S.C. Chateau Le Fournas Bernadotte-Grand Vin-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Haut-Medoc-France-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend with black currant, plum, licorice and spice on finish, was very good. RP-89 WS-87 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Michael David Winery-Petite Petite-Petite Sirah-Petite […]
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Wine Scholar Guild Update
Posted on 24 November 2018.
CHAMPAGNE MASTER-LEVEL ONLINE NEW & ENRICHED EDITION! Launches January 21st, 2019 Master Champagne, one of the strongest territorial wine brands in the world! Study the wines of Champagne through this in-depth certificate program, designed for the wine trade & all committed students of wine Learn from a prestigious panel of experts & masterful instructors with […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 23 November 2018.
Yates Family Vineyard-Sisters-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2013-15.1% Alcohol-$48.99-A bold nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, not quite sure varieties but would guess Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and maybe Cabernet Franc, with blackberry, blueberry, very long finish of chocolate and spices, a delicious bottle of wine. […]
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Wine Scholar Guild Update
Posted on 17 November 2018.
CHAMPAGNE MASTER-LEVEL ONLINE NEW & ENRICHED EDITION! Launches January 21st, 2019 Master Champagne, one of the strongest territorial wine brands in the world! Study the wines of Champagne through this in-depth certificate program, designed for the wine trade & all committed students of wine Learn from a prestigious panel of experts & masterful instructors with […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 30 September 2018.
Columbia Crest Winery-Grand Estates-Cabernet Sauvignon-2016-13.5% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied, with black cherry, plum, vanilla and spice on finish, a very good QPR. WS-88 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. M. Doudet-Naudin-Chardonnay-2015-France-2015-13.0% Alcohol-$11.99-A nose of some citrus and some spice, medium golden […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 September 2018.
Kosta Browne Wines-Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley-California-2010-14.6% Alcohol–$52.00-A nose of cherries and spice, medium amber in color. A medium to full bodied Pinot, with blueberry, black cherry, some acidity and spice on finish, very good, drink now. RP-90 WS-93 CR-91 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 September 2018.
DC Flynt MW Selections-Kirkland Signature-Meritage-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.9% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red blend, with black cherry, plum, tar and some spice on finish, a very good value. WS-89 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 29 August 2018.
J.L. Chave Selection-Moncoeur-Grenache-Syrah-Cotes-Du-Rhone-France-2009-14.0% Alcohol-$20.50-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, good not great. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. C.F.M. E.C. SPA-Belmondo-Pinot […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 15 August 2018.
Chateau Lespault-Martillac-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Pessac-Leognan-France-2010-14.0% Alcohol-$39.00-A nose of muted fruit, medium garnet in color. A medium bodied red blend, with some cherry, raspberry , just thin and terrible wine for the price. RP-89-91 WS-89 CR-82 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Cachito Mio-Tempranillo-Toro-Spain-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$14.98-A nose of some dark fruit […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 07 August 2018.
Robert Biale Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Palisades Vineyard-Calistoga-Napa Valley-California-2012-15.5% Alcohol-$49.50-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and spice on finish, in a good drinking zone. RP-89 WS-91 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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