Yates Family Vineyard-Sisters-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.7% Alcohol-$68.00-A bold nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, not quite sure varieties but would guess Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and maybe Cabernet Franc, with blackberry, blueberry, a finish of chocolate and spices, much better than last time tried. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 31 December 2022.
Bremer Family Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Howell Mountain-Napa Valley-California-2004-14.6% Alcohol-$85.00-A nose of a classic Bordeaux with dark fruit and cigar and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied styled red with blackberry, cigar box, licorice and chocolate, smooth spicy finish, drink now. NR CR-93 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Bodegas y Vinedos […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 25 December 2022.
Bodegas y Vinedos Maurodos-San Roman-Tinto de Toro-Spain-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$34.99-A nose of dark fruit and dark coffee, dark purple in color. A full bodied very young red, with blackberry, black cherry, black currants, chocolate and spice on long finish. Needs a short good decant, very good. RP-94 WS-95 WE-95 (#18 Top 2017) CR-93 Good with steak, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 11 December 2022.
Bodegas Grupo Yllera S.L.-Jesus Yllera-Crianza-Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon-Ribera Del Duero-Valladolid-Spain-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of some cherry and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, raspberry, herbs and spice on finish, a good QPR. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Az Agr. Roberto Voerzio Viticoltore-Langhe-Pissota-Merlot-La Morra-Italy-2013-15.0% Alcohol-$49.94-A […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 11 November 2022.
Bodegas y Vinedos Maurodos-San Roman-Tinto de Toro-Spain-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruit and dark coffee, dark purple in color. A full bodied very young red, with blackberry, black cherry, black currants, chocolate and spice on long finish. Needs a short good decant, very good. RP-93 WS-93 WE-93 CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One […]
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Rioja Wine Update
Posted on 30 September 2022.
The Heart of Harvest A five-part, live docuseries highlighting the people who make Harvest happen The grapes have been picked, the wine is fermenting, and it’s time to celebrate the conclusion of the 2022 Harvest Season! Episode 5: The Celebration Join the people of Rioja as they celebrate their hard work during the harvest, which […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 07 September 2022.
In Sheep’s Clothing-Cabernet Sauvignon-Dundee-Washington State-2019-13.9% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of some red fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some earth and spice on a bit disjointed finish. NR CR-85 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Senorio De Villarrica S.L.-Delicia de Baco-Tempranillo-Garnacha-Graciano-Crianza-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$24.88-A nose of dark fruits and […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 16 July 2022.
Ego Bodegas-Goru-18 M-Monastrell-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Jumilla-Spain-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$19.88-A nose of dark fruits and spices, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, currants, tea and spices on long finish, a very good QPR. WS-91 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 786-Field Blend-Carignan-Petite Sirah-Syrah-Grenache-Zinfandel-Mendocino County-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$11.50-A nose of dark fruits and […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 25 May 2022.
Bodegas El Nido S.L.-Clio-Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon-Jumilla-Spain-2017-15.5% Alcohol-$44.99-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. Always good every year. RP-93 WS-92 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. J. Lohr Winery-Pure Paso-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petite Sirah-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Malbec-Paso […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 09 May 2022.
Robert Mondavi Winery-Maestro-50th Anniversary-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$29.92-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with black cherry, plum, some spice on a bit uneven finish, expected more. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodegas B. Escudero-Arvum-Garnacha-Tempranillo-Graciano-Mazuelo-Rioja-Spain-2005-14.0% Alcohol-$29.88-A nose of some […]
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