Behind the Cork™ Reviews

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Behind the Cork™ Reviews

Part of the fun and adventure of wine is opening a bottle and finding out what’s Behind the Cork™.

I am not paid by any producers of wine, although I may be provided with samples for review. And, in those cases where I am, I’ll be sure and tell you. I am not a professional reviewer of wine. I simply love to share recommendations on great wines. Hope you enjoy these!

I frequently get asked “What’s a good bottle of wine to buy?” And, my response always begins with “What types of wine do you enjoy drinking?”

Most people are just looking for a nice bottle of wine to have with dinner or to take to a party. Something that’s easily obtainable and affordable.

These are wines I’ve tried and liked. Wines that you should be able to find, afford and hopefully, enjoy.

While I always say that you should drink whatever you like, these Behind the Cork™ recommendations will give you the opportunity to try something new without fear of the unknown.

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Behind the Cork™ - Paton-Clemente Tempranillo

Behind the Cork™ - Paton-Clemente Tempranillo

The Patón-Clemente brand operates in the La Mancha D.O. region of central Spain. Not only is La Mancha the largest wine-growing region in Spain, it’s the largest wine growing region in the world! La …

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Behind the Cork™ - Riviera Sauvignon Blanc

Behind the Cork™ - Riviera Sauvignon Blanc

This 2023 Happy Canyon Sauvignon Blanc is produced by Riviera Wine Company, a California brand launched in 2020 by winemaker Doug Margerum who is also known for his namesake Margerum Wine Company. He …

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Behind the Cork™ - Montes Alpha Syrah

Behind the Cork™ - Montes Alpha Syrah

Viña Montes, founded in 1987 by winemaking and viticulture experts Aurelio Montes, Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre, and Pedro Grand, aimed to produce premium-quality wines in Chile, previously known …

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Behind the Cork™ - Karas Red Blend

Behind the Cork™ - Karas Red Blend

The 2017 Karas Red Wine is made by Karas Wines, located in the Armavir province of Armenia. The company grows its grapes in the Ararat Valley, a place where people have been making wine for over 6,200…

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Behind the Cork™ - Amador Cellars Sangiovese

Behind the Cork™ - Amador Cellars Sangiovese

The 2015 Amador Cellars Sangiovese is an estate-bottled California red wine produced by Amador Cellars, a family-owned winery located in Plymouth, California. And, if you haven’t noticed over the year…

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Behind the Cork™ - Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc

Behind the Cork™ - Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc

Established in 1998 by the Peabody family, Craggy Range is a family-owned estate that revolutionized New Zealand wine by matching specific grapes to unique terroirs. While their main winery is located…

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Behind the Cork™ - Benzel Sauvignon Blanc

Behind the Cork™ - Benzel Sauvignon Blanc

Bezel Wines is a fresh wine adventure from the well-known Cakebread Family of wines. Since 1973, they’ve been making wine in Napa Valley at Cakebread Cellars in Rutherford, California. But with Bezel…

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Behind the Cork™ - Caposaldo Chianti

Behind the Cork™ - Caposaldo Chianti

The name Caposaldo translates to “benchmark” in Italian—a bold claim that the wine backs up with a legendary backstory. If you look closely at the label, you’ll spot golden horse heads. These …

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Behind the Cork™ - Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico

Behind the Cork™ - Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico

Tenuat di Nozzole is a Tuscan estate in Italy that dates back to the year 1300. Derived from nozze (meaning marriage or nuptials), the name originally designated a 14th-century meeting crossroads or l…

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Behind the Cork™ - Shades of Blue Riesling

Behind the Cork™ - Shades of Blue Riesling

Shades of Blue Riesling is a white wine made by a family-owned winery in Germany. The grapes grow on steep river slopes where the soil is composed of slate and limestone. Because the climate in this…

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