CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 18 July 2019.
Newton Vineyard-Unfiltered-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$54.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in Color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, cherry, some dust and spice on finish, good not great. RP-91+ WS-90 WE-85 CR-90 Good with meats,chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Three Wine Company-Cabernet Sauvignon-Suscol Creek-Napa Valley-California-2013-15.3% Alcohol-$38.00-A nose of […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 17 July 2019.
Beringer Vineyards-Private Reserve-Chardonnay-Napa Valley-California-2013-14.7% Alcohol-$32.99-A nose of citrus and some spice, medium golden in color. A medium to full bodied white, with lemon, peach, some acidity and spice on finish, still good, drink now. RP-89 WS-90 CR-90 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. One Cork Bonus Michael David Winery-Freakshow-Zinfandel-Lodi-California-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of […]
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Wine Scholar Guild Update
Posted on 16 July 2019.
LOIRE MASTER-LEVEL PROGRAM Launches September 23rd, 2019 ! Loire Valley Wines Study & Certification Program Dive into one of the most diverse wine regions in the world through this in-depth certificate program designed for the wine trade & all committed students of wine Study under lead-instructor Pascaline Lepeltier, MS, MOF, Loire valley expert & advocate […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 15 July 2019.
Samuel’s Gorge PTY LTD-Shiraz-McLaren Vale-Australia-2010-$27.88-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, cassis, licorice and spice, was very good, drink now. RP-88 WS-91 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Alamos-Wines of Catena-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2017-13.0% Alcohol-$9.19-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 14 July 2019.
Baer Winery-Arctos-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2011-14.4% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black cherry, herbs, spices on long finish, very good. WS-88 WE-91 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% Alcohol-12.99-A ripe nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 13 July 2019.
Belle Glos Wines-Pinot Noir-Dairyman Vineyard-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2011-14.6% Alcohol-$39.03-A nose of dark cherry and spices, dark garnet in color. A full bodied single vineyard PN, with black cherry, blueberry, cola, with spice on finish. Not your petite Pinot, drink now. WS-92 CR-89 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. DC Flynt MW Selections-Kirkland Signature Series-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Sonoma […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 July 2019.
Linne Calodo Cellars-Sticks And Stones-Grenache-Mourvedre-Syrah-Paso Robles-California-2012-15.8% Alcohol-$68.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A bold and smooth full bodied Rhone blend, with raspberry, cherry liquor, cola and spices, long finish, as always with all LC wines a great blend. RP-95 WS-90 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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West Coast Wine Event
Posted on 10 July 2019.
Featured Wines You’ll have the rare opportunity to taste a 5-year vertical of Fantesca’s All Great Things (2011–2015), with special access to purchase a 6-year vertical (2011–2016), beautifully packaged in a wooden case. Depart the winery with a special gift to remember the evening! Date and Time August 3, 2019 Reception, 6:30pm; Dinner, 7:30pm Price […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 09 July 2019.
Trump Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Monticello-Virginia-2016-13.0% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red with black cherry, plum, some spice on finish, was better than expected. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Hunt Family Cellars-Irresistible-Petite Sirah-Old Vine-Paso Robles-California-2008-14.2% Alcohol-$32.50-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 08 July 2019.
Michael and David Phillips-Earthquake-Cabernet Sauvignon-Lodi-California-2014-15.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A big nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red with blackberry, black cherry, spices, very fruit forward, spices on finish, a good a value. WE-88 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa […]
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