Malbec Malbec Cellars-Notre Vin-Cabernet Sauvignon-Howell Mountain-Napa Valley-California-2012-13.8% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black currants, black cherry, some spice on flat finish, disappointing considering where fruit came from. RP-92 CR-87 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% […]
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Posted on 03 February 2023.
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 29 January 2023.
Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$48.00-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-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Quinta and […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 29 December 2022.
Carlisle Winery-Petite Sirah-Palisades Vineyard-Napa Valley-California-2013-15.4% Alcohol-$45.44-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black ink in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, spiced flavors on long finish. RP-91-93 WS-93 WE-91 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Taylor Fladgate-Fine Ruby Porto-Portugal-NV-20% Alcohol-$13.16-A nose of dark […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 06 November 2022.
Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Portugal-2008-20.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A ripe nose of spice and dark fruit, very dark, blackish in color. A sweet full bodied port, dark fruit, spice, a good value for it’s price range, a bottle will last up to one month in frig after opening. WS-91 CR-90 Good with desert or alone. One Cork Bonus. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 23 October 2022.
Kosta Browne Wines-Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley-California-2013-14.4% Alcohol–$64.00-A nose of cherries and spice, medium amber in color. A medium to full bodied Pinot, with currants, cherries, some dust and spice on finish, in a good drinking zone. RP-93 WS-92 CR-91 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. One Cork Bonus. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Portugal-2008-20.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A ripe […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 September 2022.
Robert Biale Vineyards-Dessert Wine-Petite Sirah-Napa Valley-California-2013-19.6% Alcohol-$59.25-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in in color. A medium to full bodied dessert port, with blueberry, black cherry, cocoa and spices on long finish, very smooth, delicious. NR CR-93 Good with deserts, ice cream. One Cork Bonus. Beringer Vineyards-Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Knights […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 29 August 2022.
Chateau Guiraud-Petit Guiraud-Sauternes-Gironde-France-2016-13.5% Alcohol-$16.99-A nose of some honey and spice, light golden in color. A light to medium bodied desert wine, with honey and some citrus, easy drinking. RP-90 WS-89 CR-88 Good with deserts, ice cream. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Portugal-2008-20.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A ripe nose of spice and dark fruit, very dark, blackish in color. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 12 June 2022.
Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 792-Merlot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2017-14.4% Alcohol-$20.00-A nose of dark fruits and some spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blackberry, a easy drinker. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Late Bottled Vintage-Porto-Portugal-2008-20.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A ripe nose of spice and dark fruit, very dark, blackish in […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 19 May 2022.
Paul Jaboulet Aine-La Petite Chapelle-Syrah-Hermitage-2013-13.5% Alcohol-$59.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spices, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, dust and spice on finish, not the best QPR. RP-95 WS-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. V. Sattui Winery-Port-Barrel Aged-St. Helena-California-NV-18% Alcohol-$59.00-(.500ML)-A nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 04 April 2022.
Robert Mondavi Winery-The Estates-Cabernet Sauvignon-Oakville-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$59.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some spice on a long finish. WS-93 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Robert Biale Vineyards-Dessert Wine-Petite Sirah-Napa Valley-California-2017-19.0% Alcohol-$63.00-A nose of sweet […]
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