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 in California, Red Wine, White Wine
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 in California, New Zealand, Red Wine, White Wine
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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Posted in California, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 28 May 2023.
Casas del Toqui-Court Rollan-Filius-Blend do Blends-Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenere-Syrah-D.O. Cachapoal Valley-Chile-2018-14.0% Alcohol-$25.88-A bit of a funky nose, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with currants, black cherry, some vanilla and spice on finish. WE-93 (Editors Choice) CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bogle Vineyards-Phantom-Chardonnay-Clarksburg-California-2020-14.5% Alcohol-$15.99-A nose of citrus and spices, light golden in […]
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Posted in California, Chile, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 04 April 2023.
Evening Land-Chardonnay-Seven Springs-Eola-Amity Hills-Oregon-2017-13.0% Alcohol-$37.99-A nose of apple and spice, light golden in color. A medium to full bodied white, with pear, apple, some nut and lemon on spiced finish, good acidity. RP-92 WS-91 CR-90 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. One Cork Bonus. McKahn Family Cellars-Petite Sirah-Casa De Vinas Vineyard-Livermore Valley-California-2018-14.5% […]
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Posted in California, Oregon, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 03 April 2023.
Tayson Pierce Estate Wines-Chardonney-Single Vineyard-Carneros-Napa Valley-California-2017-15.5% Alcohol-$25.99-A nose of citrus and spice, yellow in color in color. A medium to full bodied white, with pineapple, apple, good acidity and spice on finish. RP-94 CR-90 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. One Cork Bonus. Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.7% Alcohol-$49.00-A nose […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 25 February 2023.
Orin Swift-75,864 Miles-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Petit Sirah-Grenache-Zinfandel-Napa Valley-California-2017-15.4% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of red fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish. Was good but expected more. WS-88 WE-89 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 863-Chardonnay-Russian River […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 30 December 2022.
Linne Calodo Cellars-Problem Child-Zinfandel-Syrah-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2013-15.8% Alcohol-$68.00-A nose of bold dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied Zin blend, with black cherry, blackberry and layers of spice on finish, was very good. WS-90 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Yates Family Vineyard-Viognier-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2020-14.5% Alcohol-$32.00-A nose of […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 26 September 2022.
Carl Roy Wine Co.-East Side Cuvee-Cabernet Franc-Petite Verdot-Stags Leap District-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.9% Alcohol-$30.00-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with Blackberry, black cherry, some licorice and spice on finish, a bit hot. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. A. Faustini Wines-Chardonnay-Money Road […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 27 August 2022.
Boedga INV No B-73235-Puerto Ancona S.A.-Tikal-Patriota-Malbec-Bonarda-Mendoza-Argentina-2016-13.5% Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, plum, chocolate and spices on finish. A solid wine every year. RP-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Yates Family Vineyard-Viognier-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2020-14.5% Alcohol-$32.00-A nose of citrus and […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine, White Wine