"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Pretty nose with cedar, chocolates, black fruits and spices.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, spices, licorice, chocolates, light vanilla, tobacco, black pepper, espresso and light cola.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from the problematic 2020 vintage in Napa Valley.

Complex and engaging. Elegant, rich and fruit forward. I really enjoyed the nose, once it opened up.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

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

A great sipping wine. Nice to see low alcohol from Napa Valley.

Wine Enthusiasts 94 points. Wine Advocate 90 points.

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Malbec. Aged for 12 months in (40% new) French Oak barrels.

13.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$125. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Matar by Pelter Strauss 2020, Israel

#KosherWineSunday

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Strong nose with black fruits, tobacco, oak, licorice, black pepper and chocolates.

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

Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, cooked plums, oak, wild flowers, tobacco, licorice, light earth, coffee, bitter herbs, spices, tar and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Syrah from Israel. Fruit forward and extracted. Nicely balanced and bold. Rich and good by itself or with food.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime. Really enjoyed the nose once it opened up.

I Had the 2017 three years ago, and it felt very different. This vintage feels like an Australian Shiraz.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years.

Paired nicely with cheeses and crackers.

100% Shiraz grapes from the Galilee region were aged in French oak barrels for 16 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30. — 8 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Light reddish in color with a brick hue.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Showing red fruits with light oak notes, tobacco, chocolates and black pepper.

I had it 2 years ago and it is drinking better now. Nice and elegant. Spicy and interesting.

This 6 year old is still drinking very nicely, although will not last long, so drink up.

Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Fruit forward and engaging.

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

100% Pinot Noir grapes from a Single Vineyard, were aged in (30% new) oak barrels. A small production of only 1,100 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45. — 2 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.4

Still fantastic just 2 barrels made. 750 bottles. 12.8%. What a wine. Meyer lemon, hint of peach, no buttery taste whatsoever! Almond blossoms. Hint of Jasmine. — 3 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Reddish in color and medium in body.

Dry on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing raspberries, cherries, spices, peppercorn, light wood, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

A great entry level wine from this winery. Soft and smooth and a good quality wine.

Elegant and fruity. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Good for parties too.

100% Sangiovese grapes were aged for 2 years in French oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$30. — 6 months 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. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.4

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Beautiful nose with great complexity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with medium acidity and long legs.

Showing black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, chocolates, light vanilla, tobacco, dark coffee, Indian spices, herbs, cola, wild flowers, light earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich, yet elegant.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime. Fruit forward and tasty.

This 8 year old is drinking very nicely now. Showing great complexity with a smooth mouthfeel. I just love these Napa Bordeaux blends.

I had it a year and a half ago, and it is drinking even better now. Will continue to age nicely in the next 8 years.

Good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine. Well balanced and nicely integrated. Really loved the nose here.

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot. Aged in New French oak barrels for 27 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$380. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with medium intensity.

Soft nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing red cherries, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, light black pepper, dark chocolates and black tea.

Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Brunello. Fruit forward and feels very young.

This 6 year old is elegant already, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

Sangiovese grapes were aged for 2 years in Slavonian oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$70. — 6 months ago

Rebecca Timberlake

9.3

Actually Sector Red 8, not Adelaide Hills. DELICIOUS. Light but full flavor. Let aerate, swirl around. Serve chilled. Good on day 2. — 7 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one.

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, violets, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberry pie, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, herbs, vanilla, spices, chocolates and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old Napa Cabernet is still young, but already very enjoyable, even by itself. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward, but calm.

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

Very flowery once it opens up. I liked the nose better than the palate. A very enjoyable wine.

This Single Vineyard will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels (40% new) for 26 months. A tiny production of only 5 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$95. — 2 years ago