wineLX: Wine Luxury

Food and Port PORT, THE PERFECT COLD-WEATHER DRINK Before winter officially takes its hold there’s no better way to stay warm during fall’s last gasp than by embracing Port. While this sweet wine does indeed pair well with chocolatey desserts, in abundance during the holiday season, there’s a plethora of pairings to try. A young […]

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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.  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.           WS-91           CR-90           Good with desert or alone.          One Cork Bonus. […]

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                     Kosta Browne Wines-Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley-California-2013-14.4% Alcohol–$64.00-A nose of cherries and spice, medium amber in color.   A medium to full bodied Pinot, with currants, cherries, some dust and spice on finish, in a good drinking zone.          RP-93          WS-92          CR-91          Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.          One Cork Bonus. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Portugal-2008-20.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A ripe […]

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                            Chateau Guiraud-Petit Guiraud-Sauternes-Gironde-France-2016-13.5% Alcohol-$16.99-A nose of some honey and spice, light golden in color.  A light to medium bodied desert wine, with honey and some citrus, easy drinking.          RP-90          WS-89          CR-88          Good with deserts, ice cream. 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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                             Kosta Browne Wines-Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley-California-2015-14.4% Alcohol–$68.00-A nose of cherries and spice, medium amber in color.   A medium to full bodied Pinot, with currants, cherries, dust and spice on finish, was very smooth.          WS-92          CR-90          Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.          One Cork Bonus. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Portugal-2008-20.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A ripe nose of spice and […]

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Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 792-Merlot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2017-14.4% Alcohol-$20.00-A nose of dark fruits and some spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blackberry, a easy drinker.          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 […]

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                      Bucklin-Ancient-Field Blend-Zinfandel-Field Blend-Zinfandel-Grenache-Alicante Bouschet-Petite Sirah-Mourvedre-Upper 5th Vineyard-Sonoma Valley-Sonoma County-California-2015-14.8% Alcohol-$27.95-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with blackberry, black cherry, red licorice and spice on finish.  An easy drinking and very good red.          WS-94          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One […]

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HACK A TODDY As we kick off the new year we plan resolutions, from adjustments to new fitness regimes, implementing healthier eating habits and even the promised "dry” January, but as many of us retreat to these habits, there are others who are just trying to get through these harsh winter months. And what better […]

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Federico Giuntini A, Massetti-Fattoria Selvapiana-Vigneto Bucerchiale-Sangiovese-Riserva-Chianti Rufina-Italy-13.0% Alcohol-2019-$17.50-A muted nose of some red fruits and spice, ruby in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with cherry, raspberry, herbs and spice on finish.  Still young, best with food.          NR          CR-87          Good with meats, salads, pasta.     Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Portugal-2008-20.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A ripe nose of spice […]

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Food and Port WINE AND COOKIE PAIRINGS FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Need some ideas for the perfect holiday snack duo? We have all the options for your family and friends who enjoy something a little extra sweet. Here is a list of our favorite cookie and wine pairings, this holiday season. Scroll down for a […]

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