Posted on 29 September 2023.
Scea Domaine Lafage-Cuvee Nicolas-Grenache-Vieilles Vignes-France-2019-15.0% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of some black cherry and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, Asian spices on finish, a good QPR. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Chad Wine Co-Pinot Noir-Willamette Valley-Washington State-2019-13.5% Alcohol-$19.00-A nose of black cherry and spice, ruby […]
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Posted in France, Oregon, Red Wine
Posted on 21 September 2023.
Earl Chassy-Mas De Boislauzon-Les Deux Chenes-Chateauneuf Du Pape-Grenache-Mourvedre-France-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of some cherry and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied CDP, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice on finish. RP-91 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Quinta De Roriz Vinhos S.A.-Vintage Porto-Portugal-1999-20.0% Alcohol-28.99-A nose of dark […]
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Posted in France, Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port
Posted on 15 July 2023.
Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2018-14.9% Alcohol-$41.82-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, with a long finish, very good every year. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Domaine Guy […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine
Posted on 09 July 2023.
Linne Calodo Cellars-Nemesis-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Graciano-Paso Robles-California-2017-15.3% Alcohol-$82.00-A big nose of dark fruit, dark black purple in color. A full bodied and bold red blend, with black berries, black raspberries, spice and minerals, delicious. RP-94 CR-93 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Chateau D’Or Et De Gueules-La Bolida-Mourvedre-Grenache-Rhone Valley-France-2017-14.0% Alcohol-$16.88-A nose of some red […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine
Posted on 14 June 2023.
Alpha Omega-Two 2-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-2017-14,8% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, purple in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blueberry, black cherry, vanilla and spice on finish. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Domaine De Marcoux-Chateauneuf Du Pape-Grenache-Mourvedre-Syrah-Cinsault-France-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of some cherry and […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine
Posted on 18 May 2023.
D & F Decoster-Secret de Cardinale-Merlot-Saint-Emilion Grand Cru-France-2006-13.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, toast and spice on finish, a bit past prime, drink now. RP-88-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bougetz Cellars-Eminence-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.9% Alcohol-$29.88-A nose of some funk and dark fruit, dark garnet in color. A medium […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine
Posted on 18 May 2023.
Patrick Lesec Selections-Galets Blonds-Chateauneuf Du Pape-France-2007-15.0% Alcohol-$32.49-A nose of muted fruit, brick in color. A medium to full bodied CDP with black cherry, earth and some spice. Past prime, bottle got lost in cellar. RP-93 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Anana Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Coombsville-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of some dark fruits and some spice, […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine
Posted on 26 March 2023.
Feudi Di San Gregorio Aziende Agricole S.P.A.-Piano Di Montevergine-Taurasi-Italy-2001-14.0% Alcohol-$34.25-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, dust and spices on very long finish. Has held up very well for a 22 year old wine, drink now. WE-93 CR-91 Good with steak, […]
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Posted in France, Italy, Red Wine
Posted on 25 March 2023.
Marius Cesar-Spiritus Pontificum-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-France-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$29.79-A nose of some black cherry and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied CDP, with cherry, raspberry, tea and some spice on finish, nothing special. WS-90 WE-92 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodega Furlotti-Familia Furlotti-Malbec-Lujan De Cuyo-Mendoza-Argentina-2017-14.2% Alcohol-$18.00-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, […]
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Posted in Argentina, France, Red Wine
Posted on 26 February 2023.
E.A.R.L. Cyril Gillet-Chateau Haut Barrail-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Medoc-France-2009-13.0% Alcohol-$14.98-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum. mocha and spice on finish. Drinking well for a 14 year old bottle. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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Posted in France, Red Wine, Washington