Comartin Cellars-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Lodi-California-2018-14.8% Alcohol-$22.88-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, cassis, pepper and spices on long finish, a very good QPR. WE-92 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. INV-K72606-UKO-Malbec-Reserva-Select Vineyards-Mendoza-Argentina-2017-13.3% Alcohol-$14.98-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in […]
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Posted on 08 January 2021.
Aberrant Cellars-Off The Wagon-Carmenere-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Rogue Valley-Oregon-2016-13.6% Alcohol-$15.88-A nose of some dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied unusual red blend, with black cherry, plum, herb and spice on finish. RP-89 WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodegas Fabre S.A.-Fabre Montmayou-Malbec–Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2019-14.5% Alcohol-$11.98-A nose of some dark […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 29 December 2020.
Bodega Norton, S.A.-Privada-Malbec-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of brooding dark fruit and spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red blend with blackberry, cassis, some bitter chocolate and spice on finish, needs a decant. RP-94 WS-91 CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. SLO Down Wines-Sexual Chocolate-Syrah-Malbec-Napa-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 27 December 2020.
Coquelicot Wines-Mon Amour-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Malbec-Santa Ynez Valley-California-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of some cherry and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red blend, with black cherry, cassis, dust and spice on finish, a bit uneven. WE-91 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Wine Arts S.A.-Abre Mundos-Octava Superior-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Syrah-Mendoza-Argentina-2013-15.0% Alcohol-$28.88-A […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 25 December 2020.
INV-K72606-UKO-Estate-Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2019-13.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, a good value. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Trim Wines-Vin Rouge-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa California-2018-13.8% Alcohol-$14.00-A nose of some dark fruit and some […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 13 December 2020.
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-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta 73118-Loscano Vineyards-Grand Reserve-Malbec-Uco Valley-Mendoza-Argentina-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$16.99-A nose of dark fruit and […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 08 December 2020.
Bodega Catena Zapata-Malbec-Historic Rows–Mendoza-Argentina-2017-13.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice on finish, better than last time tried. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 689-Chardonnay-Sonoma Valley-Sonoma County-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$13.00-A nose of citrus […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 19 November 2020.
Penfolds Wines-Bin 28-Kalimna-Shiraz-Australia-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied blend, with blackberry, black cherry, some chocolate and spice on finish, a good value. RP-91 WS-92 WE-89 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodega Amalaya-Malbec-Tannat-Petit Verdot-Salta-Argentina-2012-13.9% Alcohol-$13.25-A nose of some dark fruit and some […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 15 November 2020.
Carlisle Winery-Petite Sirah-Carlisle Vineyard-Sonoma County-California-2015-15.2% Alcohol-$28.50-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, and smoky spiced finish, needs to be decanted. Always good every year, a great QPR. RP-89-92 WS-91 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. 73118-Loscano Vineyards-Grand Reserve-Malbec-Uco Valley-Mendoza-Argentina-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$16.99-A […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 November 2020.
Wallis Family Estate-Cabernet Sauvignon-Diamond Mountain-Napa Valley-California-2008-14.9% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, cassis, licorice and spice on long finish. Needs a short decant, drink now, Thomas Rivers Brown is the winemaker. RP-90+ WS-91 WE-94 CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. […]
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