Mollydooker Wines-Carnival of Love-Shiraz-McLaren Vale-Australia-2014-16.0% Alcohol-$57.99-A nose of bold fruit and spice, dark black purple in color. A bold full bodied red, with plum, blueberry, bacon and spice on finish, a great wine, cool label.. RP-95 WS-95 CR-93 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Bodegas Fabre S.A.-Fabre Montmayou-Malbec–Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2021-14.5% Alcohol-$15.00-A nose of […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 24 May 2024.
Juggernaut Wine Co.-Chardonnay-Sonoma Coast-California-2021-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of bright citrus and spice, golden in color. A light to medium bodied white, with apple, lemon, decent acidity on finish. WS-86 WE-92 CR-88 Good with seafood, salads, cheeses. Winter Miles-Shiraz-Old Vine-Barossa Valley-Australia-2018-14.7% Alcohol-$29.95-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, purple in color. A medium to full […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 10 February 2024.
Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Syrah-Clarendon-Bakers Gully-Australia-2007-14.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied single vineyard red, with blackberry, blueberry, with a spiced finish, drink now. RP-92 WS-92 WE-89 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Bodega Catena Zapata-D.V. Catena-Tinto Historico-Malbec-Bonarda-Petit Verdot-Mendoza-Argentina-2021-13.5% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of some dark […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 23 August 2023.
Welland Wines PTY LTD-Krieg’s Legacy-Old Hands-W65-Cabernet Sauvignon-Barossa Australia-2019-14.5% Alcohol-$29.90-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackcurrants, cassis and tar on finish. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodegas Y Vinedos La Vieja Cepa-Marques De Uros-Seleccion Especial-Tempranillo-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-2014-15.0% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 22 August 2023.
Caldwell Vineyard-Syrah Port-Estate-Coombsville-Napa Valley-California-NV-19.7% Alcohol-$85.00-A nose of dark fruits and chocolate, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied port, with black cherry, chocolate and spice on finish, very good for a NV from 12 years ago. NR CR-90 Good with deserts, ice cream. One Cork Bonus. Headmaster-School House-Cabernet Sauvignon-Coonawarra-Australia-2019-14.5% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 04 June 2023.
Jasper Hill Vineyard-Shiraz-Georgia;s Paddock-Heathcote-Australia-2005-15.0% Alcohol-$55.00-A note of stewed fruit, brickish in color. A medium to full bodied red, with some blueberry, sour plum, missed drinking this one by a few years, not really enjoyable. RP-92 WS-91 WE-90 CR-87 Good if we drank in earlier years. V. Sattui Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$49.00-A […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 08 May 2023.
Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Merlot-Brookman-Blewitt Springs-Australia-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$21.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied single vineyard red, with blackberry, blueberry, with a spiced finish, drink now. RP-92 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Jacob Richards-Partners Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.8% Alcohol-$34.99-A nose of some dark fruit […]
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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 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 11 March 2023.
Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Syrah-Moritz-Australia-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied and powerful Syrah, with blackberry, blueberry pie, silky, licorice and spices on long finish. A great example of how good Ausi Syrah is when done right. RP-91 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork […]
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