Joseph Carr-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-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, an average value. RP-83 WS-86 CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Artezin Wines-Zinfandel-Petit Sirah-Old Vine-Mendocino County-California-2016-14.5% […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 22 April 2018.
Carving Board Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Buellton-California-2014-13.8% Alcohol-$14.03-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, cigar and spice on disjointed finish. NR CR-84 Good with meats, chicken. pasta. Kendall-Jackson Vineyards & Winery-Vintner’s Reserve-Chardonnay-Santa Rosa-California-2015-13.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of citrus […]
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Yates Family Vineyard Update
Posted on 20 April 2018.
Hello Wine Club Member! We are excited to begin gearing up to send out our Spring Wine Club Shipment, coming your way the week of April 30th. Since our 2015 vintage was in high quality but low quantity, we held back some wine and cellared it for you. So, you will be receiving one […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 16 April 2018.
Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2014-15.1% Alcohol-$31.00-A nose of bold sweet black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Zin, with black cherry and smoky peppery flavors, jammy with a long finish. A ver good Zinfandel, a great value. RP-92-94 WS-93 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 14 April 2018.
Steltzner Vineyards-Richard Steltzner-Cabernet Sauvignon-Reserve-Estate-Stags Leap District-Napa Valley-California-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Reserve Cab, with blackberry, black cherry, cassis, some bacon and spice, not as good as last time tried, a bit rough. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 April 2018.
Michael David Winery-Seven Deadly Red-Unknown grapes-Lodi-California-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color. A medium full bodied red blend, with blueberry, black cherry, some licorice and spice on finish, an average blend. WS-83 WE-91 CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodegas Eguia, S.L.-Kirkland Signature-Rioja-Reserva-Tempranillo-Spain-2013-13.5% Alcohol-$6.99-A nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 08 April 2018.
Raymond Vineyards-Reserve Selection-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petite Sirah-Petit Verdot-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Napa Valley-California-2013-15.0% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of rich dark fruits, dark garnet in color. A full bodied and smooth Napa Cab, with blackberry, and black cherry, currants, chocolate spice finish. A good and classic Cab. RP-92 WS-90 WE-90 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 07 April 2018.
Beringer Vineyards-Quantum-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petite Sirah-Petite Verdot-Nada Valley-California-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$41.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet on color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with black cherry, raspberry, cinnamon stick and spice on finish, a good blend, drink now. RP-92 WS-92 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 06 April 2018.
Bodega No A71661-Vinedos Casa De Uco SA-El Salvaje-Malbec-Valle De Uco-Mendoza-Argentina-2014-14.2% Alochol-$17.00-A nose of some dark fruit, perfume and some funk, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, licorice and spice on disjointed finish. Much better values out there. NR CR-83 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 05 April 2018.
Napa Redwoods Estate-Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$52.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black currants, rich and layered, dark chocolate and spice on long finish. A delicious bottle of wine, decant. NR CR-91 Good […]
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