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 on 07 August 2020.
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
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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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
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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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
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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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
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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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
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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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
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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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 25 August 2019.
Bodegas Tobia, S.L.-Oscar Tobia-Vinedos De Altura-Vin Rouge-Tempranillo-Rioja-Spain-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spices on finish. WS-90 WE-91 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Heritage Ruby Porto-Portugal-NV-19.0% Alcohol-$12.06-A ripe nose of spice […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 09 August 2019.
Napa Redwoods Estate-Yates Family Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Veeder-Napa-California-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$62.00-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied smooth Cab, with blackberry, currants, rich dark chocolate and spices on long finish. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Hunt Cellars-Good Vibration D-Blanc-Sauvignon Blanc Port-Destiny […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 14 July 2019.
Baer Winery-Arctos-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2011-14.4% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black cherry, herbs, spices on long finish, very good. WS-88 WE-91 CR-90 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 nose […]
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