"Odedi"

9.1

Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, plums, oak, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, eucalyptus, light vegetables and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, chocolates, oak, licorice, light cola, vegetables and peppercorn.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Malbec based blend from the house of Cheval Blanc is starting to drink very nicely now. Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux.

Soft, smooth and elegant. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and interesting.

Needed 90 minutes in the decanter to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Wine Advocate 97 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 62% Malbec and 38% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 15 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$110. — an hour ago

Britany Vong

10

Was delicious in a pot roast and on its own! — a month ago

with Ryan

Paco Suro

8.9

Mature. At end of life but consistent. — 2 months ago

Alfonso Serrano

9.6

De los mejores vinos españoles que he probado. — 2 days ago

Mark Mannebach

8.9

Black licorice, currant and earthy notes. 2012 vintage holding up well. — a month ago

K L

9.3

Very very good. Fruity but balanced. Not carneros tasting at all. — 2 months ago

with Matt

Ashraf Attal

9.0

With the kids — 3 months ago

Kristin C

9.0

Smoked meats/sausage and cola on the nose, garnet color and medium-plus body, silky taste. Smooth, plum and raspberry, nice modest acidity, light vanilla notes, elegant finish. — 16 days ago

K L

9.4

Excellent. One of the best merlots. A little cherry but balanced and earthy. — a month ago

with Matt

Dennis Maurer

8.9

Not bad … a little bitter on the finish — 2 months ago