Posted on 06 January 2021.
Wed, Jan 6 at 2:40 PM SESSIONS with the SMUGGLER Virtual Tasting #10 on Jan 27th Kicking off at 4pm (PST), John and the guys will lead you down a rabbit hole of behind-the-scenes details on some of our most sought-after reds, including the 2018 Cabernet Franc (mmmm) and the 2017 GOLD Cabernet Sauvignon (officially […]
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Posted on 05 January 2021.
Howell At The Moon Vineyards and Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$44.99-A nose of some austere funk, dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red with currant, plum, candied spice on finish, needs a decant. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Hawk and Horse […]
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Posted on 03 January 2021.
Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Grenache-Clarendon-Blewitt Springs-Australia-2007-14.5% Alcohol-$26.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied single vineyard red, with blackberry, blueberry, with a spiced finish, drink now. RP-91+ WS-91 WE-93 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. The Alex Cooper Project-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Doug Rafanelli Vineyard-Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2014-14.1% […]
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Posted on 02 January 2021.
Hendry Ranch-Zinfandel-Blocks 7 & 22-Napa Valley-California-2016-15.0% Alcohol-$27.69-A nose of dark cherries and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied single vineyard Zin, with blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and smoky spices on finish, a good Zin. RP-91 CR-90 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Dolin Family Cellars-The Troubadour-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet […]
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Posted on 02 January 2021.
David Arthur Vineyards-Proprietary Red-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.7%-$29.94-A nose of dark fruits and some spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, was very good. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Ernest Vineyards-The Wrangler-Pinot Noir-Grand Vent Vineyard-Petaluma Gap-California-2015-12.8% Alcohol-$24.44-A nose […]
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Posted on 01 January 2021.
William Hill Estate Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-North Coast-California-2018-14.2% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of some dark fruits and spices, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, cocoa and spices on finish, noting special. NR CR-85 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. Bear Flag Wine-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Sonoma County-California-California-2016-14.8% Alcohol-$22.99-A nose of cherry and some spice, dark […]
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Posted on 01 January 2021.
Yates Family Vineyard-Sisters-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.6% 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, was very good. NR CR-91 Good […]
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Posted on 31 December 2020.
Michael and David Philips-7 Deadly Zins-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Lodi-California-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied, fun drinking Zin, pepper, blackberry, spicy, a good value. WS-89 CR-88 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta. WE-87 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% Alcohol-12.99-A ripe nose of spice and […]
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Posted on 30 December 2020.
Land of Riches-Paydirt-Going For Broke-Zinfandel-Grenache-Petite Sirah-Syrah-Mourvedre-Barbara-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa-California-2018-15.2% Alcohol-$17.95-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and spices on finish. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Juggernaut Wine Co.-Hillside-Cabernet Sauvignon-California-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$19.10-A huge nose of dark fruits and spices, […]
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Posted on 29 December 2020.
Bodega Norton, S.A.-Privada-Malbec-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of brooding dark fruit and spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red blend with blackberry, cassis, some bitter chocolate and spice on finish, needs a decant. RP-94 WS-91 CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. SLO Down Wines-Sexual Chocolate-Syrah-Malbec-Napa-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark […]
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