Can’t wait to see this new movie, in theaters now… The Odyssey!

If you’re equally curious, find an IMAX screening near you here.

You know what else we can’t wait for around here? The next burning hot new Miner Family deal that costs less than a heap of movie theater popcorn.

What if they are the VERY SAME NAME,* those two?!

Drumroll… for Miner’s The Odyssey par with Homer’s masterpiece. We say that the latest epic saga by Christopher Nolan, legendary filmmaker, and the latest epic bargain by Miner Family, the dependable Oakville-based staple, share a lot of mythical elements.

We all love The Oracle, and the Stagecoach Cabs, and many other crazy good wines by them, but did you know that they also excel in Rhône reds?!

Miner is a fixture on the Silverado Trail. Despite having one of the largest caves in the valley, they own just 1/2 an acre of Cabernet planted in front of the winery. But longstanding relationships with growers up and down the valley ensure that year over year, decade over decade, they hold it down and make some damn fine wines up and down the portfolio. For this 2021 in line with an epic vintage all over, they got creative (and selective,) sourcing some crazy good Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, and Cinsault from 4 choice vineyards spanning across Napa, Paso Robles, and Mendocino.

Crafted by master winemaker Gary Brookman at the helm here from 1997 through his retirement in 2022. He also took over Grace Family Vineyards from Heidi Barrett from 2001 through 2014. Gary is one of those lesser-known cult winemakers whose longer stints produced many blue-chip quality wines, year in, year out. Such reliable winemaking, from a family-owned winery, has been cellared perfectly in their impeccable caves until we got you this INSANE DEAL from a worthy $60 all the way down to $20.

No reviews or ratings, as these are usually winery direct exclusives for the mailing list and are not sent out for other opinions, as it’s not what sells them. We lucked out on this vintage, as it was an abundant harvest. Over the past vintages, Jeb Dunnuck has been a fan of The Odyssey, calling it “very well done” with “a supple, upfront feel.” He concludes with “very drinkable” and “crowd pleaser.” We agree with that, and his recommendation, “Pair this rustic, yet flavor-full and rich, wine with food and enjoy it over the next 5 to 8 years. Better with air.”

Oh, and li’l was made, less to be had. Did we say $20 a pop for Miner (major) quality? GET. ON. IT.

*Disclosure: The Odyssey movie and this wine are NOT affiliated.