Bodegas Volver-Tarima Hill-Estate Old Vines-Monastrell-Alicante-Spain-2010-15.0% Alcohol-$12.37-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black in color. A full bodied red, with blueberry, blackberry, tar and some spice, was better than last bottle tried, still too much heat. RP-93 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodegas Y Vinedos Pujanza-Hado-Tempranillo-Rioja-Spain-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$12.60-A […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 06 December 2013.
Columbia Crest Winery-Walter Clore-Private Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2005-14.2% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend with black cherry, currants, some raspberry and chocolate on spiced finish, a very good blend, great QPR. RP-90 WS-92 WE-90 CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, […]
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Sokol Blosser Winery Update
Posted on 05 December 2013.
Happy Holidays from Sokol Blosser Winery! Click Below Image to View Our Holiday Greeting: Your Sokol Blosser Team, Alex Sokol Blosser, Co-President and Winemaker Alison Sokol Blosser, Co-President Sara Manucy, Brand Ambassador Lee Medina, Brand Ambassador contact us western u.s. Lee Medina. Brand Ambassador. lee@sokolblosser.com. 503-784-9967 eastern u.s. Sara Manucy. Brand Ambassador. sara@sokolblosser.com. 843-298-4998 […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 04 December 2013.
Fattoria Rodano-Rodano-Monna Claudia-Cabernet Sauvignon-Sangiovese-Toscana-Chianti-Italy-2007-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Super Tuscan blend, with black cherry, blueberry, tar and spice on finish, very smooth and balanced, still has many years left. WS-93 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 04 December 2013.
B-72681-Finca Las Divas S.A.-Riglos-Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Gran Corte-Argentina-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruits and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend with black cherry, currants, blueberry, with chocolate and some spice on finish, an interesting wine, decant, very heavy bottle. RP-92 WS-92 CR-90 Good with meats, […]
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Sojourn Cellars Update
Posted on 03 December 2013.
Enjoy 95 Point Sojourn Wine for the Holidays Impress your friends, family, clients and colleagues with specially selected Sojourn wines featuring stand-outs from our 2013 Releases. Cover everyone on your shopping list, pick up wines to pour at holiday dinners and toast in the New Year. Order by December 3rd to guarantee delivery in […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 December 2013.
Columbia Crest-H3-Merlot-Columbia Crest-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$12.46-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Merlot, with blackberry, cherry, vanilla and spice on finish, a very good QPR. WS-86 WE-87 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Fulcrum Wines-Pinot Noir-Brosseau Vineyard-Chalone Appellation-California-2008-14.1% […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 01 December 2013.
Hunt Cellars-Cab-Ovation-Cabernet Sauvignon-Reserve-Destiny Vineyards-Mt. Christo Block-Paso Robles-California-2001-13.6% Alcohol-$29.98-A nose of black cherry and spices, dark garnet in color. A smooth, full bodied Cab, with currants, wild cherries, vanilla and spice finish, there is some bottle variation where one bottle is more Bordeaux like and the next is bolder, drink now as wine […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 01 December 2013.
Bodega Y Vinedos Renacer S.A.-Punto Final-Malbec-Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2010-14.8% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of dark fruit and tar, dark purple in color. A full bodied Malbec, with black cherry, plum, cassis, chocolate and spice on finish. A solid wine, a great QPR. WS-90 WE-88 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 28 November 2013.
Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel-Carlisle Vineyard-Russian River Valley-California-2007-$34.99-A nose of bold sweet black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied delicious Zin, with black cherry and smoky pepper flavors, jammy with good acidity, long finish. A classic Zinfandel, well worth the price. RP-93 WS-92 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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