Matthew Cohen

9.8

N: class. Breeding. Smells expensive. Deep but not over the top. Pencil shavings. Peeking florals. More as it opens.

P: silky. Perfect sweet cherry fruit. Hint of bitter. Delicious. But elegant. Long. Juicy.

Grapevine 285 — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity.

Strong nose of red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, stewed cherries, cedar, licorice, chocolates, light earth, coffee, herbs and spices.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old Pinot Noir from Carneros is still drinking nicely, although will not last long, so drink up.

Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward and easy drinking, and good right out of the bottle.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 9 months. Unfiltered.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$32. — 3 months ago

Shay A

9.3

Knowing Platt and VV’s reputation, I wanted to give this a spin.

My expectation for a VV white was along the lines of their reds (polished, suave, opulent), but this came across in a different style. Bright yellow in the glass with fresh citrus and honeysuckle aromatics. On the palate this trends more pretty/elegant vs powerful/opulent…if trying blind, I think I’d place this in Oregon. Lemon cream, lemon-lime and a small presence of tangerine with sea salt. Oak is there to frame it but not obtrusive. Good vein of acidity down the middle with a crisp mineral finish. Well made.

I’d like to try another vintage since the notes are so strong, but at the $125+ range, not sure I’m there on a QPR basis. — 7 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.5

N: herbs. Cigar box. Muted. Gorgeous. Elegant florals.

P: perfect early to mid season cherry. Clingy. Still some tannins. So bright. Hint bitter.

Grapevine 285 — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Ruby/ purple in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with light cedar, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, currants, cherries, chocolates, light cedar, herbs, peppercorn and black licorice.

Tangy finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Napa Cabernet. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine.
Better after 45 minutes of airtime when the tannins show up, and bring in good structure.

Still young, but very approachable already. A good entry level Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Paired nicely with a cheese board.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 12 months in (50% new) French and American Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30. — a month ago

Alexis Kaikini

10

Purchased at Watertown Wine and liquor store for $30  — 8 months ago

with Vijay

Matthew Cohen

9.6

N: muted. Complex. Pink roses. Floral.

P: silky tanins. Really juicy. Long. Almost sweet tart. Hint rubber.

Grapevine 285 — 3 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

N: pink roses. Gorgeous.

P: elegant licorice. Spice. Some rubber. Precise fruit.

Grapevine $99 on 1 case. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2023 vintage. Tasted via Coravin. Love me some SLD cabbage. Medium-medium heavy body. Earthy, loamy, cocoa powdery nose. Striated richness throughout with sleek raspberry and baking chocolate accents. Wow. Phenomenal shizz. Picked up a 3-pack. Top 5 Napa new vintage cab tasted in 2025 (and tasted waay too many new Best In Show wannabe's this year). 09.25.25. — 6 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.8

Nose: pink roses. Intense. Laser like.

Palate : a wow wine. Balanced. — a year ago