"Odedi"

9.1

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red and black fruits on the nose with tobacco, light wood, licorice, chocolates, black pepper, herbs and spices.

Full bodied and soft with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, red currants, sweet raspberries, coffee, sweet oak, chocolates, licorice, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth and mediterranean spices.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 4 year old Super Tuscan Merlot is drinking very nicely now. Nicely balanced and elegant. Complex and entertaining.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, and balance itself out.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Wine Spectator 94 points.

I had the 2021 vintage a couple of years ago at the winery, and it was much better. The 2022 vintage was not as good as the 2021, so there's that.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$65. — 8 days ago

Inseon Hwang

9.2

Reminds me of Guado al Tasso. Will get better with age. — 8 months ago

Ian Hamel

9.0

2023 summer. Simple, lovable country wine that went over wonderfully at table — 3 years ago

Sam Friedland

9.0

A nice complex wine with a dominant Vermentino grape, — 5 years ago

Josh

9.0

Fruity and nice oak notes. Very well-rounded, loved it — 8 years ago

Travis Horn

9.4

Very smooth — 9 years ago

with Stephanie

Jennifer

9.3

Here's to a long life and a merry one. A quick death and an easy one. A pretty guy/girl and an honest one. A cold pint/vino and another one. Cheers to all happy St Paddys Eve. ☘️🍀 — 10 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.4

Super Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Cabernet Franc (29%) and Merlot (13%). Dark ruby color. Aromas of red and black fruit, anise,purple flowers and leather. Flavors of black cherry/plum/berry fruit, black licorice, cocoa powder and sweet baking spices. Lovely mineral and minty tones on the long and lingering finish. Silky tannins and a velvety texture. Loaded with finesse and wonderful freshness. Enjoyed with Petey and Kase (Thanks Guys) on the beach in Cape May, NJ. — 8 days ago

Inseon Hwang

9.4

Robust and deeply organic — 5 months 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. — 2 years ago

Oscar Díaz Maldonado

9.1

Perfecto balance entre ácido y dulce cítrico y frutoso — 5 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Ypo public speaking dinner — 8 years ago

Alan Viader

9.3

Spicy, leather and earthy notes. Opens up to rich dark fruit. Ling finish. Needs some air and some more cellar time but a great bottle of vino. Always enjoy this wine. Such a solid wine everytime. — 9 years ago

Angela Sanks

9.3

Fantastico — 2 months ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.4

My Favorite Rose — 4 months ago

John W

9.7

Guado al Tasso San Walfredo 100% Merlot. 2019. Deep, dark ruby coloration. Just opened, On the nose, dark cherry, currants, Florals, oak, and leather with a Touch of vanilla. On the palate, cherry, vanilla, and oak, full bodied and robust. Strong tannins. Will resist after some decanting. Red berry and floral fragrance more prevalent after a little more time decanting. Revisiting again after significant decanting: abundant black cherry, oak and vanilla and on the nose. On the palate, rather jammy fruit, black cherry and berry. A long finish of black cherry, anise, oak and vanilla. Bold, lush and strong tannins. Very, Very long finish. Complex and layered. — 2 years 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! — 4 years ago

Daniel Khouri

8.9

Was fantastic after 20 min of air. Complex and earthy — 7 years ago

Zachary Hanz

9.0

Really light and smooth. Much more subtle fruit flavors. Really nice. — 9 years ago

Manchester Sheldon

9.0

Salinity, ripe musk melon, and a hint of funk on the nose. Rose flower perfume on the palate, very low acidity. — 9 years ago