THE STORY
We opened a 2018 Odonata Spiketail in mid-December as we were ramping up for the holidays. Today’s short and sweet post includes reviews from two vintages of the same wine!
We last visited Odonata in March 2022 and captured our experience here: Odonata Plays “Mystery Wine” with Decanting Monterey!
ABOUT ODONATA from their website:
You can read about winemaker Denis Hoey in my recent post Odonata: The Truth About Durif.
THE WINE
I have 2 wines to present to you today from Odonata. Winery notes come from their tasting sheet or website. Any errors are mine and mine alone.
2017 Odonata Spiketail, 14.25% ABV, (#875) 60% Syrah, 40% Grenache
I previously wrote up the 2017 vintage here: A Plentiful Supply of Central Coast Wines Right at Home.
Winery Notes: “Offering copious aromas and flavors of blackcurrants, raspberry, strawberries, licorice and roasted herbs. Bright acidity, beautiful density, and full-bodied opulence.” 120 cases produced.
My Review: Rich, dark ruby in the glass. Dark berry jam on the nose. Low key palate of jammy berry flavors – this is one delicious wine. June 202
2018 Odonata Spiketail, 14.2%, $65 (#1239) 60% Syrah, 40% Grenache
My Review: We bought this on a whim without tasting it. Purple in color. Plum, orange rind, chalk, bubblegum and hot cocoa on the nose. Orange rind and chocolate on the dense jam of the chalky palate. Licorice and smoke on the finish. After it opened up, cinnamon was predominant on the finish. One of the most interesting wines I have enjoyed this year. August 2023
THE TASTING ROOM
“Nestled at the northern edge of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA and at the beginning of the River Road wine trail lies the Odonata Winery and Tasting Room. We hope you will stop by to sample a selection of our current releases!
Located at 645 River Road, Salinas, CA 93908 (tel: 831-566-5147)
Open 7 days a week (except major holidays) from 11 am to 5 pm. Open for Happy Hour on Fridays & Saturdays from 5-7 pm. No appointments are necessary for groups of 8 or fewer.
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