Posted on 09 August 2022.
Caldwell Vineyard-Rocket Science-Proprietary Red-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Tannat-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2010-14.1% Alcohol-$150.00-(Magnum)-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied kitchen sink blend, with blueberries, black currants, finish of dusty chocolate and spice, drank from a magnum, drink now. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Coup De Foudre […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 08 August 2022.
Pororum Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Coombsville-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$39.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, currants, chocolate and spices on long finish. Needs a good decant, was very good, still young. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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Posted in Australia, California, Red Wine
Posted on 07 August 2022.
Anglim Winery-Guy James-Syrah-Willow Creek District-Paso Robles-California-2014-15.5% Alcohol-$26.88-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and spice on smooth finish., a good value. RP-88 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Crystal Basin Cellars-Reserve-Zinfandel-El Dorado-California-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$17.70-A nose of […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 05 August 2022.
3 Badge Beverage-Gehricke-Cabernet Sauvignon-Knights Valley-Sonoma County-California-2019-14.7% Alcohol-$37.99-A nose of some dark fruits and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, cocoa and spice on finish, good not great. INV-K72606-UKO-Malbec-Reserva-Select Vineyards-Mendoza-Argentina-2018-13.3% Alcohol-$14.98-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine
Posted on 03 August 2022.
Medlock Ames-Heritage-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Alexander Valley-Sonoma County-California-2017-14.7% Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of some plum and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, some chocolate and spice on finish, easy drinker, a good QPR. RP-92 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Pax Wine Wines-Syrah-Sonoma-Hillsides-Sonoma County-California-2017-12.9% Alcohol-$44.99-A […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 01 August 2022.
Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.7% Alcohol-$49.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black currants, rich and layered, dark chocolate and spice on long finish. A delicious bottle of wine, short decant. NR CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, […]
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Posted in California, New Zealand, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 31 July 2022.
Bedrock Wine Co-Bedrock Vineyard Heritage-Zinfandel-Carignan-Mataro-Sonoma Valley-Sonoma County–California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$41.97-A nose of black cherry and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin blend, with black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and spices on finish, needs a decant. WS-94 WE-94 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Alamos-Seleccion-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2019-13.5% Alcohol-$9.09-A nose of […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine
Posted on 30 July 2022.
Barlow Vineyards-Barrouge-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc-Calistoga-Napa Valley-California-2013-13.6% Alcohol-$29.90-A nose of dark fruits and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black currants, black cherry, some dust and spice on finish, a bit dry. RP-88 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. La Famille Perrin-Les Cornuds-Grenache-Syrah-Vinsobres-France-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$19.50-A muted nose of some fruit and […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine
Posted on 26 July 2022.
Linne Calodo Cellars-Problem Child-Zinfandel-Syrah-Mourvedre-Willow Creek District-Paso Robles-California-2016-15.7% Alcohol-$68.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin blend with black cherry, cassis, licorice and a spiced finish, always good every year. WS-92 CR-93 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. INV-K72643-UKO-Estate-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2018-13.2% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of some dark […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine
Posted on 23 July 2022.
Pavi Wines-Fisticuffs-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$25.95-A nose of some dark fruits and spices, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some licorice with spice on finish. NR CR-89 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. Domaine Karl Gras Edmund & Fils-Domaine Santa Duc-Au Lieux-Dits-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvidre-Cinsault-Gigondas-France-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, […]
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Posted in California, France, Red Wine