Tim Eller

8.0

Bright, acidic berries and just a touch of minerals. Delicious and interesting - a solid beaujolais homage. — 2 months ago

Tim Eller

9.7

What a sublime example of a white Burgundy. All the fantastic austere minerality, but with all the perfect balance with acidity, apple blossom and grapefruit. Truly impressive. — 8 months ago

Tim Eller

8.9

Surprisingly complex for something so young! Light minerals and black currant in the nose continue in the mouth with a subtle blend of loam, fresh apple and fantastically balanced acidity. Quite the Oregonian treat. — a year ago

Tim Eller

8.8

A juice bomb of a cab blend. Lots of interesting notes, like licorice and plum. Not much else to say except cheers! — a year ago

Tim Eller

9.0

Way more interesting than its price (but not its label!) infers. Loam and forest floor in the nose, raging currant, ash, and minerals in the mouth. I guess the syrah gives it the body, but it still surprised me. Love it! — 4 months ago

Tim Eller

9.1

This is probably my first exposure to the Aligoté, and it's an interesting beast. Apples and minerals in the nose mixed with a muted citrus character yield to an unctuous body and tongue-clucking acidity. I hesitate to call it medium-bodied, for its long list of complex elements, as it drinks like a heavyweight. Calera undoubtedly is in its wheelhouse here, and does a New World version in a pure and distinct homage. Delicious and easy drinking. — 8 months ago

Tim Eller

9.5

I read someone calling this wine "seductive", which might actually be reductive. Deep burgundy color and a mysterious opacity beckons the mind and the mouth follows willingly. Dark cherry and forest leaves supported by plum and velvety tannins elevate an earthy nose. Utterly enchanting. — a year ago

Tim Eller

9.2

Don't make the same mistake I did: let this one sit for 30 minutes before you sip. Earth, violets, and caramel in the nose. Strong start! Then on to black currant, cherry and just the right amount of granite, followed by a softly lingering finish. Balance and beauty - what a fantastic Rioja. — 7 months ago

Tim Eller

8.6

I love that this is described as a Rosé, barely pulling into the pink range. No matter; it's creamy and clean, minerally and subtle. It's nothing but easy-going to sip. Pair with a good book. — a year ago

Tim Eller

9.7

Magnificent, striking currant flavors in the nose and the mouth. This is a JUICE. BOMB. So much body, it extends into an interminable (mesmorizing!) finish. I love the expressively balanced tannins - so much nuanced structure! Also in play is violet, leather, and a hint of spice box. It all plays so well together though, Odette presents an exquisite symphony of refinement. — a year ago