Wine Scholar Guild Update
Posted on 17 April 2018.
8 reasons to study Bordeaux 1. It’s possible to find terroir-driven wines, around $25. Click here to see 5 examples. 2. Bordeaux is France’s largest quality wine region and largest producer of AOC wine. 3. The quality of its vintages drives the fine wine market globally. 4. Bordeaux’s rich history, commercial significance, mercantile mindset, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 16 April 2018.
Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2014-15.1% Alcohol-$31.00-A nose of bold sweet black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Zin, with black cherry and smoky peppery flavors, jammy with a long finish. A ver good Zinfandel, a great value. RP-92-94 WS-93 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 15 April 2018.
Bodega Catena Zapata-Malbec-Lunlunta-Mendoza-Argentina-2014-13.5% Alcohol-$15.88-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice on finish, good not great. RP-89 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Finca Villacreces S.L.-Tinto Fino-Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-2009-14.0% […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 14 April 2018.
Steltzner Vineyards-Richard Steltzner-Cabernet Sauvignon-Reserve-Estate-Stags Leap District-Napa Valley-California-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Reserve Cab, with blackberry, black cherry, cassis, some bacon and spice, not as good as last time tried, a bit rough. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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East Coast Wine Event
Posted on 14 April 2018.
Join us for the 22nd annual Nantucket Wine & Food Festival, one of the most anticipated food & wine events in the country. Buy Tickets EVENT DETAILS Experience world-class wines and award-winning food on one of the nation’s most breathtaking islands. For twenty-two years, the NWF has brought distinguished winemakers and chefs to […]
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NY Wine Event
Posted on 13 April 2018.
Check out our latest ticket deal for Brooklyn Crush: Spring Edition. Purchase Premium Early Access Tickets for only $72! Deal Price: $72 That’s 40% off! Value: $120 Discount: 40% You Save: $48 Hurry. This deal ends April 19th. Go here for more details and to purchase this deal. EVENT INFO Brooklyn Crush: Spring […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 April 2018.
Michael David Winery-Seven Deadly Red-Unknown grapes-Lodi-California-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color. A medium full bodied red blend, with blueberry, black cherry, some licorice and spice on finish, an average blend. WS-83 WE-91 CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodegas Eguia, S.L.-Kirkland Signature-Rioja-Reserva-Tempranillo-Spain-2013-13.5% Alcohol-$6.99-A nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 08 April 2018.
Raymond Vineyards-Reserve Selection-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petite Sirah-Petit Verdot-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Napa Valley-California-2013-15.0% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of rich dark fruits, dark garnet in color. A full bodied and smooth Napa Cab, with blackberry, and black cherry, currants, chocolate spice finish. A good and classic Cab. RP-92 WS-90 WE-90 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 07 April 2018.
Beringer Vineyards-Quantum-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petite Sirah-Petite Verdot-Nada Valley-California-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$41.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet on color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with black cherry, raspberry, cinnamon stick and spice on finish, a good blend, drink now. RP-92 WS-92 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 06 April 2018.
Bodega No A71661-Vinedos Casa De Uco SA-El Salvaje-Malbec-Valle De Uco-Mendoza-Argentina-2014-14.2% Alochol-$17.00-A nose of some dark fruit, perfume and some funk, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, licorice and spice on disjointed finish. Much better values out there. NR CR-83 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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