Posted on 26 November 2023.
Padis Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2013-15.0% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice on long finish, short decant. WS-92 CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Benziger Family Winery-Chardonnay-California-2021-14.1% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of some citrus and spice, pale […]
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Posted on 03 October 2023.
Arnot-Roberts-Chardonnay-Watson Ranch Vineyard-Napa Valley-California-2018-12.0% Alcohol-$29.92-A nose of citrus and some spice, pale yellow in color. A light to medium bodied white, with lemon, apple, some minerals and spice on finish. NR CR-89 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. Derby Wine Estate-Cabernet Sauvignon-Vineyard Select Series-Laura’s Vineyard-Paso Robles-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$19.97-A nose of some dark fruit and some […]
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Posted on 26 September 2023.
Vinium Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Estate-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$34.44-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some dust and spice on finish, good not great. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Nosio Spa Mezzocorona-Barone Fini-Pinot Grigio-Valdadige-Italy-2022-12.5% Alcohol-$11.99-A nose of some apple and citrus, straw […]
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Posted on 17 September 2023.
William Hill Estate Winery-The Notch-Winemaker’s Series-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-2016-15.0% Alcohol-$52.50-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied blend, with blackberry, plum, chocolate and spice on long finish, was very good. NR CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Kim Crawford Wines-Sauvignon Blanc-Marlborough-New Zealand-2022-$12.5% Alcohol-14.99-A crisp nose […]
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Posted on 17 August 2023.
Pono Wines-Hoku-Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon-Sauvignon Gris-Napa Valley-California-2019-14.1% Alcohol-$50.00-A nose of citrus and spices, bright straw in color. A light to medium bodied white blend, with honey, lemon and spice, good acidity on long finish. NR CR-91 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. One Cork Bonus. Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit […]
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Posted on 24 July 2023.
Chad Wine Co-Proprietary Red-Zinfandel-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.9% Alcohol-$19.00-A nose of black cherry and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum and Asian spice on finish, a good QPR. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Societa Agricola Mosolo Gleni Di Angela E Michele-Nobilissima-Pino Grigio-Italy-2019-12.5% […]
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Posted on 16 July 2023.
Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Petite Sirah-Alicante-Bouschet-Grand Noir-Rossi Ranch-Sonoma County-Sonoma Valley-California-2018-14.9% Alcohol-$39.50-A nose of bold sweet black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Zin, with black cherry and smoky peppery flavors, jammy with a long finish, short decant. WS-93 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Mis En outelle-Grave-Pinot Grigio-Friuli-Italy-2022-12.5% Alcohol-$4.99-A nose […]
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Posted on 02 July 2023.
Steven Arthur Martell-Kaleidos-Praying Mantis-Syrah-Paso Robles-California-2014-15.6% Alcohol-$32.50-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on long finish. Was very good, cool label design. RP-91 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. CORKSCREWs REVIEWs Posted on 26 June 2023. […]
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Posted on 28 June 2023.
Robert Keenan Winery-40th Vintage-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.3% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blueberry, some licorice and spices on finish, was very good. RP-88 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Oyster Bay Wines-Sauvignon Blanc-Marlborough-New Zealand-2022-12.5% Alcohol-$12.49-A nose […]
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Posted on 26 June 2023.
Yates Family Vineyard-Viognier-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2021-14.5% Alcohol-$32.00-A nose of citrus and spices, light golden in color. A light to medium bodied white, with lemon zest, good acidity and spice on long finish. NR CR-90 Good with seafood, salads, cheese. One Cork Bonus. Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2018-14.9% Alcohol-$41.82-A nose of sweet dark fruit […]
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