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.

Behind the Cork™

Wine of the Week Reviews

Find a Varietal, Region or Style

Regions

Styles


Behind the Cork™ - Adorada Pinot Gris

Behind the Cork™ - Adorada Pinot Gris

2017 Adorada Pinot Gris ($3.99) Well here’s another Trader Joe’s find! As I was checking out, my checker pointed this one out as a “one time buy” that she thought was really good. At $3.99 I had to …

Read more →
Behind the Cork™ - Tempest Bay Chardonnay

Behind the Cork™ - Tempest Bay Chardonnay

2018 Tempest Bay Chardonnay ($7.99) The Carneros AVA in California includes an eastern half in Napa and a western half in Sonoma. It’s known for producing high-quality wines, especially Pinot Noir an…

Read more →
Behind the Cork™ - Panthera Chardonnay

Behind the Cork™ - Panthera Chardonnay

2017 Hess ‘Lion Head Collection’ Panthera Chardonnay ($45) Here’s a returning star to Behind the Cork™. This 100% Panthera Chardonnay, from the Russian River Valley, is part of the Hess ‘Lion Head …

Read more →
Behind the Cork™ - Pfendler Pinot Noir

Behind the Cork™ - Pfendler Pinot Noir

2018 Pfendler Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($55) Nestled in the hillside of Sonoma Mountain, Pfendler Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery. And this limited production Pinot Noir is a wonderful examp…

Read more →
Behind the Cork™ - Harveys Bristol Cream

Behind the Cork™ - Harveys Bristol Cream

Harveys Bristol Cream - Solera Sherry ($24.99) Did you know that Harveys Bristol Cream is Sherry? It’s actually the number one selling Sherry in the world! And, it’s perfect for the holidays! John H…

Read more →