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8.7

Pale lemon in color, almost see through.

Fruity nose of diesel, limes, citrus, red apples, spices, minerals, sea salt, honey and light tropical fruits.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, crisp and refreshing.

Off dry on the palate with citrus, diesel, minerals, lemons, pears and spices.

Medium on the finish with limes and grapefruits.

This is a simple Riesling from Washington State. Well balanced and refreshing when properly chilled.

Enjoyable by itself or with food like spicy Indian dishes.

10.5% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$5. — an hour ago

"Odedi"

9.1

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a great Cabernet from Washington State.

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose with blackberries, blueberries, sweet cherries, figs, light oak, vanilla, spices, licorice, pencil lead, black pepper, dark chocolates, dark coffee, earth and leather.

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

Dry and fruity on the palate with blueberries, cherries, plums, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, herbs, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, dark chocolates and pencil lead.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a great Cabernet from Columbia Valley. Nicely balanced with great complexity and mouthfeel. Smooth, elegant and very tasty. This 4 year old is peaking now.

This is not an expensive wine, but with proper short term aging, it drinks wonderfully. Worth giving it a try.

Good right out of the bottle and so much better after 2 hours in a decanter.

I paired it with cheeses, nuts, dried fruits and light appetizers.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$15. — 4 days ago

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9.4

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of mint, cherries, blueberries, dried figs, raisins, spices, eucalyptus, cloves, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, peppermint, licorice and black pepper.

Full-bodied with high acidity and great legs.

Sweet on the palate with blueberries, sweet cherries, black currants, spices, licorice, oak, mint, earth, leather, pencil lead and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice surprise. A great Vintage Port, made out of Zinfandel grapes from California.

Well-balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Feels like a red Zinfandel, but sweet. Good all by itself, as a dessert.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 30 minutes of airtime, when nice tannins come in to play. I really enjoyed the tannins and the mouthfeel on this port. Very unique.

I paired it with sweet desserts.

Aged for 18 months in neutral American oak barrels.

18% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$19. — 9 days ago

"Odedi"

9.0

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. This time it's a delightful Cabernet from Sonoma County.

Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose with blackberries, blackcurrants, plums, cherries, light vanilla, eucalyptus, earth, licorice, mint, cloves, spices, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, cherries, sweet raspberries, tobacco, spices, peppercorn, leather, chocolates and earth.

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

This is a great Cabernet Sauvignon from knights Valley in Sonoma County. Well balanced with nice complexity and a very soft and smooth mouthfeel.

Good by itself or with food. Fruit forward, spicy and elegant. This is a good wine to sip on by the porch.

Needs an hour to open up properly and balance itself out.
At this point the high alcohol is not noticeable, which is always nice.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet is very approachable now, and will be good in the next 10 years.

I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers.

Aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$70. — 11 days ago

"Odedi"

8.7

Deep purple in color, almost black, with a wide purplish rim.

Strong and fruity nose of black currants, black plums, cherries, light wood, leather, earth, barnyard, alcohol, chocolates, tobacco, coffee, light vegetables, and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, spices, dark chocolates, earth, pencil lead, light vegetables, bitter herbs and peppercorn.

Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is an enjoyable Syrah from Spain. Showing mild complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Tangy on the ending.

Feels like a blend of Old World and new world Syrah. Reminds me of a Syrah from Washington State.

Needs 1 hour to open up properly and remove some of the acidity.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.

100% organic Syrah grapes aged for 6 months in French oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.

87 Points. — a day ago

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8.8

Tomorrow is international Grenache day, so let's open one to celebrate.

Ruby in color with a wide dirty reddish rim.

On the nose blueberries, cherries, raspberries, black currants, earth, wood, vanilla, vegetables, spices, licorice, eucalyptus, graphite, black pepper, dark coffee and alcohol.

Medium-bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, raspberries, strawberries, red currants, bell pepper, green vegetables, bitter herbs, wet leaves, peppercorn, oak, licorice, spices, coffee, cola, pencil lead and earth.

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

This is a nice Grenache blend from the Rhône Valley. Not fully balanced anymore, but drinking nicely even by itself.

Showing nice earthy notes with a little bit of fruit. Soft and spicy mouthfeel with nice complexity.
A good food wine. Was probably better a year or two ago. Should be served lighty chilled.

I opened it up with the #Vspin for 7 minutes and it seemed to do the trick.

I paired it with cheeses and crackers.

A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah.

14% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$15. — 5 days ago

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8.5

Dark purple in color with a wide purplish rim.

Very aromatic nose with plums, blueberries, dust, violets, earth, leather, tobacco leaf and peppercorn. I really liked the nose.

Medium-bodied with medium plus acidity and nice legs.

On the palate, plums, cranberries, blueberries, earth, spices, peppercorn, leather, smoke, river rocks and graphites.

Short finish with round tannins and tangy pomegranates.

This is a nice Syrah from Spain. Showing mild complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy with a tangy finish.

Needs an hour to open up properly, and might need one more year in the bottle to balance itself out. A good everyday red, and better with food.

Made with 100% Syrah grapes and has only 99 calories per 5 oz serving. Organic.

I paired it with Parmesan cheese and crackers.

12% alcohol by volume.

85 points. — 8 days ago

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9.3

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of dried figs, raisins, blackberries, vanilla, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, licorice, peppercorn, spices, cloves, mocha, pencil lead, spices, light vegetables and coke.

Full bodied, bold and smooth, with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, mocha, tobacco, earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Amarone. Still young, but already drinking very nicely. Very complex with a great mouthfeel. Powerful, spicy and fruity. Reminds me of a young Napa Cabernet but smoother.

Delicious and yummy by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.

A blend of 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 10% Molinara. Aged in French Oak barrels for 3 years.

15% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$30. — 2 days ago

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8.7

Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, plums, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, earth, peppercorn, dark coffee, tobacco leaf and vegetables.

Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with black currants, plums, bell pepper, cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth, black tea, vegetables and graphite.

Medium on the finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is an earthy Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Israel. Not fully balanced and bitter, with a nice mouthfeel.

I expected more out of this 4 year old, but it was still nice. Might be in the dumb phase, and need a few years to mature.

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Shiraz and 10% Petit Verdot. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Kosher and vegan.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$40. — 7 days ago

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8.9

Deep purple in color with a nice purplish rim.

Fruity nose with blackberries, black currants, cherry pie, figs, raisins, oak, alcohol, light vanilla, spices, licorice, leather, chocolates, mocha, coffee, cocoa and black pepper.

Full body with medium acidity and long legs.

Very fruity on the palate with black currants, blackberries, sweet cherries, blueberry pie, figs, raisins, wood, earth, leather, licorice, light vanilla, pencil lead, spices, light herbs, coffee, dark chocolates and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Californian Red Blend is drinking very nicely now. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.

Enjoyable by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Rich and jammy.

Good right out of the bottle, but much better after 90 minutes in a decanter, when it becomes more balanced with nice tannins and structure. Good for parties too.

A blend of Petite Syrah, Mourvedre, Syrah and Grenache.

15% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$15. — 10 days ago