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™ - Hess Select Pinot Noir

Behind the Cork™ - Hess Select Pinot Noir

Founder Donald Hess instilled in his family business the thought that one should “nurture the land and return what you take.” The Hess winemaking team likes to explore California’s Central Coast grow…

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Behind the Cork™ - Hess Select Pinot Gris

Behind the Cork™ - Hess Select Pinot Gris

The Hess Select line of wines are perfect for Behind the Cork™ because they are affordable and attainable. And, they taste great! This Hess Select Pinot Gris (Pee-noh-GREE) is from California vineyar…

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Behind the Cork™ - Hess Select Rosé

Behind the Cork™ - Hess Select Rosé

Spring is just a little more than a week away and it’s time to start thinking about Rosé. Warmer days make rosé the perfect pairing with it’s bright fruit and thirst quenching acidity. This Hess Sele…

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Behind the Cork™ - Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Behind the Cork™ - Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Hess Select wines are from family-owned Hess estate vineyards in Napa Valley and from grower partners who share Hess’ sustainable farming philosophy in Lake, Napa and Mendocino Counties. This 2017 vi…

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

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

Here’s a re-visit with this wonderful Angel’s Share Shiraz from Two Hands. Angels’ Share refers to the small amount of wine that evaporates from oak barrels during maturation. Medieval winemake…

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Behind the Cork™ - Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

Behind the Cork™ - Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

This is an outstanding Sauvignon Blanc! This Merry Edwards Russian River Sauvignon Blanc was fully barrel fermented in Tonnellerie Cadus French Oak barrels, 18% of which were new. It was then left on…

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