Posted on 24 December 2021.
Michael David Winery-Petite Petite-Petite Sirah-Petite Verdot-Lodi-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$15.99-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and smoky spices on finish, a big wine, not as good as some past years. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Aberrant Cellars-Off The Wagon-Carmenere-Cabernet […]
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Posted in California, Oregon, Red Wine
Posted on 17 October 2021.
Adelsheim Vineyard-Pinot Noir-Willamette Valley-Oregon-2019-13.0% Alcohol-$30.00-A nose of some cherry and spice, ruby in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, silky spice on finish, easy drinking. NR CR-89 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.7% Alcohol-$49.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, […]
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Posted in California, Oregon, Red Wine
Posted on 11 July 2021.
Coelho Winery-Paciencia-Pinot Noir-Coelho Estate Vineyard-Willamette Valley-Oregon-2014-13.6% Alcohol-$22.50-A nose of cherry and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, spiced silky finish, was very good. RP-91 WE-88 CR-90 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. One Cork Bonus. Crux Winery-Viognier-Grenache Blanc-Alexander Valley-Sonoma County-California-2017-13.7% Alcohol-$16.76-A nose of bright citrus and […]
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Posted in California, Oregon, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 26 May 2021.
Portland Wine Company-Love & Squalor-Pinot Noir-2015-14.2% Alcohol-$19.87-A nose of cherry and some spice, light ruby in color. A medium bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, tea and spice on finish, a good value. RP-89 WS-89 WE-91 CR-89 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. Bodega Y Vinedos Catena B-73235-Catena-Cabernet Sauvignon-High Mountain Vines-Agrelo-Mendoza-Argentina-2017-13.5% Alcohol-$18.45-A nose of dark […]
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Posted in Argentina, Oregon, Red Wine
Posted on 19 May 2021.
Robert Biale Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Palisades Vineyard-Calistoga-Napa Valley-California-2014-14.4% Alcohol-$51.44-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and spice on finish, in a good drinking zone. RP-89 WS-90 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Aberrant Cellars-Off The Wagon-Carmenere-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Rogue Valley-Oregon-2016-13.6% […]
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Posted in California, Oregon, Red Wine
Posted on 26 April 2021.
Lachini Vineyards-Estate-Pinot Noir-Chehalem Moutains-Oregon-14.4% Alcohol-$23.92-A nose of cherry and spices, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, cola and spices on finish, was very good. RP-89 WE-91 CR-90 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. One Cork Bonus. Comartin Cellars-Porterhoue Winery-Rodney’s Vineyard-Petite Sirah-Santa Ynez Valley-California-2015-14.9% Alcohol-$22.88-A nose of dark fruits […]
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Posted in California, Oregon, Red Wine
Posted on 08 January 2021.
Aberrant Cellars-Off The Wagon-Carmenere-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Rogue Valley-Oregon-2016-13.6% Alcohol-$15.88-A nose of some dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied unusual red blend, with black cherry, plum, herb and spice on finish. RP-89 WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodegas Fabre S.A.-Fabre Montmayou-Malbec–Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2019-14.5% Alcohol-$11.98-A nose of some dark […]
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Posted in Argentina, Oregon, Red Wine
Posted on 01 January 2021.
Yates Family Vineyard-Sisters-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.6% Alcohol-$68.00-A bold nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, not quite sure varieties but would guess Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and maybe Cabernet Franc, with blackberry, blueberry, a finish of chocolate and spices, was very good. NR CR-91 Good […]
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Posted in California, Oregon, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 30 October 2020.
Sans Liege-The Offering-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Viognier-Santa Barbara County-California-2017-15.4% Alcohol-$25.89-A nose of some dark fruits and spices, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Rhone Blend, with cherry, currants, herbs and spice on finish, just missed the mark. RP-91 WS-94 WE-93 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Dion Vineyard-Pinot Noir-Chehalem Mountains-Willamette Valley-Oregon-2017-14.0% Alcohol-$18.88-A nose of some […]
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Posted in California, Oregon, Red Wine
Posted on 10 October 2020.
Authentique Wine Cellars-Pinot Noir-Eola-Amity Hills-Oregon-2014=13.9% Alcohol-$24.99-A muted nose of some cherry and spice, ruby in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, tea and spice on uneven finish. WS-89 WE-90 CR-85 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Joseph Carr-Josh Cellars-Josh-Reserve-Bourbon Barrel Aged-Cabernet Sauvignon-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of some dark fruits and […]
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Posted in California, Oregon, Red Wine