Dominio De Eguren-Codice-Vino De La Tierra De Castilla-Tempranillo-Spain-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$8.15-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, currants, some vanilla and spice on finish, a very good QPR. WS-88 WE-89 (#36 Top Best Buy 2019) CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 29 March 2020.
Goldschmidt Vineyards-Katherine Goldschmidt-Cabernet Sauvignon-Stonemason Hill-Alexander Valley-Sonoma County-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$19.24-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Cab with blackberries and cassis, some spice on a bit disjointed finish. NR CR-84 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bonegas Ateca S.L.-Honoro Vera-Garnacha-Calatayud-Spain-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$7.13-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, […]
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Rioja Wine Update
Posted on 26 March 2020.
Virtual Rioja Crianza Wine Tasting Friday at 4pm PST on IG. Join award-winning, best-selling author of The Wine Bible, Karen MacNeil this Friday for a live tasting of Rioja wines as Karen continues with her on line wine tasting series while #socialdistancing. RIOJA CRIANZA TASTING FRIDAY, MARCH 27 @ 4PM PST / 7PM EST Tune […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 19 March 2020.
Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2013-14.9% Alcohol-$35.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, with a long finish, very good every year. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Abadia Retuerta […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 March 2020.
Bodegas Elias Moro, S.L.-Elias Mora-Vinas-Crianza-Tempranillo-Spain-2014-15.0% Alcohol-$18.90-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, tar and licorice, with a spicy but dry finish. WE-91 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Baer Winery-Callisto-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2014-14.6% Alcohol-$19.88-A nose of dark fruits and […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 25 February 2020.
Bodegas Emilio Moro S.L.-Finca Resalso-Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-2017-14.0% Alcohol-$10.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red with black cherry, cassis, some smoke and spice on finish, a good QPR. RP-88 WS-84 WE-84 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Michael David Winery-Seven Deadly Red-Zinfandel-Petite […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 09 February 2020.
Lava Vine Vineyards-Syrah-Lava Vine Vineyards-Knights Valley-California-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$31.50-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 spiced finish. In a good drinking zone, needs a short decant. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Bodegas […]
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Rioja Wine Update
Posted on 31 January 2020.
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Ribera y Rueda Update
Posted on 23 January 2020.
SUPER WINE PAIRINGS FOR THE SUPER BOWL Move over beer, 2020 is the year of wine and football. Why, you ask? We’ll give you three good reasons. 1. Nothing beats a soul-warming glass of red wine on a blustery day. 2. Nothing beats a crisp glass of white wine to refresh your vocal chords for […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 11 January 2020.
Linne Calodo Cellars-Problem Child-Zinfandel-Syrah-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2012-15.3% Alcohol-$58.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin blend with black cherry, cassis, licorice and a spiced finish. RP-93 WS-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Cheste-Agraria-L’Bella-Brut-Sparkling Wine-Valencia-Spain-NV-11.5% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of some citrus and spice, straw in color. […]
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