Join Us FUR a Good Cause We hope you will join us at the winery on Saturday, May 6th for a paw-some fundraiser benefitting the Humane Society of Sonoma County. Tickets will be the regular tasting fee of $30 and include: your wine tasting flight, an extremely ‘instagrammable” puppy kissing booth, therapy dogs, and music […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 28 March 2023.
Howell At The Moon Vineyards and Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$44.99-A nose of some austere funk, dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red with currant, plum, candied spice on finish, good just missing something. NR CR-89 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Syrah-Moritz-Australia-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A bold […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 26 March 2023.
Feudi Di San Gregorio Aziende Agricole S.P.A.-Piano Di Montevergine-Taurasi-Italy-2001-14.0% Alcohol-$34.25-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, dust and spices on very long finish. Has held up very well for a 22 year old wine, drink now. WE-93 CR-91 Good with steak, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 25 March 2023.
Marius Cesar-Spiritus Pontificum-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-France-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$29.79-A nose of some black cherry and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied CDP, with cherry, raspberry, tea and some spice on finish, nothing special. WS-90 WE-92 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodega Furlotti-Familia Furlotti-Malbec-Lujan De Cuyo-Mendoza-Argentina-2017-14.2% Alcohol-$18.00-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, […]
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Aperture Cellars
Posted on 22 March 2023.
YOU ARE INVITED Join us in celebrating the Aperture Spring Release with two unique events showcasing the exquisite diversity of the newly offered wines. Register for a Virtual Tasting with Winemaker Jesse Katz and Associate Winemaker Hillary Sjolund, featuring the Spring Release wines Wednesday, April 19th at 4pm PT, 7pm ET (Complimentary to all mailing […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 21 March 2023.
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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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 20 March 2023.
K Vintners-The Boy-Grenache-Powerline Vineyard-Walla Walla Valley-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$39.99-A muted nose of some cherry and spice, ruby in color. A medium bodied red, with cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and some spice on thin finish, too much acidity, expected more. RP-93 WS-93 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Hawk and Horse Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Red Hills-Lake County-California-2017-14.3% Alcohol-$29.99-A […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 19 March 2023.
Axios Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$59.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, some licorice on finish, better than last time tried. RP-96 WE-84 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Casa Los Frailes-1771-Monastrell-Vinas Viejas-Spain-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of some red fruits […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 18 March 2023.
Kimsey Vineyard-Syrah-Viognier-Ballard Canyon-California-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$38.77-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, Asian spice and pepper on long finish, very good. RP-94 WE-93 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. B-70313-Mendoza Vineyards S.A.-R & B-Malbec-Single Vineyard-Mendoza-Argentina-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$19.90-A nose of dark fruits […]
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John Anthony Vineyards
Posted on 17 March 2023.
The John Anthony Vineyards 2023 Spring Release has officially begun. These wines will be available to the public until Tuesday, March 28th or until sold-out. This is a first-come, first-serve offering. Shipping begins immediately. Thank you for your ongoing support and I hope our wines continue to be shared with great memories and celebrations. JOHN […]
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