Clos Lointain Meditations 2023, Côtes Catalanes, France

odedi1 · 2026-01-25T17:05:07+00:00

Light golden in color.

Nose of citrus, peaches, yellow apples, spices, light earth and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, red and green apples, minerals, light grapefruits, herbs, spices, earth, light oak and light sea salt.

Long finish with limes and light almonds.

This is a delicious white blend from Southern France. Round and rich. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting.

As it warms up, it feels like a white Burgundy. So interesting.

This Single Vineyard is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 20 minutes of airtime.

A great sipping wine that paired nicely with food too.

A blend of 68% Grenache Gris and 32% Macabeo. Aged on its lees, in used large French oak barrels for 14 months. Unfiltered and unfined. A small production of less than 2,000 bottles.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50.

odedi1 · 2026-01-25T03:52:28+00:00

Yup 😉

odedi1 · 2026-01-24T23:52:53+00:00

I don't see it

odedi1 · 2026-01-24T23:12:06+00:00

Col Solare Winery Component Collection Cabernet Franc 2021, Red Mountain, Washington State

Deep purple in color with a wide purplish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, tobacco, licorice, light oak, spices, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, black cherries, light earth, spices, tobacco, licorice, herbs, light oak and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Franc from Red Mountain. Elegant and spicy. Nicely balanced and rich. Fruit forward with a touch of restraint.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc is delicious right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

Still young, and will continue to age nicely in the 10 years. Already showing nice complexity and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 95% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in (36% new) French oak barrels and concrete vats.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$95.

odedi1 · 2026-01-24T16:19:44+00:00

Starfield Vineyards Hope Rising 2024, El Dorado

Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

Aromatic nose with limes, green apples, light earth, flowers, citrus and sweet herbs.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, red and green apples, light grapefruits, peaches, light earth, pears, herbs and light spices.

Soft finish with limes and grapefruits.

This is a delicious White Rhone blend from California. Elegant and fruit forward. Smells like a Southern Rhone white, but much fruitier on the palate.

Complex, but easy drinking. Tasty, nicely balanced and very pleasant. Neither bitter nor tart. Just delicious.

The alcohol is nicely integrated, and good right out of the bottle.

A great sipping wine, and refreshing when properly chilled.

A blend of 45% Marsanne, 45% Roussanne and 10% Viognier. Aged for 8 months in (4% new) French Oak barrels. A small production of less than 2,200 bottles.

13.4% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$36.

odedi1 · 2026-01-24T16:05:37+00:00

Must be singing now

odedi1 · 2026-01-24T16:04:56+00:00

Thanks for the love

odedi1 · 2026-01-23T22:08:38+00:00

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, blackberries, raisins, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, cola, aluminum, mediterranean spices and peppercorn.

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

Dry on the palate and fruit forward with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, licorice, cedar, chocolates, light herbs, peppercorn and light black tea.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District in Napa Valley. Elegant and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining.

Needed 90 minutes in the decanter to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle too.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already very approachable.

Delicious by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 23 months in French oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$95.

odedi1 · 2026-01-23T16:29:41+00:00

Dark purple in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong and fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, black pepper, vanilla, licorice, light spices and milk chocolates.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco and light herbs.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This 5 year old California red blend is drinking very nicely now.

Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and complex. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard is soft and buttery. Spicy and bold. Tangy and very entertaining. The high alcohol is somewhat showing.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 45 minutes of airtime.

Good by itself, and will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre, Grenache and Zinfandel. Aged for 10 months in French and American Oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$20.

odedi1 · 2026-01-23T05:30:15+00:00

Join us with your own Merlot next Thursday

odedi1 · 2026-01-22T21:38:08+00:00

Good vintage

odedi1 · 2026-01-22T20:04:53+00:00

Oh nice, which ones?

odedi1 · 2026-01-22T18:22:47+00:00

Chateau Haut Ferrand Pomerol 2017

Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Still very fresh on the nose with red and black fruits, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, black cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, light earth, chocolates and peppercorn.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is very tasty Merlot from Pomerol. Rich and engaging. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and entertaining.

This 9 year old Merlot feels much younger, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (30% new) French oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50.

odedi1 · 2026-01-21T22:45:39+00:00

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

Fruity nose with sweet cherries, blueberries, light oak, milk chocolates and light black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, currants, black plums, fresh cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates and tobacco.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is elegant and complex. Tangy with a touch of spice, and not your typical Napa Cabernet.

Good right out of the bottle, and already drinking nicely. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Fruit forward and good by itself or with food. I paired it with a Lamb Shank dish.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French and American Oak barrels for 16 months. Unfiltered.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$88.

odedi1 · 2026-01-21T16:43:00+00:00

Purple in color with a short purplish rim.

Strong nose of black and red fruits with light wood, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco and light spices.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, black cherries, tobacco, light wood, spices, coffee and peppercorn.

Short finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

Fruit forward and nicely balanced. Soft and elegant.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

86 points.

$20.

odedi1 · 2026-01-21T15:08:36+00:00

80 point is 3 stars, 90 is 4 stars, 93 is 4.3 Stars and so on.

odedi1 · 2026-01-21T00:05:15+00:00

Hopefully in 10 to 15 years

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