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Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 4m

Chateau Lamothe Guignard Sauternes Grand Cru Classé 2022, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Lamothe Guignard Sauternes Grand Cru Classé 2022, Bordeaux, France

Golden in color.

Beautiful nose of dried apricots, honey, light spices and honeysuckle.

Medium plus in body and creamy, with medium plus acidity.

Sweet on the palate with apples, apricots, light citrus fruits, spices, honey, minerals and caramel.

Long finish with lemons and honey notes.

This sweet wine from Sauternes is still young and already delicious.
Rich and fruit forward. Fresh and well balanced. Complex, elegant and interesting.

Will continue to age nicely in the next few decades. Has good potential to become a 96+ point wine.

A blend of 90% Sémillon, and 10% Sauvignon and Muscadelle.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$35.

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Big Table Farm Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Oregon

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Big Table Farm Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Oregon

Light red in color with light intensity.

Fruity nose of bing cherries, red candy, light wood and chocolates.

Medium-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, sweet strawberries, light oak, spices, earth, herbs and light green vegetables.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

This 3-year-old Pinot Noir from Oregon is starting to drink nicely now, but still very young. Needs 3 to 5 years in the bottle to mature properly.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is showing nice complexity with a soft mouth feel. Elegant, easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

12.9% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$72.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Meadowcroft Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, California

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Meadowcroft Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, light cedar, licorice, vanilla, milk chocolates, spices, light cola and fresh peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light cedar, herbs, spices, chocolates, cinnamon, tobacco, light vanilla and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and entertaining.

Spicy and easy drinking right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime.

Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Complex and interesting.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

A great sipping wine, and good for parties too.

A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$68.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Maison Brotte Chateauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Barville Rouge 2022, Rhone, France

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Maison Brotte Chateauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Barville Rouge 2022, Rhone, France

Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim, and medium intensity.

Fresh cherries on the nose with light oak notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, strawberries, spices and light black pepper.

Nice finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This tasty Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is still young, but already enjoyable even by itself.

Elegant and spicy. Nicely balanced and complex. The high alcohol is nicely integrated already.

This great 2022 vintage is very approachable already, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Aged in (30% new) French oak barrels for 12 months.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 2d

Chateau Berliquet Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2020, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Berliquet Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2020, Bordeaux, France

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

Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red fruits on the nose with spices and dark chocolate notes.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, currants, light oak, coffee, herbs, chocolates, licorice, spices, light earth, black pepper, tobacco leaf and black tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is very tasty Merlot from Saint Emilion. Complex and rich. Nicely balanced, fruit forward and elegant.

This 5 year old Merlot based blend is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking nicely.

Interesting enough to drink as a sipping wine, or with food.

A blend of 69% Merlot and 31% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% New) French Oak barrels for 16 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$60.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 2d

Gramercy Cellars Red Willow Vineyard Lagniappe Syrah 2020, Columbia Valley, Washington State

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Gramercy Cellars Red Willow Vineyard Lagniappe Syrah 2020, Columbia Valley, Washington State

Purple in color with medium intensity and a wide purplish rim.

Fruit forward on the nose with earth and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, light vegetables and black pepper.

Nice length on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Single Vineyard Syrah feels more like a Grenache than a Syrah. Showing nice balance between the fruits and earth notes.

Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

100% whole Cluster Syrah grapes were aged in (8% New) French oak barrels for 21 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$65.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 3d

Château Pradeaux Bandol Rosé 2023, Provence, France

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Dark copper in color with a golden hue.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing cherries, sweet strawberries, apples, currants, herbs, earth and light vegetables.

Nice finish with impressive length.

This is a delicious Rosé from Bandol. Fruit forward and nicely balanced. Complex, easy drinking and interesting.

A great sipping wine. Really fun to drink, and what a great color.

Very approachable right now and drinking much better than their 'Vespree' Rosé.

