Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple days. Better on Day 1. The 2020 Pinot Noir “Hard 200°” pours a dull ruby color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with wild notes of sour cherry, raspberry, cranberry, mustard seed, freshly cut dill, celery root, parsnips, and coniferous forest floor. On Day 2, it became a touch mousey but I could tolerate it. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Based on this example, drink now. That being said, the ride is wild and totally worth it. Thanks for the assist @Lyle Fass — a month ago

"Odedi"

9.3

Dark ruby in color with a very short reddish rim. Not showing age at all.

Strong fruity nose with cedar, vanilla, chocolates and black fruits.

Full bodied, elegant and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and very fruity, with black currants, plums, tobacco, cedar, leather, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, herbs and light alcohol.

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This 28 year old is still drinking beautifully, but was probably better a few years ago.

Nicely balanced and elegant with nice complexity.

Needed 90 minutes of airtime to open up properly.

Robert Parker 96 points.

I Had this vintage almost 2 years ago, and it was even better then.

A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels for 22 months.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$200. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.4

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose and full bodied with medium acidity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, chocolates, coffee, herbs, spices, earth, light vanilla, black pepper and eucalyptus.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a wonderful Napa Cabernet. Rich and elegant with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward with nice complexity.

Drinking beautifully now as a 14 year old. Not too much in your face kind of wine, which is very nice to see out of Napa. Just a pleasure.

At its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

A gorgeous wine to share with good friends.

Good right out of the bottle, easy drinking and good by itself. Will also pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$200. — 3 years ago

Victor Charcan

9.4

Under the radar to many, yet supreme winemaking here. Mostly dark fruit, picota cherries, plums, blackberries, ample bodied and length in a difficult year. Ageing gracefully. A star — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.3

#AgedWineTuesday

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

Earthy nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, plums, cooked cherries, earth, wet leaves, herbs, light vegetables, coffee, eucalyptus, mediterranean spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 28 year old is still drinking very nicely. A great Second Growth Bordeaux.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 45 minutes of airtime.

Complex and engaging. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. Aged in (65% new) French oak barrels.

13% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$200. — 2 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured, no formal notes. The “Cuvee Monsignori” is made with fruits from some of the estates oldest vines; many well over 200 years old and (obviously) ungrafted. Beautifully layered tropical fruits, lime, wax, and minerals. While this was hugely complex, the biggest takeaway was the incredible texture and finish of this wine. It was rich, leesy and saline. A stunning example of Assyrtiko and perfect pairing with whole red snapper. — 3 years ago

M F

8.9

Nice Provence rose.
From the label:
COTES DE PROVENCE ROSE

Owned by the Quiot family from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the 200 acre estate lies at the foot of Mont Sainte Victoire near Aix-en-Provence. Its winemaking facilities have been completely renewed over the past 3 years.
This is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre.
Special efforts are made to preserve freshness and fruit by the use of CO2 gas to exclude oxygen during the harvest. This is a fresh rosé with a pretty salmon-pink color, elegant flavors of red berries, mineral notes and a clean finish. Serve this wine lightly chilled. Very nice on its own, it goes well with most dishes, specially sushi, salads, pizza and mild cheeses. — 4 years ago

Monique Gillioen

8.9

€69 in resto, veel zuurstof nodig eerste dronk nogal wrang en dat verbetert helaas maar mondjesmaat. Moet ‘‘s ochtends geopend als je hem ‘‘s avonds wil drinken — 6 months ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.7

200 bottles or so made. Rare obviously. Assemblage’s of their best grapes. E&M could not keep this name a US winery which sells plunk send them a warning. Nose orange rind and black currants. In the glass, tannins resolved, high acid, hint crushed marble, very elegant. Touch cherries, forest floor, bark, touch cumin. A joy to drink and contemplate life while this opens up. 2013 was a really difficult year. This shows that this winery can make great stuff even in off years. At its peak i would say drink now. Oh man i might drink the bottle before the guests show up. Monumental. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.3

This 11 year old Napa Cabernet is delicious now. Rich and elegant.

Complex nose with lots of black fruits. Really nice.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf and herbs.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years.

93 points.

$200. — 3 years ago