"Odedi"

9.1

Light gold in color.

Fruity nose of apples, honeysuckle, light diesel, spices, minerals, sea salt and light earth.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, apples, pears, light earth, limes and light herbs.

Long finish with limes and lemon juice.

This is a very tasty Riesling from Santa Lucia Highlands in California. Elegant and nicely balanced.

This Single Vineyard Riesling will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Tangy and interesting, with nice complexity. Crisp and refreshing.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A small production of only 193 cases. Organic.

11.2% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$28. — 22 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Bien Nacido Estate – Pinot Noir “The Captain” 2022
Santa Maria Valley AVA, Santa Barbara County, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Often referred to as the “Grand Cru of California vineyards”, Bien Nacido has built a legendary reputation since 1973 for producing some of the state’s finest Pinot Noir and Syrah. “The Captain” is a limited parcel Pinot Noir, shaped by cool ocean breezes and limestone-rich soils that bring freshness, elegance, and a true sense of place.

Aromas & Flavors
Lifted aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry, and pomegranate mingle with rose petals, white pepper, and forest floor. On the palate, flavors of raspberry compote, dried herbs, and a touch of baking spice unfold gracefully.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, elegant, and structured. Silky tannins glide through vibrant acidity, finishing long and lifted with red fruit purity and earthy undertones.

Winemaking Notes
Grapes hand-harvested from select hillside blocks of Bien Nacido Estate. Whole-cluster fermentation adds aromatic lift and savory complexity. Aged in French oak barrels (30–40% new) for nuance without overpowering the fruit.

Food Pairing
Perfect with duck breast, roasted salmon, mushroom risotto, or truffle pasta. Its finesse also shines with charcuterie and artisanal cheeses.

Verdict
The Captain captures the pinnacle of Bien Nacido Pinot Noir — terroir-driven, age-worthy, and undeniably elegant. A bottle that blends history, pedigree, and craftsmanship into one unforgettable wine. — 10 months ago

Rob DeShane

9.0

Very light in color with a meaty strawberry licorice nose. Just lovely sweet tannins and plushness on palate but with enough acidity to keep it light on its feet. Surprising medium finish. 🔥for the money. — 3 years ago

Timothy Lynch

9.4

Globs of cassis with either tar or licorice (both?) bringing up in the rear. Tasty sour cherries give it a lively jolt. The juice totally saturates across one’s taste receptors and remains with you a good 90 seconds from down the hatch. Yes, it’s young....but, if its current structure continues hand in hand this is going to be a classic Morgan down the road. A gorgeous wine! — 6 years ago

Jeremy Hollingsworth

9.0

Wow! Light and wonderful hints of fruit with a nice finish — 6 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.0

The ‘17s just arrived so that means it was perfect timing to drink my last ‘16. @Morgan Twain-Peterson says these can age 5-10 yrs, but mine never seem to make it 5-10 months while I let all of the SVs rest in peace. A splash decant really helps the bouquet jump out on these. Rose petal, spice, and dark fruits balanced by wonderful acidity and some light tannin presence. A screaming value year in and year out. — 8 years ago

Ken Venezio

9.2

Close to the edge of life on this 2018 but still delivers black tea and a bit of spice. Some bright cherry mid palate with wet stone and dusty earth. Still has a nice finish. Very drinkable and just what you'd expect from an aged Santa Lucia Pinot. — a month ago

Paul J

9.5

Light gold color. Lovely, complex nose of camomile, butter, steel, and lemongrass. Similar flavors on the palate. Medium plus depth that coats the palate and has a long, lingering finish. Possibly the best U.S. Chard QPR! — 6 months ago

with Brooke

Austin Moberg

9.0

Local to me 6 wine tasting best wine of the tasting I’m really like these local syrahs — 2 years ago

John Jaye

9.1

A fine wine with lots of fruit and mineral aspects. Can still age a bit — 5 years ago

Matthew Ward

9.0

Light, juicy, and again, fun. — 5 years ago

Jason Brater

9.0

Nice Syrah blend (88% w 8% Grenache and 4% Tempranillo). Nice fruit w medium body. The Grenache characteristics came through in the flavor. — 6 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.3

2017 Bedrock Riesling from Cienega Valley AVA. Planted in 1963 and dry-farmed. Apparently it’s the second oldest riesling vineyard in California. “Own-rooted in decomposed granite and limestone lovingly tended by the magnificently mustached Pat Wirz,” according to Morgan Twain-Peterson MW. Loaded with flavor. Lime oil and granny smiths with a hint of honey, and lots of rocks. A steal at $25. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Delicious and worthy bottle a bit lost in a buffet of special wines. 💯 RP wine. HBTM. — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Pale straw lemon color with aromas of tropical fruit, lime citrus and grassy aromas. On the palate flavors of pear and grapefruit with herb notes, vivid acidity. Medium+ finish, ending with fruit, grassy noted and mineral tones. — 5 months ago

JKT

9.2

As good as a Morgan can get? Frances, lift, complexity, Gamay fruits. — a year ago

Paul J

8.9

Sweeter than I expected. Lemongrass and metallic flavors dominate. Decent acidity and deep flavors. Medium plus depth. Not bad. — 3 years ago

with Brooke

Raul Puga

9.1

Really enjoyed this. Crisp and refreshing — 5 years ago

Carly Schroeder

8.9

Solid red blend — 6 years ago

CA Haynam

9.2

A subtle fruity nose. Dry but fruity body with slightly tannic finish. Very nice. — 7 years ago