Posted on 14 March 2024.
CAN WINE BE SUSTAINABLE? PORTO PROTOCOL’S DOCUMENTARY EXPLORES Porto Protocol Announces Second Documentary: "Seeding the Future" The Porto Protocol, a leading organization in sustainability within the wine industry, has exciting news to share. They’ve announced the release of their second documentary, "Seeding the Future." This documentary promises to delve into the innovative solutions and collaborative […]
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Posted in Portugal, Sherry & Port
Posted on 25 January 2024.
Chad Wine Co-Private Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Malbec-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.9% Alcohol-$33.00-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry and dusty spice on finish. NR CR-89 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Fonseca Guimaraens-Bin No 27-Porto-Finest Reserve-NV-20.0% Alcohol-$14.71-A nose […]
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Posted in California, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 10 December 2023.
Santa Margherita-Pinot Grigio-Alto Adige-Italy-2022-12.5 % Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of apple and citrus, straw in color. A light to medium bodied white, with apple, lemon and some acidity and spice on finish. NR CR-86 Good with seafood, salads, cheeses. 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. […]
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Posted in Italy, Portugal, Sherry & Port, White Wine
Posted on 12 November 2023.
Vineyard 29-CRU-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2010-14.8% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, tar and spice on finish, a good value, drink now. RP-93 WS-85 CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% Alcohol-12.99-A ripe […]
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Posted in California, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 02 October 2023.
Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel-Mourvedre-Petit Sirah-Alicante Bouschet-Bedrock Vineyard-Sonoma County-Sonoma Valley-2018-14.7% Alcohol-$39.83-A nose of black cherry and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin blend, with black raspberry, licorice and spice on long finish. WS-95 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Taylor Fladgate-Fine Ruby Porto-Portugal-NV-20% […]
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Posted in California, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
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