Posted on 26 March 2024.
Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Zinfandel-Alicante Bouschet-Grand Noir-Carignan-Petite Sirah-Pagani Ranch-Sonoma County-Sonoma Valley-California-2019-15.2% Alcohol-$40.00-A nose of bold sweet black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Zin, with black cherry and smoky peppery flavors, jammy with a long finish. Always good every year. WS-94 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Michael […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 25 March 2024.
Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2019-14.4% Alcohol-$40.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, with a long finish, very good every year. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Michael […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 24 March 2024.
Behrens Family Winery-The Road Les Traveled 7-Petite Sirah-Syrah-Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petit Verdot-California-NV-14.9% Alcohol-$38.00-A nose of some dark fruits and spices, purple in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with blueberry, raspberry, cola and spice on finish, a good value. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Taken […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 23 March 2024.
Marietta Cellars-ARME-Estate-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Malbec-Petit Verdot-North Coast-Geyserville-California-2018-14.6% Alcohol-$30.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, blackberry, cassis and spices on finish. WE-93 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Matchbook Wines-JL Giguiere-Malbec-Dunnigan Hills-California-2019-13.9% Alcohol-$16.00-A nose of some dark fruit, purple in color. A […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 22 March 2024.
Miner Family-Emily’s-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.2% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, some mocha and spices on finish, solid red. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. INV-K72606-UKO-Cabernet Sauvignon-Reserva-Select Vineyards-Mendoza-Argentina-2018-13.3% Alcohol-$14.96-A nose of some dark fruit and […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine
Posted on 19 March 2024.
Linne Calodo Cellars-Overthinker-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2018-15.4% Alcohol-$88.00-A nose of sweet dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red Rhone blend with currants, raspberry, plum, spice box on finish, delicios. WS-92 CR-93 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Carlisle Vineyard-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Grand Noir-Alicante Bouschet-Tempranillo-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2018-15.0% Alcohol-$40.00-A nose of bold […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 18 March 2024.
Robert Keenan Winery-40th Vintage-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.3% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blueberry, some licorice and spices on finish, was very good. RP-88 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Railroad Wines-The Verge-Cabernet Sauvignon-Alexander Valley-Sonoma County-California-2021-14.6% Alcohol-$24.99-A […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 11 March 2024.
Robert Biale Vineyards-Royal Punishers-Petite Sirah-Rutherford-Napa Valley-2015-14.8% Alcohol-$42.50-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 young, short decant. RP-92 WS-91 WE-92 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 732-Cabernet Sauvignon-Knights […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 08 March 2024.
Booker Vineyards-Harvey & Harriet-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Syrah-Petite Sirah-Malbec-Grenache-Cabernet Franc-San Luis Obispo County-California-2021-14.1% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with black cherry, plum and tea on finish. RP-93 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodega Elias Mora S.L.E.-Descarte-Tempranillo-Toro-Spain-2018-15% Alcohol-$29.87-A nose of dark fruits and […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 04 March 2024.
Salvestrin Wine Co.-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.8% Alcohol-$40.00-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice,dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with cassis, black cherry, plum, tar and spice on long finish, needs a short decant. RP-91 WS-93 CR-93 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Duck Walk Vineyards-Vidal Blanc-Dessert-Peconic-New York-2013-11.5% Alcohol-$17.99-(.375%)-A nose […]
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Posted in California, Dessert, New York, Red Wine