Posted on 20 August 2022.
Vermeil Wines-Chardonnay-Dutton Ranch-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2018-13.9% Alcohol-$24.96-A nose of citrus and spice, golden in color. A medium to full bodied white, with apple, lemon zest and spice on finish, a good value. NR CR-89 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. Raymond Vineyards-Reserve Selection-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-(.375%)-A nose of rich dark fruits, dark garnet […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, White 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 19 July 2022.
Ben Glaetzer-Amon Ra-Shiraz-Unfiltered-Barossa Valley-Australia-2005-14.5% Alcohol-$69.99-A nose of some dark fruits and spice, black ink in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black currants, toast, some cocoa and spices on still long finish. Still great despite its being 17 years old, drink now. RP-96 WE-92 WE-95 CR-93 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. […]
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Posted in Australia, California, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 16 July 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-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Walnut Block Wines-Collectables-Sauvignon Blanc-Marlborough-New Zealand-2021-13.0% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of some citrus and spice, […]
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Posted in California, New Zealand, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 12 July 2022.
Natural Selections-Disciples-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Napa Valley-2015-15.7% Alcohol-$39.99-A big nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with black cherry, blackberry, tar and spices on long finish. Cool label. WS-88 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Santa Margherita-Pinot Grigio-Alto Adige-Italy-2021-12.5 % Alcohol-$21.99-A nose of […]
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Posted in California, Italy, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 10 July 2022.
Sinegal Estate-Details-Cabernet Sauvignon-Sonoma County-California-2019-14.8% Alcohol-$29.88-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blueberry, black cherry, licorice and spice on finish. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Raeburn Winery-Chardonnay-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2020-14.0% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of apple and citrus, golden […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 02 July 2022.
Thomas Allen Vineyards and Winery-Carving Board-Cabernet Sauvignon-Reserve-Lodi-California-2018-14.8% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, cigar and spice on finish, a good value. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken. pasta. Kim Crawford Wines-Sauvignon Blanc-Marlborough-New Zealand-2021-$13.0% Alcohol-13.99-A crisp nose of […]
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Posted in California, New Zealand, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 28 May 2022.
Kosta Browne Wines-Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley-California-2016-14.1% Alcohol–$76.00-A nose of cherries and spice, medium amber in color. A medium to full bodied Pinot, with currants, cherries, dust and spice on finish, was very smooth. RP-92 WS-92 CR-90 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads. One Cork Bonus. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 746-Chardonnay-Arroyo Seco-Monterey County-California-2019-14.8% Alcohol-$11.20-A nose of […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, White Wine
Posted on 11 May 2022.
Rombauer Vineyards-Chardonnay-Carneros-California-2019-14.5% Alcohol-$26.99-(.375%)A nose of citrus and spices, golden in color. A medium to full bodied white, with apple, peach, spiced honey on finish, decent acidity, refreshing. RP-88 WS-91 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 749-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendocino-Caalifornia-2018-15.6% Alcohol-$15.00-A nose of black cherry and some spices, dark garnet in […]
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Posted on 11 February 2022.
Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 847-Syrah-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2018-15.2% Alcohol-$15.40-A nose of black cherry and some spices, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, roasted meat, pepper and spice on finish, a good value. NR CR-88 Good with meats,chicken, pasta. Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards-Chardonnay-Sonoma Coast-Sonoma County-2019-13.0% Alcohol-$13.00-A nose of citrus and some spice, medium […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, White Wine