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™ - Left Coast Cali's Cuvée Pinot Noir

Behind the Cork™ - Left Coast Cali’s Cuvée Pinot Noir

This Cali’s Cuvée from Left Coast Estate is their flagship Pinot Noir. Named for the owner’s daughter, this wine is 100% Pinot Noir. It’s fermented in 100% Stainless Steel and then aged for eight mo…

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Behind the Cork™ - Left Coast Latitude 45° Pinot Noir

Behind the Cork™ - Left Coast Latitude 45° Pinot Noir

This Left Coast Pinot Noir is their oldest vineyards on their Estate and are planted directly along the 45th parallel which is halfway between the North Pole and the Equator and just so happens to als…

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Behind the Cork™ - Hess Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon

Behind the Cork™ - Hess Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon

This Hess Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon is from Napa Valley. It a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petite Sirah and 8% Malbec. It’s aged in 33% New French and American oak barrels for 20 months. …

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Behind the Cork™ - Left Coast Truffle Hill Chardonnay

Behind the Cork™ - Left Coast Truffle Hill Chardonnay

This Chardonnay is from Oregon’s Left Coast “Truffle Hill” vineyard that contains four acres of European Black Truffle-inoculated hazelnut trees, shrub roses and holly oaks. This 100% Chardonnay is …

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Behind the Cork™ - Terra Alpina Pinot Grigio

Behind the Cork™ - Terra Alpina Pinot Grigio

This 100% Pinot Grigio is from the Dolomiti region of Italy. Located in the far northern reaches of alpine Italy, it experiences warm Mediterranean influences as well as cool Alpine breezes. The Lage…

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Behind the Cork™ - Bela Ribera del Duero

Behind the Cork™ - Bela Ribera del Duero

This beautiful wine is from Ribera del Duero, located in the village of Villalba del Duero, in the province of Burgos, Spain. The 182-acre estate vineyard was planted in 2002 mostly with Tempranillo. …

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Behind the Cork™ - Terra Alpina Pinot Bianco

Behind the Cork™ - Terra Alpina Pinot Bianco

This 100% Pinot Bianco is from the Dolomiti region of Italy. Located in the far northern reaches of alpine Italy, it experiences warm Mediterranean influences as well as cool Alpine breezes. The Lage…

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Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Gran Reserva

Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Gran Reserva

The Rioja region of Spain is famous for its wine that are based on Tempranillo. This Gran Reserva offering from Beronia is comprised of 97% Tempranillo with 3% Graciano. Tempranillo means “litt…

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