Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2012-14.8% Alcohol-$52.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black currants, rich and layered, dark chocolate and spice on long finish. A delicious bottle of wine, drink now. NR CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 29 November 2018.
Symington Family Estates-Cockburn’s-Vintage Porto-Douro Valley-Portugal-2011-20.0% Alcohol-$67.00-A nose of sweet dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, some chocolate and spice on finish, was very good, drank over 3 weeks. WS-97 WE-97 CR-93 Good with deserts, ice cream. One Cork Bonus. Landmark Vineyards-Overlook-Chardonnay-Sonoma County-California-2016-14.3% […]
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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 02 October 2018.
Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Heritage Ruby Porto-Portugal-NV-19.0% Alcohol-12.23-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-87 Good with desert or alone. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 08 September 2018.
J. Portugal Ramos Vinhos S.A.-Reserva-Vinho Tinto-Alentejano-{prtugal-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$10.99-A nose of some fruit and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium bodied red, with cherry, plum, some spice on finish, average at best. NR CR-83 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. JaM Cellars-John and Michele-Cabernet Sauvignon-California-2014-15.1% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 03 August 2018.
Bod-No-71414-Bodega Cuarto Dominio-Chento-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Vineyard Selection-Mendoza-Argentina-2014-13.9% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, a good QPR. WS-85 WE-89 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. DFJ Vinhos, S.A.-Paxis-Touriga […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 August 2018.
Produit Et Embouteille Par-Qunita Nova De Nossa Do Carmo, S.A.-Touriga Nacional-Touriga Franca-Tinta Roriz-Tinto Cao-Unoaked-Douro-Portugal-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$17.49-A nose of some fruits and spice, garnet in color. A medium bodied red blend, with cherry, raspberry, herbs and some spice on finish, some better buys exist. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Initial […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 21 July 2018.
Robert Biale Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Thomann Station-St. Helena-Napa Valley-California-2011-15.2% Alcohol-$45.90-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-91 WS-90 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 30 June 2018.
The Counselor Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-River Pass Vineyard-Alexander Valley-Sonoma County-California-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$42.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blueberry, some chocolate and ices on long finish, was very good. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 24 March 2018.
Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Fonseca Guimaraens-Bin No 27-Porto-Finest Reserve-NV-20.0% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark black purple in color. A medium to full bodied port, with black cherry, plum, chocolate and spice on finish, a good value. RP-86 WS-83 CR-87 Good with deserts, ice cream. […]
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