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@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 4:36 PM

Mt. Brave Winery Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California

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This 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder in Napa Valley is drinking beautifully already, although needs a few years to reach its peak.

Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Rich and extracted, yet elegant. Fruit forward and engaging.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Showing good potential to become a 95 point wine.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$90.

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 8:20 PM

Tabor Winery Judaica Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Israel

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Tabor Winery Judaica Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Israel

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Inky in color with a reddish/ brick rim.

Earthy nose of black currants, plums, licorice, oak, bell pepper, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf and dark coffee.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cooked cherries, black currants, black plums, blackberries, light vanilla, oak, licorice, tobacco leaf, herbs, light bell pepper, earth, mushrooms, vegetables, black pepper and mediterranean spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel. Smooth and nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Complex, elegant and entertaining.

Needs time to open up properly (2 hours in the decanter), but good right out of the bottle too. Showing a beautiful nose when it opens up.

Will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. I had this vintage a couple of years ago, and it is drinking better now.

Good by itself or with food. Paired beautifully with the beef Prosciutto.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were grown at 2,700 feet of elevation. Aged in oak barrels for 20 months. A small production of less than 7,000 bottles. Kosher and not Mevushal.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$40 (current vintage).

@drewlusions.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 8:50 AM

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@donwebmedia.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 12:56 AM

Vinos de altura en Catamarca: Malbec y Cabernet a 2.000 m

Vinos de altura sin roble: Malbec y Cabernet de Chañar Punco, a 2.000 m en Catamarca, con frescura y matiz aromático, según el enólogo Claudio Maza.

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@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 8:41 PM

Colgin Cellars IX Estate 2004, Napa Valley, California

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Colgin Cellars IX Estate 2004, Napa Valley, California

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

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

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

Showing black currants, black plums, blackberries, dried figs, dark chocolates, raisins, peppercorn, licorice, light earth, herbs, light tar, tobacco leaf and light barnyard.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 22 year old Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Rich and fruit forward, very complex and entertaining. A fantastic wine.

Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to do so in the next 5 years.

Wine Spectator 93 points. Wine Advocate 97 points.

The high alcohol is well integrated by now.

Elegant, and a great sipping wine. Paired beautifully with my delicious American Wagyu steak.

A blend of 59% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. Unfiltered and unfined.

15.6% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$400.

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 8:08 PM

Vérité Estate La Joie 2021, Sonoma County, California

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Vérité Estate La Joie 2021, Sonoma County, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Nose of black currants, black cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, herbs, coffee, licorice, tobacco leaf, earth, black tea and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs

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

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Sonoma County is already drinking beautifully. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and chewy, complex and engaging. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Still very young, and needs at least 7 years in the bottle to mature properly, so be patient. Will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years, and showing good potential to become a 95+ point wine.

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

A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged for 16 months in (95% new) French Oak barrels.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$500.

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 6:20 PM

Stuhlmuller Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Alexander Valley, California

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Stuhlmuller Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Alexander Valley, California

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose with red and black fruits, light wood, chocolates, light earth, herbs and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, plums, licorice, light cedar, earth, milk chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

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

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced, complex and entertaining.

Very true to the Terroir, and shows very much like an Alexander Valley Cabernet.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 18 months.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45.

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 8:40 PM

Oakville Winery DDR 2022, Napa Valley, California

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Oakville Winery DDR 2022, Napa Valley, California

Purple in color with a wide purplish/ reddish rim.

Fruity nose of red fruits with earth, light oak, spices and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice, herbs and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Complex and interesting, spicy and tangy.

Still young and needs 5 to 7 years in the bottle to mature properly. Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux, at this point.

Easy drinking, and a good sipping wine that also paired nicely with my chicken kebab.

A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50.

@spaldingnews.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 12:05 PM

A new study claims most wine drinkers are bluffing. Spalding residents react as tasting notes become increasingly imaginative.

