wineLX: Wine Luxury

                       Earl Chassy-Mas De Boislauzon-Les Deux Chenes-Chateauneuf Du Pape-Grenache-Mourvedre-France-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of some cherry and spice, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied CDP, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice on finish.          RP-91          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.         One Cork Bonus.                   Quinta De Roriz Vinhos S.A.-Vintage Porto-Portugal-1999-20.0% Alcohol-28.99-A nose of dark […]

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                        Patrizia Lamborghini-Campoleone-Sangiovese-Merlot-Umbria-Italy-2005-13.5% Alcohol-$26.77-A nose of muted red fruit, brickish in color.  A medium to full bodied with black cherry, some licorice and spice on finish, past it’s prime.          RP-92          WS-90          WE-93          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.                Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Fonseca Guimaraens-Bin No 27-Porto-Finest Reserve-NV-20.0% Alcohol-$14.71-A nose of sweet dark fruit […]

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TAYLOR’S CELEBRATES FIRST PORT WINE IN SPACE Get this: Now, they’re drinking Taylor Fladgate’s port in space. Sound crazy? Read on: In an exciting venture, Taylor’s successfully sent its renowned Port wine into space, achieving a significant milestone in the industry. By combining advanced technology and a touch of celestial curiosity, Taylor’s embarked on an […]

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Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Merlot-Brookman-Blewitt Springs-Australia-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$21.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied single vineyard red, with blackberry, blueberry, with a spiced finish, drink now.           RP-92           CR-89           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.                           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 […]

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Hendry Ranch-Zinfandel-Blocks 7 & 22-Napa Valley-California-2018-15.1% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark cherries and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied single vineyard Zin, with blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and smoky spices on finish,  a good Zin.          WE-89          CR-90          Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.       Paco das Cortes-Passos De Lisboa-Tinto Roriz-Syrah-Alicante […]

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Red Phoenix-Rubeus-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Napa Valley-California-2017-A nose of some black cherry and some spice, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, coffee, some cocoa and spice on finish.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Portugal-2008-20.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A ripe nose of spice and dark fruit, very dark, blackish in color.  […]

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TATE COLLECTION HEADING FOR PORTO CULTURAL DISTRICT If you’re heading to Portugal any time between July and October, you’ll want to visit World of Wine (WOW) sponsored by The Fladgate Partnership for an exciting new exhibit from London’s Tate Collection. WOW is a complex of wine museums, cellars, restaurants, and shops in the historic district […]

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                       Italics Wine Growers-Estate-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Coombsville-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.9% Alcohol-$26.96-A nose of some cherry and some spice, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend with black cherry, plum, some chocolate and spice on finish, good not great.          NR          CR-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.                                   Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% Alcohol-12.99-A ripe nose of […]

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Food and Port THE SPRING THYME SPRITZ Spring has finally sprung and it’s time to add some fun to your cocktail game! The "Spring Thyme Spritz" is here to quench your thirst and dazzle your taste buds. This cocktail is a playful mix of gin, lemon juice, thyme syrup, and sparkling wine that will tickle […]

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                        INV-K72606-UKO-Malbec-Reserva-Select Vineyards-Mendoza-Argentina-2019-13.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish,  very good QPR.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.                         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 […]

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