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™ - Sparkling Wines for the Holidays

Behind the Cork™ - Sparkling Wines for the Holidays

Sparkling wines are perfect at most any time and with most any foods. All too often, though, they get reserved for just one major holiday each year. And who doesn’t enjoy popping some bubbly to ring i…

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Behind the Cork™ - Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon

Behind the Cork™ - Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon

Here’s another returning favorite from Veramonte which is made with Organic grapes and a really good value. The Veramonte wines are from organically farmed vineyards in Chile. Veramonte follows organ…

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Behind the Cork™ - Riva Leone Barbaresco

Behind the Cork™ - Riva Leone Barbaresco

Riva Leone was a man of unique character and personality who was an ambassador for the special wines of the Langhe all throughout Europe in the early 20th Century. His legacy lives on in the Riva Leon…

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Behind the Cork™ - Barone Montalto Pinot Grigio

Behind the Cork™ - Barone Montalto Pinot Grigio

Sicily is a strong and legendary land. Its climate, nature and winemaking experience make it unique. The story of Barone Montalto began in Santa Ninfa, in the province of Trapani, in 2000. Montalto …

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Behind the Cork™ - Phantom Chardonnay

Behind the Cork™ - Phantom Chardonnay

It’s that spooky time of year again and a great time to re-visit the Phantom. This Chardonnay is from Bogle Vineyards where the story goes that a ghostly figure wanders their cellars at night. There a…

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Behind the Cork™ Helwig Frenchmen’s Creek Barbera

Behind the Cork™ Helwig Frenchmen’s Creek Barbera

Dave Helwig had a dream to move to the wine country upon retirement. After searching with his wife, Nancy, for the perfect wine region to relocate to from their home in Southern California, Dave could…

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