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™ -  Familia Traversa Sauvignon Blanc

Behind the Cork™ - Familia Traversa Sauvignon Blanc

Uruguayan wines have unique qualities given the country’s geographical location, climate, and soil diversity. Located between parallels 30° and 35° (south latitude), the clear, positive influence of t…

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Behind the Cork™ - Sunstone Winery Sauvignon Blanc

Behind the Cork™ - Sunstone Winery Sauvignon Blanc

When the Rice family moved in 1989 from Santa Barbara to a peaceful 52-acre Santa Ynez ranch to grow wine grapes, little did they know that they would be stewards to the first organic vineyard estate …

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Behind the Cork™ - Shadow Ranch Barbera

Behind the Cork™ - Shadow Ranch Barbera

Shadow Ranch, located in the Sierra Foothills of California, embraces the concepts of sustainable farming and having as little impact on the environment as possible. Their operation is solar powered…

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Behind the Cork™ - Trefethen Merlot

Behind the Cork™ - Trefethen Merlot

Pioneers in the Napa Valley, the Trefethen family are champions of estate grown wines. For three generations, they have carefully tended to their land, employees, and customers, building a loyal fol…

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Behind the Cork™ - Fiol Extra Dry Prosecco DOC

Behind the Cork™ - Fiol Extra Dry Prosecco DOC

As we bid farewell to summer and “Hello” to the Fall, there’s no shortage of excuses to raise a glass of bubbly in the months that lie ahead. “FIOL” means “son” in the Venetian dialect, but these day…

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