Food and Port THE SPRING THYME SPRITZ Spring has finally sprung and it’s time to add some fun to your cocktail game! The "Spring Thyme Spritz" is here to quench your thirst and dazzle your taste buds. This cocktail is a playful mix of gin, lemon juice, thyme syrup, and sparkling wine that will tickle […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
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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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 03 February 2023.
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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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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Port Adventure Update
Posted on 15 December 2022.
Food and Port PORT, THE PERFECT COLD-WEATHER DRINK Before winter officially takes its hold there’s no better way to stay warm during fall’s last gasp than by embracing Port. While this sweet wine does indeed pair well with chocolatey desserts, in abundance during the holiday season, there’s a plethora of pairings to try. A young […]
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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 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 09 July 2022.
Kosta Browne Wines-Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley-California-2015-14.4% Alcohol–$68.00-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. WS-92 CR-90 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 nose of spice and […]
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