"Odedi"

9.2

Inky in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity on the nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and easy drinking.

Showing red and black fruits with light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, peppercorn, cola, Mediterranean spices and light licorice.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Single Vineyard Zinfandel from Napa Valley. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and complex. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with burger and fries.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$40. — 2 hours ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Pretty red color with medium intensity.

Fresh red berries on the nose with light milk chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, red currants, light earth, light wood, spices, coffee, herbs and dark chocolates.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This delicious 3 year old Grenache blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is starting to drink beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

Still young, and from the great 2022 vintage. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Rich and fruit forward. Complex with a soft mouthfeel. Soft, pure and elegant.

The high alcohol is very well integrated. Spicy and entertaining. Well structured and precise.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

Grapes are grown on aged vines of more than 100 years old. A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Cinsault and 20% Syrah. Aged in mostly concrete vats for 2 years. Syrah is aged in new French oak barrels.

16% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$125. — 4 days ago

"Odedi"

8.4

A simple Pinot Grigio from Italy.

Pale lemon in color with a light nose.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Showing limes, lemons, spices and herbs.

Short finish with limes and almonds.

A little unbalanced and better with food.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

84 points.

$13. — 5 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Purple in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose with light violets, black currants, plums, licorice, light barnyard, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, black cherries, green vegetables, herbs and peppercorn.

Medium plus in length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Syrah from Walla Walla Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced.

Drinks like a new world Syrah with a Cabernet Franc touch, and very true to the Terroir.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Will be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

100% Syrah grapes were aged for 21 months in (50% new) French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$80. — 18 hours ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of sweet cherries, currants, blueberries, light cedar, earth, herbs, milk chocolates, tobacco leaf and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with sweet cherries, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs and spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa valley. Elegant and easy drinking. Fruit forward and complex.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (30% new) French oak barrels for 24 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$40. — 2 days ago

"Odedi"

9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Not showing much age.

Beautiful nose of blueberries, blackberries, plums, cooked cherries, spices, licorice, cedar, earth, chocolates, vanilla, rhubarb and black pepper.

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

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, toast, cedar, light vanilla, mediterranean spices, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia. Rich and elegant. Fruit forward and complex. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 60 minutes of airtime.

Robert Parker 91 points. Wine Spectator 91 points.

This 23 year old is drinking beautifully now and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food like lamb dishes.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in all new American oak barrels for 14 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$225. — 5 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Nose of ripe cherries, blueberries, plums, currants, light oak, dark chocolates, herbs, light vegetables, earth and black tea.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Very dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from Oregon is very young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Tangy and earthy. Complex and nicely balanced. Feels more like Burgundy in style.

Already drinking nicely, and good right out of the bottle. Gets earthier and spicier as it opens up.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

A good food wine too, and paired nicely with Spanish dry salami and crackers.

Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (30% new) French Oak barrels for 16 months. A small production of 3,150 bottles.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$72. — a day ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Reddish in color with light intensity.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing raspberries, sweet strawberries, cherish, earth, light wood, spices, dark chocolates, herbs and black pepper.

This 8 year old Pinot Noir from Oregon is drinking very nicely now. Complex and interesting. Feels like a lightly aged Burgundy.

Good right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens. Will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

I had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

Elegant and good by itself or with food.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45. — 2 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Pale lemon in color with a light golden hue.

Strong nose of citrus, limes, light oak, spices, earth and herbs.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with lemons, green apples, grapefruits, herbs, earth, spices and light wood.

Nice length on the finish with limes and almonds.

This is a very tasty white wine from Bordeaux. Elegant and spicy. Well balanced and complex. Soft and smooth.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with fresh seafood.

A blend of 73% Sauvignon Blanc, 12% Sauvignon Gris and 15% Sémillon. Aged for 7 months in (40% new) French Oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40. — 4 days ago

"Odedi"

8.7

Crow Haven Winery Rattlesnake Hills Malbec 2023, Washington State

Inky in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose of red and black fruits with light wood, spices and chocolates notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cherries, light oak, tobacco, licorice and black pepper.

Medium on the finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Malbec from Rattlesnake Hills in Washington State is easy drinking and fruit forward.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food. A good party wine too.

Grapes were aged in oak barrels for 16 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$35. — 6 days ago