Posted on 13 February 2022.
Trueblood Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2012-14.9% Alcohol-$29.91-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, cherry, licorice and spice on finish, decent not great. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. . Vina Morande S.A.-Vigno-Carignan-Syrah-Chardonnay-Maule Valley-Chile-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of some dark fruits and spice, dark […]
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Posted in California, Chile, Red Wine
Posted on 16 December 2021.
VyF Ltd-Chilano-Reserva-Carmenere-Valle De Colchagua-Chile-2018-13.0% Alcohol-$14.49-A nose of some funk and dark fruit, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blueberry, tobacco and spice on finish, a bit different. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodega Norton, S.A.-Privada-Malbec-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$18.49-A nose of brooding dark fruit and spice, dark black purple […]
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Posted in Argentina, Chile, Red Wine
Posted on 09 October 2021.
Domaines Barons De Rothschild (Lafite)-Los Vascos-Cabernet Sauvignon-Colchagua-Chile-2018-14.0% Alcohol-$10.00-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, herbs, some spice on finish, a decent value. WS-88 WE-87 CR-85 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Portugal-2008-20.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A ripe nose of […]
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Posted in Chile, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 09 August 2021.
Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.7% Alcohol-$49.00-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-90 Good with steak, chicken, […]
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Posted in California, Chile, Red Wine
Posted on 05 May 2021.
Clos Saint Jean-Vieilles Vignes-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre-France-2014-15.5%-$24.88-A nose of some black cherry and spice, ruby in color. A medium bodied red, with raspberry, cherry, some white pepper and spice, good not great. RP-92 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Vina Casa Marin-Syrah-Miramar Vineyard-Lo Abarca-San Antonio Valley-Chile-2010-12.0% Alcohol-$16.99-A nose of funk nothing else, purple […]
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Posted in Chile, France, Red Wine
Posted on 10 April 2021.
Bodegas Valdaya S.L.-Valdaya-Tempranillo-Ribera Del Duero-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, currants, dust and spice on long finish, was very good. WS-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Vina Ventisquero Ltd-Grey-Glacier-Cabernet Sauvignon-Maipo Valley-Chile-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$15.88-A nose […]
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Posted in Chile, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 08 March 2020.
Caldwell Vineyard-Rocket Science-Proprietary Red-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Tannat-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2009-14.9% Alcohol-$39.48-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied kitchen sink blend, with blueberries, black currants, finish of dusty chocolate and spice. This is the sixth vintage I have tried, drink now. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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Posted in California, Chile, Red Wine
Posted on 19 July 2019.
Heartland Wines PTY LTD-Directors’ Cut-Shiraz-Langhorne Creek-Australia-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$29.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blueberry, blackberry, licorice and spices on finish. A Ben Glaetzer wine. WS-89 WE-89 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodegas Y Vinedos De Aguirre-Forever Blend-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-2016-13.5% Alcohol-$6.99-A terrible nose, […]
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Posted in Australia, Chile, Red Wine
Posted on 15 June 2019.
Bodegas Elias Moro, S.L.U.-Elias Mora-Vinas-Tinta de Toro-Spain-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, tar and licorice, with a spicy but dry finish. RP-87 WS-90 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Vina y Bodega Estampa S.A.-Fina Reserva-Family Estate-Molino de Viento Vineyard-Carmenere-Syrah-Cabernet […]
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Posted in Chile, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 08 February 2019.
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 in Argentina, Chile, Red Wine