Monte Rio Cellars-Syrah-North Coast-California-2016-12.7% Alcohol-$29.99-A muted nose with little fruit, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with fruit being restrained, not sure if too young to drink or just not a good wine, pretty austere, really low alcohol level for this varietal. Usually enjoy any wine from Pax Mahle, interesting […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 03 November 2018.
AZ. AGR. Marchetti Sergio-Fossacolle-Brunello Di Montalcino-Italy-2006-15.0% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of black cherry and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, red licorice and spcie on finish, very good, drink now. RP-93 WS-89 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 27 October 2018.
Feudi Di San Gregorio Aziende Agricole S.P.A.-Piano Di Montevergine-Taurasi-Italy-2001-14.0% Alcohol-$34.25-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, dust and spices on very long finish. Was delicious, drink now after a short decant. WE-93 CR-95 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. Two Corks Bonus- […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 October 2018.
Bollina S.R.L.-Tavros-Primitivo Di Manduria-Serravalle Scrivia-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$21.11-A nose of some muted dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, plum, vanilla and spice on finish. Needs a short decant, heavy bottle. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Hutchinson Wines Inc.-Amphora Wines-Zinfandel-Sonoma County-California-2012-16.2% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose […]
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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 08 August 2018.
Yates Family Vineyard-Napa Redwoods Estate-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Veeder-Napa-California-2013-15.1% Alcohol-$57.00-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied smooth Cab, with blackberry, currants, rich dark chocolate and spices on long finish. A still very young Cab which is excellent now but will only improve with age, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 29 June 2018.
Casa Vitivinicola Tinazzi srl-Opera-N3-Vinum Italicum-Nero d’Avola-Primitivo-Corvina Veronese-Vino Rosso-Veneto-Italy-NV-15.0% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, cigar, chocolate and spice on long finish. A very interesting wine, very good, beautiful label. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 27 May 2018.
Sarl Fracture-Grenache-Vin De Pays Des Cotes Catalanes-France-2011-15.9% Alcohol-$30.00-A nose of some dark fruit and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red with blackberry, plum, smoke and spice, a bit artificial. WS-88 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. AZ.AGR Sordo Giovanni-Barolo-Castiglione Falletto-Italy-2012-14.0% Alcohol-$23.99-A nose of some […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 27 April 2018.
B73118-Loscano Vineyards-Grand Reserve-Malbec-Lujan de Cuyo-Mendoza-Argentina-2015-14.8% Alcohol-$16.99-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spices on long finish, needs a good decant. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Locations-I-1-Nero D’Avola-Negroamaro-Barbera-Sangiovese-Italy-NV-$10.08-A muted nose of […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 25 February 2018.
Marchetti Sergio-Fossacolle-Sangiovese-Brunello Di Montalcino-Italy-2004-15.0% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with plum, black cherry, licorice and spices on long finish, still needs a decant, very good. In a great drinking zone. RP-92 WS-93 WE-91 CR-93 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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