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™ - González Byass Viña AB Sherry

Behind the Cork™ - González Byass Viña AB Sherry

This Sherry is from Jerez de la Frontera in south-western Spain. It is a city of long-standing wine traditions. All true Sherry fortified wine comes from the vineyards around Jerez de la Frontera and …

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Behind the Cork™ - Secastilla Granacha

Behind the Cork™ - Secastilla Granacha

The vineyards in the Secastilla Valley lie in the far north-eastern part of Spain, near the border with France. This region provides a Mediterranean micro-climate for growing grapes. Secastilla is a…

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

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

Angels’ Share refers to the small amount of wine that evaporates from oak barrels during maturation. Medieval winemakers assumed that angels watched over the wines, and that they took their shar…

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Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Rioja Reserva

Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Rioja Reserva

This Beronia Rioja Reserva comes from the Rioja region of north-eastern Spain. It is made from a selection of the best grapes from the oldest Tempranillo (95%) vines, Graciano (4%) and Mazuelo (1%)…

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Behind the Cork™ - Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz

Behind the Cork™ - Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz

Two Hands was established in the summer of 1999 with the aim of making the best possible Shiraz-based wines from prized Shiraz growing regions throughout Australia. The intention was, and still is…

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Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Crianza

Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Crianza

The Rioja region of Spain is noted for its Tempranillo and this one from Beronia is indeed noteworthy. This is a typical Rioja blend of grapes consisting of 91% Tempranillo, 8% Garnacha and 1% Mazu…

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Behind the Cork™ - Phantom Red Blend by Bogle

Behind the Cork™ - Phantom Red Blend by Bogle

The Phantom is back! Last week’s Behind the Cork™ feature was the Phantom Chardonnay that was so good I went out and bought another bottle. This week feature is the Phantom Red Blend by Bogle. This …

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Behind the Cork™ - Phantom Chardonnay by Bogle

Behind the Cork™ - Phantom Chardonnay by Bogle

Here’s a “scary” one from Bogle that is very appropriate as we approach Halloween. This Phantom Chardonnay is inspired by a ghostly figure that wanders the Bogle cellars at night. And, there are also …

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