Odd Socks

Raul Pérez

Ultreia Saint Jacques Mencía

Good, nothing knocking my socks off tho. Need more experience with Spain — a year ago

Zlatan

Šibenik Plavac Mali 2015

Incredible, fragrant nose - sandalwood and bursting with black currant, maybe some black tea in there, too. Dry mouthfeel, like wool socks that were kept in a wooden drawer all season and then somehow got left out in the rain. — 4 years ago

Odd Lot

Monterey County Petite Sirah Petit Verdot 2018

One of my favorites so far. Deep plummy color. — 4 years ago

Milissa, Rob and 5 others liked this

Scheid Vineyards

Odd Lot Red Blend

I really like this. It’s a little complex and dry but super drinkable straight out of the bottle. A little on the sweeter side. Love it. — 5 years ago

Hartwell Vineyards

Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Paul J
9.3

1hr+ decant. Dark red color with purple elements. Cherry, medicinal, and subtle graphite on the nose. Medium plus depth with ample Napa sweetness. Unfortunately a very short finish which is odd. I’d drink up very soon! — 2 years ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Shay and 6 others liked this

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2020

A rosé that will rock your socks off from the legendary producer Domaine Tempier,
Brilliant wine from start to finish. Vivid nose with fresh red berries and a zesty, grape-like bitterness, orange blossom and a whole bunch of fresh herbs over a canvas of wet stones.
Fresh and bright palate with a stoney , mineral nerve that cuts through the pronounced fruit concetration and the slight creamy viscosotiy, a layered complexity through a long stimulating finish.
As good as the legend goes, unfortunaltely a challenge to get your hands on.
— 4 years ago

Jamie, David and 9 others liked this

Leviathan

California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

This definitely needs time to decant and calm before drinking. This is fruit forward, leather/pepper, and medium acid. A solid red blend that will be enjoyable to most, but won’t knock your socks off. — 5 years ago

Josh, Shay and 4 others liked this

Scheid Vineyards

Odd Lot White 2018

Great wine. Best vintage in a while. Hints of sauv, chard and some gewurztraminer. Stone fruit, some grass and nice acidity. We’ll be drinking it all summer. — 5 years ago

Enderle & Moll

Muschelkalk Pinot Noir 2009

What can I say? Needs about 30 min of air odd at first and than absolutely brillant. Raspberry driven, thyme, touch oregano, lime, quite tannic at first which mellows out in the glass over time. Drink now or keep for 1-2 years more. A benchmark wine. A unicorn, A singleton, no one makes wine like Enderle & Moll. A perfect match with Salmon. Needs food. — 3 years ago

Rob, Severn and 7 others liked this

Roagna

La Pira Barolo Nebbiolo 2007

Shay A
9.3

WNH Barolo theme.

Not having any experience with this producer, I tried a small glass at pop and pour, then decided to decant for an hour and a half. I then enjoyed the bottle over the next two hours.

I’m between a 92 and 93 here. If I had tried this blind, I think I would have taken this to left bank Bordeaux. As odd as that sounds, my reasons are mostly due to hardly any floral notes at all, and a hint of leather on the palate (with both the classic Barolo and Cabernet finish showing drying tannins). The longer this was open, the more cherry menthol notes picked up (but not in a bad way). Red currant, cherry and vanilla Pope tobacco, and underripe fleshy black cherry skin. Sporting a classically warm 2007 profile with richness and tannin, this powered through the entire evening and was best about halfway through. I’m sure it can hold many more years, but this is at a stage where the fruit is fading to the background and savory herbs, dates and fig will soon make their way to the forefront. Just depends on your preferred Barolo style. Enjoyed from a Grassl Cru glass which does a great job of accentuating the aromatics in old world wines.
— 4 years ago

Jason, Jan and 37 others liked this
Mike R

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@Shay A great note indeed but amazing find - Bender involved somehow with this or you got a source you been hiding from me my young abs gifted friend
Shay A

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@Mike R : Ha! Bender was not involved. I was able to source this locally from a cellar. In a beautiful drinking window!