Linne Calodo Cellars-Perfectionist-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2014-15.2% Alcohol-$78.00-A nose of some funk and dark fruit, dark black purple in color. A full bodied and bold red blend, with black berries, black raspberries, spice and minerals, needs a good decant. RP-93 CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2015-15.5% Alcohol-$31.00-A […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 23 May 2020.
Cadence-Camerata-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petite Verdot-Cara Mia Vineyard-Red Mountain-Washington State-2013-14.4% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, some milk chocolate and spice, seemed a bit thin in spots, expected more. RP-94 WS-87 WE-89 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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Yates Family Vineyard Update
Posted on 21 May 2020.
Hello From Yates Family Vineyard, We hope everyone is falling into the "new" normal of life from Quarantine. Some of you are getting back to a quasi-normal, others are still shelter-in-place, while others are feeling done with this all! No matter where you are at, we hope you and your loved ones are healthy and […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 18 May 2020.
Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Syrah-Moritz-Blewitt Springs-Australia-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$34.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied and powerful Syrah, with blackberry, blueberry pie, silky, licorice and spices on long finish. A great example of how good Ausi Syrah is when done right, decant. RP-95 WS-95 CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 17 May 2020.
Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 594-Chardonnay-Carneros-Sonoma County-California-2016-13.5% Alcohol-$13.53-A nose of citrus and some spice, medium golden in color. A medium to full bodied white, with apple, honey, decent acidity and spice on finish, a good value. NR CR-89 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. Peirano Estate Vineyards-The Immortal Zin-Old Vine-Lodi-California-2014-$12.99-A nose of some black cherry and […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 16 May 2020.
Artezin Wines-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Mendocino County-California-2018-14.8% Alcohol-$10.79-A nose of dark cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium bodied Zin, with raspberry, blackberry, licorice and spice on finish, a good value. WS-88 WE-90 CR-88 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta. 3 Badge Beverage Corp.-Plungerhead-Cabernet Sauvignon-Lodi-California-2016-15.0% Alcohol-$11.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 13 May 2020.
Hunt Family Cellars-Cloud 9-Cabernet Sauvignon-Reserve-Destiny Vineyards-Paso Robles-California-2013-14.3% Alcohol-$33.33-A nose of black cherry and spices, dark garnet in color. A smooth, full bodied Cab, with currants, wild cherries, vanilla and spice finish, was very good. RP-91 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. La Casa Del Rey S.A.-Alta Vista-Premium-Cabernet Sauvignon-Lujan De Cuyo-Mendoza-Argentina-2012-14.5% […]
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Robert Biale Vineyards Update
Posted on 12 May 2020.
Thank you to everyone who has tuned in and enjoyed “Biale Happy Hour” during our weekly Facebook Live sessions. We love staying connected and bringing a slice of Napa to you. We have some great programs in May to share with you! Follow us on Facebook to watch. May 15 The BBQ Dual Off 3:30 […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 May 2020.
Yates Family Vineyard-Cheval-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-California-2014-14.7% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blackberry, cherry vanilla coke and spice on long finish. This little known winery always delivers, very good. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Lava Vine […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 10 May 2020.
Robert Biale Vineyards-Like Father Like Son-Petite Sirah-Sirah-Napa Valley-2014-15.2% Alcohol-$43.20-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. In a good drinking zone. WS-92 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. DC Flynt MW Selections-Kirkland […]
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