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™ - Trujillo Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Behind the Cork™ - Trujillo Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Michael Trujillo arrived in Napa Valley in 1982 from his family’s farm in Colorado. He grew up helping his father year-round in the fields, and learned early on about how soil, climate, pests and crit…

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Behind the Cork™ - Rivallana Gran Reserva Rioja

Behind the Cork™ - Rivallana Gran Reserva Rioja

This wine was bottled for Bodegas Ondarre, located in the Rioja region of Spain. It is a “Gran Reserva” wine which means that it was aged for a minimum of five years in oak and bottle with a minimum o…

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Behind the Cork™ - J Dusi Model M Red Blend

Behind the Cork™ - J Dusi Model M Red Blend

On a recent visit to Paso Robles, I had the pleasure of spending some time in the tasting room at J Dusi with Janell Dusi, the “J” in J Dusi and a fourth-generation winemaker in the Dusi family. Jan…

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Behind the Cork™ - Sonoma Grove Zinfandel

Behind the Cork™ - Sonoma Grove Zinfandel

This Sonoma Grove 2022 Zinfandel is produced for the Navigator Wine Collection (formerly Precision Wine Company). They cellar and bottle the wine. The actual wine producer is not available. Sonoma Gr…

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Behind the Cork™ - Book Review: Stikky Wine

Behind the Cork™ - Book Review: Stikky Wine

Looking for a good, beginner’s-level, easy to read book to learn about wine? Stikky Wine is a great place to start. The book does not rely on taking notes or memorization. It clearly states “Read th…

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Behind the Cork™ - Serial XXVI Red Blend

Behind the Cork™ - Serial XXVI Red Blend

Serial Wines is a part of the John Anthony Wine & Spirits portfolio, including John Anthony Vineyards, Serial Wines, Weather, and JaM Cellars. After decades of grape growing and winemaking in Na…

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Behind the Cork™ - Union Sacre Wines Gewürztraminer

Behind the Cork™ - Union Sacre Wines Gewürztraminer

For winemaker Xavier Arnaudin, winemaking has always been about people. He was born and raised in France and started his career not in the cellar, but in the kitchen, studying to be a chef. In 1999 he…

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