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Dama Wines Lonesome Spring Vineyard Syrah 2021, Yakima Valley, Washington State

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Dama Wines Lonesome Spring Vineyard Syrah 2021, Yakima Valley, Washington State

Purple in color with a wide purplish rim and medium plus intensity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, light vegetables and tobacco leaf.

This Single Vineyard Syrah from Yakima Valley is light and airy. Fruit forward and easy drinking.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.

Tangy and spicy. Good by itself or with food.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$52.

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Chateau La Fleur Ferrand Cuvée Réservée Pomerol 2017, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau La Fleur Ferrand Cuvée Réservée Pomerol 2017, Bordeaux, France

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

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

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

Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 8 year old Merlot from Pomerol is showing a very fresh nose, but starting to show age on the palate. Might be just this specific bottle, though.

Rich and fruit forward. Complex and interesting. Plush and creamy.

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

100% Merlot grapes were aged for 12 months in (100% new) French Oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$95.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Adelsheim Vineyard Calkins Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Chehalem Mountain, Oregon

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Adelsheim Vineyard Calkins Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Chehalem Mountain, Oregon

Light reddish in color with light intensity.

Fresh berries on the nose with light cedar notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, fresh cherries, light oak, chocolates, black pepper, herbs and light earth.

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

This is a tasty Pinot Noir from Chehalem Mountains in Oregon. Showing nice complexity already, but will get even better with more bottle time. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is spicy and nicely balanced, with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and elegant.

Feels like a Russian River Valley Pinot. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (35% new) French oak barrels for 12 months.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$75.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Col Solare Winery Collector's Society Syrah 2022, Red Mountain, Washington State

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Col Solare Winery Collector's Society Syrah 2022, Red Mountain, Washington State

Deep inky in color with a short purple/ reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, tar, light barnyard and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, oak, licorice, earth, black tea, herbs, tar, light vegetables, peppercorn and barnyard.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Syrah from Red Mountain. Well balanced, rich and extracted. Powerful and spicy.

Still very young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already showing complexity. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle too.

A nice sipping wine that will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

A blend of 93% Syrah and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 18 months in (46% new) French oak barrels.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$85.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 2d

Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé 2022, Provence, France

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Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé 2022, Provence, France

Light orange in color.

Light nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing raspberries, strawberries, currants, lemons, peaches, spices, sea salt and light earth.

Tangy finish with grapefruits and limes.

This is a young Rosé from Bandol. Spicy and fruit forward. Elegant with a soft mouthfeel.

Nicely balanced and already showing nice complexity.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

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

A blend of 70% Mourvedre and 30% Cinsault from 45 year old vines.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$40.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 2d

Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir 2006, Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir 2006, Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Pretty color of ruby with medium intensity and a light brick rim.

Pretty nose of red fruits with wild flowers and light forest floor notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with sweet cherries, cooked plums, light oak, mushrooms, spices, chocolates, earth and herbs.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Pinot Noir from Oregon. Elegant and nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

Burgundy in style, and I really enjoyed smelling it for a long while.

This 19 year old Pinot Noir is still drinking beautifully. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Wine Spectator 92 points. Wine Advocate 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

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

Balanced and easy drinking. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

A blend of Pinot Noir grapes from all of the Single Vineyards of the estate. Aged in 100% New French oak barrels for 16 months. Unfiltered and unfined.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$150.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 3d

B. Lighton Olson Brothers Vineyard Gratitude 2018, Yakima Valley, Washington State

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B. Lighton Olson Brothers Vineyard Gratitude 2018, Yakima Valley, Washington State

Ruby in color with medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body.

Dry on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing red fruits with earth, light wood, spices, coffee, black tea, metals and peppercorn.

Short and tangy finish with tart raspberries and soft tannins.

This 7 year old Mourvedre blend from Yakima Valley is still drinking nicely, although a little past its prime. Soft and smooth. Elegant and fruit forward.

This Single Vineyard GSM blend is elegant and feels more like a like Southern Rhone red. Nicely balanced with nice complexity.

A blend of 70% Mourvedre, 25% Grenache and 5% Syrah.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$45.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 3d

1467 Cellars Calesa Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Petaluma Gap, California

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1467 Cellars Calesa Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Petaluma Gap, California

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

Beautiful nose of cherries, blueberries, raspberries, earth, light wood, spices, dark chocolates, herbs, black pepper, light vegetables and green tea.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with fresh cherries, currants, light wood, spices, earth, light cola, peppercorn, herbs, black tea, light vegetables and dark chocolates.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Pinot Noir from Sonoma County is already drinking very nicely. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is really tasty right out of the bottle. Very approachable, and better after an hour of airtime when more complexity comes in, especially on the nose.

Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and has good potential to become a 93+ point wine.

A great sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. I gave it a light chill, and paired it with a cheese board.

A blend of 95% Pinot Noir and 5% Petite Sirah. Aged in French oak barrels. A small production of only 6 barrels.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 4d

Gramercy Cellars Gramercy Estate 2020, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Gramercy Cellars Gramercy Estate 2020, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with a nice mouthfeel.

Showing fresh cherries, plums, black currants, coffee, oak, spices, chocolates and peppercorn.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley is drinking nicely now. Rich and nicely balanced. Complex and entertaining.

Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

Fruit forward and elegant. Spicy, tangy and a good food wine.

A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. Aged in (21% new) French oak barrels for 24 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$72.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 4d

Aubaine Wines Anahata Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon

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Aubaine Wines Anahata Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon

Purple in color with a wide reddish/ purplish rim. Pretty color.

Fruity nose of plums, cherries, spices, light earth, herbs, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Medium plus in body, creamy and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, light oak, chocolates and peppercorn.

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

This is a very tasty Pinot Noir from Williamette Valley in Oregon. Smooth and fruit forward. Complex, spicy and interesting.

Feels more like a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already very approachable.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is tangy and easy drinking. Good right out of the bottle, soft and elegant.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were fermented with wild yeast, and aged in (30% new) French Oak barrels for 12 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$70.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 5d

Argyle Winery Spirit Hill Vineyard Brut Rosé 2020, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon

Argyle Winery Spirit Hill Vineyard Brut Rosé 2020, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon

Pretty color of dark salmon.

Fruity nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity and medium sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing raspberries, strawberries, citrus, over ripen apples, peaches, herbs, yeast, sea salt, light earth and minerals.

This is a young sparkling Rosé from Williamette Valley in Oregon. Showing nice complexity on the palate more than on the nose. Very fresh in style, and a little unbalanced.

Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

This Single Vineyard is easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay. Aged for 3 years on the lees.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$65.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 5d

Chateau Lamothe Guignard Sauternes Grand Cru Classé 2022, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Lamothe Guignard Sauternes Grand Cru Classé 2022, Bordeaux, France

Golden in color.

Beautiful nose of dried apricots, honey, light spices and honeysuckle.

Medium plus in body and creamy, with medium plus acidity.

Sweet on the palate with apples, apricots, light citrus fruits, spices, honey, minerals and caramel.

Long finish with lemons and honey notes.

This sweet wine from Sauternes is still young and already delicious.
Rich and fruit forward. Fresh and well balanced. Complex, elegant and interesting.

Will continue to age nicely in the next few decades. Has good potential to become a 96+ point wine.

A blend of 90% Sémillon, and 10% Sauvignon and Muscadelle.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$35.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 6d

Big Table Farm Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Oregon

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Big Table Farm Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Oregon

Light red in color with light intensity.

Fruity nose of bing cherries, red candy, light wood and chocolates.

Medium-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, sweet strawberries, light oak, spices, earth, herbs and light green vegetables.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

This 3-year-old Pinot Noir from Oregon is starting to drink nicely now, but still very young. Needs 3 to 5 years in the bottle to mature properly.

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

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is showing nice complexity with a soft mouth feel. Elegant, easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

12.9% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$72.

Odedi's Wine Reviews @odediswinereviews.bsky.social · 6d

Meadowcroft Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, California

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Meadowcroft Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, light cedar, licorice, vanilla, milk chocolates, spices, light cola and fresh peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light cedar, herbs, spices, chocolates, cinnamon, tobacco, light vanilla and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and entertaining.

Spicy and easy drinking right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime.

Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Complex and interesting.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

A great sipping wine, and good for parties too.

A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$68.

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Maison Brotte Chateauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Barville Rouge 2022, Rhone, France

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Maison Brotte Chateauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Barville Rouge 2022, Rhone, France

Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim, and medium intensity.

Fresh cherries on the nose with light oak notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, strawberries, spices and light black pepper.

Nice finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This tasty Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is still young, but already enjoyable even by itself.

Elegant and spicy. Nicely balanced and complex. The high alcohol is nicely integrated already.

