Posted on 25 April 2024.
Levo-Under The Gun-Grenache-Central Coast-Paso Robles-California-2018-15.7% Alcohol-$28.99-A scented nose of red fruits and spices, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, Asian spices on long finish, was very good. Cool shaped heavy bottle. WS-84 CR-93 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Bodegas Caro, S.A.-Nicholas Catena-Lafite-Aruna-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2021-14.5% Alcohol-$15.50-A […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine
Posted on 22 April 2024.
Kukeri Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Atlas Peak-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$29.92-A nose of some red fruit and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some spice on finish, expected more. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Hawk and Horse Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Red Hills-Lake County-California-2017-14.3% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of sweet dark fruit […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 21 April 2024.
Tolaini Societa Agricola SRL-Valdisanti-Tenuta San Giovanni-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Toscana-Italy-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$27.99-A nose of some dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Super Tuscan, with black cherry, raspberry and spice and toast on long finish, easy drinking. A good QPR. WS-95 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. David Arthur […]
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Posted in California, Italy, Red Wine
Posted on 19 April 2024.
Airfield Estates-Bombshell Red-Vineyard Salute-Syrah-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Malbec-Yakima Valley-Washington State-2020-14.2% Alcohol-$17.99-A muted nose of some fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, some spice on a bit disjointed finish. Nice label. NR CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Alioto-Pier Vineyards, LLC.-Cabernet Sauvignon-Rutherford-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.8% Alcohol-$38.49-A nose […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, Washington
Posted on 18 April 2024.
Alban Vineyards-Patrina-Syrah-Edna Valley-California-2013-15.5% Alcohol-$43.98-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, cassis, berries, licorice and spices on finish, was very good. Drink now. RP-94 WS-92 CR-93 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. B-70313-Mendoza Vineyards S.A.-R & B-Malbec-Single Vineyard-Mendoza-Argentina-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$18.99-A […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine
Posted on 16 April 2024.
Scattered Peaks Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of some dark fruits and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, cassis, vanilla and some spice on finish, nothing special, heavy bottle. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodega El Esteco-Don David-Malbec-Reserve-Calchaqui Valley-Argentina-2021-13.9% Alcohol-$15.99-A nose […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine
Posted on 13 April 2024.
Stags’ Leap Winery-THe Investor-Merlot-Petite Sirah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.7% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, currants, chocolate and spices on finish, was very good. RP-92+ WE-87 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Robert Biale Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Palisades Vineyard-Calistoga-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.9% […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 08 April 2024.
Caymus Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Rutherford-Napa Valley-California-2011-14.8% Alcohol-$64.99-A nose of dark fruit, chocolate and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Cab, with blackberry, blueberry, cassis, dark chocolate and spices on finish, drink now. RP-90 WS-92 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Bodegas Los Astrales SL-Tempranillo-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-2008-14.0% Alcohol-$58.88-A nose of some dark fruits […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 06 April 2024.
Behrens Family Winery-Rapture-Petite Sirah-Spring Mountain-Napa Valley-California-2014-14.9% Alcohol-$85.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blueberry, plum, tar and spice on long finish, lots of life left. NR CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Kimsey Vineyard-Syrah-Viognier-Ballard Canyon-California-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$35.94-A nose of dark fruits […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 05 April 2024.
Polo Y Vinedos S.A.-Herencia-LaPalabra-Valle De Uco-Mendoza-Argentina-2017-14.1% Alcohol-$20.51-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice on finish, a good value. WE-91 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Piattelli Vineyards-Malbec-Grand Reserve-Limited Production-Valle De Uco-Mendoza-Argentina-2021-14.5% Alcohol-$14.98-A nose of some dark […]
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Posted in Argentina, Red Wine