Behind the Cork™ Reviews

Affordable & Attainable Wine Suggestions

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™ - St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc

Behind the Cork™ - St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery produces 100% estate grown, certified Napa Green wines, focusing on sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, and additional red Bordeaux varieties. Napa Green is an…

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Behind the Cork™ - Ferrari Carano Fumé Blanc

Behind the Cork™ - Ferrari Carano Fumé Blanc

One of the first two wines Ferrari-Carano ever made 40 years ago, this Fumé Blanc is from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in Sonoma County — Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River Valleys. When the gr…

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Behind the Cork™ - Daou Chardonnay

Behind the Cork™ - Daou Chardonnay

Daniel Daou always had dreams of becoming a winemaker, but as a young man in France, this was completely out of reach. He placed this dream on the back-burner, but the pulse of that dream never truly …

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Behind the Cork™ - Ameri Organic Cabernet Sauvignon

Behind the Cork™ - Ameri Organic Cabernet Sauvignon

Named after Domaine Bousquet co-owner Labid al Ameri, this Ameri Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is not just “single vineyard” but also “specific cluster,” and it’s only produced in exceptional yea…

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Behind the Cork™ - Vina Progreso Overground Viognier

Behind the Cork™ - Vina Progreso Overground Viognier

The Viña Progreso Overground collection is named “overground” in contrast to “underground” because these wines are more refined and approachable. Their objective is never to replicate an internationa…

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Behind the Cork™ - Familie Lahusen Riesling

Behind the Cork™ - Familie Lahusen Riesling

Meet Bodega Los Cerros de San Juan, the oldest winery in Uruguay! They make this Familie Lahuesen Riesling. Their vineyards are just a few kilometers from Colonia and Carmelo in the southwestern part …

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