2023 — Behind the Cork™ Reviews

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Behind the Cork™ - Winter White Wines (Part 2)

Behind the Cork™ - Winter White Wines (Part 2)

In Part 1 of “Winter White Wines” we looked at a dry Riesling from Austria and a Verdejo from Spain. Here are two more nice “Winter Whites” involving Chardonnay: 2021 Chateau Domecq White Blend ($13.99) Chateau Domecq is one of the leading brands ...

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Behind the Cork™ - Winter White Wines (Part 1)

Behind the Cork™ - Winter White Wines (Part 1)

Standard convention says that during the colder days of winter, a hearty red wine is the one to pick. And, while that’s not wrong, there are also white wines that are well-suited for winter drinking. Winter white wines are not the bright, fruity and...

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Behind the Cork™ - Alto de la Bellena Reserva

Behind the Cork™ - Alto de la Bellena Reserva

Nine miles away from the Atlantic Ocean, Alto de la Ballena is a small winery producing high-end wines from over 20 acres of vineyards in Uruguay. Starting vine plantations on a slope of Sierra de la Ballena (“Whale Hills”) in 2001, the estate opened...

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Behind the Cork™ - Bouza Monte Vide Eu Red Blend

Behind the Cork™ - Bouza Monte Vide Eu Red Blend

Red-blend wines are some of the best in the world. This is a red blend from Bouza, is produced in the southern region of Montevideo in Uruguay. The name, Monte Vide Eu, loosely translates to “I see a hill” which is attributed to a sailor on expediti...

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Behind the Cork™ - Bodegones Del Sur Cabernet Franc

Behind the Cork™ - Bodegones Del Sur Cabernet Franc

In Uruguay, Bodegones literally translates as “still lifes,” pictorial compositions that represent foodstuffs and daily objects where wine always has a privileged place. Del Sur mean “from the south.” This Bodegones Del Sur Cabernet Franc is produce...

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