"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.

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. — 6 days ago

Steve Anderson

9.1

Lovely. Off the list at 5eme Peche in Collioure. — 9 months ago

Raun Kupiec

9.2

A chance to compare again with proper notes. Aromas of maple syrup and honey. The Sherry sweetness comes through, with a toasty, nutty character on top of the grape. Very nice. — 2 years ago

Steve Rura

8.9

Interesting single malt from Taiwan. Sweet vanilla aroma. Cedar, nuts, caramel, Szechuan pepper, hot cinnamon. Not super smooth, but layered and very spiced. Leaves a mouth tingle. I’m not much of a whisky guy, but good to try. — 5 months ago

Michael Gong

9.5

A perfect rosé. Crispy. Notes of strawberries and limestone. A wonderful way to start any summer evening. — 7 months ago

M F

8.9

Great with mustard greens- sausage- rotini. Crisp and balanced complemented spicy food — 8 months ago

Jon Ebsworth

9.0

Cotes de Catalan red with Guinea Fowl at Spring. Excellent fruit, not the graininess I can find in Grenache/Carignan reds at times. — 2 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2022 vintage. A blend of Negrette (60%) and Syrah. Very attractive with roses, blackberries, and spices grabbing your attention. Terrific value too. Abv. 14,5%. — 6 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2022 vintage. Any wine that smells like roses gets my attention. In this case the roses are intertwined with spices, and it is hard to find wines this cheap that smell so nice. A delicious,uncomplicated, spicy and fruity Negrette, with a little tannic bite that can be served slightly cold. Abv. 12,5%. This organic Fronton delivers lots of pleasure and character, and it sells for a song. — 6 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong and fruity nose with ripe black fruits and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing cooked cherries, plums, black currants, coffee, light cedar, earth, herbs, spices, tobacco and chocolates.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious Merlot from the Right Bank of Bordeaux. Soft, elegant, and very impressive.

Rich, complex and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

This 6 year old Merlot will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Drinking it with the wine maker in the winery's cellar is always a special experience.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — 8 months ago