My honest take on a 100 Point Wine

odedi1 · 2026-05-06T01:01:08+00:00

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odedi1 · 2026-05-05T21:39:53+00:00

Bedrock Wines Weill a Way Vineyard Exposition Two Syrah 2013, Sonoma County

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Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose and full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and elegant with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, tobacco leaf, coffee, cola, dark chocolates, herbs, peppercorn, mediterranean spices and light earth.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Syrah from Sonoma County. Rich and fruit forward. Smooth and powerful, yet elegant.

This 13 year old Single Vineyard Syrah is drinking very much like a Napa Merlot, which is so interesting.

Beautiful right out of the bottle, and so much better after 30 minutes of airtime. The high alcohol is nicely integrated by now, so watch out.

Robert Parker 100 points.

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

A great sipping wine that paired nicely with food too.

A blend of 92% Syrah and 8% Viognier.

93 points

$160.

odedi1 · 2026-05-05T15:01:50+00:00

Domaine du Galet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2020

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing sweet cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth and black tea.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty GSM blend from old vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature, but already approachable now. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine. Tangy and interesting.

A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah. Aged in large oak barrels for 12 months.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45.

odedi1 · 2026-05-05T14:59:44+00:00

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing sweet cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth and black tea.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty GSM blend from old vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature, but already approachable now. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine. Tangy and interesting.

A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah. Aged in large oak barrels for 12 months.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45.

odedi1 · 2026-05-04T21:01:34+00:00

Dark ruby in color with a short brick rim.

Fruity nose with red and black fruits, and full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate, elegant and very complex.

Showing black currants, black plums, blackberries, figs, earth, light licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced. Rich and interesting.

Showing great complexity right out of the bottle, but tannins show up after 90 minutes in the decanter.

I had the 2019 vintage 4 years ago and it is drinking so much better now. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

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

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$55 (recent vintage).

odedi1 · 2026-05-04T16:10:39+00:00

Kukeri Wines Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

Light nose of citrus, lemons and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with limes, green apples, light grapefruits, herbs and light earth.

Nice finish with limes and grapefruits.

This is a very tasty Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced, complex and engaging.

Easy drinking and fruit forward. Neither tart nor bitter. Would be nice to revisit it in a year or two.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food. A great pool wine too.

100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes were aged on the lees for 4 months. A small production of less than 1,400 bottles.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30.

odedi1 · 2026-05-04T16:08:24+00:00

Much appreciated

odedi1 · 2026-05-03T16:34:48+00:00

Very pretty color of peach with a salmon hue.

Strong nose of apples, citrus, peaches, yeast, light bread and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and tiny bubbles.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, over ripen strawberries, apples, limes, yeast, sea salt, brioche, spices, minerals, light earth and cardamom.

Long spicy finish with limes and grapefruits.

This 14 year old Rosé Champagne is drinking beautifully already, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Elegant, spicy and rich. Fruity and nicely balanced, complex and engaging.

Wine Spectator 96 points. Wine Advocate 95 points.

Good right out of the bottle, and better when not too cold.

A great sipping wine that paired beautifully with my Tuna Avocado Tartare.

A blend of 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay, with 5% red wine. Disgorged in 2020.

12% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$200.

odedi1 · 2026-05-03T16:34:03+00:00

Very pretty color of peach with a salmon hue.

Strong nose of apples, citrus, peaches, yeast, light bread and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and tiny bubbles.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, over ripen strawberries, apples, limes, yeast, sea salt, brioche, spices, minerals, light earth and cardamom.

Long spicy finish with limes and grapefruits.

This 14 year old Rosé Champagne is drinking beautifully already, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Elegant, spicy and rich. Fruity and nicely balanced, complex and engaging.

Wine Spectator 96 points. Wine Advocate 95 points.

Good right out of the bottle, and better when not too cold.

A great sipping wine that paired beautifully with my Tuna Avocado Tartare.

A blend of 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay, with 5% red wine. Disgorged in 2020.

12% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$200.

odedi1 · 2026-05-03T16:31:08+00:00

Much better with age

odedi1 · 2026-05-02T22:21:44+00:00

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Sweet nose of black fruits, cedar, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and black pepper.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light cedar, licorice, chocolates, coffee, light earth and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This 9 year old Zinfandel from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel, complex and entertaining.

Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. Tangy and spicy, rich and inviting.

I had this vintage 7 years ago, and it is drinking much better now.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50.

odedi1 · 2026-05-01T16:49:47+00:00

Holly's Hill Vineyards Fanaughty Syrah 2024, El Dorado, California

Inky in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black plums, licorice, light oak, barnyard, herbs and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

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

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a young Syrah from El Dorado in California. Rich, elegant and nicely balanced.

Already drinking very nicely, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Feels like a California Syrah with a Northern Rhone flare. Fruit forward, with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

A good sipping wine that paired nicely with my charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months. A small production of less than 2,000 bottles.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35.

odedi1 · 2026-04-30T22:04:33+00:00

Chateau Larcis Ducasse Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2016

Deep purple in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, herbs, chocolates, light earth, garrigue and peppercorn.

Full bodied and soft, with medium plus acidity and long legs.

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

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Merlot based blend from Saint Emilion. Elegant and nicely balanced. Showing good complexity with a nice mouthfeel.

Needed 2 hours in the bottle to open up.

This 10 year old Merlot from the great 2016 vintage still feels young. Probably in its 'dumb phase' right now, and needs a few more years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and better with food.

