"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark purple in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose, spicy and elegant, with nice complexity.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth, vanilla, coffee, cola and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Napa Cabernet needs three to five years in the bottle to mature properly.

Drinking nicely now, and needs 2 hours in the decanter to calm down a bit, and bring out the tannins and more structure.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Spicy, rich and extracted.

A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.5% Petit Verdot, 7% Merlot and 4.5% Malbec.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — 5 days ago

"Odedi"

9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose with nice complexity.

Dry and fruity on the palate, and elegant with medium acidity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, espresso, cola, herbs, licorice, black pepper, tobacco leaf, chocolates, light earth and Indian spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This Single Vineyard is soft and elegant, and so tasty with chocolate and licorice notes. Complex and good right out of the bottle.

Still young, but already delicious, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years. I had it a year ago and it is already drinking better.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

Aged for 21 months in 75% new American oak barrels, and the rest in neutral French Oak. A small production of only 1,200 bottles.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$68. — a month ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one.

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, violets, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberry pie, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, herbs, vanilla, spices, chocolates and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old Napa Cabernet is still young, but already very enjoyable, even by itself. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward, but calm.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Very flowery once it opens up. I liked the nose better than the palate. A very enjoyable wine.

This Single Vineyard will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels (40% new) for 26 months. A tiny production of only 5 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$95. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Kukeri Wines Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, California

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, cedar, leather, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth and black pepper.

Full bodied, smooth and bold, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, sweet cherries, cedar, chocolates, vanilla, spices, espresso, earth, cola, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville is already delicious. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly. Definitely worth the wait.

Elegant, rich and extracted. In your face kind of wine.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has great potential to be a 95+ point wine.

Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Petit Verdot. Aged in mostly French Oak barrels, (40% new) for 26 months. A small production of only 8 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$95. — 2 months ago

Paul K

9.2

This lovely wine was a gift from @James K because he knew it was my favorite vintage.
An old world / Napa style with low alcohol and higher acidity. A little green - guessing this was picked early? Color is starting to show age with a little bricking on the edges. Similar story on the nose and palate. Just starting to show some age on its 10th Bday. Nice leather throughout. Fruit is stewed plum and dark fruit. Grippy tannins that go on for awhile to finish off. This is going great with a little salami, cheddar, and olive plate. Thanks James!
Also @"Odedi" #fridaycabernetfix !!! 👍😄🍷
Also @Severn Goodwin 2013!
— 5 days ago

"Odedi"

9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a short red rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, metals, chocolates and black pepper.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, figs, raisins, vanilla, cola, cedar, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, mocha, leather and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Spicy and rich. Opulent and tasty.

Easy drinking right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet from the great 2016 vintage, is still young, and would be better in the next 5 to 10 years.

Robert Parker 94 points.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels (75% new) for 20 months.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$70. — a month ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley made by Penfolds.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel. Rich and extracted.

Showing black cherries, sweet plums, cedar, licorice, chocolates, herbs, spices, earth, light vegetables, tobacco leaf and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 3 hours of airtime. Gets earthier as it opens up.

Nicely balanced and fruit forward. Big and opulent.

Still young and will continue to mature in the next 8 years.

Robert Parker 94 points. Wine Enthusiasts 95 points.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$70. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.4

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

This is a gorgeous Napa Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend.

Showing a very aromatic nose, and very fruity on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing blackberries, cooked cherries, black plums, tobacco, diet cola, cedar, leather, vanilla, chocolates, licorice, spices, earth and peppercorn.

Long tangy finish with round tannins and cherries.

A great sipping wine. Delicious right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and this 2016 is rocking. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Robert Parker 98 points. Wine Enthusiasts 94 points.

An excellent Cabernet that will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak. I had it all by itself by the lake.

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$200. — 19 days ago

"Odedi"

9.4

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a great Cabernet Sauvignon.

Full bodied and smooth, with good balance and structure.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, light herbs, earth, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is gorgeous. Rich and extracted, yet elegant with nice complexity.

A beautiful wine that will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

This Single Vineyard is delicious right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime. It's definitely worth the wait.

Thank you Max for sharing this with me.

A great sipping wine, and will pair nicely with a big piece of steak too.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$125. — a month ago

"Odedi"

9.3

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep ruby in color with a short purple rim.

Beautiful nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, peppercorn, cedar, vanilla, toast, tobacco, chocolates, spices, wild flowers, light alcohol and herbs.

Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, black currants, coffee, cedar, vanilla, leather, earth, peppercorn, spices, tobacco, chocolates and light cola.

Long finish with round tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain.

This 6 year old is starting to drink very nicely. Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Fruit forward, rich and opulent. Spicy, tangy and interesting.

Needs 2 hours to open up properly, so be patient.

A great sipping wine, and will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.

Aged for 19 months in oak barrels. Only 16 barrels produced. Unfiltered and unfined.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$80. — 2 months ago