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™ - Laurent Dublanc Côtes du Rhône

Behind the Cork™ - Laurent Dublanc Côtes du Rhône

The Côtes du Rhône region is the largest AOC, accounting for two-thirds of Rhône’s production. Côtes du Rhône is a region-wide appellation for red, rosé and white wines covering the entire Rhô…

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Behind the Cork™ - Marqués de Cáceres Crianza

Behind the Cork™ - Marqués de Cáceres Crianza

Enrique Forner founded the Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres winery in Spain in 1970. Don Vicente Noguera, the 7th Marquis of Cáceres (granted by the King of Spain) and a Grandee of Spain (a high-ranking nob…

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Behind the Cork™ - Le Orme Barbera D' Asti

Behind the Cork™ - Le Orme Barbera D’ Asti

Since 1956, Michele Chiarlo has been vinifying the essence of Piedmont, loving and developing the most incredible wine region in the world. They cultivate 110 hectares of vineyards between the Langhe,…

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Behind the Cork™ - Fiuza 3 Castas Reserva

Behind the Cork™ - Fiuza 3 Castas Reserva

This wine is from Tejo, a historic wine region in central Portugal, inland from Lisbon, and known for its diverse terroirs shaped by the Tejo River, which divides it into the Bairro, Campo, and Charne…

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Behind the Cork™ - Puerta de Plata Red Blend

Behind the Cork™ - Puerta de Plata Red Blend

Puerta de Plata (i.e., Silver Door) wine is produced in Spain and bottled by Terra Cellars. It is made from 60% Tempranillo and 40% Garnacha. A bit of on-line searching seems to indicate this wine…

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Behind the Cork™ - Ramey Claret

Behind the Cork™ - Ramey Claret

David and Carla Ramey founded their winery in 1996 and forged a new California winemaking style that paired old-world techniques with the premier fruit of Sonoma and Napa. The Ramey family has long …

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Behind the Cork™ - Lucia Victoria Reserva Rioja

Behind the Cork™ - Lucia Victoria Reserva Rioja

D.O. 5 Hispanobodegas is a group of wineries which produces and distributes quality wines from the most emblematic Officially Certified Wine growing Regions of Spain: Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Ru…

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