Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2019 | classic smell, eucalyptus, cassis. 27 Grenache, 26 Merlot, 21 Syrah, 18 Carignan, 8 Cab Sauvignon. — a month ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY — 6 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing currents, plums, cherries, oak, wet leaves, herbs, black pepper, tobacco leaf, earth, dark coffee and black tea.

Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 26 year old Merlot is still drinking very nicely. Showing a nice mouthfeel with nice complexity.

Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years, but will not improve from here on.

Needs an hour to open up properly, so be patient.

This was not a good vintage in Pomerol, but it held up pretty well.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$250. — 10 months ago

Ethan Gilmore

10

Very very good. At Rococo. Blackberry, honey, a hint of vanilla. — 3 months ago

Rufus King

9.3

Crisp Grüner Veltliner served with swordfish at The Hurricane Restaurant in Kennebunkport, ME — 6 months ago

Tom Garland

9.2

1.5 hour decant(decent chunky sediment). A majestic deep purplish magenta color with a little bricking. Always have a soft spot for aged Cain Five and Chris's old school savory style(embrace a little brett!). On the nose: stunning nose of worn leather, funky wet earth, red fruit, touch of menthol, nutty. Taste: Restrained, silky, elegant, balanced wine with dusty earth, herbaceous, currants, plum, cedarwood, and peppery dark chocolate medium finish. YUM! Hitting its stride with time to go. — 6 months ago

with Brenda

Haelee Kim

9.0

Had this at Velvet. Really good. Not as fruity and smooth. — 4 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.0

A lot of earth, some dried fruits in the background. Some cigar box and forest. Good with food. — 5 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY — 6 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Drinking well at 26 yrs. This was polished with berry fruits showing lots of spice, cedar, leather, pencil & tobacco. — 2 years ago