"Odedi"

9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose and full bodied, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, earth, peppercorn, espresso and chocolates.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous 11 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Big, bold and beautiful.

Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. The high alcohol is very much integrated by now.

Elegant and robust. Rich and extracted. Tangy and interesting.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent. I had the 2014 vintage 5 years ago, and it is drinking even better now.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$65 (at release). — 3 days ago

Anthony Pro

8.9

Pinot noirs from the Niagara area are consistently good (if you spend enough). — a year ago

Jamie Morris

9.0

Dry, light, nice merlot! — 5 years ago

ESF

8.9

This was 100% CF - no sign of age, inky, w/impressive aromas of cherry cough drop, herbaceous, white pepper, medicinal - old school vibes on nose. Bit unruly on palate, definitely felt the heat and finish had some astringency. Not a huge fan of Paso Robles fruit… Still a decent quaff and scratches itch for varietal CF. — 3 months ago

Jess

9.2

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of raspberry, blackberry, black cherry, cinnamon.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, blackberry leaf, cinnamon. Medium, supple tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 3 months ago

Jess

9.2

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of citrus, toast,
Dry. Flavors of lemon, buttered popcorn. Rich flavor, full body.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 2 years ago

John Hannah

9.4

Very strong dark fruits hit very fast and drop quickly. Low tannin. Mild finish. Very drinkable. — 6 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.6

8000th wine on here and it’s a doozy! Beautiful raspberry and blueberry fruit, exotic barrel notes, integrated perfectly. White pepper. Stems. Umami. Super exotic. Top notch barrels. Lighter than expected. Best domestic syrah ever? Kinda… thanks for tuning in! 8000 now and more to go. Maybe not Hahahha — 3 months ago

Jess

9.3

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of soft lemon custard.
Dry. Flavors of warm lemon, softly buttered brioche. Delicious!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 5 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Pale to mid Ruby in colour with great clarity. Aromatic red and black Cherry notes with rose petals. A stalky whole bunch note with a little spice. Those fresh cherry notes of medium weight but medium plus intensity transfer through to the palate. Very fresh, young with great potential for future complexity. I can see why it won the Trophy for Best Pinot Noir at both Royal Adelaide and Royal Hobart - both shows with extensive and high quality Pinot entries. Too young but I had to try the first of 6. Next in a year plus. Technical background: (whole berry ferments with 20% whole bunches. Aged in 25% new puncheons and Barriques). Ended up having the 2nd bottle 195 weeks later on 25th October 2024. Just a stunning Pinot Noir and even improving on that 2 Trophies standard. — 4 years ago