K Vintners-K-Syrah-Morrison Lane-Walla Walla Valley-Washington State-2008-$37.98-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, spices on long finish, stills needs a short decant. RP-93 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Comartin Cellars-Cuvee Cassidy-GSM-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-California-2015-14.4% Alcohol-$25.14-A nose of dark fruits and […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 22 December 2020.
Double Canyon-Cabernet Sauvignon-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2016-14.2% Alcohol-$23.95-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blueberry, currants, dust and spice on finish, was very good. RP-90+ WS-88 WE-87 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Milbrandt Vineyards Winery-The Estates-Cabernet Sauvignon–Wahluke Slope-Columbia Valley-Washington […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 December 2020.
Forgeron Cellars-Blacksmith Rouge GSM-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2017-14.3% Alcohol-$16.92-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied GSM, with black cherry, raspberry, some pepper on finish, decent not great. RP-88 WS-90 WE-88 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bogle Vineyards-Phantom-Petite Sirah-Zinfandel-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mourvedre-Clarksburg-California-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$15.99-A rustic nose of dark […]
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Upchurch Vineyard Update
Posted on 04 December 2020.
Tasting for 4 at the Winery in Red Mountain with Charcuterie. For those of you who have been out to the winery, you know it is a magical place. As Chris always says, "We don’t have the best view from Red Mountain, we have the best view of Red Mountain." The Red Mountain AVA is […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 01 December 2020.
Cadence-Camerata-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Tapteil Vineyard-Red Mountain-Washington State-2016-14.4% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, some milk chocolate and spice, still young, needs some time. RP-92 WE-94 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Artezin Wines-Zinfandel-Old […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 30 November 2020.
Stolpman Vineyards-Para Maria de los tecolotes-Syrah-Petite Verdot-Santa Barbara County-California-2018-14.1% Alcohol-$26.50-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, medium purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, cherry, spices on soft finish, a bit disjointed. Cool label. RP-90 WE-92 CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Coyote Canyon Winery-Merlot-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2016-14.8% […]
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Upchurch Vineyard Update
Posted on 26 November 2020.
A Sneak Preview One week from today we kick off our 12 Days of Giving. Each day December 1-12 we’ll feature a gift from a unique collection of wines and UV experiences. Score some limited availability library wines, a private virtual tasting experience with Chris Upchurch, or even an afternoon alongside Winemaker Hannah Coulson to […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 13 November 2020.
Robert Biale Vineyards-Royal Punishers-Petite Sirah-Rutherford-Napa Valley-2013-14.9% Alcohol-$35.93-A big nose of dark fruit and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spices on long finish. Still has some years left but now in a great drinking zone. RP-95 WS-92 WE-93 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 01 November 2020.
Michael David Winery-Earthquake-Zinfandel-Lodi-California-2016-15.5% Alcohol-$22.99-A big nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. Big fruit with blackberry, black cherry, spices, if you love a big wine then this is for you, still young. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Cadence-Camerata-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petite Verdot-Cara Mia Vineyard-Red Mountain-Washington State-2013-14.4% […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 20 October 2020.
Baer Winery-Arctos-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2013-14.8% Alcohol-$19.77-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black cherry, herbs, spices on long finish, very good. WS-89 WE-91 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Finca Abril S.A.-Rapsodia-Malbec-Reserva-Manual Harvest-La Consulta Vineyard-Valle De Uco-Mendoza-Argentina-2014-14.4% […]
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