Author: Mark F

Pol Roger Réserve Brut Champagne N.V. – WineO Mark Review

Pol Roger Reserve Brut Champagne – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Equal parts of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 12.5% Wine Region: Champagne, France Flavor Profile: Pear, lemon, brioche, and yeast notes Average Price: $45 – $55 WineO Mark Review This wine has a powerful aroma that will entice you […]

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut N.V. – WineO Mark Review

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut N.V. – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 12% Wine Region: Champagne, France Flavor Profile: Lemon, apple, almond, yeast, brioche, toast Average Price: $45-$65 WineO Mark Review This is considered one of the most popular Champagnes in the market. […]

LaMarca Prosecco – WineO Mark Review

LaMarca Prosecco – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Glera Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 11% Wine Region: Prosecco, Veneto, Italy Flavor Profile: Green apple, peach, pear, honeysuckle, and citrus Average Price: $11 – $18 WineO Mark Review This wine has an enticing aromatic profile. It has ripe fruit flavors featuring some green apples, pear, peach, […]

Fess Parker Chardonnay Santa Barbara – WineO Mark Review

Fess Parker Chardonnay Santa Barbara 2020 – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 96% Chardonnay, 4% Viognier Vintage: 2020 ABV: 13.9% Wine Region: Santa Barbara County – 43% Rodney’s, 36% Los Alamos, 9% Bien Nacido, 6% Sierra Madre, and 6% Ashley’s vineyard in Sta Rita Hills Flavor Profile: Citrus, lemon cream, apple, pear, pineapple, […]

J Lohr Estates Chardonnay 2020 – WineO Mark Review

J Lohr Estates Chardonnay 2020 – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Vintage: 2020 ABV: 14% Wine Region: Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California Flavor Profile: Ripe orange, peach, hazelnut, apricot, vanilla, and a hint of oak Average Price: $11 – $14 WineO Mark Review This wine has an aroma of ripe oranges, […]

Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review

Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage: 2019 ABV: 14.5% Wine Region: North Coast, California (Lake 76%, Napa 11%, Sonoma 3% and Yolo 10%) Flavor Profile: Blackberry, blueberry, cherry, oak, and vanilla Average Price: $25 WineO Mark Review Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon has a rich and balanced flavor to achieve […]

Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review

Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petite Sirah, 3% Merlot and 6% Other varieties Vintage: 2019 ABV: 14.5% Wine Region: Napa, California Flavor Profile: Blackberry, plums, oak, and vanilla with medium body and firm tannins. Average Price: $25-$30 WineO Mark Review Always a crowd pleaser for wine beginners […]

Gustav Grüner Veltliner 2020 – WineO Mark Review

Gustav Grüner Veltliner 2020 – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 100% Grüner Veltliner  Vintage: 2020 ABV: 12.5% Wine Region: Wachau, Austria Flavor Profile: Crisp, clean, citrus, and hint of effervescence  Average Price: $12-$15 WineO Mark Review This is a lovely, crisp wine with lively citrus fruit and hints of minerality and white pepper. The bright […]

Taylor’s 40 Year Old Tawny Port N.V. – WineO Mark Review

Taylor’s 40 Year Old Tawny Port N.V. – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Port Blend Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 20% Wine Region: Douro, Portugal Flavor Profile: Dried fruit, caramelized plums, spice, cherry, and nuts. Average Price: $220 – $250 WineO Mark Review A superb and extraordinary wine with a strong aromas of dried fruit, caramel, plums, and a hint […]

Sandeman 30 Years Old Tawny Porto N.V. – WineO Mark Review

Sandeman 30 Years Old Tawny Porto N.V. – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 20% Wine Region: Douro, Portugal Flavor Profile: Dried fruits, toasted nuts, orange peel, and vanilla. Average Price: $100 – $110 WineO Mark Review This rich, dense wine has […]

W. & J. Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port N.V. – WineO Mark Review

W. & J. Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port N.V. – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesca Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 20% Wine Region: Douro, Portugal Flavor Profile: Dried cherry, toffee, nuts, and orange peel. Average Price: $55 – $65 WineO Mark Review This wine has an excellent bouquet with some nutty […]

Van Zellers 20 Year Old Tawny Port N.V. – WineO Mark Review

Van Zellers 20 Year Old Tawny Port N.V. – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Blend of more than 30 different traditional Douro red grape varieties Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 20% Wine Region: Douro, Portugal Flavor Profile: Rich dried fruit flavors with caramel and wood-aging oak flavors Average Price: $80-$90 WineO Mark Review This is a full-bodied, sweet and […]

Ferreira Dona Antonia 10 Años Old Tawny Porto N.V. – WineO Mark Review

Ferreira Dona Antonia 10 Años Old Tawny Porto N.V. – WineO Mark Wine Stats Grape Variety: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 20% Wine Region: Douro, Portugal Flavor Profile: Caramel, dried fruit and figs, sweet spice, and nuts Average Price: $30-$40 WineO Mark Review The color is deep tawny and […]

Croft Reserve Tawny Porto N.V. – WineO Mark Review

Croft Reserve Tawny Porto N.V. – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Touriga Nacional Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 19.9% Wine Region: Douro, Portugal Flavor Profile: A perfect dessert wine on its own! Red fruits, raisins, nuts, and caramel. Average Price: $17-$22 WineO Mark Review I love the simple design of this whiskey shaped bottle.  These wines are aged for […]

Quinta da Romaneira Fine Tawny Port N.V. – WineO Mark Review

Quinta da Romaneira Fine Tawny Port N.V. – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Tempranillo (Primary grape) Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 19.5% Wine Region: Douro, Portugal Flavor Profile: Crisp tart apple and citrus flavors along with a creamy, smooth vanilla finish Average Price: $18-$25 WineO Mark Review The medium-bodied wine is more complex showing  youthful red fruit […]