Napa Valley Wine Reviews

Behind the Cork™ - Trujillo Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Behind the Cork™ - Trujillo Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Michael Trujillo arrived in Napa Valley in 1982 from his family’s farm in Colorado. He grew up helping his father year-round in the fields, and learned early on about how soil, climate, pests and crit…

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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 19…

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Behind the Cork™ - Trujillo Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Behind the Cork™ - Trujillo Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Michael Trujillo arrived in Napa Valley in 1982 from his family’s farm in Colorado. He grew up helping his father year-round in the fields, and learned early on about how soil, climate, pests and crit…

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Behind the Cork™ - Ultraviolet Sparkling Rosé

Behind the Cork™ - Ultraviolet Sparkling Rosé

This Ultraviolet sparkling rosé is from Poe Wines, in Napa, which was founded by Samantha Sheehan in 2009 after being inspired by the wines she tasted in Burgundy and Champagne. Their goal “is not to …

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Behind the Cork™ - Sinegal Cabernet Sauvignon

Behind the Cork™ - Sinegal Cabernet Sauvignon

I recently had the opportunity to share a bottle of Sinegal Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. And, Wow, this one is amazing! Even at it’s young age. Sinegal Estate is a family-owned winery in Napa that is sit…

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Behind the Cork™ - Tempest Bay Chardonnay

Behind the Cork™ - Tempest Bay Chardonnay

The Carneros AVA in California includes an eastern half in Napa and a western half in Sonoma. It’s known for producing high-quality wines, especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. And that’s why this win…

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Behind the Cork™ - Hess Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon

Behind the Cork™ - Hess Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon

This Hess Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon is from Napa Valley. It a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petite Sirah and 8% Malbec. It’s aged in 33% New French and American oak barrels for 20 months. …

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