February 2025 — Behind the Cork™ Reviews

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Behind the Cork™ - Chile's Coastal Pinot Noir

Behind the Cork™ - Chile’s Coastal Pinot Noir

As we’ve learned, Chile’s coastal wine country is heavily influenced by the Humboldt Current. Here are three excellent examples of the Pinot Noir being produced along Chile’s coast. 2022 Concha Y Toro “Amelia” Pinot Noir ($55) The grapes for this w...

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Behind the Cork™ - Esporao Monte Velho Reserva

Behind the Cork™ - Esporao Monte Velho Reserva

A new Reserva Red wine has been added to the popular Monte Velho (pronounced MON-tay VELL-yo and meaning “Old Hill” in Portuguese) wine line. The Monte Velho name is inspired by a grassy mound on the Herdade do Esporão estate, which is topped by a pr...

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Behind the Cork™ - Frank Family Napa Zinfandel

Behind the Cork™ - Frank Family Napa Zinfandel

Rich Frank, the founder of Frank Family Winery, developed a passion for wine, particularly Bordeaux and Italian wines, during his extensive travels as the former President of Disney Studios. In the 1980s, he discovered his love for the Napa Valley an...

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