Robert Biale Vineyards-Basic Black-Syrah-Grenache-Petite Sirah-Carignane-Zinfnadel-Alicante Bouschet-Tempranillo-Sonoma County-California-2014-15.4% Alcohol-$45.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied kitchen sink red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and spice on finish, needs a short decant. WS-90 WE-91 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Bodegas Y Vinedos Del […]
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Posted on 05 February 2019.
Yates Family Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Veeder-Napa-California-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$56.00-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied smooth Cab, with blackberry, currants, rich dark chocolate and spices on long finish. In a great drinking zone, delicious. NR CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Tesa La […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 24 January 2019.
Napa Redwoods Estate-Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2008-14.5% Alcohol-$47.50-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black currants, rich and layered, dark chocolate and spice on long finish. A delicious bottle of wine. WE-92 CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 20 January 2019.
Martinelli Winery, Inc.-Vigneto di Evo-Zinfandel-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2014-15.9% Alcohol-$25.98-A nose of black cherry and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, raspberry, vanilla bean and spice on finish, a bit hot but very good. WS-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Bodegas Tobia, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 17 January 2019.
Bodegas Los Astrales SL-Tinto Fino-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-2005-14.5% Alcohol-$44.99-A still bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spices on still long finish. Still needs a short decant, was very good. RP-93+ WS-88 WE-95 (Editors Choice) CR-92 Good with […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 January 2019.
Buena Vista Winery-The Count-Zinfandel-Carignane-Cabernet Franc-Tempranillo-Cinsault-Malbec-Petite Sirah-Sonoma County-California-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$16.99-A nose of dark fruits and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with black cherry, plum, coffee and spice on a bit disjointed finish. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. R.E.50/42902-Bonegas Ateca S.L.-Honoro Vera-Garnacha-Calatayud-Spain-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$7.80-A nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 18 December 2018.
Bodegas Mas Alta, S.A.-La Creu Alta-Mazuela-Grenache-Syrah-Priorat-Spain-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$39.93-A bold nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied and still bold red blend for a twelve year old wine, with blueberry, plum, licorice and smoke on spiced long finish. Still needs a decant, a really excellent wine. RP-89 CR-94 Good with […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 15 December 2018.
Chateau M. M. Mares-Chateau Puy Castera-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Haut-Medoc-France-2010-13.5% Alcohol-$15.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied, Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, very good. WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodegas Paniza-Vinas Viejas-Garnacha-Spain-2012-14.0% Alcohol-$8.99-A nose of some dark fruit and […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 21 November 2018.
Raymond Vineyards-Reserve Selection-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petite Sirah-Petit Verdot-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Napa Valley-California-2013-15.0% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of rich dark fruits, dark garnet in color. A full bodied and smooth Napa Cab, with blackberry, and black cherry, currants, chocolate spice finish. A good and classic Cab. RP-92 WS-90 WE-90 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Celler Cal […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 18 November 2018.
Caldwell Vineyard-SOS-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2009-14.6% Alcohol-$120.00-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodies red, with blackberry, black cherry, milk chocolate and some spice on finish. I am a big fan of John Caldwell’s wines but there are much better values in the wine world. NR CR-89 Good […]
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