Author: Robert Caruso

As a collector and connoisseur of wine, whiskey, and beer It's always a pleasure to run across some truly memorable releases. Let me help you make a great choice for what ever you are celebrating.

Pamplin – 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

Winery: Pamplin Family Winery Vintage: 2010 Wine Name/Vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon Grape blend: 98% Cab Sauv, 2% Petit Verdot Bottle size: 750 ml Region: Columbia Valley State or country: WA Price: $50.00 ABV: 14.7% Cases produced: 137 The Barrel Cellar Score:  91 points Review date: February 24, 2020 About the Winemaker:   Pamplin Family Winery’s focus is on Cabernet based wines.  Pamplin sources its grapes from…

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Alcantara Vineyards “Confluence IV”

Winery: Alcantara Vineyards Vintage: 2010 Wine Name/Vineyard: Confluence IV Wine Category: Red blend Grape blend: N/A Bottle size: 750 ml Region: Yavapai County State or country: AZ Price: $40.00 ABV: 14.8% Cases produced: N/A The Barrel Cellar Score:  92 points Review date: February 23, 2020 About the Winemaker:  I found Alcantara Vineyards when researching Arizona Wine country.  On my first visit (of many now), I was quite impressed. …

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Blanton’s Bourbon

Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distilling Release: 2019 Bourbon: Blanton’s Region: Frankfort, Kentucky Price: $60.00 Proof: 93.0 Age:  6-8 years The Barrel Cellar Score:  88 Points Review Date: 02/15/2020 About the Bourbon: Blanton’s has perhaps become the most recognizable Bourbon on the market thanks to the iconic racing horse on the cork and the fantastic bourbon in…

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Scott Kelley 2018 Pinot Gris

Vintage: 2018 Wine Name/Vineyard: Scott Kelley Wine Category: Pinot Gris Grape blend: 100% Pinot Gris Bottle size: 750 ml Region: Willamette Valley State or country: Oregon Price: $18 ABV: 13.5% Cases produced: N/A The Barrel Cellar Score:  88 points Review date: February 05, 2020 About the Winemaker: Wine Maker Scott Kelley has been making wine for over a decade as a winemaker for multiple well-known producers.  He…

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Jacuzzi Vineyards 2010 Estate Pinot Noir

Winery: Jacuzzi Vineyards Vintage: 2010 Wine Name/Vineyard: Estate Pinot Noir Wine Category: Pinot Noir Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir Bottle size: 750 ml Region: Sonoma State or country: California Price: $25.00 ABV: 13.5% Cases produced: N/A The Barrel Cellar Score:  87 points Review date: February 03, 2020 About the Winemaker:  The Jacuzzi family has quite a history. Since emigrating from Italy they have contributed to America through creation….

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