Schild Estate Wines-Shiraz-Barossa-Australia-2008-14.5% Alcohol-$16.43-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black in color. A medium to full bodied Shiraz, with black cherry, blackberry, licorice and spice, just found this bottle a mess, enjoyed two years ago much more. RP-87 WS-94 CR-84 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 27 April 2013.
St. Hallett Wines-Shiraz-Old Block-Barossa-Australia-2004-14.5% Alcohol-$34.50-A nose of dark fruits and sweet spices, dark purple in color. A smooch and full bodied Shiraz, with raspberry, jam compote, blackberries, layers of flavor. I have learned with these big Ausi Shiraz’s to hold them for at least 8 years, at it’s peak, good [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 17 March 2013.
Tatiarra Vineyard-Shiraz-Cambrian-Heathcote-Australia-2005-15.5% Alcohol-$45.55-A nose of dark fruit and some heat, dark purple in color. A full bodied Shiraz, with black cherry, cassis, some chocolate, but with enough heat that it was not in balance, disappointing that it was not up to the ratings. RP-94+ WE-92 CR-87 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta. [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 16 February 2013.
Shingleback Winery-D Block Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-McLaren Vale-Australia-2004-14.0% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied and smooth Cab, with cassis, plum, dusty earth and spice, has a good finish, solid wine. WE-91 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Corinto S.A.-Rapa Nui-Merlot-Forgotten [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 19 December 2012.
Cape Barren Wines-Native Goose-Shiraz-McLaren Vale-Australia-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$15.99-A nose of sweet dark fruits and spice, dark black in color. A full bodied fruit bomb, with blueberry, black cherry, currants, licorice and spice on finish, not for Old World fans. RP-90 WS-87 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Coleman Nicole Wines-Roman’s [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 13 December 2012.
Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Liandra-Syrah-Clarendon-Australia-2005-14.5% Alcohol-$34.29-A nose of bold dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied controlled fruit bomb, with candied plum, kirsch, blackberry, blueberry, layers of fruit and spice with a long finish. A delicious wine. RP-94 WS-93 WE-93 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 December 2012.
Kangarilla Road Vineyard and Winery-Shiraz-McLaren Vale-Australia-2006-14.0% Alcohol-$13.33-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Shiraz, with blueberry, black currants, licorice and a spicy finish, a good value. WS-88 WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodegas [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 22 November 2012.
Redheads Studio Winery-Wilson Gunn-Shiraz-McLaren Vale-Australia-2006-15.0% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of bold dark fruit and spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied fruit bomb with blueberry, plum and spice box, a bit over the top. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Portal del [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 17 November 2012.
Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Liandra-Syrah-Clarendon-Australia-2005-14.5% Alcohol-$34.29-A nose of bold dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied controlled fruit bomb, with candied plum, kirsch, blackberry, blueberry, layers of fruit and spice with a long finish. A delicious wine. RP-94 WS-93 WE-93 CR-93 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Seven [...]
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The World’s Most Expensive Wine
Posted on 14 November 2012.
Wine.com, the nation’s leading wine retailer, is your online source for one of the twelve Limited Edition Ampoules of 2004 Block 42 Cabernet. Each retails for $168,000. Learn more. *This single Penfolds Ampoule will be sold to the one fortunate customer who expresses intent to purchase with an email to finewine@wine.com and [...]
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