"Odedi"

8.5

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose with black currants, cherries, blueberries, sweet raspberries, smoke, chocolates, coffee, vanilla, wood, spices, licorice and peppercorn.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, strawberries, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, chocolates, licorice, spices and black pepper.

Spicy finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a nice Zinfandel from Lodi, California. Well balanced, spicy and simple. A good everyday wine.

Drinkable right out of the bottle. Better as it opens up and gets some tannins (30 minutes).

14.6% alcohol by volume. — 12 hours ago

"Odedi"

8.7

Dark ruby in color with a wide brick/ purple rim.

On the nose, black currants, blackberries, over ripen strawberries, wood, chocolates, dark roasted coffee, barnyard, green pepper, bitter herbs, wet leaves, earth, graphite and peppercorn.

Medium bodied soft and smooth with medium plus acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, over ripe strawberries, red currants, smoke, chocolates, mocha, pomegranates, peppercorn, herbs, spices, vegetables, earth and tar.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cranberries.

This Shiraz blend is still drinking nicely now, and still shows a nice tannin structure. Smooth and velvety mouthfeel and very complex, with many layers of fruits and earth notes. Lots of rotten fruits on the nose, but not much on the palate.

Needs 90 minutes to open up properly and show some tannins.

Better than 2 years ago, but it is on the way out. Probably won't be as good next year.

A blend of 67% Shiraz and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in oak barrels for 12 months.

14.2% alcohol by volume. — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

9.7

Time for my Friday's Cabernet fix, the weekend is starting off right...

What a beautiful color on this Cabernet blend.
Ruby/ brick in color with medium intensity and a brick/ purplish rim.

Wonderful nose of blackberries, blueberries, red currants, light vanilla, oak, licorice, eucalyptus, light bell pepper, light metals, minerals, spices and black pepper.

Full-bodied, not bold, but rather elegant and smooth with gorgeous legs and medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, sweet cherries, vanilla, oak, licorice, black olives, spices, earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine-grained tannins, that engage the mouth with wonderful fullness, cherries and black pepper.

What a gorgeous wine this is. Aged wonderfully, smooth and elegant with great balance and an awesome mouthfeel. Just delicious.

Surprisingly, very drinkable right out of the bottle, but of course, after an hour in a decanter it was so much better.

A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels.

15% alcohol by volume. — 6 days ago

"Odedi"

8.5

Deep ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Nice nose of black currants, black cherries, oak, earth, green vegetables, beef jerky, spices, coffee, herbs, forest floor, smoke, green pepper, peppercorn, leather, and licorice.

Medium to full-bodied with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, currants, strawberries, oak, cloves, green vegetables, herbs, chocolates, wood, forest floor, smoke, earth, wet rocks, tobacco and peppercorn.

Medium plus on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice Monastrell from Jumilla. Almost balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Earthy with mild complexity.

A good food wine or just to sip on.
Good everyday wine at a great price.

Could use a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly. I had it 7 months ago and it is getting better.

I paired it with a chicken flatbread and hard cheeses.

14.5% alcohol by volume. — a day ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Dark ruby in color with a light red rim.

Nice fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, blueberries, plums, wood, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, bitter herbs, caramel, peppercorn, leather, metals, vegetables and earth.

Medium plus in body and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco, coffee, caramel, peppercorn, leather and earth.

Long finish with round tannins and spices.

This is a nice surprise. A great Garnacha from Navarra, Spain. Interesting, with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food, like BBQ Meats.
This is very yummy.

These 100% Garnacha grapes are from 60 year old vines. Aged for 9 months in French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume. — 5 days ago

"Odedi"

8.3

Light straw in color.

Nice nose of white flowers, lemons, citrus, green apples, light grass and white pepper.

Medium bodied and creamy, with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, sea salt, green apples, bitter herbs and spices.

Short finish with bitter almonds and limes.

A nice white wine from Rheinhessen, Germany. Tart on the attack and better when chilled properly. Enjoyable by itself or with food. Simple, shows bright acidity, but not fully balanced.

11.5% alcohol by volume. — 6 days ago

"Odedi"

8.5

Light yellow in color with a golden hue.

Nice nose of lemons, citrus, green apples, grapefruits, minerals, spices and white pepper.

Full bodied with medium plus acidity and creamy.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, bitter vegetables, herbs and white pepper.

Medium plus in finish with bitter almonds and herbs.

This is a nice Californian Sauvignon Blanc. Well balanced, creamy and simple. A little bitter for my taste, but better with food.

Needs to be properly chilled.

I paired it with spicy chicken wings.

13.5% alcohol by volume. — 2 days ago

"Odedi"

8.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide purplish rim.

Sweet nose of blueberries, blackberries, black currants, plums, red candy, spices, wood, licorice, steel, peppercorn and cloves.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, strawberries, currants, vanilla, licorice, cloves, spices, oak, vegetables, bitter herbs and peppercorn.

Medium finish with soft tannins and black pepper.

This is a drinkable Malbec from Mendoza. Simple, spicy and not fully balanced. Not very smooth, a little harsh actually.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly.

13.5% alcohol by volume. — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

8.5

Pale lemon in color with a yellow tint.

Nice nose of white flowers, lemons, citrus, minerals, tangerines, sea salt and white pepper.

Medium bodied and crisp with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with citrus, lemons, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, sea salt, white pepper and minerals.

Medium finish with limes and bitter almonds.

This is a nice Burgundy white. Nicely balanced and simple.
Enjoyable by itself or with food. Crisp and refreshing, especially with spicy food.

I paired it with fried calamari and spicy banana peppers.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in stainless steel.

13% alcohol by volume. — 5 days ago

"Odedi"

8.3

Deep brick in color with a wide brick rim and an orange hue.

Wonderful earthy nose of sweet plums, cherries, raspberries, violets, strawberries, earth, forest floor, green vegetables, Mediterranean spices, black tea, smoke, vinegar, light alcohol, licorice, wood and black pepper.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity, soft and smooth.

Dry and savory on the palate with sour cherries, cranberries, pomegranates, licorice, wood, vinaigrette, oregano, black tea, tobacco, earth, leather, bitter vegetables, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tart raspberries.

A nice everyday red wine from Italy, with a light mouthfeel and a great nose. Nice complexity, but not fully balanced. Better with food than all by itself. Was actually better a little chilled.

Should be better in a year or two from now.

Needs an hour to open up properly. (Tart right out of the bottle.)

12.5% alcohol by volume. — 7 days ago