Category: Wine Reviews

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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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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La Flor “Corte Joven” 2009

Winery: Bodega La Flor Vintage: 2009 Wine Name/Vineyard: Corte Joven Wine Category: Malbec Grape blend: N/A Bottle size: 750 ml Region: Mendoza State or country: Argentina Price: $38 ABV: 14.5% Cases produced: N/A The Barrel Cellar Score:  85 points Review date: October 28, 2019 About the Winemaker: Bodega La Flor wines are made by Pulenta Estate (founded in 2002). The Pulenta Family has 4 generations of winemaking experience…

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