#11

Sami-Odi

Hoffman Dalwitz Eben-Ezer MCMXII Syrah

My first Little Wine #11 from Sami Odi. An unvintaged assembly of casks from 2021 (46%); 2020 (18%); 2019 (16%); 2018 (2%); 2017 (9%); 2016 (5%); & 2015 (4%). The multi vintage adoption adds different dimensions - quite unique. The wine is a deep Ruby with a youthful purple tinge. Light in that it dances on the palate but there is no escaping that profound palate intensity from those old vines. Dark and luscious fruits. Blueberries and blackberries. Little Wine is meant to be drunk young, even Fraser says that, but can be cellared. Fresh, intense and powerful. I have drunk older Little Wines and the premium Cuvée but have found the extra cellar time doesn’t add the expected complexity. I have a bottle of Baby Tui, surprisingly all from the excellent 2012 vintage to put this cellaring idea to the test at some stage in the future. — 2 years ago

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Shay A

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Very nice. My bottles from this wine are long gone!

Struggling Deep Roots

Côtes de Gascogne Rouge Red Blend 2020

Wine Advent(ure) #11. A lighter bodied red blend. Still is fairly fruit forward while continuing to be dry with a good amount of tannins. — 5 years ago

Alois Kracher

No. 6 Nouvelle Vague Grande Cuvée Trockenbeerenauslese Auslese White Blend 2013

Kracher #11 Welschriesling 2015...outstanding, honeyed, coats the palate, super long finish — 6 years ago

Foster e Rocco

Heathcote Rosé Sangiovese

Not usually a fan of the style but this was super juicy and fruit driven. Great dry bite and awesome with a fruit and cheese board. Wine gallery advent calendar wine #11 — 8 years ago

Sami-Odi

Little Wine # 5 Red Blend

Deep crimson with purple rim. Notes of ripe plum with hints of prune. Medium + intensity with a dry finish. Great entry level wine based ( I think) on the good 2015 vintage. — 9 years ago

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Bob McDonald

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This is in the Top 100 Australian Wines for 2016.
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@Bob McDonald thanks for pointing that out! Just read the article. @Fraser McKinley congratulations!!!
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Thanks very much Bob!

Sami-Odi

Little Wine #11 Syrah

Shay A
9.5

@Delectable Wine : This is Little Wine #11. I didn’t see it in the database.

My last bottle of the
#11 Little Wine. At this point, my notes for Sami-Odi all come across as love letters because I am captivated every time I have one. I’ve still yet to smell a wine that smells as good as these do.

Pop and pour initially for a glass, then slow-ox overnight and consumed the next day. This is an assemblage of 2021 (46%), 2020 (18%), 2019 (16%), 2018 (2%), 2017 (9%), 2016 (5%) & 2015 (4%).

As is normal, the aromatics upon opening fill the room. I’ve had plenty of SamiOdi and it never ceases to amaze how powerful the aromatics are. Deep purple in the glass (stains the glass type purple). Heady aromas of concentrated red and black fruits, boysenberry jam, violets, and sweet spice. You’d think with all those big aromas the palate would slap you around, but as Fraser can do, there is a fresh profile here. It’s extremely concentrated but somehow stays light. More dark fruits (freshly squeezed), espresso, small hint of both oak and green herbs down the middle to frame it. Tannins were still powerful on day two, but by no means overly so. Give this a half day decant, or slow ox overnight, and you’ll be enthralled.

Thankfully I’ve got the HD’s resting, and more on the way.
— 2 years ago

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Steve Anderson

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Just opened my last bottle tonight. Lovin’ it.🍷

Baciato Dal Sol

Trebbiano 2019

Nice fruity and fresh tasting white wine, with notes of white grapes. Advent #11 wine. — 6 years ago

Louis Latour

En Chevret Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir

Wine #11 Burgundy masterclass — 9 years ago

Sine Qua Non

Mr. K The Noble Man Alban Vineyard Chardonnay 2003

Carla had this 10 years ago

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Very enjoyable. I can only have a glass of it. Again just my opinion. @Carla Hine
Carla Hine

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@David L @David L I hear you. I have to take my stickies in smaller quantities. One exception recently was the #11 2006 kracher. That bottle was incredible.
Eric

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Wonderful stuff.

Charles Dufour

#11 Terrine et Jardin Extra Brut Champagne Blend

Charles Dufour#11 Terrine et Jardin — 3 years ago

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Fattorie Romeo Del Castello

Allegracore Etna Rosso DOC Nerello Mascalese-Nerello Cappuccio Blend 2015

Cellar raid #11- love this Contrada - one of the consistently most elegant wines on the volcano. — 4 years ago

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Ted Corvey

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Etna flex!

Peller Estates

Icewine Niagara Peninsula Cabernet Franc 2016

AEL
8.6

Strawberries, raspberries, lemon, hard candy, but it's a little simple on the palate. Not up to the chenin blanc. Part of a three pack from duty free. Pandemic bottle #11. — 6 years ago

Oliver's Cider and Perry

At The Hop #11 Medium

Oliver’s fine Perry at the hop #11.
definitely my first hopped Perry. Really well balanced. Beautiful fresh flavors of honeysuckle, some citrus, and obvious hops that add a nice grassy and funk note.
— 6 years ago

L'Aventure

Optimus Paso Robles Red Blend 2001

Another old friend that is hanging in well. Bottle #11 of 12 from OWC. — 8 years ago

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Tchotiashvili Family Vineyards

Kisi Limited Dry Amber Wine

At sakhli #11 2017. Special reserve — 9 years ago

Murphy-Goode

Goode-Ready Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Wine #11 for our Advent Calendar. 2013 Cab. Dark fruit, smooth. Really good — 10 years ago

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