This great 2022 vintage is very approachable already, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Aged in (30% new) French oak barrels for 12 months.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40.

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Chateau Berliquet Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2020, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Berliquet Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2020, Bordeaux, France

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

Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red fruits on the nose with spices and dark chocolate notes.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is very tasty Merlot from Saint Emilion. Complex and rich. Nicely balanced, fruit forward and elegant.

This 5 year old Merlot based blend is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking nicely.

Interesting enough to drink as a sipping wine, or with food.

A blend of 69% Merlot and 31% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% New) French Oak barrels for 16 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$60.

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Gramercy Cellars Red Willow Vineyard Lagniappe Syrah 2020, Columbia Valley, Washington State

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Gramercy Cellars Red Willow Vineyard Lagniappe Syrah 2020, Columbia Valley, Washington State

Purple in color with medium intensity and a wide purplish rim.

Fruit forward on the nose with earth and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, light vegetables and black pepper.

Nice length on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Single Vineyard Syrah feels more like a Grenache than a Syrah. Showing nice balance between the fruits and earth notes.

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

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

100% whole Cluster Syrah grapes were aged in (8% New) French oak barrels for 21 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$65.

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Château Pradeaux Bandol Rosé 2023, Provence, France

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Dark copper in color with a golden hue.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing cherries, sweet strawberries, apples, currants, herbs, earth and light vegetables.

Nice finish with impressive length.

This is a delicious Rosé from Bandol. Fruit forward and nicely balanced. Complex, easy drinking and interesting.

A great sipping wine. Really fun to drink, and what a great color.

Very approachable right now and drinking much better than their 'Vespree' Rosé.

Wine Spectator 91 points.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 70% Mourvedre, 25% Cinsault and 5% Grenache.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$35.

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Sine Qua Non Turn The Whole Thing Upside Down Grenache 2009, California

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#AgedWineTuesday

Deep purple in color with a short, cloudy purple rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black plums, stewed cherries, dried figs, raisins, ginger, oak, eucalyptus, spices, green beans and peppercorn.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, tobacco, licorice, peppercorn, chocolates, herbs, spices and coffee.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 16 year old Grenache from California feels like it peaked a few years ago, but still drinking beautifully. Elegant and rich.

The Syrah notes are very dominant, especially right out of the bottle.

Complex and interesting, with a beautiful nose. Extracted and fruit forward.

Robert Parker 96 points.

Needed 2 hours to open up, and delicious by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 84% Grenache, 11% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre.

15.6% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$330.

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Chateau Beynat Cuvée Leonard 2021, Castillon, France

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Chateau Beynat Cuvée Leonard 2021, Castillon, France

Purple in color with a wide reddish purple rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate, nicely balanced and simple. Fruit forward and soft.

Showing sweet cherries, raspberries, black plums, light oak, spices and light chocolate notes.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Biodynamic.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$20.

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Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Lacoste Borie 2020, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Lacoste Borie 2020, Bordeaux, France

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee and chocolates.

Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity.

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

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 5 year old, second wine from this Fifth Growth Bordeaux winery is drinking very nicely now.

Well balanced with nice complexity. Spicy, rich and fruit forward.

Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 15 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$40.

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Aridus Wine Company Limited Production Cabernet Franc 2021, Arizona

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Dark ruby/ purple in color with a purplish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, bell pepper, earth, herbs and vegetables.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and bitter herbs.

Fruit forward and elegant. Rich and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Gets earthier after an hour in the bottle.

13.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$65.

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Golan Heights Winery Yarden Cabernet sauvignon 2019

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Golan Heights Winery Yarden Cabernet sauvignon 2019, Israel

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Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blue and black fruits with mediterranean spices, light cedar, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light earth and black pepper.

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

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, light earth, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel is drinking wonderfully now. Rich and elegant. Fruit forward and easy drinking. Nicely balanced and soft.

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

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Complex and engaging. Tangy and spicy.

Interesting, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Kosher.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$50.

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Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023, Rhone, France

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Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023, Rhone, France

Pale gold in color.

Earthy nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity and a light buttery mouthfeel.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing limes, lemons, green apples, light grapefruits, herbs and spices.

Nice length on the finish with bitter herbs.

Needs a couple of years of bottle time to mature properly, but already very approachable.

Earthy and entertaining. Elegant and buttery. A good food wine.

A blend of 45% Clairette, 35% Grenache Blanc and 20% bourboulenc.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45.