CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 27 September 2023.
Caymus Vineyards-Grand-Durif-Petite Sirah-Suisun Valley-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.89 Alcohol-$59.99-A nose of dark fruit, chocolate and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, cassis, dark chocolate and spices on finish, drinks like smooth velvet, drink now. WS-93 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Michael David Winery-Freakshow-Cabernet Sauvignon-Lodi-California-2020-15.0% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 26 September 2023.
Vinium Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Estate-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$34.44-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some dust and spice on finish, good not great. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Nosio Spa Mezzocorona-Barone Fini-Pinot Grigio-Valdadige-Italy-2022-12.5% Alcohol-$11.99-A nose of some apple and citrus, straw […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 24 September 2023.
Sojourn Cellars-Pinot Noir-Rodgers Creek Vineyard-Sonoma Coast-Sonoma County-California-2016-14.2% Alcohol-$38.99-A nose of dark cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, dust and Asian spice on long finish. RP-92+ WS-90 CR-90 Good with seafood, salads, cheeses. One Cork Bonus. 1881 Napa-Cabernet Sauvignon-Oakville-Napa Valley-California-2019-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 23 September 2023.
Anglim Winery-Guy James-Syrah-Willow Creek District-Paso Robles-California-2014-15.5% Alcohol-$26.88-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and spice on smooth finish., a good value. RP-88 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. INV B-72564-Marcelo Pelleriti Wines S.A.-Signature-Malbec-Valle Uco-Mendoza-Argentina-2019-14.8% Alcohol-$17.99-A […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 21 September 2023.
Earl Chassy-Mas De Boislauzon-Les Deux Chenes-Chateauneuf Du Pape-Grenache-Mourvedre-France-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of some cherry and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied CDP, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice on finish. RP-91 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Quinta De Roriz Vinhos S.A.-Vintage Porto-Portugal-1999-20.0% Alcohol-28.99-A nose of dark […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 20 September 2023.
Cameron Hughes Wine-CAM Collection-Cabernet Sauvignon-Columbia Valley-California-2019-14.8% Alcohol-$12.00-A nose of dark fruit and some spices, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice on a bit finish, a good QPR. NR CR-87 Good with meats,chicken, pasta. Crystal Basin Cellars-Reserve-Syrah-El Dorado-California-2017-13.2% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of cherry and some spice, garnet in […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 19 September 2023.
Lewelling Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-St. Helena-Napa Valley-California-2015-15.6% Alcohol-$47.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, currants, some dust and spice on finish. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta, One Cork Bonus. Where’s Linus?-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Mendocino County-California-2020-13.6% Alcohol-$19.99-A muted nose of some red fruit, garnet […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 18 September 2023.
Fulcrum Wines-ZSM-Zinfandel-Syrah-Mourvedre-Somerset County-California-2020-14.8% Alcohol-$21.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice on finish. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 846-Cabernet Franc-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2018-15.6% Alcohol-$13.50-A nose of black cherry and some spices, dark garnet in color. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 17 September 2023.
William Hill Estate Winery-The Notch-Winemaker’s Series-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-2016-15.0% Alcohol-$52.50-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied blend, with blackberry, plum, chocolate and spice on long finish, was very good. NR CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Kim Crawford Wines-Sauvignon Blanc-Marlborough-New Zealand-2022-$12.5% Alcohol-14.99-A crisp nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 14 September 2023.
Go Figure Wines-Gary’s Napa Valley Collection-St. Helena-Napa Valley-California-2019-14.2% Alcohol-$25.00-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some spice on finish, nothing special. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Casa Vinicola Bennati S.P.A.-Amarone Della Valpolicella-Corvina-Rondinella-Corvinone-Verona-Italy-2019-15.0% Alcohol-$19.89-A nose of cherry and some […]
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