Posted on 28 March 2023.
Howell At The Moon Vineyards and Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$44.99-A nose of some austere funk, dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red with currant, plum, candied spice on finish, good just missing something. NR CR-89 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Syrah-Moritz-Australia-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A bold […]
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Posted in Australia, California, Red Wine
Posted on 26 March 2023.
Feudi Di San Gregorio Aziende Agricole S.P.A.-Piano Di Montevergine-Taurasi-Italy-2001-14.0% Alcohol-$34.25-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, dust and spices on very long finish. Has held up very well for a 22 year old wine, drink now. WE-93 CR-91 Good with steak, […]
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Posted in France, Italy, Red Wine
Posted on 25 March 2023.
Marius Cesar-Spiritus Pontificum-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-France-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$29.79-A nose of some black cherry and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied CDP, with cherry, raspberry, tea and some spice on finish, nothing special. WS-90 WE-92 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodega Furlotti-Familia Furlotti-Malbec-Lujan De Cuyo-Mendoza-Argentina-2017-14.2% Alcohol-$18.00-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, […]
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Posted in Argentina, France, Red Wine
Posted on 21 March 2023.
Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.7% Alcohol-$49.00-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, short decant. NR CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, […]
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Posted in Australia, California, Red Wine
Posted on 20 March 2023.
K Vintners-The Boy-Grenache-Powerline Vineyard-Walla Walla Valley-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$39.99-A muted nose of some cherry and spice, ruby in color. A medium bodied red, with cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and some spice on thin finish, too much acidity, expected more. RP-93 WS-93 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Hawk and Horse Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Red Hills-Lake County-California-2017-14.3% Alcohol-$29.99-A […]
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Posted in Red Wine, Washington
Posted on 19 March 2023.
Axios Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$59.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, some licorice on finish, better than last time tried. RP-96 WE-84 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Casa Los Frailes-1771-Monastrell-Vinas Viejas-Spain-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of some red fruits […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 18 March 2023.
Kimsey Vineyard-Syrah-Viognier-Ballard Canyon-California-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$38.77-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, Asian spice and pepper on long finish, very good. RP-94 WE-93 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. B-70313-Mendoza Vineyards S.A.-R & B-Malbec-Single Vineyard-Mendoza-Argentina-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$19.90-A nose of dark fruits […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine
Posted on 13 March 2023.
Gianna Pozzan-Giapoza-Cabernet Sauvignon-Oakville-California-2015-13.5% Alcohol-$11.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, tar and some spice on finish, average red. CR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Tayson Pierce-Cuvee Rothchild-Cabernet Sauvignon-Stagecoach Vineyard-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 12 March 2023.
Buoncristiani Family Winery-O.P.C.-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Merlot-Malbec-Napa Valley-California-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied kitchen sink blend with blackberry, currants, cherry, and chocolate with spice on finish. Do a short decant, very enjoyable. RP-95 CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Brown Estate-Chaos Theory-Zinfandel-Petit Sirah-Merlot-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.5% […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 11 March 2023.
Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Syrah-Moritz-Australia-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied and powerful Syrah, with blackberry, blueberry pie, silky, licorice and spices on long finish. A great example of how good Ausi Syrah is when done right. RP-91 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork […]
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Posted in Australia, California, Red Wine