Posted on 13 January 2024.
Columbia Crest Winery-H-3-Merlot-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2019-14.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, dusty cherry, and spice on finish, always a good value. WS-88 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Cav. G.B. Bertani-Collezione-Amarone Della Valpolicella-Grezzana-Italy-2017-15.5% Alcohol-$32.99-A nose of cherry and spice, medium garnet […]
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Posted in Italy, Red Wine, Washington
Posted on 11 January 2024.
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia-Le Serre Nuove-Bolgheri-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Tuscany-Italy-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of cherry and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Super Tuscan, with blackberry, black cherry, smoke and spice on smooth finish. In a perfect drinking zone, decant due to sediment. From signed Michael Mondavi bottle. RP-94 WS-90 CR-93 Good with meats, […]
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Posted in California, Italy, Red Wine
Posted on 05 January 2024.
Brancaia In Maremma-Ilatraia-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc-Toscana-Italy-2013-14.0% Alcohol-$49.95-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, tar and spice on finish, still needs a decant. RP-97 WE-92 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Vina […]
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Posted in Chile, Italy, Red Wine
Posted on 29 December 2023.
Robert Foley Vineyards-Merlot-Napa Valley-California-2007-16.5% Alcohol-$55.74-A still bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to fully bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, vanilla spice finish, drink now. RP-95+ WS-92 CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Societa Agricola Centolani s.r.L.-Pietranera-Brunello di Montalcino-Italy-2007-14.0% Alcohol-$29.99-A muted nose, brickish […]
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Posted in California, Italy, 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 18 December 2023.
Michele Castellani & Figli S.R.L.-Amarone Della Valpolicella-Classico-Corvina-Rondinella-Corvinone-Verona-Italy-2018-16.0% Alcohol-$34.99-A nose of cherry and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, raisin and spice on finish. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 584-Cabernet Sauvignon-Spring Mountain District-Napa Valley-California-2014-14.4% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and some […]
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Posted in California, Italy, Red Wine
Posted on 10 December 2023.
Santa Margherita-Pinot Grigio-Alto Adige-Italy-2022-12.5 % Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of apple and citrus, straw in color. A light to medium bodied white, with apple, lemon and some acidity and spice on finish. NR CR-86 Good with seafood, salads, cheeses. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% Alcohol-12.99-A ripe nose of spice and dark fruit, very dark, blackish in color. […]
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Posted in Italy, Portugal, Sherry & Port, White Wine
Posted on 08 November 2023.
Sos. Agr. Isole e Olena S.r.l.-Collezione Privata-Syrah-Toscana-Italy-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$59.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, still young, decant. RP-94 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 625-Cabernet Sauvignon-Yountville-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$19.00-A nose […]
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Posted in California, Italy, Red Wine
Posted on 12 October 2023.
Bodegas Y Vinedos Alnardo S. L.-Psi-Tempranillo-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, a good value. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Tenuta Sette Ponti-Oreno-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Toscana-Italy-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$44.49-A nose of […]
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Posted in Italy, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 26 September 2023.
Vinium Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Estate-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$34.44-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some dust and spice on finish, good not great. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Nosio Spa Mezzocorona-Barone Fini-Pinot Grigio-Valdadige-Italy-2022-12.5% Alcohol-$11.99-A nose of some apple and citrus, straw […]
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Posted in California, Italy, Red Wine, White Wine