"Odedi"

9.3

This 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder in Napa Valley is drinking beautifully already, although needs a few years to reach its peak.

Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Rich and extracted, yet elegant. Fruit forward and engaging.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Showing good potential to become a 95 point wine.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$90. — 4 days ago

Benjamin Hickey

8.9

Light red fruit, very soft — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

The Delicious Monster White Blend 2024
W.O. McGregor – South Africa 🇿🇦

Overview
A vibrant and cheerful South African white blend composed of 60% Chenin Blanc, 20% Muscat, and 20% Chardonnay. Produced in the McGregor region, this wine leans into youthful freshness, aromatic charm, and easy-drinking appeal without becoming overly sweet or simplistic. A surprisingly polished everyday white that overdelivers on pure drinkability.

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive notes of tropical fruit, ripe pear, melon, white peach, citrus blossom, and soft floral nuances jump from the glass. The Muscat adds aromatic lift and perfume, while the Chenin Blanc keeps the wine energetic and refreshing. Subtle orchard fruit and light honeyed tones round out the finish.

Mouthfeel
Light to medium-bodied with refreshing acidity and a smooth, uplifting texture. Crisp and youthful, yet balanced enough to maintain freshness through the finish. Very approachable and easy to enjoy casually.

Food Pairings
Excellent with spicy Asian dishes, summer salads, grilled chicken, shrimp tacos, light curries, fresh fruit platters, or casual patio-style sipping.

Verdict
A fun and approachable white blend that delivers far more charm and balance than expected. Bright, youthful, aromatic, and dangerously easy to drink. A great reminder that uncomplicated wines can still be genuinely enjoyable and well-crafted.

Did You Know?
South Africa is home to some of the world’s oldest Chenin Blanc vineyards, and the grape has become the country’s signature white variety, capable of styles ranging from crisp everyday wines to age-worthy masterpieces.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is the type of bottle you open casually and suddenly realize the bottle is almost gone. Bright energy, great finish, and incredibly approachable without feeling generic. Cheers! — 5 months ago

Julia Indik

9.3

Opens with currants, red apples, carob, vanilla, laced with smoke and earth. Tannins are tight and rich with moderate acidity. — 8 months ago

with Robert

Jessica Cansler

9.0

Great with Cuban! — 2 years ago

Shaun Kleffman

8.9

Bold berries up front. Dry middle. No lingering aftertaste. Great cab. — 4 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.7

Painfully young. Chockfull of quality and promise. — 15 days ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.1

2024 Vintage. Vibrant ruby red in color. Pleasant aromas of fruit and spice on the nose with subtle earthy tones. Cherry, vanilla, and spice on the palate, very soft tannins with a smooth finish. Phenomenal Willamette Pinot for the price. Would enjoy again. — a month ago

Charles Nebolsky

9.5

Delishly rich. The 2017 at 9 years old is exceptional quality deep cab flavor — 4 months ago

Pete

9.5

Loved it! Green apple, pear, some leather, well balanced, clean finish. NZ did it again. Definitely would buy again — 5 months ago

Chris Spencer

9.2

Outstanding wine. Chris Carpenter never disappoints. — 6 months ago

with Erik

Stuart Pollack

9.3

Well-balanced Chardonnay with green apple, pear, and crispness. Very enjoyable mix of fruit flavors and acidity. — 2 years ago

Jason Sliwa

9.0

Big bodied, sumptuous red that pairs with red meat. — 3 years ago

with Vicki

Norman

9.0

It didn’t compare to the others. Still going strong and no browning but wanted more weight and punch. — 2 months ago

John Miller

9.5

Worth the hype — 2 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The Mount Veeder I didn’t feel was up to what I have typically tasted here. It was fine. Just a bit uneventful. — 3 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim

The nose is still tight with red fruits and light oak notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, black cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, earth, herbs and black pepper.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder in Napa Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced, with an Italian feel. Complex and entertaining.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with a big piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 19 months in (65% new) French Oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$115. — 5 months ago

Ed Chin

9.3

Drinking really nice right now. Dark fruit with a brightness to it. The baby fat is gone and its maturity is starting to show. It rides the line between modern and old school Napa effortlessly. — 6 months ago

romo

9.5

TANNIN. Impressive structure with dark fruit. Dry. Rare to be so drink-able. Wowza. — 2 years ago

Rich Bluth

9.3

rare to find a Chard as balanced as this one — 4 years ago