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9.1

Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

Light nose of citrus, lemons and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with limes, green apples, light grapefruits, herbs and light earth.

Nice finish with limes and grapefruits.

This is a very tasty Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced, complex and engaging.

Easy drinking and fruit forward. Neither tart nor bitter. Would be nice to revisit it in a year or two.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food. A great pool wine too.

100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes were aged on the lees for 4 months. A small production of less than 1,400 bottles.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30. — 16 days ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, tobacco, dark coffee, spices, chocolates, light herbs, light alcohol and peppercorn.

Full bodied and refined with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked cherries, plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs, spices, chocolates, peppercorn, licorice and light pencil lead.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious 4-year-old Oakville Cabernet. Elegant and smooth. Rich, yet too not extracted.

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

A great sipping wine. Tangy and interesting. Spicy and entertaining.

I had the 2019 a couple of years ago and loved it as well.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot. Aged in mostly French oak barrels (40% new) for 28 months. A tiny production of only 5 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$95. — a year ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Purple in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose of red fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco and licorice.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Very dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, blueberries, red currants, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, licorice and black pepper.

Medium plus on the finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley is drinking nicely now, but needs a year in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.

Easy drinking with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Tangy and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with some air time.

I've had the 2019 vintage a couple of years ago and it is very consistent.

Good by itself or with food.

Aged on its lees for 13 months in (35% new) French Oak barrels. A tiny production of only 5 barrels.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$42. — 3 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black fruits with cedar, licorice, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn and eucalyptus.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, light vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley feels more like a Left Bank Bordeaux. An interesting wine out of Stags Leap District.

Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and engaging. Rich and fruit forward, elegant and tangy.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. Really enjoyed the nose once it opened up.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Delicious by itself as a sipping wine and with food.

A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. A small production of only 75 cases.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$85. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Full bodied, smooth and soft, with medium acidity.

Showing black fruits with cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, black pepper, dark chocolates and light herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a really nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Atlas Peak in Napa Valley. Fruit forward and spicy. Rich and elegant.

Still very young, but already delicious. A good quality wine that will continue to improve in the next 10 years.

Tangy and entertaining with nice complexity. A good sipping wine.

Nicely balanced and good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in (40% new) American and French oak barrels for 15 months. Only 900 bottles made.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Beautiful nose with lots of fruits, earth notes and chocolates.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, bitter herbs, coffee, dark chocolates, light vegetables and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 4 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Yountville in Napa Valley, is starting to drink very nicely now.

Still very young, but already approachable. Fruit forward, spicy and good by itself. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 2 hours in the decanter.

Not "in your face" kind of wine. Feels like a blend of Napa Cabernet and Left Bank Bordeaux.

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

A blend of 98 % Cabernet Sauvignon with some Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. Aged in (40% new) French and American oak barrels for 26 months. A small production of only 175 cases.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$79. — 3 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Neon pink in color with a peach hue.

Fruity nose and dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Showing dark cherries, raspberries, strawberries, limes, green apples and light spices.

Tangy finish with limes and light almonds.

This is a tasty Rosé from Sonoma County. Crisp and refreshing. Easy drinking and a good food wine.

100% Pinot Noir grapes. A tiny production of only 720 bottles.

13.1% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$28. — 9 months ago

Steve Mitchell

8.9

Light bodied and smooth finish. A gift from a good friend — a year ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Nice nose with black fruits, cedar, chocolates, spices and light earth.

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

Dry on the palate with black plums, currants, oak, light vanilla, spices, chocolates, earth, tobacco, herbs, vegetables, black tea and peppercorn.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Oak Knoll District in Napa Valley is already drinking nicely, but needs 90 minutes to open up.

Nicely balanced and elegant. Fruit forward and rich, but not 'in your face' kind of wine. Feels like a fruit forward Left Bank Bordeaux.

Showing nice complexity already, and the high alcohol is not too noticeable.

A good quality wine that will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Spicy and interesting.

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

A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petite Verdot; 1% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (40% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 125 cases.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$65. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Kukeri Wines Proprietary Red Blend Howell Mountain 2020, Napa Valley, California

It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

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

Showing black currants, plums, black cherries, oak, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, dried meat, herbs, light earth, peppercorn and cinnamon.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious red blend from Howell Mountain. Still extremely young, but already very tasty.

Rich, but not 'in your face' kind of wine. Nicely balanced and opulent with nice complexity.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Probably needed a couple of hours to open up properly, but I didn't have that luxury, as the bottle finished way too fast.

I paired it with dried meats.

A blend of 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and some Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels for 19 months. A tiny production of only 6 barrels produced.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$65. — 3 years ago