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9.1

Reddish in color with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose of wild flowers, cherries, red currants, earth, light chared wood, spices, smoke and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, currants, cherries, light oak, herbs, light earth, black pepper, spices and chocolates.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

This 7-year-old Pinot Noir from Oregon is drinking at its peak now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Rich and fruit forward. Complex and entertaining.

Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

Unfined and unfiltered. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles.

13.2% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$68. — a day ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, cooked cherries, light green vegetables, spices, pencil lead and peppercorn.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This 10 year old red blend from California is still drinking beautifully. Complex and interesting. Nice to see that it aged nicely.

Showing slight RS on the palate, but I can live with that.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Charbono.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$60. — 4 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Domaine la Barroche Châteauneuf-du-Pape Julien Barrot 2022, Rhone, France

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fresh cherries on the nose with light chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red cherries, red currants, earth, light chocolate notes, tobacco leaf, herbs and spices.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Grenache blend from the great 2022 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is already drinking very nicely. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but very approachable now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 63% Grenache, 13% Mourvedre, 11% Syrah, 7% Counoise, 5% Cinsault and 1% local varieties. Aged in large French oak barrels and concrete vats for 22 months.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$65. — 5 days ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Grand Opening Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, California

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim and medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, blackberries, light oak, earth, herbs, chocolates and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, currants, plums, sweet cherries, chocolates, light oak, licorice, spices, herbs, light tea and earth.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Tangy and spicy. Smooth and soft.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 90 minutes in the decanter.

This Napa Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend feels young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 12 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Fruit forward and elegant. Complex and entertaining.

A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot and a touch of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Aged for 21 months in (83% new) French Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — 2 days ago

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8.8

Aesthetic Wines California Chardonnay 2022, California

Golden in color.

Strong nose of ripe apples, citrus, oak, light vanilla, pears, melons, spices and light herbs.

Full bodied and soft with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with pears, yellow apples, melons, oak, spices, light vanilla and white pepper.

Tangy finish with limes and spices.

This 4 year old Chardonnay from California is drinking at its peak now. Creamy and rich. Fruit forward and spicy, with mild complexity.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$35. — 5 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Nose of plums, cherries, spices, light oak, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain is drinking very nicely now. Complex, elegant and smooth. Tangy and interesting.

Fruit forward, rich and feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A nice sipping wine, good by itself or with food.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 28 months in (45% new) mostly French oak barrels with some American oak. Organic and fermented with wild yeast. Unfiltered and unfined. Vegan.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$75. — 6 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Light ruby in color with medium intensity.

Strong nose of red fruits with earth notes and light wood.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

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

Showing cherries, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Nice tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a very tasty yet young, Pinot Noir from Oregon. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward with lots of earth notes to compliment it.

Already drinking very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$55. — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

9.2

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

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

Dry on the palate and soft.

Showing cherries, plums, currants, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, black pepper, chocolates, light vegetables, Indian spices, licorice and black tea.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious 13 year old Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains in California. Drinking beautifully now, elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and soft. Complex with a nice mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, from the great 2013 vintage, is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. Loved the low alcohol level too.

12.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Ruby/ purple in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with light cedar, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, currants, cherries, chocolates, light cedar, herbs, peppercorn and black licorice.

Tangy finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Napa Cabernet. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine.
Better after 45 minutes of airtime when the tannins show up, and bring in good structure.

Still young, but very approachable already. A good entry level Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Paired nicely with a cheese board.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 12 months in (50% new) French and American Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30. — 5 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Deep purple in color with a reddish rim.

Nose of blueberries, black currants, cooked plums, light oak, dark chocolates, peppercorn, herbs, bell peppers, earth, tobacco leaf and black tea.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, light oak, vegetables, chocolates, tobacco, bell pepper, herbs and peppercorn.

Nice length on the finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a young Cabernet Franc from Mendoza. Rich and extracted with lots of earth and vegetable notes.

Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature, but already drinking nicely. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Complex and interesting enough to drink by itself. A good food wine too, that will pair nicely with lamb dishes.

100% Cabernet Franc grapes were aged for 18 months in (50% new) French Oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 6 days ago