October 2021 — Behind the Cork™ Reviews

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Behind the Cork™ - Wines of TILIA (Part 2)

Behind the Cork™ - Wines of TILIA (Part 2)

Wines of TILIA from Argentina Tilia’s rural origins in Mendoza Argentina connect them deeply to the land and to their community. As the first Argentine wine to carry the Bodegas de Argentina Certified Sustainable Seal, the TILIA label illustrates th...

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Behind the Cork™ Helwig Frenchmen’s Creek Barbera

Behind the Cork™ Helwig Frenchmen’s Creek Barbera

Dave Helwig had a dream to move to the wine country upon retirement. After searching with his wife, Nancy, for the perfect wine region to relocate to from their home in Southern California, Dave couldn’t resist the charm and simplicity the Shenandoah...

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Behind the Cork™ - Phantom Chardonnay

Behind the Cork™ - Phantom Chardonnay

It’s that spooky time of year again and a great time to re-visit the Phantom. This Chardonnay is from Bogle Vineyards where the story goes that a ghostly figure wanders their cellars at night. There are fleeting glimpses of muddy work boots and blue ...

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Behind the Cork™ - Barone Montalto Pinot Grigio

Behind the Cork™ - Barone Montalto Pinot Grigio

Sicily is a strong and legendary land. Its climate, nature and winemaking experience make it unique. The story of Barone Montalto began in Santa Ninfa, in the province of Trapani, in 2000. Montalto wines come from great tradition, young character a...

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Behind the Cork™ - Riva Leone Barbaresco

Behind the Cork™ - Riva Leone Barbaresco

Riva Leone was a man of unique character and personality who was an ambassador for the special wines of the Langhe all throughout Europe in the early 20th Century. His legacy lives on in the Riva Leone wines which uphold the winemaking traditions of ...

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