Flora Springs-Trilogy-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-14.2% Alcohol-$42.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberries, currants, licorice and spice on long finish. Consistent year in year out, decant. RP-93 WE-91 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 17 February 2013.
Montes Alpha-Syrah-Apalta Vineyard-Colchagua Valley-Chile-2009-$15.99-A nose of dark fruit and coffee, dark purple in color. A smooth, full bodied Syrah, blackberry, blueberry, with some coffee and vanilla notes, a good QPR. RP-91 WS-87 WE-88 CR-89 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta. Azienda Vitivinicola-Le Merlettaie-Offida-Pecorino-Italy-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$13.88-A nose of [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 16 February 2013.
Shingleback Winery-D Block Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-McLaren Vale-Australia-2004-14.0% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied and smooth Cab, with cassis, plum, dusty earth and spice, has a good finish, solid wine. WE-91 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Corinto S.A.-Rapa Nui-Merlot-Forgotten [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 06 December 2012.
X Winery-Amicus-Syrah-Reserve-Truchard Vineyard-Carneros-Napa Valley-California-2009-14.2% Alcohol-$15.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black in color. A full bodied and austere Syrah, with black cherry and plum, with spice and pepper, just missing something to bring it all together. NR CR-85 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Vina Casa Silva-Cabernet Sauvignon-Reserva-Colchagua [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 03 October 2012.
Vinedos Terranoble-CA 2-Carmenere-Costa-Colchagua Valley-Chile-2008-14.5% Alcohol-$16.78-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark color in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, Asian spices, interesting wine, with a good finish. RP-92 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Ravenswood Winery-Zinfandel-Big River Vineyard-Alexander Valley-California-2007-15.0% Alcohol-$27.98-A [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 22 July 2012.
Fulcrum Wines-On Point-Pinot Noir-Christinna’s Cuvee-Londer Vineyard-Gap’s Crown Vineyard-Floodgate Vineyard-North Coast-California-2009-13.9% Alcohol-$19.98-A nose of cherry and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied multi vineyard blend with cherry, raspberry, cola and spice on finish, a good value. Interesting label design. WE-89 CR-89 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 07 July 2012.
Casa Lapostolle S.A.-Cuvee Alexandre-Chardonnay-Atalayas Vineyard-Casablanca Valley-Chile-2008-$16.99-A nose of citrus and spice, medium golden yellow in color. A full bodied and dry Chard, citrus acidity, with pear, apple, some pineapple, better than last time tried. WS-90 WE-89 CR-87 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. Joseph Carr-Josh Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-North Coast-California-2010-$10.99-A nose of dark [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 17 June 2012.
The Magnificent Wine Co-Cab-Cabernet Sauvignon-Columbia Valley-Walla Walla-Washington State-2007-$17.98-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Cab, with red berry and red currant flavors, herbs and spicy finish, a good Cab. WS-88 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 15 April 2012.
Terra Valentine-Cabernet Sauvignon-Yverdon Vineyard-Spring Mountain District-Napa Valley-California-2006-$34.99-A nose of dark fruit and minerals, dark ruby purple in color. A full bodied and bold Cab, blackberries, black currants, and a long spicy finish, a solid wine. Still has some time to go, will hold other bottle for a couple years. RP-90+ WS-89 [...]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 11 April 2012.
Vina Santa Helena S.A.-Vernus-Cabernet Sauvignon-Colchagua Valley-Chile-2008-$9.99-A nose of dark fruit and cedar, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Cab with black currants, black cherry, currants and cedar spice, a bit gritty, but good for price. RP-90 WS-82 WE-86 CR-85 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. [...]
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