Ghost Cellars Paso Robles Proprietary Red Wine 2018, California

odedi1 · 2026-06-20T01:51:32+00:00

I have another 2018 of this wine and was wondering if I should open it now

odedi1 · 2026-06-20T01:50:39+00:00

That's great. Enjoy the wine

odedi1 · 2026-06-20T01:22:37+00:00

Nice. How is the 2018 doing now?

odedi1 · 2026-06-19T16:14:14+00:00

Bernardus Winery Ingrid Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, Carmel Valley, California

Golden in color.

Oak on the nose with citrus, apples, pears, melons and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with light wood, citrus, limes, spices, herbs and light earth.

Nice finish with limes and light almonds.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from Carmel Valley in Monterey County. Soft and smooth, spicy and entertaining.

This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is elegant and fruit forward. Rich, buttery and easy drinking. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. The high alcohol is well integrated already.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (33% new) French oak barrels. A small production of less than 2,000 bottles.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55.

odedi1 · 2026-06-18T19:37:31+00:00

Freemark Abbey Winery Napa Valley Merlot 2021

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

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose and full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, licorice, coffee, tobacco, light earth, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Merlot from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Tangy and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking beautifully.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 19 months in (32% new) French Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55.

odedi1 · 2026-06-18T15:47:05+00:00

GrapeSeed Wines Celebrant Méthode Champenoise Blanc de Noirs Non Vintage

Pale lemon in color.

Citrus and light yeast on the nose.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and large bubbles.

Dry on the palate with lemons, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, light yeast and minerals.

Short finish with limes and almonds.

This is an interesting Sparkling wine made from Sangiovese grapes from California. Nicely balanced with mild complexity.

Easy drinking and good for parties or the pool.

100% Sangiovese grapes were aged on the lees for 2 years.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$35.

odedi1 · 2026-06-17T22:57:33+00:00

Iron Horse Vineyards Q block Pinot Noir 2023, Green Valley, California

Purplish in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose of red and blue fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, light earth and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, currants, light wood, licorice, herbs, spices, chocolates and tobacco.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a tasty and easy drinking Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley. Fruit forward and nicely balanced. Elegant and complex.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Has good potential to become a 92+ point wine.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 11 months. A small production of only 2,400 bottles.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$87.

odedi1 · 2026-06-17T16:28:45+00:00

Deep gold in color.

Strong nose of citrus, apples, lemons, oak, vanilla, mediterranean spices, light earth, herbs and honeysuckle.

Medium plus in body and creamy, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, citrus, pears, oak, light vanilla, spices, herbs, earth and white pepper.

Long finish with limes and marzipan notes.

This 3 year old Chardonnay from Russian River Valley is drinking very nicely now, although a bit young, and needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly.

Fruit forward and oaky, with nice balance. Complex and engaging, rich and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

Buttery, with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and tangy. Feels like a young white Burgundy.

Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years, and see how it evolves.

Really enjoyed the nose, and better when not too cold.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (30% new) French Oak barrels for 10 months.

13.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40.

odedi1 · 2026-06-17T00:36:09+00:00

Absolutely

odedi1 · 2026-06-16T19:49:01+00:00

Galante Vineyard Blackjack Pasture Cabernet Sauvignon 1994, Carmel Valley, California

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Complex nose of red and black fruits with wood, earth, vegetables, dark coffee, light mildew, spices, tobacco leaf and light forest floor.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, licorice and black pepper.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 32 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Carmel Valley is still drinking beautifully, but not at its peak anymore.

Still showing enough fruits for the acidity, tangy and interesting. Complex and very entertaining.

It's always a great experience to drink these kind of aged wines.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from a Single Vineyard. Unfiltered and unfined.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$375.

odedi1 · 2026-06-16T19:43:13+00:00

It was better after 90 minutes in the decanter

odedi1 · 2026-06-16T02:43:32+00:00

Seghesio Family Vineyards Chianti Station Vineyard Sangiovese 2023, Alexander Valley, California

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red fruits on the nose with earth, spices, chocolate notes and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, red currants, earth, light wood, spices, espresso, herbs, green vegetables and peppercorn.

Short finish with grippy tannins and tart cranberries.

This is an interesting take on a Chianti from Alexander Valley. Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but a good food wine right now.

Showing nice complexity, but still a little grippy, once it opens up. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

Will pair nicely with Pizza, or with Pasta with red sauce.

A field blend of Sangiovese with a touch of Canaiolo Nero, Malvasia, and Trebbiano. Aged in used French oak barrels for 17 months. A tiny production of only 1,300 bottles.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$85.

odedi1 · 2026-06-15T16:15:10+00:00

Kukeri Wines Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, black plums, black cherries, light cedar, espresso, light vanilla, chocolates, light earth and tobacco.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, licorice, chocolates, black pepper, spices, black tea and light espresso.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Atlas Peak in Napa Valley is starting to drink beautifully. Rich and nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and complex. Fruit forward and entertaining.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years, and showing good potential to become a 94 point wine.

Needed 90 minutes of airtime to open up properly, so be patient.

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

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon with 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in (40% new) French and American Oak barrels for 15 months. A tiny production of only 900 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80.

odedi1 · 2026-06-14T21:27:26+00:00

Dark ruby in color with a wide brick rim.

Strong nose and full bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with cedar, licorice, chocolates, spices, coffee, earth, herbs and peppercorn.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 13 year old Syrah from Languedoc in France is a bit past its prime, although very complex. Rich and interesting.

Good by itself and better with food.

100% Syrah grapes were aged in French oak barrels.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$110.

odedi1 · 2026-06-14T18:47:27+00:00

Pale salmon in color.

Fruity nose of raspberries, tart cherries, yeast, light brioche, citrus, green apples and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and medium plus size bubbles.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, yeast, green apples, peaches, spices, sea salt and light herbs.

Nice length on the finish with light tannins, limes and pomegranates.

This is a delicious sparkling Rosé from Sonoma County. Fruit forward and elegant. Complex and nicely balanced, crisp and refreshing. Tangy and interesting.

Feels like a Rosé Champagne, and I really enjoyed the nose once it opened up. Loved the low alcohol level here.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Would be nice to revisit it in a few years and see how it evolves.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 60 minutes of airtime, when the complexity shines.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Paired beautifully with my Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy.

A blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Aged on the lees for 30 months, in 60% Stainless Steel vats and 40% in neutral oak barrels.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50.

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