"Odedi"

8.9

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Very dry on the palate with blueberries, black plums, cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a tasty and easy drinking GSM blend from Arizona. Tangy and spicy. Nicely balanced and feels like a California Grenache blend.

Needed 30 minutes to open up and bring out the pretty nose, showing more red fruits as it opens up.

At this point, the Grenache and Mourvedre are more prominent than the Syrah. I really loved the nose here.

Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years and see how it evolves.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. I paired it with a cheese board.

Grapes are grown at high elevation. A blend of 54% Syrah, 29% Mourvedre and 17% Grenache. Aged in (15% new) oak barrels for 15 months. A small production of less than 5,500 bottles.

89 points.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

$23. — 9 hours ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Lighter extract, interesting style of #merlot from #arizona. Wild cherry, some darker bramble fruit and leather aromas. Drinks like a young soft Nebbiolo with bright acidity, medium tannins but no tar notes, fading into a long chewy finish. — 4 years ago

Chad Nuttall

9.2

Spicy on the nose, very pleasant to drink. — 7 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Angeleno Wine Company – Old-Vine Zinfandel, Süss Vineyard 2019
Clement Hills AVA, Lodi, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
This Zinfandel hails from organically farmed, century-old vines in Lodi’s Clement Hills AVA, a historic stronghold for California Zin. Angeleno keeps their natural winemaking philosophy at the forefront, allowing the terroir and vine age to speak with depth and authenticity.

Aromas & Flavors
Bold blackberry, boysenberry, and dried cranberry dominate the nose, wrapped in baking spice, clove, and a touch of smoke. On the palate, the fruit richness carries through with black plum, dark cherry, and mocha notes, lifted by savory spice and a faint earthy minerality.

Mouthfeel
Velvety, lush, and generous, with polished tannins and a structure that balances fruit power with elegance. A long, spice-laden finish rounds it off.

Winemaking Notes
• Vine age: ~100 years old, organically farmed.
• Fermentation: 100% whole-cluster, maximizing texture and aromatic lift.
• Aging: ~32 months in oak barrels.
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered, staying true to minimal-intervention style.

Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye, lamb chops, or smoky BBQ. Also shines with aged cheeses like Manchego or cheddar.

Verdict
A deep, terroir-driven Zinfandel with character, structure, and generosity. Proof that old-vine Zin can be both bold and refined.

Personal Pick Highlight
The 2019 vintage shows why this vineyard is special—ultra-limited, rooted in heritage, and expressive of place. A bottle that always sparks conversation at the table.
— 2 months ago

Mark Presswood

9.4

It's been a long time since I have had an American Syrah that tasted like the Rhone Valley. Great nose with a hint of old world tomato and bbq tastes. FROM arizona!!!! Sharing at Arizona Stronhold tasting room in Cottonwood. With Aly and wife — 6 years ago

David Shaw

9.0

Brilliant purple red in color. Red raspberry gummies, floral and mango notes in nose. Gamay like flavors - tutti frutti, cherry and butter - but actually a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Petit Sirah. Light, fruit forward. According to AZ Central, a collaboration between Brent Karlicek of Upward Projects and Eric Glomski of Page Springs Cellars and Arizona Stronghold, Exclusively available at Il Postino wine cafe — 8 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.2

Boy, that was a different Cab Sauv! Jammy like a Shiraz with thick, warm, sweet undernotes. Had depth and complexity and finished with a firm stronghold on your throat. Strangest Cab ever. Maybe should give it a higher rating… — 3 years ago

with Federico and Tammy

David Shaw

8.9

79/13/6/2 blend of Malvasia Bianca, Muscat, Viognier and Riesling. Pale white in color, sparkling clarity. Floral notes in nose, almost dry, peach, nectarine, spice and lemon flavors in finish. Fairly crisp, match with food or just sip. Slight mineral and astringency in aftertaste. Respectably tasty — 4 years ago

Laurie Schaefer

9.5

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Pick 6 — 7 years ago

Peter Newton

9.3

Great with the steak bowl by Baily's BBQ. — 8 years ago