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@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 8:53 PM

Realm Cellars The Tempest 2018, Napa Valley, California

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#merlot #cabernetsauvignon #NapaValley #FineWine #redwine #goodwine #winesky #winewriter #vinRouge #odedi #wineblog #vin #luxurylife #winereview #wine #vino #vinho

@mywinepal.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM

Have you tried, Cuna de Piedra Estate #CabernetSauvignon and #CabernetFranc from Uruguay?
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@mywinepal.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 6:12 PM

Cuna de Piedra Estate #CabernetSauvignon and #CabernetFranc from Uruguay.
@bodegaloscerrosdesanjuan @winesofuruguay @patagoniawinespirits #winewriter

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

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

#cabernet #NapaValley #FineWine #redwine #goodwine #wine #winereview #odedi #wineblog #winewriter #vinRouge #topwine #winesky

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.

@mywinepal.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 3:55 PM

Sparkle All Day avec Gérard Bertrand Esprit de Cote des Roses Brut Rosé.
#biodynamic @pacific_Canada @gerardbertrandofficial #sparklingwine #winewriter wp.me/p1rfI3-c0S

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 9:28 PM

Balistreri Vineyards Petite Sirah 2018, Colorado

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#Colorado #redwine #wine #petitesirah #goodwine #winesky #winewriter #vinRouge #odedi #wineblog #vin

Balistreri Vineyards Petite Sirah 2018, Colorado

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

Strong nose of red fruits with wild flowers, tobacco, licorice, light earth, herbs, black pepper, spices and milk chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, fresh cherries, pomegranates, light earth, tobacco leaf, spices, light herbs and peppercorn.

Long tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cranberries.

This 8 year old Petite Sirah from Colorado is drinking very nicely now. Complex and interesting, rich and fruit forward.

I had this vintage 6 years ago and it is drinking better now. Would be interesting to revisit it in a few years, but unfortunately this is my last bottle.

A very unique Petite Sirah that doesn't show like one from California at all. Tangy, spicy and engaging. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Good by itself or with food.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$48 (at release).

@mywinepal.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 11:00 PM

Please read, Sparkle All Day avec Gérard Bertrand Esprit de Cote des Roses Brut Rosé.
#biodynamic @pacific_Canada @gerardbertrandofficial #sparklingwine #winewriter wp.me/p1rfI3-c0S

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:07 PM

Ghost Block Estates Bonded Winery No. 9 Proprietary Red 2019, Napa Valley, California

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#NapaValley #cabernetsauvignon #malbec #petitverdot #FineWine #redwine #goodwine #winesky #winewriter #vinRouge #odedi #wineblog #vin #luxurylife #winereview #wine

Ghost Block Estates Bonded Winery No. 9 Proprietary Red 2019, Napa Valley, California

Inky in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, chocolates, tobacco, licorice, cedar, black pepper and herbs.

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

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black cherries, cedar, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth and light espresso.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a gorgeous Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced, complex and entertaining. Rich and fruit forward.

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

This 7 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based blend is starting to drink beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

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

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec and 20% Petit Verdot. A tiny production of only 6 barrels made.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$250.

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 8:04 PM

V. Sattui Winery Rutherford Dust Up Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, California

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#cabernetsauvignon #NapaValley #FineWine #Rutherford #odedi #winewriter #winereview #vin #luxurylife #goodwine #ilovewine #redwine #wine #vino #vinho #sommlife

V. Sattui Winery Rutherford Dust Up Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose of red and black fruits with oak, chocolates, spices, herbs and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Napa Cabernet from Rutherford is drinking beautifully already. Fruit forward and elegant, soft and smooth. Nicely balanced and complex, tangy and spicy.

Very approachable right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Showing good potential to become a 94 point wine.

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

Grapes were aged for 19 months in (60% new) French Oak barrels. A small production of only 3,144 bottles.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$185.

