Posted on 11 February 2024.
Sodaro Wines LLC-SCS-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet-Napa Valley-California-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with cassis, plum, tar and spice on long finish, was very good, short decant. NR CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Domaine Gour de Chaule-Cuvee Tradition-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Gigondas-France-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine
Posted on 20 December 2023.
Terralsole S.R.L.-Mario Bollag-Brunello Montalcino-Montalcino-Italy-2007-14.0% Alcohol-$29.99- A nose of some cherry fruit and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice on finish, nice label, drink now. RP-90 WS-90 WE-93 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. F11160-315-Domaine De L’Agly-Les Cimes-Syrah-Grenache-Carignan-Mourvedre-Latour De […]
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Posted in France, Italy, Red Wine
Posted on 08 December 2023.
Bodega Y Vinedos Catena-La Consulta-Malbec-High Mountain-Mendoza-Argentina-2019-13.5% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied single vineyard Malbec, with black cherry, plum, Asian spices and cocoa on long finish, a very good value. RP-92 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. V. Guibert-Mas De Daumas Gassac-Haute Vallee Du Gassac-Cabernet […]
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Posted in Argentina, France, Red Wine
Posted on 28 November 2023.
Domaine Moillard-Vosne Romanee-Pinot Noir-Premier Cru-Les Beaux Monts-France-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$54.99-A nose of some cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Pinot, with black cherry, raspberry, some earth and spice on finish. Found it disappointing for the hype, drink now. WS-92 CR-89 Good with seafood, chicken, salads. Chad Wine Co-Incline […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine
Posted on 22 November 2023.
Behrens Family Winery-The Collector-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petite Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2015-15.4% Alcohol-$70.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blueberry, plum, tar and spice on long finish. NR CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. S.C.E.A. Malleret-Chateau de Malleret-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Haut-Medoc-France-2015-14.9% Alcohol-$19.99-A […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine
Posted on 21 November 2023.
E.A.R.L Pierre Giraud-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Cinsault-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-France-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of black cherry and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied CDP with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice on finish, drink now, a good value. RP-93 WS-93 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Tenshen Wine-Tenshan-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Petite Sirah-Merlot-Santa Barbara County-California-2015-15.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of muted dark […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine
Posted on 20 November 2023.
Bodegas Alvia S.L.-Mileto-Limitada-Tempranillo-Garnacha-Graciano-Single Vineyard-Rioja-Spain-2013-14.0% Alcohol-$19.33-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, a good QPR, drink now. RP-86 WE-92 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Clos Saint Jean-Vieilles Vignes-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre-France-2017-16.0%-$29.78-A nose of some […]
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Posted in France, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 16 October 2023.
Tensley Wine Inc.-Syrah-Vineyard-Santa Barbara County-California-2020-14.5% Alcohol-$31.00-A nose of blooding dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spice on finish, a great QPR, decant. RP-94 WS-92 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Joseph Castan-Chateau Croix D’Aumedes-Cuvee Reserve-Carignan-Syrah-Grenache-Corbieres-France-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$16.96-A muted nose, […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine
Posted on 09 October 2023.
Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 600Cabernet Sauvignon-Oakville-Napa Valley-California-2013-14.9% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, cassis, on spiced finish, a good value, drink now. WS-83 WE-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. J.M. Cazes-Echo-Lynch Bages-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Pauillac-France-2011-13.0% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine
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