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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, cooked cherries, light green vegetables, spices, pencil lead and peppercorn.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This 10 year old red blend from California is still drinking beautifully. Complex and interesting. Nice to see that it aged nicely.

Showing slight RS on the palate, but I can live with that.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Charbono.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$60. — a day ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Deep purple in color with a reddish rim.

Nose of blueberries, black currants, cooked plums, light oak, dark chocolates, peppercorn, herbs, bell peppers, earth, tobacco leaf and black tea.

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

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, light oak, vegetables, chocolates, tobacco, bell pepper, herbs and peppercorn.

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

This is a young Cabernet Franc from Mendoza. Rich and extracted with lots of earth and vegetable notes.

Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature, but already drinking nicely. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Complex and interesting enough to drink by itself. A good food wine too, that will pair nicely with lamb dishes.

100% Cabernet Franc grapes were aged for 18 months in (50% new) French Oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 3 days ago

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8.9

Elk Haven Winery Mentor & Friend 2022, Red Mountain, Washington State

Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of red fruits with chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Very dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, light wood, peppercorn, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, light earth and black tea.

Nice finish with grippy tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very interesting red blend from Red Mountain. Powerful and fruit forward.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient.

Feels young, especially on the palate and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Nicely balanced, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec and 20% Syrah.

13.1% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$59. — 4 days ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Fates' Lieutenant Winery Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2022, California

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose of cherries, currants, red candy, light wood, herbs and light spices.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, strawberries, licorice, light oak, spices, chocolates, light vegetables, coffee, black pepper and light earth.

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 4-year-old Pinot Noir is drinking very nicely now. Juicy and fruity. Nicely balanced, soft and engaging. Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is very fresh and young tasting, especially on the nose.

Drinks very much like expected, and true to the Terroir. A good quality wine.

Good right out of the bottle, easy drinking, and good by itself as a sipping wine. A nice sipping wine for the porch or pool.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in neutral oak barrels. 30% whole cluster. Unfiltered and unfined.

13.2% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$55. — 6 days ago

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8.8

Aesthetic Wines California Chardonnay 2022, California

Golden in color.

Strong nose of ripe apples, citrus, oak, light vanilla, pears, melons, spices and light herbs.

Full bodied and soft with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with pears, yellow apples, melons, oak, spices, light vanilla and white pepper.

Tangy finish with limes and spices.

This 4 year old Chardonnay from California is drinking at its peak now. Creamy and rich. Fruit forward and spicy, with mild complexity.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$35. — a day ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Domaine la Barroche Châteauneuf-du-Pape Julien Barrot 2022, Rhone, France

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fresh cherries on the nose with light chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red cherries, red currants, earth, light chocolate notes, tobacco leaf, herbs and spices.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Grenache blend from the great 2022 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is already drinking very nicely. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but very approachable now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 63% Grenache, 13% Mourvedre, 11% Syrah, 7% Counoise, 5% Cinsault and 1% local varieties. Aged in large French oak barrels and concrete vats for 22 months.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$65. — 2 days ago

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9.2

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

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black fruits with cedar, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Merlot from Côtes de Bourg in the Right Bank of Bordeaux. Still very young, and needs 7 years in the bottle to mature properly, but already enjoyable even by itself.

This 2022 was a great vintage, and is already very approachable at its youth. Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years.

Nicely balanced and rich. Fruit forward and elegant. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels.

15% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 5 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. — 2 days ago

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9.1

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Nose of plums, cherries, spices, light oak, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain is drinking very nicely now. Complex, elegant and smooth. Tangy and interesting.

Fruit forward, rich and feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A nice sipping wine, good by itself or with food.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 28 months in (45% new) mostly French oak barrels with some American oak. Organic and fermented with wild yeast. Unfiltered and unfined. Vegan.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$75. — 3 days ago

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9.4

Revana Family Beckstoffer to Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, vanilla, chocolates, light bell pepper, coffee and black pepper.

Full bodied and soft, with medium acidity.

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

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and elegant. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, but really needs 3 hours to open up properly, so be patient.

Still very young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already delicious. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Has good potential to become a 98+ point wine.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$400. — 4 days ago