"Odedi"

9.0

This Argentinian Cabernet Franc is still young, but already enjoyable even by itself.

Full bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, tobacco leaf, Mediterranean spices, vegetables, bitter herbs and peppercorn.

Nice finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

100% Cabernet Franc grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. A tiny production of only 300 bottles.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$37. — 3 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

This Malbec Blend from Mendoza is very enjoyable. Showing black fruits with chocolates, wood, spices, vanilla, vinaigrette, tobacco, peppercorn and espresso.

Dry on the palate with medium plus acidity.

Big bold and extracted.

This 6 year old is good by itself or with food, like a nice piece of steak.

I had it a few months ago and it is starting to decline, so drink up.

A blend of 70% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 5% Syrah. Aged for 20 months in French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45. — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

This 8 year old Argentinian Malbec is drinking very nicely now. Showing black fruits with earth, wood, spices, chocolates, tobacco, cola, graphite and peppercorn.

Big, bold, rich and extracted with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some tannins (1 hour).

Delicious and peaking now, so drink up.

Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.

I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

91 points. — 6 years ago