David Peifer

9.2

Not too fruity. Light in color. Dry. Nice. — a year ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Light yellow in color with a golden hue.

Oaky nose with citrus, peaches, vanilla, cedar, yellow apples, pears, light tropical fruits and spices.

Full bodied, creamy and smooth, with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with oak, vanilla, spices, citrus, pears, light grapefruits, apples and black pepper.

Spicy finish with black pepper and limes.

This is an enjoyable Chardonnay from Russian River Valley. Oaky and buttery with a nice mouthfeel.

Showing mild complexity at this point, and nicely balanced. Fruit forward and rich.

After 30 minutes of airtime, it really calms down. Worth the wait.

I've had the 2019 not too long ago, and liked it so much better. Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years.

Pleasant, tangy and easy drinking. Good for parties, or just to sip on by the pool.

100% Chardonnay grapes from Russian River Valley were aged in French Oak barrels for 5 months (20% new Oak). A small production of only 3,000 bottles.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$35. — a year ago

Eric Barrett

9.5

Light and table ready — 9 years ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Light ruby in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose and dry on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing red cherries, red currants, light wood, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and earth.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

This is a very tasty Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley. Easy drinking, and good as a sipping wine. Fruit forward and entertaining.

Showing nice balance with elegance, and a soft mouthfeel.

Still young and fresh tasting. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (25% new) French Oak barrels for 9 months. A small production of less than 5,000 bottles.

14% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45. — a year ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.0

An oaky cornucopia of fall spiced raspberries, cranberries and dried fruits. The cotton astringent finish leaves your mouth watering for another sip.
Age another 5 years for enhanced drinkability. — 5 years ago

Michael Chelus

8.9

Cherry, raspberry, licorice, plum, currant, mossy earth and oak. Good structure and soft tannins. — 7 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Notre Vue Estate Balverne Forever Wild Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Sonoma County, California

Ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked strawberries, spices, cedar, cloves, vanilla, leather, chocolates, tobacco, licorice, herbs, light alcohol, peppercorn and dark coffee.

Medium finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County. Fruit forward, rich and elegant.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour in the decanter, when tannins show up. Really worth the wait.

Loved the chocolaty nose.

Still young and will age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Good by itself or with food, and will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 9% Malbec and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 18 months in oak barrels. A small production of only 504 cases.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$48. — a year ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.1

Considerably better and with a tripled case production from the prior vintage. Juicy grapefruit, lemons, and orange zest rush to greet you on the palate. Tangible acid is rounded by gentle sweetness from 5% muscat. Solid nose and finish, but the palate steals the show here. Nice wine. — 7 years ago

Ezra Chomak

9.0

An unexpected treat holding up nicely. — 10 years ago