Riverain Vineyard-Syrah-Cardiac Hill Vineyard-Bennett Valley-California-2013-14.1% Alcohol-$26.25-A muted nose of some dark fruit and some spice, midnight black in color. A full bodied very tight and young red, with blueberry, blackberry, licorice and spice on finish, needs a long decant to enjoy now. Best to wait a few years. RP-90 WS-91 CR-90 Good with […]
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Posted on 21 July 2018.
DC Flynt MV Seclections-Kirkland Signature-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Sonoma County-California-2015-15.5% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of cherry and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and spice on finish, a good value. WS-88 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Vinos […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 07 June 2018.
Columbia Crest-H3-Merlot-Columbia Crest-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$12.09-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Merlot, with blackberry, cherry, dusty chocolate and spice on finish, better than last year, a very good value. WS-88 WE-88 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Vina Cousino Macul S.A.-Don […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 06 May 2018.
Alpha Omega-Proprietary Red-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc-Napa Valley-2006-14.9% Alcohol-$36.33-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Bordeaux blend, with black currant, cassis, milk chocolate, smooth with a spiced finish. Not sure what WS was tasting, a steal at a reduced price. RP-90 WS-85 WE-95 CR-93 Good with […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 28 March 2018.
Valdez Family Winery-Ulises Valdez-Zinfandel-St. Peter’s Church Vineyard-Alexander Valley-California-2012-15.3% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, blueberry jam, chocolate, exotic spices and pepper on finish. A very good QPR for a single vineyard Zin. WS-87 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 17 March 2018.
Wine Roots-Zinsanity-Zinfandel-Lodi-California-2015-14.4% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of some black cherry and some spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, vanilla and spice on finish, a good pizza wine. NR CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pizza.j Vinos Santa Ema S.A.-Reserva-Merlot-Maipo Valley-Chile-2013-13.5% Alcohol-$10.19-A nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 09 March 2018.
Bodegas Vina Magana, S.L.-Baron De Magana-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Tempranillo-Syrah-Navarra-Spain-2010-14.0% Alcohol-$15.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with blackberry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, easy drinking. RP-93 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Vinos Santa Ema S.A.-Reserva-Cabernet Sauvignon-Maipo […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 24 February 2018.
Clos Du Val Wine Co-Cabernet Franc-Stag’s Leap District-Napa Valley-California-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$65.00-A nose of some muted fruit and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with plum, herbs, some spice on disjointed finish, maybe waited to long to drink, not as good as at tasting room. RP-93 CR-87 Good with meats, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 09 December 2017.
Aresti Chile Wines S.A.-Trisquel-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Petit Verdot-Colchagua-Chile-2013-14.0% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of balck cherry and some spice , dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, a good value. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. ICQ 1221-VR-Acinum-Corvina-Corvinone-Rondinella-Molinara-Oseleta-Valipolicella-Verona-Italy-2014-12.5% Alcohol-$15.99-A nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 December 2017.
IT-VR/714-Tenute Salvaterra-Amarone Della Valpolicella-Classico-Italy-2008-15.0% Alcohol-24.99-A nose of cherry and some spices, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with,black cherry, raisin, tar and baking spices on finish, good not great. WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Aresti Chile Wine, S.A.-Special Release-Reserva-Cabernet Sauvignon-Curico Valley-Chile-2015-13.5% Alcohol-$11.99-A nose […]
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