Wine Spectator 91 points.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 70% Mourvedre, 25% Cinsault and 5% Grenache.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$35.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 4d

Sine Qua Non Turn The Whole Thing Upside Down Grenache 2009, California

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#AgedWineTuesday

Deep purple in color with a short, cloudy purple rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black plums, stewed cherries, dried figs, raisins, ginger, oak, eucalyptus, spices, green beans and peppercorn.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, tobacco, licorice, peppercorn, chocolates, herbs, spices and coffee.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 16 year old Grenache from California feels like it peaked a few years ago, but still drinking beautifully. Elegant and rich.

The Syrah notes are very dominant, especially right out of the bottle.

Complex and interesting, with a beautiful nose. Extracted and fruit forward.

Robert Parker 96 points.

Needed 2 hours to open up, and delicious by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 84% Grenache, 11% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre.

15.6% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$330.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 4d

Chateau Beynat Cuvée Leonard 2021, Castillon, France

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Chateau Beynat Cuvée Leonard 2021, Castillon, France

Purple in color with a wide reddish purple rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate, nicely balanced and simple. Fruit forward and soft.

Showing sweet cherries, raspberries, black plums, light oak, spices and light chocolate notes.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Biodynamic.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$20.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 5d

Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Lacoste Borie 2020, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Lacoste Borie 2020, Bordeaux, France

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee and chocolates.

Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates and black pepper.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 5 year old, second wine from this Fifth Growth Bordeaux winery is drinking very nicely now.

Well balanced with nice complexity. Spicy, rich and fruit forward.

Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 15 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$40.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 5d

Aridus Wine Company Limited Production Cabernet Franc 2021, Arizona

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Dark ruby/ purple in color with a purplish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, bell pepper, earth, herbs and vegetables.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and bitter herbs.

Fruit forward and elegant. Rich and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Gets earthier after an hour in the bottle.

13.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$65.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 6d

Golan Heights Winery Yarden Cabernet sauvignon 2019

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Golan Heights Winery Yarden Cabernet sauvignon 2019, Israel

#KosherWineSunday

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blue and black fruits with mediterranean spices, light cedar, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light earth and black pepper.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, light earth, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel is drinking wonderfully now. Rich and elegant. Fruit forward and easy drinking. Nicely balanced and soft.

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

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Complex and engaging. Tangy and spicy.

Interesting, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Kosher.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$50.

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Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023, Rhone, France

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Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023, Rhone, France

Pale gold in color.

Earthy nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity and a light buttery mouthfeel.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing limes, lemons, green apples, light grapefruits, herbs and spices.

Nice length on the finish with bitter herbs.

Needs a couple of years of bottle time to mature properly, but already very approachable.

Earthy and entertaining. Elegant and buttery. A good food wine.

A blend of 45% Clairette, 35% Grenache Blanc and 20% bourboulenc.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45.

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Lytle Barnett Winery Eola-Amity Hills Brut Rosé 2018, Oregon

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Lytle Barnett Winery Eola-Amity Hills Brut Rosé 2018, Oregon

Pretty color of light pink with a golden hue.

Nose of fresh raspberries, citrus, limes, light yeast, green apples, light earth, herbs and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, and medium plus sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, limes, light watermelon, under ripe cherries, minerals, light yeast and spices.

Long finish with tangy cranberries.

This is a delicious Sparkling Rosé from Oregon. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward and easy drinking. Complex and entertaining.

This 7 year old Sparkling is still young, but already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the 5 to 7 years.

I had the 2017 vintage a year ago and loved it as well.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. Aged on the lees for 5 years. Disgorged in 2024. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75.

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Seven Hills Winery Seven Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Seven Hills Winery Seven Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep purple in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose with flower notes and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, blackberries, tobacco, chocolates, light oak, spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and cherries.

This 11 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley is drinking beautifully now. Complex and fruit forward. Elegant and rich. Spicy and entertaining.

Wine Enthusiasts 92 points. Wine Spectator 91 points.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80.

