Quinta And Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Fontesca-Porto-Finest Reserve-Portugal-NV-20.0% Alcohol-$13.89-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bottled Port, with dark cherry, plum, raisin, chocolate and spice on finish, a good QPR. RP-86 WS-83 WE-88 CR-87 Good with desserts, cheeses, ice cream. Kendall-Jackson Vineyards & Winery-Vintner’s Reserve-Chardonnay-Santa […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 30 June 2020.
Quinto do Passadouro-Porto-Ruby Reserva-Portugal-NV-19.5% Alcohol-$18.99- A nose of black cherry and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied port, with black cherry, dark berries, vanilla and spice on finish. WS-89 CR-88 Good with desert, ice cream or alone. Bodegas Y Vinedos Valderiz S.L.-Valdehermoso-Crianza-Ribera Del Duero-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$15.30-A nose of some dark fruits and some […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 June 2020.
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. A sweet full bodied port, dark fruit, spice, a good value for it’s price range, a bottle will last up to one month in frig after opening. WE-86 CR-88 Good with desert, ice cream or alone. Baer […]
Posted in Portugal, Red Wine, Sherry & Port, Washington0 Comments
CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 08 May 2020.
Joel Gott Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petite Sirah-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Palisades-California-2015-13.9% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, some vanilla and spice on finish, a decent value. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken. Symington Family Estates-Cockburns-Fine Ruby-Porto-Douro Valley-Portugal-NV-19.0% Alcohol-$13.66-A nose of sweet dark fruits […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 05 April 2020.
SLO Down Wines-Sexual Chocolate-Syrah-Malbec-Napa-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and chocolate, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, concentrated juice, with lots of chocolate and spice on finish, an interesting wine and label. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Symington Family Estates-Cockburn’s-Late […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 05 March 2020.
Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A ripe nose of spice and dark fruit, very dark, blackish in color. A sweet full bodied port, dark fruit, spice, a good value for it’s price range, a bottle will last up to one month in frig after opening. RP-91 WS-89 CR-89 Good with desert or alone. BOD […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 08 February 2020.
Lava Vine Vineyards-Syrah-Lava Vine Vineyards-Knights Valley-California-2013-14.3% Alcohol-$36.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, smoke and chocolate with a long spiced finish. In a good drinking zone, needs a short decant. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 19 January 2020.
Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 674-Field Blend-Syrah-Petite Sirah-Mendocino-California-2017-14.2% Alcohol-$10.05-A nose of black cherry and some spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, vanilla and spice on finish, big fruit, a great value. NR CR-89 Good with meats,chicken, pasta. Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Fonseca Guimaraens-Bin No 27-Porto-Finest […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 20 December 2019.
Di Napoli Rampolla-Castello Dei Rampolla-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Sangiovese-Toscana-Italy-2005-13.5% Alcohol-$49.98-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Tuscan blend, with black cherry, plum, meaty spiced finish, was very good, stills needs a decant. RP-90 WS-93 CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Global Wines-Cabriz-Colheita Selecionada-Alfrocheiro-Tinta Roriz-Touriga […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 06 December 2019.
EARL Vignobles Fabre-Domaine Tour Saint Michel-Cuvee du Lion-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-Rhone-France-2011-14.0% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark ruby in color. A medium to full bodied CDP with blackberry, cassis, some roasted spice, a very good QPR for a CDP, drink now. WS-91 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Sogrape Vinhos, […]
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