Posted on 21 September 2023.
Earl Chassy-Mas De Boislauzon-Les Deux Chenes-Chateauneuf Du Pape-Grenache-Mourvedre-France-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of some cherry and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied CDP, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice on finish. RP-91 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Quinta De Roriz Vinhos S.A.-Vintage Porto-Portugal-1999-20.0% Alcohol-28.99-A nose of dark […]
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Posted in France, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 29 August 2023.
Yates Family Vineyard-Sisters-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2013-15.1% Alcohol-$68.00-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, a finish of chocolate and spices, still needs a short decant. NR […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 22 August 2023.
Caldwell Vineyard-Syrah Port-Estate-Coombsville-Napa Valley-California-NV-19.7% Alcohol-$85.00-A nose of dark fruits and chocolate, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied port, with black cherry, chocolate and spice on finish, very good for a NV from 12 years ago. NR CR-90 Good with deserts, ice cream. One Cork Bonus. Headmaster-School House-Cabernet Sauvignon-Coonawarra-Australia-2019-14.5% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose […]
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Posted in Australia, California, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 01 August 2023.
Patrizia Lamborghini-Campoleone-Sangiovese-Merlot-Umbria-Italy-2005-13.5% Alcohol-$26.77-A nose of muted red fruit, brickish in color. A medium to full bodied with black cherry, some licorice and spice on finish, past it’s prime. RP-92 WS-90 WE-93 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Fonseca Guimaraens-Bin No 27-Porto-Finest Reserve-NV-20.0% Alcohol-$14.71-A nose of sweet dark fruit […]
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Posted in Italy, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 19 July 2023.
TAYLOR’S CELEBRATES FIRST PORT WINE IN SPACE Get this: Now, they’re drinking Taylor Fladgate’s port in space. Sound crazy? Read on: In an exciting venture, Taylor’s successfully sent its renowned Port wine into space, achieving a significant milestone in the industry. By combining advanced technology and a touch of celestial curiosity, Taylor’s embarked on an […]
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Posted in Portugal, Sherry & Port
Posted on 08 July 2023.
Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Merlot-Brookman-Blewitt Springs-Australia-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$21.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied single vineyard red, with blackberry, blueberry, with a spiced finish, drink now. RP-92 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% Alcohol-12.99-A ripe nose of spice and dark fruit, very dark, blackish […]
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Posted in Argentina, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 12 May 2023.
Red Phoenix-Rubeus-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Napa Valley-California-2017-A nose of some black cherry and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, coffee, some cocoa and spice on finish. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Portugal-2008-20.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A ripe nose of spice and dark fruit, very dark, blackish in color. […]
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Posted in California, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 01 April 2023.
Italics Wine Growers-Estate-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Coombsville-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.9% Alcohol-$26.96-A nose of some cherry and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend with black cherry, plum, some chocolate and spice on finish, good not great. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% Alcohol-12.99-A ripe nose of […]
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Posted in California, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 03 February 2023.
Malbec Malbec Cellars-Notre Vin-Cabernet Sauvignon-Howell Mountain-Napa Valley-California-2012-13.8% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black currants, black cherry, some spice on flat finish, disappointing considering where fruit came from. RP-92 CR-87 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% […]
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Posted in California, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 29 January 2023.
Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, with a long finish, very good every year. NR CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Quinta and […]
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Posted in California, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port