John W

8.9

herbacious nose and mint and peach. Grows Near the sea. On the palate, minerality is strong, strong herbs, sea salt in finish. — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Azienda Agricola Poggio al Grillo Guado delle Casaline Bolgheri Rosso 2023, Tuscany, Italy

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Purple in color with a purplish rim.

Very aromatic nose of blue fruits and sweet cherries.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, plums, cherries, light earth, herbs and spices.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and cherries.

This is a very tasty Merlot. A very unique wine from Bolgheri, Italy. Nicely balanced and easy drinking.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Nice to see such low alcohol from this region.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Sangiovese.
Aged in ceramic vats for 8 months.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45. — a month ago

Ian Hamel

9.0

2023 summer. Simple on the surface but with a surprising, subtle salty depth — 10 months ago

John W

9.8

deep ruby coloration. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Merlot. On the nose; spice, forest floor, tobacco, vanilla, cherry. On the palate, full bodied, cherry, toasted coffee, chocolate, vanilla, some sea salt. Nice long finish. — 3 days ago

Alessandra Diana

9.8

Needs time. Amazing wine. — 3 months ago

Chris

9.1

Surprisingly Italian (I would have sworn it was Northern Californian). Much more complex, some blackberry and firm oak tannins. Very nice — 5 months ago

Thong Yin Sheng

9.3

Amazing nose - absolutely just filled with truffles! AMAZING. Don’t need to drink it. Enjoy the nose that in itself is already an absolute pleasure! — 2 years ago

John W

9.0

deep ruby coloration. On the nose, pepper and spice, vanilla. On the palate, Cabernet Sauvignon, franc, Syrah and Sangiovese. Light, table wine. But still full bodied. Dark berry and spices. — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Purple /reddish in color with a wide reddish rim.

Showing a beautiful nose that takes me to Bordeaux.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Showing black plums, cherries, light oak, tobacco, licorice, light vanilla, peppercorn, espresso, light earth, chocolates and herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Merlot from Bolgheri. Drinks like a Right Bank Bordeaux. Fruit forward, Interesting and rich.

Well balanced and elegant. Easy drinking with a nice mouthfeel.

Still young, but already delicious. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Good by itself or with food.

100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 14 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 2 months ago

Ian Hamel

9.0

2023 summer. Simple, lovable country wine that went over wonderfully at table — 10 months ago