Chanin Wine Company-Chardonnay-Bien Nacido Vineyard-Santa Maria Valley-California-2017-13.0% Alcohol-$31.99-A nose of crisp citrus and spices, golden in color. A medium to full bodied white, with apple, peach, hazelnut and good acidity and spices on long finish, very refreshing, very good. RP-93 WE-96 (#16 Top cellar selections 2019) CR-92 Good with seafood, salads, cheese. One Cork […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 August 2020.
19 Crimes-Shiraz-South Eastern-Australia-2018-13.5% Alcohol-$10.99-A nose of some jammy fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with blueberry, plum, brown sugar and spice on finish, a pizza wine. NR CR-85 Good with meats, chicken, pizza. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 705-Zinfandel-Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2017-15.9% Alcohol-$14.00-A nose of black cherry and some […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 August 2020.
Linne Calodo Cellars-Problem Child-Zinfandel-Syrah-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2014-15.5% Alcohol-$68.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin blend with black cherry, cassis, licorice and a spiced finish, always good every year. RP-93 CR-93 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Bogle Vineyards-Phantom-Petite Sirah-Zinfandel-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mourvedre-Clarksburg-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$15.99-A rustic nose of dark […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 August 2020.
Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$54.00-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, short decant. NR CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 31 July 2020.
Napa Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.2% Alcohol-$24.99-A muted nose of some fruit, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, not much to say other than it was pretty bad, no fruit, no taste, overproved, not sure what WE tried. WE-90 CR-79 Good down the drain. Wahluke Wine Company-Kirkland Signature Series-Cabernet Sauvignon-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$8.89-A […]
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Sean Minor Wines
Posted on 30 July 2020.
Happiness Delivered. ❤️ For the wine-loving bestie you’re missing, your cousin working late nights on the frontline, or the loved one who needs a little pick-me-up, send some happiness (wine) straight to their doorstep. Introducing The Four Essentials, a set of a few of our favorite wines for just $74 (+flat rate, two-day shipping). It’s […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 29 July 2020.
Macchia Wines-Mischievous-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Lodi-California-2017-16.0% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of jammy dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied full throttle Zin, with blackberry, black cherry, vanilla and spices on finish. The alcohol is held in check, a Zin lovers wine, needs a good decant. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Charles Smith Wines-Boom […]
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Pax Mahle Wines
Posted on 28 July 2020.
$20 Temperature Controlled shipping on all 12+ bottle orders Photo by Leigh Ann Beverley It’s no secret that Pax Mahle loves to grill… It’s how he makes food for winery events and it’s how 90% of all harvest lunches are cooked. So, it came as no surprise when he suggested that (for the sake of […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 28 July 2020.
Kuleto Estate Family Vineyards-India Ink-Petite Sirah-Zinfandel-Merlot-Lake County-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$17.99-A bold nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black (like ink as the name of wine) in color. A full bodied red blend with blackberry, cassis, currants, chocolate and spice on finish, a very brooding wine, a very good value. WE-90 CR-90 Good with ribs, chicken, […]
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