Posted on 10 March 2023.
INV-K72606-UKO-Malbec-Reserva-Select Vineyards-Mendoza-Argentina-2019-13.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, very good QPR. NR CR-89 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 dark fruit, very […]
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Posted in Argentina, Portugal, Red Wine
Posted on 09 March 2023.
De Novo Wines-Reserve-aCure eState Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Alexander Valley-California-2015-13.2% Alcohol-$28.17-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, vanilla and spice on finish, good not great. NR CR-89 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. 3 Badge Beverage-Gehricke-Zinfandel-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2021-14.9% Alcohol-$21.99-A nose of some dark […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 07 March 2023.
Raymond Vineyards-Reserve Selection-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$25.39-A nose of rich dark fruits, dark garnet in color. A full bodied and smooth Napa Cab, with blackberry, and black cherry, currants, chocolate spice finish. A good and classic Cab. RP-92 WS-91 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 660-Cabernet Sauvignon-Red […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 05 March 2023.
Epoch Estate Wines-Estate-Syrah-Mourdedre-Grenache-Tempranillo-Paderewski Vineyard-Catapult Vineyard-Paso Robles-California-2014-15.6% Alcohol-$50.00-A nose of of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Rhone blend, with blueberry, plum, vanilla cola, long spiced finish, was very good. RP-92 WS-89 WE-92 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Jack Tar Cellars-The Devil To […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine
Posted on 03 March 2023.
Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 791-Meritage-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Malbec-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2017-14.0% Alcohol-$17.50-A nose of dark fruits and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, black cherry, blackberry and spice on finish, a good value. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Yates Family Vineyard-Sisters-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.7% Alcohol-$68.00-A bold nose of dark fruit […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, Washington
Posted on 02 March 2023.
Bodegas Palacio S.A.-Cosme Palacio-Reserva-Tempranillo-Old Vine-Rioja-Spain-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$27.95-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, vanilla and spice on long finish, was very good. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Behrens Family Winery-Sainte Fumee-Syrah-Grenache-Petite Sirah-Napa Valley-California-2015-15.2% Alcohol-$65.00-A nose […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 28 February 2023.
Finca Sandoval, S.A.-Syrah- Mourvedre- Bobal-Manchuela-Spain-2014-14.1% Alcohol-$18.94-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, cherry, vanilla and spice on finish. A very good and interesting blend, a good QPR. RP-93 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. B-725564-Kauzo Esates-Cofermented-Malbec-La Consulta Vineyard-Vista Flores Vineyard-Valle […]
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Posted in Argentina, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 26 February 2023.
E.A.R.L. Cyril Gillet-Chateau Haut Barrail-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Medoc-France-2009-13.0% Alcohol-$14.98-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum. mocha and spice on finish. Drinking well for a 14 year old bottle. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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Posted in France, Red Wine, Washington
Posted on 25 February 2023.
Orin Swift-75,864 Miles-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Petit Sirah-Grenache-Zinfandel-Napa Valley-California-2017-15.4% Alcohol-$39.99-A nose of red fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish. Was good but expected more. WS-88 WE-89 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 863-Chardonnay-Russian River […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 21 February 2023.
Tooth & Nail Wines-The Stand-Petite Sirah-Syrah-Viognier-Paso Robles-California-2016-14.8% Alcohol-$34.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, plum, some cocoa and spice on finish. Cool label. WE-88 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Forgeron Cellars-Mourvedre-Heart of the Hill Vineyard-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2018-14.31% […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, Washington