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Archive | Wines by Region

CORKSCREWs REVIEWs

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.                             Railroad Wines-The Verge-Cabernet Sauvignon-Alexander Valley-Sonoma County-California-2021-14.6% Alcohol-$24.99-A […]

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Inman Family Wines Update

A 2020 study found that only 14% of head winemakers in California are women. Although the numbers are starting to increase (up from only 10% in 2014) women winemakers are still a minority in the wine industry — which is almost certainly why press and consumers make a point of referring to us as “women […]

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Clarice Wine Company Update

INTRODUCING THE SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS (and the newest spectacular review on the 2022 Clarice Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir) I believe that my wines begin in the vineyard. And in the vineyard means with the Franscioni and Pisoni families. In the picture above I am crushing up grape samples with Mark Pisoni and Gary Franscioni […]

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Your Port Adenture

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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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs

                   Robert Biale Vineyards-Royal Punishers-Petite Sirah-Rutherford-Napa Valley-2015-14.8% Alcohol-$42.50-A big nose of dark fruit and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spices on long finish.  Still young, short decant.          RP-92          WS-91          WE-92          CR-90         Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                      Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 732-Cabernet Sauvignon-Knights […]

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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs

Booker Vineyards-Harvey & Harriet-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Syrah-Petite Sirah-Malbec-Grenache-Cabernet Franc-San Luis Obispo County-California-2021-14.1% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with black cherry, plum and tea on finish.          RP-93          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.  Bodega Elias Mora S.L.E.-Descarte-Tempranillo-Toro-Spain-2018-15% Alcohol-$29.87-A nose of dark fruits and […]

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Caldwell Vineyard Update

Tomorrow Night – JFC Movie Q&A Dudes, Whatever you’re doing tomorrow night, table it and come hang with me instead. I’ll be in two Zooms talking movies with my friend and filmmaker Charles. WHEN: TUESDAY MARCH 5th Join the 5pm PST/ 8pm EST session Join the 8pm PST/ 11pm EST session Our Wines | Tastings […]

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John Anthony Vineyards

We are excited to announce the upcoming release of our highly sought-after John Anthony Vineyards 2024 Spring Collection. These stunning selections will be available to the public on Tuesday, March 12th, at 10 AM PST. We encourage you to log in to your account and ensure your contact information is correct. Please note that this […]

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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs

Salvestrin Wine Co.-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.8% Alcohol-$40.00-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice,dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with cassis, black cherry, plum, tar and spice on long finish, needs a short decant.          RP-91          WS-93          CR-93          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus. Duck Walk Vineyards-Vidal Blanc-Dessert-Peconic-New York-2013-11.5% Alcohol-$17.99-(.375%)-A nose […]

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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs

                              Linne Calodo Cellars-Overthinker-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2018-15.4% Alcohol-$88.00-A nose of sweet dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color.  A full bodied red Rhone blend with currants, raspberry, plum, spice box on finish.          WS-92        CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                              Linne Calodo Cellars-In My Dreams-Tempranillo-Grenache-Mourvedre-Tannat-Willow Creek District-Paso Robles-California-2017-15.4% Alcohol-$76.00-A nose of dark […]

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