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Cobb Vineyards Doc's Ranch Vineyard Pommard & 114 Selection Pinot Noir 2018, Sonoma Coast, California

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Cobb Vineyards Doc's Ranch Vineyard Pommard & 114 Selection Pinot Noir 2018, Sonoma Coast, California

Reddish in color with medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red currants, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee and licorice.

This is a very tasty Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

This 7 year old Pinot Noir is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 3 years.

A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged for 20 months in (30% New) French Oak barrels. A small production of less than 4,000 bottles.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$90.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 9d

Petrolo Galatrona Val d'Arno di Sopra 2015, Tuscany, Italy

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Petrolo Galatrona Val d'Arno di Sopra 2015, Tuscany, Italy

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish/brick rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, cooked plums, light cedar, black tea, Mediterranean spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, light earth, cola and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, black pepper and black tea.

Medium minus on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Merlot from Tuscany. Rich, extracted and still showing lots of fruit notes.

This 10 year old Merlot needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but drinking nicely now. Complex and nicely balanced.

The nose is just gorgeous, but the palate doesn’t quite match its complexity.

Needed 2 hours in the decanter to open up and show the beautiful nose.

Robert Parker 96 points. Wine Spectator 95 points.

This Super Tuscan is a little disappointing, as it received great reviews, but I had it blind, so it is what it is.

Good as a sipping wine and better with food.

100% Merlot grapes were aged in (33% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$120.

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Belted Vines Stewart Ranch Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Napa Valley, California

#napa #sauvignonblanc

Pale lemon in color.

Fruity nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, light gooseberries, lime juice, green apples, light grapefruits, herbs and minerals.

Tangy finish with limes and light honeysuckle.

This is a crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is fruit forward and easy drinking.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with fresh seafood.

100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. A small production of only 3,200 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$38.

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Domaine Tempier Cuvée La Tourtine Bandol Rouge 2022, Provence, France

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Domaine Tempier Cuvée La Tourtine Bandol Rouge 2022, Provence, France

Purplish in color with a reddish rim.

Nice nose and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing raspberries, red cherries, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth and tobacco.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Single Vineyard Mourvedre from Bandol is rich and fruit forward. Elegant and easy drinking.

Already delicious, although still very young, and needs a few more years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years.

Nicely balanced and good by itself as a sipping wine. Will pair nicely with food too.

A blend of 85% Mourvèdre, with Grenache and Cinsault. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100.

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Meadowcroft Wines Rivino Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2024, Mendocino County, California

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Meadowcroft Wines Rivino Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2024, Mendocino County, California

Light golden in color.

Nose of citrus, melons, spices and herbs.

Medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, light grapefruits, overripe green and red apples, pears, bitter herbs, light earth and white pepper.

Spicy finish with limes and herbs.

This is a tasty and easy drinking Pinot Blanc from Mendocino county.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Blanc is elegant and fruit forward. Smooth and buttery.

Good by itself, and better with food.

A tiny production of only 972 bottles.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$34.

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Château Gruaud Larose Saint Julien Grand Cru Classé 2001, Bordeaux, France

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Château Gruaud Larose Saint Julien Grand Cru Classé 2001, Bordeaux, France

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim. Doesn't show much age.

Beautiful nose with red and black fruits, chocolates, tobacco leaf, vegetables, forest floor, black tea, earth, coffee, herbs, spices, black pepper and wildflowers.

Full bodied and soft with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, cherries, black plums, currants, oak, light chocolates, coffee, mushrooms, licorice, tobacco leaf, earth, herbs and spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a gorgeous 24 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Saint Julien. Rich and elegant. Spicy and very complex. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 10 years.

A great sipping wine that is so much fun to drink by itself.

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in (33% new) French oak barrels for 18 months.

13% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$150.

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Barra Mendocino Pinot Noir Reserve 2023, California

#pinot #pinotnoir #vinRouge #California

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing cherries, currants, plums, light oak, chocolates, red candy and spices.

Nice finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Pinot Noir from Mendocino County. Easy drinking and fruit forward.

A good party wine and good for the week day.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$26.