"Odedi" 
Landot
Haut-Medoc 2010
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a gorgeous one from France.
Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.
Gorgeous nose of blackberries, black plums, black cherries, cedar, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, black pepper, dark coffee, light alcohol, pencil lead, river rocks, light vegetables and leather.
Full bodied, soft and elegant, with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, cedar, leather, earth, vegetables, vanilla, pencil lead, earth, chocolates, dark coffee, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with firm tannins and spices.
This 9 year old Cabernet based Bordeaux is drinking very nicely now. Well balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.
This is from a great vintage, and it is showing. Good right out of the bottle, and better as it opens up. Tannins come in after 30 minutes of airtime.
Still has a lot in it, and will age nicely in the next 10 years.
Thank you Steve and Alex for sharing this beauty with me.
Delicious and yummy.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers, but it is great to drink all by itself too.
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$40. — 2 days ago
Amavi Cellars
Walla Walla Valley Sémillon 2018
Pale straw in color with a light golden hue.
Fruity nose with lemons, citrus, grapefruits, red apples, honeydew and spices.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, earth, minerals, spices and herbs.
Medium plus on the finish with spices and bitter almonds.
This Sémillon from Washington state is crisp and refreshing. A good wine to sip on by the pool. Tangy with a nice finish. Has an old-world feel.
Good by itself or with food like fresh seafood. I paired it with cheddar cheese with truffles.
A blend of 85% Sémillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in 100% neutral French oak barrels.
13.9% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$25. — 6 days ago
Fleur de Treille
Cinsault Grenache Rosé 2018
A simple Rosé from France.
Light bodied with medium acidity, with a watery mouthfeel.
Showing strawberries, citrus, lemons, green apples, grapefruits and bitter herbs.
A little bitter on the ending.
A blend of 55% Cinsault and 45% Grenache.
12% alcohol by volume.
84 points.
$5 — a day ago
Casto Oaks
Zinfandel 2013
Ruby /brick In color with a wide reddish /brick rim.
Fruity nose with black currants, black cherries, sweet strawberries, wood, mocha, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, spices, black pepper, light alcohol and pencil lead.
Medium plus in body and soft, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with cherries, sweet strawberries, red currants, oak, vanilla, tobacco, spices, chocolates, peppercorn and dark coffee.
Medium plus in length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 6 year old Zinfandel from Sierra Foothills is peaking now. Drinking very nicely with nice balance and complexity. Spicy with a soft mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Needs 90 minutes to open up properly and show the tannins. The spicy finish lingers for a few minutes.
I had this vintage a year ago and I'm glad I had another bottle. What a difference.
I paired it with meats and cheeses.
Aged for 12 months in American (mostly neutral) oak barrels.
14.8% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$21. — 5 days ago
Firebrand Wines
Aged in Bourbon Whiskey Barrels California Red Blend 2017
A simple and fruit forward red blend from California. Showing black fruits with chocolates, mocha, coffee, wood, alcohol and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and a touch of RS.
Good right out of the bottle and Good for parties. A good everyday wine.
Aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels.
15.9% alcohol by volume.
86 points.
$11. — 6 days ago
The Grenachista
Mendocino County Grenache Noir 2016
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity.
Fruity nose with blackberries, blueberries, sweet strawberries, raspberries, wood, spices, earth, light vanilla, tobacco, coffee and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet strawberries, wood, vanilla, cloves, herbs, earth, tobacco, coffee, light vegetables, chocolates, peppercorn and spices.
Medium plus in length on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very enjoyable Grenache from Sonoma valley. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows the tannins (60 minutes).
Tastes like a good quality Côte du Rhône red. Spicy and fruit forward.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and cured meats.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$38. — a day ago
Château Pavie Macquin
Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
It's time for some #MerlotThursday. Here is a fruit forward Merlot from Bordeaux.
Showing black and red fruits with wood, vanilla, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, wet leaves, black tea, black pepper, spices, dark coffee, earth and leather.
Medium finish with firm tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is still young and a little harsh, even after opening up, with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Needed 3 hours to open up.
Showing great potential. This is from a great vintage, and will age nicely in the next 20 years. I would suggest not to touch it for another 3 years.
I've had the 2012 last year, and although this is much younger, it is much tastier already.
Robert Parker 94 points.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of 84% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$100. — 3 days ago
Agitator
Bourbon Barrel Aged California Red Blend 2017
A simple Cabernet from California. Showing black fruits with chocolate notes, caramel and spices.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Spicy on the finish with soft tannins.
Nice and easy drinking. Aged in Bourbon Barrels.
The bottle is really cool and different.
15.9% alcohol by volume.
85 points.
$25. — 5 days ago
"Odedi"
This is a very enjoyable CDP. Showing black fruits with chocolates, earth, wood, vanilla, vegetables, dark coffee, herbs, spices, peppercorn, leather, vinaigrette and tobacco leaf.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate and very yummy. At this point it is showing great complexity and mouthfeel.
Good by itself or with food. Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some tannins.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a from a great vintage, Drinking, very nicely now, and will age nicely in the next 10 years.
Robert Parker 94 points.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 5% Cinsault. Aged in stainless steel vats (70%) and new oak barrels (30%).
15% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$50. — 3 hours ago