WTN Cellars-San Valencia-Pinot Noir-Valle Central-Chile-2014-13.2% Alcohol-$17.00-A nose of some cherry, medium ruby in color. A medium bodied red, with cherry, strawberry, some vanilla and spice on finish, average drinker. NR CR-84 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. La Casa Del Rey S.A.-Alta Vista-Premium-Cabernet Sauvignon-Lujan De Cuyo-Mendoza-Argentina-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 09 December 2018.
Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2012-14.8% Alcohol-$52.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black currants, rich and layered, dark chocolate and spice on long finish. A delicious bottle of wine, drink now. NR CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 08 December 2018.
Secret Indulgence-Chronology-Petite Sirah- Grenache-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Mission-Syrah-Mourvèdre-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and spices on long finish. A very heavy bottle that could double as a weapon. RP-91+ WS-87 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, […]
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Cellar Angels Update
Posted on 05 December 2018.
senders wines 2014 cabernet sauvignon ‘oakville station’ vineyard, oakville AVA napa valley, ca CLICK TO WATCH OUR INTERVIEW: Winemaker Craig Senders and Karen Senders If there ever was a winery where winemaking and philanthropy fully intertwine, it is Senders Wines. This is the first time we are featuring this inspirational producer on our website, and […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 04 December 2018.
Monte Rio Cellars-Syrah-North Coast-California-2016-12.7% Alcohol-$29.99-A muted nose with little fruit, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with fruit being restrained, not sure if too young to drink or just not a good wine, pretty austere, really low alcohol level for this varietal. Usually enjoy any wine from Pax Mahle, interesting […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 December 2018.
S.C. Chateau Le Fournas Bernadotte-Grand Vin-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Haut-Medoc-France-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend with black currant, plum, licorice and spice on finish, was very good. RP-89 WS-87 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Michael David Winery-Petite Petite-Petite Sirah-Petite […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 28 November 2018.
Robert Biale Vineyards-Royal Punishers-Petite Sirah-Rutherford-Napa Valley-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$45.90-A big nose of dark fruit and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spices on long finish. In a good drinking zone. RP-93 WS-90 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 637-Cabernet Sauvignon-Columbia Valley-Washington […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 26 November 2018.
Linne Calodo Cellars-Cherry Red-Zinfandel-Mourvedre-Syrah-Paso Robles-California-2012-15.8% Alcohol-$66.00-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with black cherry, blueberry, smoky, with licorice and spices on long finish. Still needs a short decant, drink now. RP-94 WS-88 CR-91 Good with turkey, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Michael David […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 23 November 2018.
Yates Family Vineyard-Sisters-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2013-15.1% Alcohol-$48.99-A bold nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, not quite sure varieties but would guess Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and maybe Cabernet Franc, with blackberry, blueberry, very long finish of chocolate and spices, a delicious bottle of wine. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 22 November 2018.
DC Flynt MW Selections-Kirkland Signature Series-Cabernet Sauvignon-Oakville-Napa Valley-California-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$18.59-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red blend, with black cherry, plum, tar and some spice on finish, a good value. WS-88 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. INV N-7245-5-Bodegas Del […]
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