All my guests love it and think it's a $20-$30 bottle — 10 years ago

Dianna Peterson

9.0

Great Cava for parties. — 10 years ago

Katrina Tolentino

9.0

Trader Joe's wine project -

La Granja 360 Tempranillo
D.O. Cariñena
50% Tempranillo / 50% Garnacha
13%
$4

I cannot believe I'm about to say this, but I loved this wine. Soft, very round, luscious raspberry/cherry and vanilla up front with a slight chocolate finish. Has a moderate alcohol content, but tastes hotter than labeled. Overall, phenomenal value for everyday drinking. Had with an herb roasted pork tenderloin and roasted broccoli and went great with it.

Justin says it had a forgettable fade away, but thought it was very drinkable and fruity. Will def drink again at large parties. Drinks like an avg $8 bottle.

— 11 years ago

Petra Thieriot

Owner/Importer Dee Vine Wines

10

HOLY SHIT--Sarah should have more going-away parties--this '03 WEHLENER SONNENUHR #Riesling #TBA so doesn't suck! — 12 years ago

with Dade, Manuela and 2 others

"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. — 7 years ago

Norman Gennaro

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

Lisa Stec

9.5

Great Cabernet - very drinkable & good for parties. $14.99 @ Total Wine — 9 years ago

with Chuck

Andrew Stewart

9.0

The wine Johanne brings to parties. Very good — 9 years ago

CynCon

9.4

High tannins. Good body. Great for heavy foods and Christmas parties! — 9 years ago

Rob Taylor

9.5

Amazing bottle recommended by Somme at Firefly. Z & Mike loved it too.
Great Somme, by the way. — 10 years ago

Fahara Zamorano

9.2

I Dig. Lets see what time does to this puppy. — 10 years ago

with Daniele and Tammie

Jessica Chow

9.2

A go-to fav for dinner parties. — 11 years ago

Christanna Honer

9.2

Medium plus aroma of peaches, gala apple, banana and lemon. Slight salinity. On palate, fruit salad (apples, white grapes, bananas, melon) with a definite mineral presence, refreshing but tame acidity, and a slightly bitter finish (referred to as phenolic by somme) — 11 years ago

Mat Montgomery

9.1

Great stuff for parties! — 12 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

Nicolas Duchesneau

8.9

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

Norman Gennaro

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

Julie Carter

9.1

Spanish Blend - great wine for the value - good for large dinner parties — 9 years ago

Matt Soares

8.9

Sweet but not a dessert wine. Starts sour but in a nice fresh way. Raspberry, cherry, finishes with a medium dryness. Wouldn't drink it every day but a fun, tasty wine for parties. — 9 years ago

Joe Weinberger

9.1

BBQing wine for sure. Crowd pleaser. I've served this multiple times this summer during parties and it's always a hit. — 10 years ago

Alexa Newman

10

When holiday parties buy all your top wine and leave the bottle....Yesss.
Amazing pineapple creaminess w/ perfect acidity — 10 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

Red current and red cherry fruit and a bit of oak spice 50% new oak fine herbs minty notes and milk chocolate. Smooth and round tannins with a nice freshness through the finish light and savory with lots of nuance through the finish. Excellent — 11 years ago

Melissa Kawecki

9.0

My husband and I love this wine. Go-to for potlucks and dinner parties for industry people without spending $50 for a bottle. — 11 years ago