September 2026 — Behind the Cork™ Reviews

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Behind the Cork™ - Caposaldo Chianti

Behind the Cork™ - Caposaldo Chianti

The name Caposaldo translates to “benchmark” in Italian—a bold claim that the wine backs up with a legendary backstory. If you look closely at the label, you’ll spot golden horse heads. These pay tribute to Caposaldo, the historic Roman racing hors...

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Behind the Cork™ - Benzel Sauvignon Blanc

Behind the Cork™ - Benzel Sauvignon Blanc

Bezel Wines is a fresh wine adventure from the well-known Cakebread Family of wines. Since 1973, they’ve been making wine in Napa Valley at Cakebread Cellars in Rutherford, California. But with Bezel, they’re venturing out of Napa to discover the hi...

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Behind the Cork™ - Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc

Behind the Cork™ - Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc

Established in 1998 by the Peabody family, Craggy Range is a family-owned estate that revolutionized New Zealand wine by matching specific grapes to unique terroirs. While their main winery is located in Hawke’s Bay, their Te Muna Road property in Ma...

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Behind the Cork™ - Amador Cellars Sangiovese

Behind the Cork™ - Amador Cellars Sangiovese

The 2015 Amador Cellars Sangiovese is an estate-bottled California red wine produced by Amador Cellars, a family-owned winery located in Plymouth, California. And, if you haven’t noticed over the years, one of my favorite wineries. I picked this one ...

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Behind the Cork™ - Karas Red Blend

Behind the Cork™ - Karas Red Blend

The 2017 Karas Red Wine is made by Karas Wines, located in the Armavir province of Armenia. The company grows its grapes in the Ararat Valley, a place where people have been making wine for over 6,200 years. The winery is named after “karas,” which a...

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