2023 Archives

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Behind the Cork™ - Virgen Natural Red Blend Behind the Cork™ Reviews

Behind the Cork™ - Virgen Natural Red Blend

Domaine Bousquet is a family-owned winery in Mendoza, Argentina that is nestled in the mountain community of Tupungato. Their wine is organic and vegan. From the vine to the processing of the grapes to their focus on biodiversity and permaculture, th...

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How to Pair Wine with Hot and Spicy Foods Food & Wine Pairing

How to Pair Wine with Hot and Spicy Foods

I was recently faced with a dish that was unexpectedly very hot and spicy. I then had to make a quick decision on a wine that would work with the dish without being over-powered by the food. When pairing wines with food, the general goal is to make ...

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Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Crianza Behind the Cork™ Reviews

Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Crianza

This Beronia Crianza, from the Rioja region of Spain. Their innovative nature led them to pioneer the use of mixed oak barrels, a combination of American oak staves and French oak ends. The marriage of the two results adds a unique combination of com...

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How to Choose a Good Chianti Wine Regions

How to Choose a Good Chianti

Chianti is a great wine to enjoy with an Italian meal. Whether it is spaghetti and meatballs, sausages or pizza, a Chianti is a great pairing. And it’s not hard to find a good one for a very reasonable price. Chianti is a region within Tuscany in ce...

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Behind the Cork™ - The Wines of Beronia from Rioja Spain Behind the Cork™ Reviews

Behind the Cork™ - The Wines of Beronia from Rioja Spain

Nestled in the heart of la Rioja Alta region of Spain, the Beronia winery sits beneath a plant-covered roof, partially underground, and blends seamlessly into the hillside to preserve the natural beauty of the landscape. From their initial design con...

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Rioja - Spain's Top Wine Producing Region Wine Regions

Rioja - Spain’s Top Wine Producing Region

Rioja - Rioja (re-OH-hah), in northern Spain, is their top wine producing region. It produces red wines made from Tempranillo (>80%), but Carignan, Garciano, Cabernet Sauvignon and Maturana Tinta are also used in red Rioja wines. Very few white grap...

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