"Odedi"

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 and mouthfeel.

Showing black fruits with cedar, chocolates, coffee, light earth, herbs, tobacco and black pepper.

This is a delicious Merlot from Saint Emilion. Complex and nicely balanced. Rich and spicy.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking beautifully.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. A great vintage that is very giving at the moment.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 22 months in new French oak barrels.

15% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 24 days ago

Jonathan Kozaczuk

9.2

This was a pleasant recommendation from the local wine shop. Although 2005 is the more well-appreciated Bordeaux vintage, the 2006 is still worth visiting. It's retained a bit of fruit but it's really the secondary flavors that are coming along. On top of the black cherry and dark berry, there are earthy, menthol accents with some candied walnut and mocha in the mix as well. Solid acidic backbone. Paired well with lean red meat. — 9 years ago

Jonathan Lester

9.1

Delicious and refreshing. Very pleasurable. — 12 years ago

Lee Quessy

9.1

Pleasant ripe plum with coffee notes. Silky smooth tannins. — 11 years ago

Michael Penny

9.1

Well balanced, nice aromas and not too heavy. — 11 years ago