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@moritzfritschle.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 7:55 AM

Heute ist der letzte Lesetag, #Cabernet Cubin für Blanc die Noir in der Drahtanlage. Gestartet wird in Bremm, dann geht es nach Kloster Stuben und zuletzt dann noch nach Klotten. 🍇

Richtig schöne Trauben heute. ✨

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 11:54 PM

Optio Vineyards Inmesceo 2022, Paso Robles, California

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Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of red fruits with light wood, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, smooth and elegant.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, currants, oak, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, chocolates and red chili pepper.

Nice finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Paso Robles. Complex and interesting, fruit forward and spicy.

I had the 2023 vintage recently, and it was drinking even better.

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Mourvedre. A tiny production of only 900 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$62.

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Sep 19, 2026, 8:24 PM

Anomaly Vineyards St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California

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Anomaly Vineyards St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Strong fruity nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and very elegant.

Showing blue and black fruits with wood, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth, spices, chocolates and light black tea.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now, although feels a little tight and young. Elegant and rich, but not extracted.

Fruit forward with good structure. Complex and interesting, spicy and entertaining.

Needs a few hours 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 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. Aged in (80% new) French Oak barrels for 22 months.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$235.

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Sep 18, 2026, 8:26 PM

Lail Vineyards Mole Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California

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Lail Vineyards Mole Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose of black fruits with cedar and chocolate notes.

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

Dry on the palate and very fruity with blackberries, cooked plums, figs, vanilla, licorice, cedar, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious 12 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain in Napa Valley. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward with a soft mouthfeel. complex and interesting.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Another great wine from the hands of Philippe Melka.

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

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in all new French Oak barrels for 20 months.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$200.

@vinetur.bsky.social Sep 17, 2026, 9:56 AM

El Cabernet de Napa deja de ser la opción más rentable #Cabernet #NapaValley #CambioVarietal #EcosistemaVitícola #InvestigaciónVitícola

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Sep 16, 2026, 6:46 PM

Patent Wines Saint Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Napa Valley, California

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Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose and full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with cedar, vanilla, licorice, earth, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and spices.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint Helena in Napa Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced, complex and entertaining. A good quality Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

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

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

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (80% new) French oak barrels for 30 months. A small production of only 1,800 bottles.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$85.

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Sep 13, 2026, 10:18 PM

Rutherford Ranch Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California

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Rutherford Ranch Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California

Ruby in color with medium plus intensity.

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

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, light cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, light herbs and chocolates.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 9 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley is still drinking very nicely. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced, with a nice mouthfeel.

Ready to drink right out of the bottle, tangy and spicy. Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. A good party wine too.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$60.

@princessshallot.bsky.social Sep 13, 2026, 6:59 PM

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@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 5:10 PM

Ghost Block Estates Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, California

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Ghost Block Estates Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, California

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose with black fruits, cedar, chocolates, tobacco, mediterranean spices, licorice peppercorn, coffee and cola.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and very fruity with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, dried fruits, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light earth and black tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich, complex and extracted. Fruit forward, Nicely balanced and elegant.

This 6 year old Cabernet is already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

I've had many different vintages of this wine and it always delivers.

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

A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$80.

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Sep 11, 2026, 8:30 PM

Castello di Amorosa Winery Il Barone Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California

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Castello di Amorosa Winery Il Barone Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California

Deep purple in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, chocolates, black pepper and herbs.

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

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich, extracted and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel, complex and engaging.

This 8 year old Cabernet is starting to drink at its peak now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Chewy, and a great sipping wine, that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in all new French oak barrels for 12 months.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$145.

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 12:13 AM

Nalle Winery Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California

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Nalle Winery Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose of red and blue fruits with light cedar, chocolates, herbs, spices, earth, green beans, light cloves, light vegetables, tobacco leaf, black tea and black pepper.

Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, currants, cooked plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, herbs, peppercorn and green vegetables.

Tangy finish with medium tannins and raspberries.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Dry Creek Valley in California. Fruity and entertaining. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Showing lots of earth notes at this point.

Showing great complexity, especially on the nose, and easy drinking right out of the bottle. I did not decant it and let it open in the bottle.

This 11 year old Cabernet Sauvignon gets earthier as it opens up, and feels like a California Cabernet with a touch of old world.

Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. I had it 6 years ago, and it is drinking better now.

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

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. A small production of only 1,400 bottles.

13.7% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$70 (current vintage).