Posted on 03 August 2024.
Yates Family Vineyard-Cheval-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-California-2018-14.8% Alcohol-$45.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blackberry, cherry vanilla coke and spice on long finish. This little known winery always delivers, seek it out. NR CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. DC […]
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Posted on 30 July 2024.
Hunt & Ryde-Hunt Ryde Winery-Trophy-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Rockpile-Sonoma County-California-2013-14.1% Alcohol-$19.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink Bordeaux blend, with black cherry, currants, tea and spices on long finish. A great QPR, a Guy Fieri wine, drink now. NR CR-91 Good with meats, […]
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Posted on 30 July 2024.
Meander Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Rutherford-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, dark currants, licorice and spice on finish, nothing special. NR CR-88 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. INV B-72564-Marcelo Pelleriti Wines S.A.-Signature-Malbec-Valle Uco-Mendoza-Argentina-2019-14.8% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of dark fruits and some spices, […]
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Posted on 24 July 2024.
Tenuta Sette Ponti-Oreno-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Toscana-Italy-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$55.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Super Tuscan blend with blackberry, black cherry, raspberry and spice on finish. I feel it is a bit past prime, drink now. RP-94+ WS-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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Posted on 23 July 2024.
WORLD’S BEST READY-TO-DRINK COCKTAIL: CROFT PINK & TONIC Who would’ve thought a port rosé producer could shake up the canned cocktail game? Croft Pink & Tonic did just that, snatching the coveted title of World’s Best Ready-to-Drink Cocktail at the 2024 TAG Global Spirits Awards! It tied for the top spot with the Barrelsmith Manhattan, […]
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Posted on 22 July 2024.
Linne Calodo Cellars-Rising Tides-Grenache-Syrah-Graciano-Willow Creek District-Paso Robles-California-2019-15.7% Alcohol-$88.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full-bodied Rhone blend, with flavors of blueberry, black raspberry, and cassis, finishes with licorice and Asian spices. In a good drinking zone. Linne Calodo is a great place to visit if in the Central Coast […]
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Posted on 20 July 2024.
Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Carlisle Vineyard-Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Grand Noir-Alicante Bouschet-Peloursin-Tempranillo-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2020-15.0% Alcohol-$43.00-A nose of bold sweet black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Zin, with black cherry and smoky peppery flavors on long finish. Always good every year. WS-94 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Donati Family Vineyard Inc.-The […]
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Posted on 17 July 2024.
SHOP WINES VISIT NAPA JOIN THE CLUB MY ACCOUNT We recently sent you an email about an exclusive club member offer, and it looks like it reached a broader audience than intended. The message you received was meant specifically for our active club members. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. As a […]
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Posted on 16 July 2024.
Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel–Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Alicante Bouschet-Sonoma County-California-2021-15.0% Alcohol-$26.99-A nose of bold sweet black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Zin, with black cherry and smoky peppery flavors, jammy with a long finish. Always good every year. WS-92 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. EWs REVIEWs Posted on 24 June 2024. […]
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Posted on 15 July 2024.
Yates Family Vineyard-Viognier-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2022-14.5% Alcohol-$45.00-A nose of citrus and spices, light golden in color. A light to medium bodied white, with lemon zest, good acidity and spice on long finish. NR CR-90 Good with seafood, salads, cheese. One Cork Bonus. Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers Vinhos S.A.-Taylor Fladgate-Fine Ruby Porto-Portugal-NV-20% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose […]
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