INTRODUCING THE SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS (and the newest spectacular review on the 2022 Clarice Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir) I believe that my wines begin in the vineyard. And in the vineyard means with the Franscioni and Pisoni families. In the picture above I am crushing up grape samples with Mark Pisoni and Gary Franscioni […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 07 October 2017.
Studert-Prum-Riesling Spatlese-Graacher Himmelreich-Mosel-Germany-2007-9.0% Alcohol-$15.40-A nose of citrus and spice, medium straw in color. A light bodied white, with apple, citrus, decent acidity and spice on finish, a bit past it’s prime. WS-82 CR-86 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. JL Giguiere-Mossback Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Chalk Hill-Sonoma County-California-2014-13.9% Alcohol-$15.99-A nose of […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 14 July 2017.
St. Urbans-Hof Winery-Wiltinger-Riesling-Mosel-Alte Reben-Germany-2010-10.5% Alcohol-$15.55-A nose of citrus and some spice, medium straw in color. A light to medium bodied white, with apple, melon, stone and spice on finish, good but a bit past prime. RP-89 WS-90 CR-89 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. Luigi Bosca-Merlot-Lujan De Cuyo-Mendoza-Argentina-2010-14.0% Alcohol-$5.09-A muted nose […]
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RED CAR WINE COMPANY UPDATE
Posted on 11 April 2017.
our RECENT SCORES + PRESS! Our Heaven and Earth Pinot Noir was ranked No. 2 and awarded 3-stars by acclaimed wine critic, Eric Asimov! Read the full article here – Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs Blur the Boundary Lines. Just in. . .we’ve received some great scores on our 2014 vintage, by far our best […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 April 2016.
Dr. Loosen-Wehlener Sonnenuhr-Riesling Spatlese-Mosel-Germany-2011-8.0% Alcohol-$22.99-A nose of bright citrus and spice, medium straw in color. A medium bodied white, with peach, honey, lemon and spice on long finish, good acidity. Was very refreshing, delicious. RP-89 WS-94 WE-91 CR-92 Good with deserts, ice cream. One Cork Bonus. 14 Hands Winery-Stampede-Syrah-Merlot-Viognier-Cabernet […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 19 October 2014.
Burgess Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Malbec- Napa Valley-California-2005-14.4% Alcohol-$21.99-A nose of dark fruit and tobacco, dark purple in color. A full bodied Bordeaux style Cabernet, with black currants, tobacco, herbs, and chocolate on finish, a solid effort from a winery with a long history. WS-87 WE-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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Rioja Always Vibrant
Posted on 14 February 2014.
Rioja News | Spotlight on Rioja | Rioja Tastings | Featured Recipe | Wine Tip | Last Sip February/March 2014 Change is in the air!! As a loyal friend of the Rioja community, here are a few changes you’ll notice this year. First, we gave ourselves a face lift with a new “Rioja: […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs TOP WHITE WINES OF 2013
Posted on 04 January 2014.
Lava Vine Vineyards-Viognier-Napa Valley-California-2011-15.95% Alcohol-$32.00-A bold nose of citrus and spice, golden in color. A medium to full bodied delicious white with rich flavors of pineapple, pear, guava, and crème Brule. This wine has loads of acidity, very refreshing. NR CR-92 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. Bodega Catena Zapata-Catena Alta-Chardonnay-Adrianna Vineyard-Domingo […]
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Wine In The News
Posted on 18 December 2013.
‘Fake wine factory’ earned one of world’s top collectors millions: prosecutor Bob Edme / AP, file A counterfeit bottle of wine is displayed in a lab run by the French Finance ministry in Bordeaux, southwestern France. By Joseph Ax, Reuters NEW YORK — An Indonesian man, once considered one of the top five wine […]
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Long Meadow Ranch Update
Posted on 16 December 2013.
Home Store Wine LMR Corral Club Visit Napa Valley Select Red Wine Vinegar & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Napa Valley Select oil and vinegar are the perfect "gourmet" pairing for everyday use. Cabernet Sauvignon Vinegar Produced in small oak barrels by the centuries-old methode d’orleans. Red wine vinegar is fantastic in a tangy vinaigrette, […]
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