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™ - Hess Select Pinot Gris

Behind the Cork™ - Hess Select Pinot Gris

The Hess Select line of wines are perfect for Behind the Cork™ because they are affordable and attainable. And, they taste great! This Hess Select Pinot Gris (Pee-noh-GREE) is from California vineyar…

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Behind the Cork™ - Hess Select Rosé

Behind the Cork™ - Hess Select Rosé

Spring is just a little more than a week away and it’s time to start thinking about Rosé. Warmer days make rosé the perfect pairing with it’s bright fruit and thirst quenching acidity. This Hess Sele…

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Behind the Cork™ - Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Behind the Cork™ - Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Hess Select wines are from family-owned Hess estate vineyards in Napa Valley and from grower partners who share Hess’ sustainable farming philosophy in Lake, Napa and Mendocino Counties. This 2017 vi…

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Behind the Cork™ - Two Hands Angel's Share Shiraz

Behind the Cork™ - Two Hands Angel’s Share Shiraz

Here’s a re-visit with this wonderful Angel’s Share Shiraz from Two Hands. Angels’ Share refers to the small amount of wine that evaporates from oak barrels during maturation. Medieval winemake…

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Behind the Cork™ - Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

Behind the Cork™ - Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

This is an outstanding Sauvignon Blanc! This Merry Edwards Russian River Sauvignon Blanc was fully barrel fermented in Tonnellerie Cadus French Oak barrels, 18% of which were new. It was then left on…

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Behind the Cork™ - Adorada Pinot Gris

Behind the Cork™ - Adorada Pinot Gris

Well here’s another Trader Joe’s find! As I was checking out, my checker pointed this one out as a “one time buy” that she thought was really good. At $3.99 I had to give it a try. According to the …

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