Posted on 11 October 2018.
Waterbrook Winery-Ice Wine-Late Harvest Semillon-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2010-11.0% Alcohol-$14.99-(.375)-A nose of peach, citrus and spice, medium golden in color. A light to medium bodied desert wine, with peach, honey, vanilla and spice on finish, a good value. WS-92 CR-89 Good with deserts, cheeses, ice cream. Lawrence Cellars-Gard Vintners-Lawrence Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2014-14.8% Alcohol-$18.32-A nose […]
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Posted in Dessert, Red Wine, Washington
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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Posted in Dessert, France, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 27 January 2018.
JorgeOrdonez S.L.-Victoria 2-Moscatel Dulce-Malaga-Spain-2011-10.0% Alcohol-$14.88 (.375)-A nose of honey and spice, golden in color. A medium to full bodied desert wine, with candied raisins, honey, some citrus and spice, very good. RP-95 WS-89 WE-90 CR-90 Good with deserts, ice cream. One Cork Bonus. Luigi Bosca-Gala 4-Cabernet […]
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Posted in Argentina, Dessert, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 31 July 2016.
Tuck Beststoffer Wines- The Seventy-Five Wine Company-Caberent Sauvignon-Syrah-Petie Sirah-St Helena-California-2013-13.6% Alcohol-$22.99- A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, chocolate and spices on long finish. was very good. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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Posted in California, Dessert, Portugal, Red Wine
Posted on 31 July 2016.
Daou Vineyards-Pessimist-Syrah- Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Tannat-Grenache- Paso Robles-California-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$27.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red blend, with blackberry, cassis, chocolate and spice on finish, some heat. NR- CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Azienda Agricola Isola Augusta-Verduzzo Friulano-Udine-Italy-2014-11.5% Alcohol-$18.88-A nose of […]
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Posted in California, Dessert, Italy, Red Wine
Posted on 08 May 2015.
Casanova Di Neri-Pietradonice-Cabernet Sauvignon-Sangiovese-Toscana-Italy-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$49.88-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, cigar and spices on long finish. In a great drinking zone, decant. WS-90 WE-93 CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Chateau Suduiraut-Lions-Sauternes-Preignac-France-2011-13.5% Alcohol-(.375)-$12.89-A nose of […]
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Posted in Dessert, France, Italy, Red Wine
Posted on 25 January 2015.
Chateau De Myrat-Sauternes-Grand Cru-Bordeaux-France-2009-14.0%-Alcohol-$19.98-(.375)-A nose of sweet honey and fruit, light to medium golden in color. A light to medium bodied dessert wine, with honey, almond, some lemon and spice on finish, found it a bit thin. RP-90 WS-94 CR-88 Good with desserts, ice cream. S.E. Chase Family Cellars-Zinfandel-Hayne […]
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Posted in California, Dessert, France, Red Wine
Posted on 30 January 2014.
New Lava Vine Pairing!!! – Goats and Dessert Winter 2014 Port’s Back! and it’s brought some friends! The latest blend of Lava Vine Non-Vintage Dessert Wine (Port) is bottled and ready to drink! Per usual the blending trial was a hoot. For some people, tasting a table full of Ports from multiple varietals […]
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Posted in California, Dessert, Sherry & Port
Posted on 06 January 2014.
Chateau Rieussec-Sauternes-Grand Cru Classe 1855-Bordeaux-France-1989-.375-14.5% Alcohol-$59.00-A nose of candied sweet honey, golden in color. A medium to full bodied desert wine, with apricots, creme brulee, candied honey and spice with a amazing long finish for a wine 23 years old. Had for my son’s college Graduation, was flat out delicious, wish I had […]
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Posted in California, Dessert, France, Portugal, Sherry & Port
Posted on 28 September 2013.
Steltzner Vineyards-Richard Steltzner-Cabernet Sauvignon-Reserve-Estate-Stags Leap District-Napa Valley-California-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Reserve Cab, with blackberry, black cherry, cassis, some bacon and spice on smooth long finish. A very good Cab, easy drinking, great QPR. NR CR-92 Good […]
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Posted in California, Dessert, France, Red Wine