Blanco Family Winery and Vineyards-Mairena-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2016-13.5% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, coffee and spice on finish, nothing special. NR CR-85 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Vina Los Boldos Camino Los Boldos-Grande Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cachapoal Andes-Chile-2015-Alcohol-14.0% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of […]
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Posted on 13 January 2019.
Michael David Winery-Earthquake-Zinfandel-Lodi-California-2015-15.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A big nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. Big fruit with blackberry, black cherry, spices, if you love a big wine then this is for you, a rocket fuel of fruit, still young. WE-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Vitivinicola Perez Cruz […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 11 December 2018.
WTN Cellars-San Valencia-Pinot Noir-Valle Central-Chile-2014-13.2% Alcohol-$17.00-A nose of some cherry, medium ruby in color. A medium bodied red, with cherry, strawberry, some vanilla and spice on finish, average drinker. NR CR-84 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. La Casa Del Rey S.A.-Alta Vista-Premium-Cabernet Sauvignon-Lujan De Cuyo-Mendoza-Argentina-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Petite Sirah-Alicante Bouschet-Sonoma County-California-2014-15.1% Alcohol-$20.00-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 very good Zinfandel, a great value. WS-91 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Veramonte-Red Blend-Cabernet […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 October 2018.
Iconic Wines-Sidekick-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa-California-2015-13.9% Alcohol-$15.99-A nose of some red fruit and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, vanilla and spice on finish. NR CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Aresti Chile Wine S.A.-Special Release-Reserva-Cabernet Sauvignon-Curico Valley-Chile-2016-13.0% Alcohol-$9.98-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 27 July 2018.
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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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
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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