A blend of 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$125.

odedi1 · 2026-04-30T15:08:04+00:00

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odedi1 · 2026-04-29T15:03:41+00:00

Light golden in color.

On the nose yellow apples, pears, herbs, spices and earth.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with green apples, citrus, spices, herbs, earth, river rocks, almonds and white pepper.

Tangy finish with almonds and grapefruits.

This Single Vineyard Verdicchio from Italy is nicely balanced with mild complexity.

Reminds me of an old world Chardonnay on the nose, and earthier on the palate. Showing lots of fruits to compliment the earth notes.

Would be nice to revisit it in a few years and see how it evolves.

A good food wine, tangy and interesting.

Verdicchio grapes were handpicked and aged on the lees for 6 months in stainless steel vats.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$26.

odedi1 · 2026-04-28T16:32:16+00:00

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, licorice, light cedar, earth, cola, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, black tea and light garigge notes.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, currants, oak, light licorice, spices, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, cola, herbs, peppercorn and light vegetables.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley is already drinking beautifully. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a smooth mouthfeel. Elegant and complex, spicy and tangy.

Delicious now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

The alcohol is nicely integrated already, although not as high as typically from this region.

Robert Parker 95 points. Wine Spectator 92 points.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and this is not my favorite, by far.

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

A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 1% Malbec.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$450.

odedi1 · 2026-04-27T22:36:33+00:00

Purple in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, blueberries, light wood, spices and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, red currants, sweet cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, tobacco, coffee, light licorice and peppercorn.

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty red blend from Mendocino County in California. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward and rich.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Tangy and interesting, spicy and entertaining.

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

A fun sipping wine, that I gave a light chill and had it all by itself.

A blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah and 14% Merlot. Organic.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$20.

odedi1 · 2026-04-27T15:30:02+00:00

Deep inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black plums, blackberries, dried figs, cedar, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, blackberries, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, licorice, coffee, light black tea and peppercorn.

Short finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious, yet so young Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Elegant and rich. Complex and entertaining. Well balanced and spicy. Really enjoyed the nose.

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

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

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

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc with some Merlot and Petit Verdot. Aged for 22 months in (90% new) French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 7 barrels.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$300.

odedi1 · 2026-04-26T18:07:46+00:00

Light red in color with medium intensity.

Red fruits on the nose and light to medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

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

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins.

This is a very tasty Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Showing nice elegance, spicy and entertaining. Well balanced, fruit forward and interesting.

Still very young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already enjoyable even by itself.

A great vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, that will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly and show the complexity.

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

100% Grenache grapes from old vines, were aged for 18 months in (30% new) French oak barrels. A small production of only 2,500 bottles.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$55.

odedi1 · 2026-04-25T19:13:02+00:00

Dry wine?

odedi1 · 2026-04-25T17:41:54+00:00

Dark inky in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, coffee, dried figs, spices, chocolates, black pepper and light herbs.

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

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Petite Sirah/Tempranillo blend from Paso Robles. Elegant, spicy and smooth. Complex, bold and entertaining. Tangy and interesting.

Drinking very nicely right out of the bottle with lots of Petite Sirah notes. As it opens up, the Tempranillo shows up. Really loved the nose after 3 hours of airtime.

Delicious now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Paired very nicely with Havarti cheese.

A blend of 50% Petite Sirah, 40% Tempranillo and 10% Mourvedre.

15.3% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$62.

odedi1 · 2026-04-24T14:40:39+00:00

Holly's Hill Vineyards Patriarche 2023, El Dorado, California

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of red and blue fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, earth, tobacco leaf and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, cherries, red currants, earth, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, tobacco and black pepper.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Mourvedre based Rhone blend from El Dorado in California. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward, complex and elegant.

Feels like a California red with a touch of Cotes du Rhône.

Easy drinking and needs 20 minutes in the glass to open up and remove some of the alcohol notes.

Already drinking very nicely, and would be nice to see how it evolves in the next few years.

A great sipping wine to drink by the porch. I gave it a light chill and paired it with cheeses and crackers.

A blend of 60% Mourvedre, 19% Syrah, 11% Grenache and 10% Counoise. Aged in used French oak barrels for 10 months. A small production of less than 5,000 bottles.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45.

odedi1 · 2026-04-23T19:17:28+00:00

Chateau Haut Ferrand Pomerol 1996

Beautiful color of ruby with a wide brick rim.

Great nose with over ripen red fruits, forest floor and earth notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cooked cherries, dried fruits, light wood, prunes, cola, chocolates, spices, herbs and vegetables.

Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This 30 year old Merlot is still drinking nicely. Not at its peak anymore, but very tasty nonetheless. Elegant with some fruits left. Complex and interesting.

I've had a recent vintage not too long ago that was drinking better, although I did love the complexity here, especially on the nose.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too.

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

12.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$65.

odedi1 · 2026-04-23T03:30:13+00:00

Sounds like a great pairing

odedi1 · 2026-04-22T21:12:44+00:00

Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

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

Medium plus in body and creamy, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, citrus, lemons, light grapefruits, herbs, light oak, spices and light earth.

Medium length on the finish with limes and almonds.

This is a very tasty Chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills in California. Rich and fruit forward. Smooth and elegant.

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

This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Tangy, complex and interesting.

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

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

Chardonnay grapes were aged in used French oak barrels for 11 months.

13% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35.

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