wineLX: Wine Luxury

WORLD’S BEST READY-TO-DRINK COCKTAIL: CROFT PINK & TONIC Who would’ve thought a port rosé producer could shake up the canned cocktail game? Croft Pink & Tonic did just that, snatching the coveted title of World’s Best Ready-to-Drink Cocktail at the 2024 TAG Global Spirits Awards! It tied for the top spot with the Barrelsmith Manhattan, […]

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                                         Yates Family Vineyard-Viognier-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2022-14.5% Alcohol-$45.00-A nose of citrus and spices, light golden in color.  A light to medium bodied white, with lemon zest, good acidity and spice on long finish.           NR         CR-90          Good with seafood, salads, cheese.          One Cork Bonus.                        Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Taylor Fladgate-Fine Ruby Porto-Portugal-NV-20% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose […]

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                           Noviello Vineyards, LLC-Brava-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Red Mountain-Washington State-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$23.52-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with black cherry, plum, chocolate and spices on finish, was a very good QPR.          RP-92+          WE-90          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                             Symington Family […]

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               Tensley Wine Inc.-Syrah-Colson Canyon Vineyard-Santa Barbara County-California-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$38.96-A nose of blooding dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spice on finish, a great QPR.          WS-95          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                       Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Fonseca Guimaraens-Bin […]

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CAN WINE BE SUSTAINABLE? PORTO PROTOCOL’S DOCUMENTARY EXPLORES Porto Protocol Announces Second Documentary: "Seeding the Future" The Porto Protocol, a leading organization in sustainability within the wine industry, has exciting news to share. They’ve announced the release of their second documentary, "Seeding the Future." This documentary promises to delve into the innovative solutions and collaborative […]

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                   Chad Wine Co-Private Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Malbec-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.9% Alcohol-$33.00-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry and dusty spice on finish.          NR          CR-89          Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.                Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Fonseca Guimaraens-Bin No 27-Porto-Finest Reserve-NV-20.0% Alcohol-$14.71-A nose […]

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TAYLOR FLADGATE PORTS SHINE IN TOP 100 WINES OF PORTUGAL Step into the world of exceptional Portuguese wines as James Suckling unveils the prestigious Top 100 Wines of Portugal for 2023. Among the distinguished selections, the timeless artistry of Taylor Fladgate takes center stage, showcasing the rich heritage and unparalleled craftsmanship that have made them […]

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Santa Margherita-Pinot Grigio-Alto Adige-Italy-2022-12.5 % Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of apple and citrus, straw in color.  A  light to medium bodied white, with apple,  lemon and some acidity and spice on finish.          NR          CR-86          Good with seafood, salads, cheeses.                               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.  […]

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              Vineyard 29-CRU-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2010-14.8% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, tar and spice on finish, a good value, drink now.          RP-93          WS-85          CR-91          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                                    Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% Alcohol-12.99-A ripe […]

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                                            Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel-Mourvedre-Petit Sirah-Alicante Bouschet-Bedrock Vineyard-Sonoma County-Sonoma Valley-2018-14.7% Alcohol-$39.83-A nose of black cherry and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Zin blend, with black raspberry, licorice and spice on long finish.          WS-95          CR-92          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                   Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Taylor Fladgate-Fine Ruby Porto-Portugal-NV-20% […]

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