Bodegas El Nido S.L.-Clio-Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon-Jumilla-Spain-2014-15.5% Alcohol-$34.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice, chocolate, spices on very long finish. A fantastic wine. RP-91 WS-92 CR-93 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 03 June 2018.
Ego Bodegas R.E.-Fuerza-Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon-Jumilla-Spain-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, licorice and spices on long finish A very good QPR. WS-90 WE-85 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Juggernaut Wine Co.-Hillside-Cabernet Sauvignon-Alexander Valley-Sierra […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 27 May 2018.
La Rioja Alta, S.A.-Vina Arana-Reserva-Tempranillo-Mazuelo-Labastida-Spain-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of some fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red bland, with cherry, currant, coffee and white pepper on finish, just average. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Whitehall Lane Winery-Vintner’s Mark 3-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Napa Valley-California-2014-14.3% Alcohol-$18.96-A nose of dark […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 19 May 2018.
Chateau de Rayne Vigneau-Sauternes-Gironde-France-2007-13.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of sweet fruit and spice, medium golden in color. A medium bodied desert wine, with peach, lemon, good acidity and spice on finish. RP-95 WS-92 CR-90 Good with deserts, fruits, ice cream. One Cork Bonus. Vino de la Tierra de Castilla […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 05 May 2018.
Bodegas Emilio Moro-Tinto Fino-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-2015-14.0% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of some dark fruit, dark ruby in color. A medium to full bodied with black raspberry and cassis, some oak and smoke. Not as good as previous vintages, a bit austere. WS-90 CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Produit Et Mis En Boutelle Par-Kirkland […]
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Rioja Wines Update
Posted on 25 April 2018.
Rioja Wine & Tapas Festival of Houston This one day celebration offers a flavor-packed experience showcasing the best in food and wine culture from Rioja. Saturday, June 2, 2018 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST The Corinthian 202 Fannin Street Houston, Texas 77002 *Advanced opening at 11:30 a.m. for Trade Consejo Regulador Denominación […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 15 April 2018.
Bodega Catena Zapata-Malbec-Lunlunta-Mendoza-Argentina-2014-13.5% Alcohol-$15.88-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice on finish, good not great. RP-89 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Finca Villacreces S.L.-Tinto Fino-Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-2009-14.0% […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 April 2018.
Michael David Winery-Seven Deadly Red-Unknown grapes-Lodi-California-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color. A medium full bodied red blend, with blueberry, black cherry, some licorice and spice on finish, an average blend. WS-83 WE-91 CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodegas Eguia, S.L.-Kirkland Signature-Rioja-Reserva-Tempranillo-Spain-2013-13.5% Alcohol-$6.99-A nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 31 March 2018.
Valdez Family Winery-Ulises Valdez-Zinfandel-Sonoma County-California-2012-14.8% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, blueberry, vanilla, spices and pepper on finish. A very good QPR at reduced price. WS-88 WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Locations R.E.-E 5-Grenache-Tempranillo-Carignan-Rioja-Spain-NV-15.0% […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 25 March 2018.
Cellars Can Blau-Can Blau-Mazuello-Syrah-Garnacha-Montsant-Spain-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, currant, vanilla and spices on finish, a very good value. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Millbrandt Vineyards Winery-Traditions-Merlot-Columbia Valley-Washington […]
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