@mywinepal.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 5:34 PM

Please read, All About #Burgundy With Laurent Drouhin from Maison Joseph Drouhin.
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@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 10:14 PM

Château Canon Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2017, Bordeaux, France

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#merlot #cabernetfranc #SaintEmilion #bordeaux #BordeauxWine #AgedWine #FineWine #WineLovers #winereview #FrenchWine #odedi #winewriter #vin #luxurylife #ilovewine #wine

Château Canon Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 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 cherries, blueberries, plums, Indian spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, sweet tobacco, herbs and light earth.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice, light earth, eucalyptus, bitter herbs and black tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a beautiful Merlot from Saint Emilion. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and elegant. Soft and smooth, spicy and entertaining.

This 9 year old still feels young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already enjoyable, even by itself. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Robert Parker 96 points. Wine Spectator 94 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 77% Merlot and 23% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (56% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$125.

@mywinepal.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 5:33 PM

All About #Burgundy With Laurent Drouhin from Domaine Joseph Drouhin.
#wineWriter @maisonjosephdrouhin @i.v.s.a @pacific_Canada @bcliquorstores @ewinebc @marquiswinecellars #seminar #Chablis

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 8:16 PM

William Cole Vineyards Stonemaiden 2023, Napa Valley, California

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#NapaValley #cabernetsauvignon #cabernetfranc #petitverdot #merlot #finewines #winefreak #redwine #goodwine #winesky #winewriter #vinRouge #odedi #wineblog #vin #luxurylife #winereview

William Cole Vineyards Stonemaiden 2023, Napa Valley, California

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

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

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing cherries, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn and licorice.

Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced, complex and engaging.

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

Showing good structure, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Showing 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 mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

185.

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

Colgin Cellars IX Estate 2004, Napa Valley, California

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#cabernet #NapaValley #merlot #FineWine #redwine #goodwine #winesky #winewriter #vinRouge #odedi #wineblog #vin #luxurylife #winereview #wine #vino #vinho #sommlife #cabernetfranc #petitverdot

Colgin Cellars IX Estate 2004, Napa Valley, California

#AgedWineTuesday

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.

@hankzona.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 11:12 AM

I get lots of #wine questions. A retired widowed teacher who taught my now adult kids 2 decades ago recently reached out asking for recs to serve with dinner she was making for someone she was interested in. I dropped everything to help. That's what my knowledge is for. #winewriter #Winesky

@mywinepal.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 6:05 PM

Exploring the Uniqueness and Desirability of BC Wines.
@winesofbc @gbwines
@hestercreekwinery @JoieFarm @FortBerens @poplargrovewinery #winewriter #bcwine #winemedia #okanagan #Lillooet

@hankzona.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 10:31 AM

Yesterday was #NationalVodkaDay. I had wine.

#wine #winewriter

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 5:44 PM

Flam Winery Classico 2018, Judean Hills, Israel

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#Israeliwine #kosherwine #merlot #cabernetsauvignon #CABERNETFRANC #goodwine #odedi #winewriter #ilovewine #wine #petitverdot #syrah #vinRouge

Flam Winery Classico 2018, Judean Hills, Israel

#kosherWineSunday

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with light cedar, earth, herbs, vanilla, licorice, mediterranean spices, light black tea, tobacco, chocolates, light metals and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, stewed cherries, tobacco, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, light cedar, earth, herbs, spices and tobacco leaf.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This 8 year old Bordeaux blend from Israel is still drinking very nicely, although at the end of the peak. soft and easy drinking, elegant and rich.

Fruit forward with great complexity, especially on the nose. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Feels like a California Bordeaux blend. Very interesting.

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

I had this vintage 6 years ago, and it is drinking much better now.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 36% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 12% Petit Verdot and 9% Cabernet Franc. Aged in oak barrels for 10 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50 (current vintage).

@hankzona.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 2:12 PM

Today's #wine pairing: SAIO 'Eremo', Assissi, IT. It's the feast of St. Francis, and this winery sits right below the Basilica. The winery is named for the style of Francis's robe. 'Eremo', a sangiovese cab franc blend, is named for his nearby secluded prayer retreat. #Winesky #winewriter

@hankzona.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 9:55 PM

Born on this day in 1890, Groucho Marx, the quickest wit in the West. And he even did #wine ads. #Winesky #Moviesky #winewriter