Orin Swift Cellars-Abstract-Grenache-Petite Sirah-Syrah-Napa-California-2012-15.7% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, some cocoa and spice on finish. As most Orin Swift wines, a very interesting label. RP-88 WS-89 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Imbottigliato All’Origine-Da Parusso Armando-35a-Barolo-Nebbiolo-Monforte […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 21 November 2019.
Jaffurs Wine Cellars-Upslope-Syrah-Santa Barbara County-California-2010-14.9% Alcohol-$52.97-A nose of some dark fruit and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, dust and spices on finish, still needs a decant. RP-96 WS-88 WE-94 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. RuffinoSRL-Reserva Ducale Oro-Gran Selezione-Chianti Classico-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$33.99-A nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 November 2019.
Soc. Agr. Castello Romitoro S.R.L.-Il Toro-Syrah-Petit Verdot-Toscana-Italy-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$16.98-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Tuscan blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on long finish, was very good. RP-95 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 24 August 2019.
Bodegas Y Vinedos Tabula S.L.-Tabula-Tempranillo-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$27.50-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spices on long finish, needs a good decant, very good. RP-91 WS-92 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Santa Margherita-Pinot Grigio-Alto Adige-Italy-2017-12.5 % Alcohol-$17.99-A […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 22 August 2019.
Hearst Ranch Winery-Bunkhouse-Cabernet Sauvignon-Paso Robles-California-2016-13.8% Alcohol-$27.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, cassis, vanilla and spices on long finish, a good value. Nice tasting room to visit after Castle tour. WE-91 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 30 July 2019.
Genagricola S.P.A.-Poggiobello-Riesling-Friuli Colli Orientali-Manzano-Italy-2012-13.0% Alcohol-$12.88-A nose of citrus and spice, medium golden in color. A medium bodied white, with melon, honeyed almonds and spice on finish. A very good QPR, drink now. RP-87+ WS-91 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Michael David Winery-Freakshow-Syrah-Petite Sirah-Souzao-Lodi-California-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$17.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 20 July 2019.
Kosta Browne Wines-Pinot Noir-Sonoma Coast-California-2012-14.5% Alcohol–$64.00-A nose of cherries and spice, medium amber in color. A medium to full bodied Pinot, with currants, cherries, good acidity, dust and spice on finish. Hard to ever say anything bad about a KB wine, drink now. RP-93 WS-92 CR-91 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 25 June 2019.
Robert Biale Vineyards-Bravo Aldo-Zinfandel-NapaValley-California-2009-15.2% Alcohol-$168.75-(Magnum)-A nose of some black cherry and spice, garnet in color. A medium bodied and elegant Zin, with black cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and spice on finish. Most likely a bit past peak even with bottle being a magnum, drink now. Nice etched collectable bottle of winery founder. NR CR-91 Good […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 26 May 2019.
Cantine Di Ora-Galadino-Appassito-Primitivo-Tipica-Italy-2017-14.0% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark cherry and spices, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, raspberry, vanilla and spice on finish, a good QPR. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Pedroncelli Winery-Mother Clone–Zinfandel-Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2017-14.9% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet […]
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Wine Scholar Guild Update
Posted on 16 May 2019.
ITALIAN WINE SCHOLAR™ ONLINE Central & Southern Italy 15-WEEK INSTRUCTOR-LED FORMAT Starts on June 27th, 2019 Master the wines of Central & Southern Italy (Unit 2*) through interactive e-learning modules, live review webinars and instructor support througout. *Unit 1 & Unit 2 can be taken in any order Students who pass the exam for Unit […]
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