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9.0

Starfield Vineyards El Dorado Cinsault 2023, California

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose of red and black fruits with herbs, spices and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, currants, earth, black tea, light wood, black pepper and dark chocolates.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is such a unique red wine from California. Feels like a fruit forward Southern Rhone red. Earthier on the palate than the nose. Spicy and entertaining. Fruit forward and smooth.

Good right out of the bottle, elegant and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 95% Cincalt and 5% Grenache. Aged in (19% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 461 cases.

13.3% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$38. — 2 days ago

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8.6

Dark ruby in color.

Fruity nose of red fruits with spices and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate and simple.

Showing red fruits with earth, light wood, spices, dark chocolates, peppercorn and coffee.

Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

A good food wine, but a little unbalanced to drink by itself.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

86 points.

$30. — 5 days ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity.

Strong nose of red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, stewed cherries, cedar, licorice, chocolates, light earth, coffee, herbs and spices.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old Pinot Noir from Carneros is still drinking nicely, although will not last long, so drink up.

Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward and easy drinking, and good right out of the bottle.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 9 months. Unfiltered.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$32. — 6 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Pale lemon in color.

Strong nose and medium in body with medium acidity, and a touch of RS on the palate.

Showing lemons, green and red apples, grapefruits, herbs, spices, light earth, light gooseberries and white pepper.

Nice finish with grapefruits and limes.

This is a very tasty Sauvignon Blanc based blend from California. Crisp and refreshing. Tangy and easy drinking. Nicely balanced with nice complexity.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc, 16% Sémillon and 9% Viognier.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$28. — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Reddish in color with light intensity.

Fruity nose of red fruits with light wood, spices and chocolate notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, red plums, earth, light wood, spices, dark chocolates, peppercorn, light tobacco leaf and herbs.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This 4 year old Pinot Noir from Oregon is earthy and pleasant.

Easy drinking and nicely balanced. Soft and smooth. Complex and interesting.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is still young and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (33% new) French oak barrels for 12 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$85. — 4 days ago

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9.0

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

Purple in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose of red fruits with light chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing raspberries, cherries, spices, peppercorn, chocolates, earth and light vegetables.

Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 7 year old Merlot from Walla Walla Valley is drinking very nicely now. Rich, but not extracted. Spicy and entertaining.

This Single Vineyard Merlot is easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

Aged in (20% new) French oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 300 cases.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45. — 5 days ago

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9.1

Lytle Barnett Winery Le Melangeur 2020, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon

Lemon in color with a golden hue.

Light nose with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, herbs, light yeast and minerals.

Medium bodied with high acidity and small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, green apples, light yeast, earth, minerals and spices.

Tangy finish with grapefruits and limes.

This 5 year old Sparkling wine from Oregon is still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking very nicely.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Meunier is well balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and entertaining.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

100% Pinot Meunier grapes from 35 year old vines, were aged for 5 years on the lees. A small production of only 1,200 bottles. Disgorged in 2025.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$90. — 6 days ago

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9.2

Inky in color with short purple rim.

Strong nose of black currants, plums, oak, tar, licorice, spices, charcoal and light blood notes.

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

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

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Syrah from Red Mountain in Washington State. Rich and extracted, yet not in your face kind of wine.

This Single Vineyard Syrah is well balanced with nice complexity. Fruit forward and spicy.

I had the 2022 not too long ago, and it definitely gets better with age. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine. A New world Syrah on the nose and palate.

100% Syrah grapes were aged for 18 months in 50% new oak barrels. 80% french and 20% American oak barrels. A small production of only 3,000 bottles. Unfiltered.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$40. — 3 days ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Purple in color with a purplish rim.

Fresh fruits on the nose with cedar, licorice and chocolates notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice, light vegetables, tobacco, light earth, herbs and black pepper.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from Pauillac. Elegant, fruit forward and rich.

Wine Spectator 96 points. Wine Advocate 94 points.

Still young, and a tad subdued at the moment, but with good structure and nice complexity. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Already showing a great mouthfeel, nicely balanced and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot. Aged in (75% new) French Oak barrels.

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

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$90. — 4 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, plums, licorice, light oak, spices, chocolates, earth, eucalyptus and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

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

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 7 year old Rioja is starting to drink very nicely now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and entertaining.

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

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$20. — 6 days ago