"Odedi"

9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Light gold in color.

Nice nose and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with tiny bubbles.

Showing apples, light grapefruits, limes, earth, spices, herbs, minerals, light yeast and sea salt.

Long finish with limes and herbs.

This is a delicious Sparkling wine from Oregon. Elegant and rich, soft and smooth. Nicely balanced and complex.

This 12 year old is starting to drink at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Easy drinking, engaging and entertaining, and a great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 65% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier. Aged in stainless steel and neutral French Oak barrels for 6 months. Made in the Traditional Method and disgorged after 10 years.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 21 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Gabriel Meffre ‘Saint Mapalis’ Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2023
Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A classic Southern Rhône red blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (GSM), sourced from the stony, sun-drenched vineyards of the Plan de Dieu appellation within the Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC. This cuvée honors Saint Mapalis, a local figure tied to Rhône’s viticultural heritage.

Aromas & Flavors
Opens with enticing blackberry, plum, and licorice, layered with earthy garrigue and touches of black pepper and spice. A hint of dried herbs and violets rounds out the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is juicy and approachable, carrying dark berry fruit through to a smooth finish.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, soft, and balanced, with silky tannins and a gentle persistence. Shows freshness alongside its ripe fruit core, making it both food-friendly and enjoyable on its own.

Winemaking Notes
Vinified traditionally with careful extraction to highlight fruit and terroir, then aged to round out tannins. Designed for youthful drinking while retaining Rhône typicity.

Food Pairing
Excellent with roast chicken, grilled lamb, charcuterie, and Provençal herb dishes. Its balance of fruit and spice also works well with pizza or casual Mediterranean fare.

Verdict
A lovely value-driven Rhône blend—expressive, soft, and versatile. It feels more expensive than it is and showcases the charm of Plan de Dieu’s terroir. — a year ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

Although I find that La Closerie generally needs some bottle age to fill out and come into its own, LC19 is already showing fabulously flaunting deep, powerful layers of ripe orchard fruit with smoky minerals, toasted hazelnuts and exotic spices. The palate is impeccably structured and concentrated with a satiny texture and vibrant energy that gives way to a long mineral inflicted finish. Pinot Meunier from the master, it just can’t be matched. This is the best release since LC13. — 4 years ago

Jeff

9.2

Dark fruit with spicy velvety undertones of violets and herbs. Rich finish. Filet mignon really went well with it. Surprise Cotes-Du-Rhone that is a cut above other CDRs. — 6 years ago

Roy Goble

9.7

Zoom call tasting with owner Bruce Phillips, plus master sommeliers Chris Blanchard and Jack Mason. Really fun, and such great wine! — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Pretty deep golden in color.

Strong nose of light diesel, apples, spices, herbs, sweet lemons and light honey notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry to off dry on the palate with honey, lemons, citrus, apples, pears, light earth, herbs and spices.

Long finish with lemons and limes.

What a delicious Riesling from Williamette Valley this is. Soft and elegant, complex and smooth.

This 13 year old Single Vineyard Riesling is nicely balanced with enough acidity to balance the sugars.

Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with spicy Asian foods.

100% Riesling grapes were aged in (30% neutral) French Oak barrels and stainless steel vats for 12 months.

12% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$25. — 2 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

N: central coast nose a bit of candy.

P: candyish central coast fruit. Long. Juicy.

Grapevine 15.83 on 2 — 7 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

See previous notes on March 2020 and October 2020. This tasting was even better than those two tastings. At 10 years it is peaking. Sweet and savoury ripe plum and black cherry. So mellow, earthy and delicious. A brilliant wine from a brilliant winemaker. He certainly is the master of alternative varieties in this country - Steve Pannell. A lot like cool climate Shiraz and many would pick it as that in a blind tasting. A great match with Chicken Legs. — 3 years ago

Steven Beishuizen

9.0

I really liked this one. Deep, dark black cherry on the great nose and throughout. — 5 years ago

Canon Thomas

9.1

More fruit forward style. Like the reserve PN better. — 6 years ago

Michael Ross

9.2

Pomegranate, rosemary, thyme, cigar box, cocoa,‘multiple layers of flavor. Very nice — 6 years ago

Ron R

9.3

Another reco from @Paul T- Huntington Beach. Strong showing. Loved it. Fill yer boots at K and L Wines!!! — 7 years ago

with Anne-marie

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Medium Ruby with aromas of black and red fruits with cedar, floral and spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and cedar with smoke and tobacco notes. Generous acidity on fine soft tannins with a long finish ending with fruit and spice. Drinking well now! — 5 months ago

Michelle Tracy

10

One of the best wines I've had in a while — 6 months ago

Joe Weinberger

9.0

More rosé than red, very refreshing when served ice cold. — 3 years ago

Jenny

9.0

A bit creamy — 4 years ago

Dylan Thomas

9.1

Valle D’ass funk — 6 years ago

John Chawluk

9.2

Even better than the first. — 6 years ago

with Scotti and Sophie

Maggie Shepard

9.1

Very juicy and light! Mellows a bit into the more subtle flavors of blackberry and currant as it opens up. Would be a great spring wine outdoor wine. Serve slightly chilled. — 6 years ago

Donald Ross Patrick

9.5

Raisins and leather on the nose. Slightly sweet. Taste begins sweet and caramel; very full. Slightly alcohol forward. Dries out late with hints of oak and smoke. As someone else said, it's like the offspring of bourbon and rum. — 7 years ago