Posted on 24 November 2020.
Trentadue Winery-La Storia-Cabernet Sauvignon-Alexander Valley-Sonoma County-California-2016-14.3% Alcohol-$26.99-A big rich nose of dark fruit and spices, dark black garnet in color. A full bodied big rich Cab, with blackberry, currants, chocolate and spice on long finish, was very good. NR CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos […]
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Posted in California, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 12 October 2020.
Michael David Winery-Petite Petite-Petite Sirah-Petite Verdot-Lodi-California-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$14.49-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and smoky spices on finish, a big wine, a good QPR. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Quinto do Passadouro-Porto-Ruby Reserva-Portugal-NV-19.5% Alcohol-$18.99- A nose of black […]
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Posted in California, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 31 August 2020.
Dandelion Vineyards-Pedro Ximinez XXXO-Port-Legacy of Australia-Australia-NV-19.0% Alcohol-(.375) $19.99-A nose of some sweet nutty mixture, medium brown in color. A medium bodied desert wine, with honeyed walnuts, made in a tawny style, decent not great. RP-93 CR-88 Good with ice cream, deserts. David Arthur Vineyards-Meritaggio-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petite Verdot-Sangiovese-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.9%-$19.87-A nose of some dark fruits and some […]
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Posted in Australia, California, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 07 August 2020.
Louis M. Martini Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Sonoma Valley-California-2005-14.8% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of some dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blackberry, mocha, brown spices on finish, easy drinking, at it’s peak so drink now. RP-95+ WS-91 CR-93 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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Posted in California, Italy, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 30 June 2020.
Quinto do Passadouro-Porto-Ruby Reserva-Portugal-NV-19.5% Alcohol-$18.99- A nose of black cherry and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied port, with black cherry, dark berries, vanilla and spice on finish. WS-89 CR-88 Good with desert, ice cream or alone. Bodegas Y Vinedos Valderiz S.L.-Valdehermoso-Crianza-Ribera Del Duero-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$15.30-A nose of some dark fruits and some […]
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Posted in Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port, Spain
Posted on 02 June 2020.
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 in color. A sweet full bodied port, dark fruit, spice, a good value for it’s price range, a bottle will last up to one month in frig after opening. WE-86 CR-88 Good with desert, ice cream or alone. Baer […]
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Posted in Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port, Washington
Posted on 08 May 2020.
Joel Gott Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petite Sirah-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Palisades-California-2015-13.9% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, some vanilla and spice on finish, a decent value. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken. Symington Family Estates-Cockburns-Fine Ruby-Porto-Douro Valley-Portugal-NV-19.0% Alcohol-$13.66-A nose of sweet dark fruits […]
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Posted in California, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 05 April 2020.
SLO Down Wines-Sexual Chocolate-Syrah-Malbec-Napa-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and chocolate, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, concentrated juice, with lots of chocolate and spice on finish, an interesting wine and label. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Symington Family Estates-Cockburn’s-Late […]
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Posted in California, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 05 March 2020.
Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A ripe nose of spice and dark fruit, very dark, blackish in color. A sweet full bodied port, dark fruit, spice, a good value for it’s price range, a bottle will last up to one month in frig after opening. RP-91 WS-89 CR-89 Good with desert or alone. BOD […]
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Posted in Argentina, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 08 February 2020.
Lava Vine Vineyards-Syrah-Lava Vine Vineyards-Knights Valley-California-2013-14.3% Alcohol-$36.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, smoke and chocolate with a long spiced finish. In a good drinking zone, needs a short decant. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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Posted in California, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port