Michael and David Phillips-Earthquake-Cabernet Sauvignon-Lodi-California-2014-15.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A big nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red with blackberry, black cherry, spices, very fruit forward, spices on finish, a good a value. WE-88 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Chateau Guiraud-Sauternes-Bordeaux-France-2011-13.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A none of sweet honey and […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 08 November 2019.
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Wine Scholar Guild Update
Posted on 28 September 2019.
DON’T MISS OUR NEXT MEMBER WEBINAR! READY TO BECOME A MASTER OF WINE? A dive into the MW Journey with Olivier CHAPMAN The Wine Scholar Guild welcomes the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) for a webinar presenting an introduction to the IMW and the Masters of Wine (MW) study programme to WSG members as […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 26 September 2019.
Betz Family Winery-Clos De Betz-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Redmond-Washington State-2011-14.0% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with black cherry, plum, chocolate and spice on finish, was very good, drink now. RP-91 WS-90 WE-93 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Domaine Roger […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 31 August 2019.
Chateau La Tour Blanche-Sauternes-Grand Vin De Bordeaux-France-2009-14.0% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of sweet honey, golden in color. A medium bodied desert wine, with honey, lemon, rich oily acidity, light on finish, a very good valued Sauternes. RP-93 WS-92 WE-95 CR-90 Good with deserts, ice cream. One Cork Bonus. Bodegas Fabre S.A.-Fabre Montmayou-Malbec-Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$11.94-A nose of […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 19 August 2019.
Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Petite Sirah-Alicante-Bouschet-Grand Noir-Rossi Ranch-Sonoma County-Sonoma Valley-California-2015-15.4% Alcohol-$39.00-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, needs to be decanted. Always good every year. RP-90-92 WS-92 WE-93 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 25 July 2019.
Domaine De La Janasse-Terre d’ Argile-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Cotes Du Rhone Villages-France-2012-14.0% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied GSM, with plum, raspberry, licorice and spice on a bit uneven finish. RP-89 WS-87 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Joseph Carr-Josh-Sauvignon Blanc-North Coast-California-2017-13.5% Alcohol-$11.99-A nose of citrus […]
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Wine Scholar Guild Update
Posted on 23 July 2019.
NEW ON OUR BLOG ! PODCAST | Pascaline LEPELTIER, MS, MOF on the Loire, MOF, Pét-Nats & so much more… Pascaline Lepeltier is the first & only woman both Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) sommelier & Best Sommelier in France 2018! Interviewed by Valérie CARUSO She talks about the honor of winning the MOF competition,Pét-Nats, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 22 July 2019.
Domaine Paul Autard-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-Grenache-Syrah-Cinsault-Mourvedre-Muscardin-Counoise-Vaucluse-France-2007-14.5% Alcohol-$32.99-A nose of come cherry and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Red Rhone blend, with black cherry, raspberry, dust and spice on finish. A bit past it’s peak, drink now. RP-90 WS-93 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Michael and David Philips-7 Deadly Zins-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Lodi-California-2016-15.0% […]
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Wine Scholar Guild Update
Posted on 16 July 2019.
LOIRE MASTER-LEVEL PROGRAM Launches September 23rd, 2019 ! Loire Valley Wines Study & Certification Program Dive into one of the most diverse wine regions in the world through this in-depth certificate program designed for the wine trade & all committed students of wine Study under lead-instructor Pascaline Lepeltier, MS, MOF, Loire valley expert & advocate […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 July 2019.
Linne Calodo Cellars-Sticks And Stones-Grenache-Mourvedre-Syrah-Paso Robles-California-2012-15.8% Alcohol-$68.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A bold and smooth full bodied Rhone blend, with raspberry, cherry liquor, cola and spices, long finish, as always with all LC wines a great blend. RP-95 WS-90 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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