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2023 Blogs and Behind the Cork™ Wines of the Week
Behind the Cork™ - Cline Hat Strap Chardonnay - Jan 4, 2023
Ever Wonder? What is an AVA? - Jan 7, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Cline Eight Spur Zinfandel Jan 11, 2023
Some Fun Facts about Winery AVAs Jan 14, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Three Tannat Wines from Uruguay Jan 18, 2023
Some Facts about Wines from Uruguay Jan 21, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - A Couple of Delicious White Wines from Uruguay Jan 25, 2023
The Five Distinct Terroirs in Six Areas of Uruguay Jan 28, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Basta Spirit Vermut Flores Rosé Feb 1, 2023
Some Places to Consider Visiting in Uruguay's Wine Country Feb 4, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Bodegones Del Sur Cabernet Franc Feb 8, 2023
Ever Wonder? Why Do Wine Makers Produce Blended Wines? Feb 11, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Bouza Monte Vide Eu Red Blend Feb 15, 2023
Fun Fact - How to Reset Your Sense of Smell When Wine Tasting Feb 18, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Alto de la Bellena Reserva Feb 22, 2023
Ever Wonder? What is a Winter White Wine? Feb 25, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Winter White Wines (Part 1) Mar 1, 2023
Want Your White Wine to Have More Flavor? Don't Serve it So Cold! Mar 4, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Winter White Wines (Part 2) Mar 8, 2023
Acidity Levels in Wine Mar 11, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Reserve Chardonnay Mar 15, 2023
The Top Two Most Prominent Acids in Wine - Tartaric and Malic Mar 18, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Mar 22, 2023
Ever Wonder? What's the Difference Between American and French Oak Barrels? Mar 25, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon Mar 29, 2023
Ever Wonder? Should You Decant a Wine, Use an Aerator or a Blender? Apr 1, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Vitis Ridge Viognier Apr 5, 2023
Ever Wonder? What is Corked Wine? Apr 8, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Trivento Malbec Apr 12, 2023
Ever Wonder? What is Wine Body? Apr 15, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Organic Wines of Veramonte Apr 19, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Vitis Ridge Cabernet Franc Apr 26, 2023
Food and Wine Pairing - Just the Basics Apr 29, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - The Wines of Domaine Bousquet May 3, 2023
Ever Wonder? How are Non-Alcoholic Wines Made and are they Good? May 6, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - LO CA Organic Chardonnay May 10, 2023
Ever Wonder? Is Non-Alcoholic Wine Any Good? May 13, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Reserve Pinot Noir May 17, 2023
Ever Wonder How Rosé Wine is Made? May 20, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Gaia Malbec Nouveau May 24, 2023
Your Oaked Wine May Have Never Been in an Oak Barrel! May 27, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Gran-Cabernet Sauvignon May 31, 2023
Ever Wonder? What is Blanc de Blancs? Jun 3, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Sparkling Rosé Jun 7, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Josh Rosé Jun 14, 2023
Ever Wonder? What is Blanc de Noirs? Jun 17, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Fleurs de Prairie Rosé Jun 21, 2023
Ever Wonder? Is Montepulciano a Wine Grape or a Wine-Producing Region? Jun 24, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Flora Springs Napa Valley Rosé Jun 28, 2023
Rioja - Spain's Top Wine Producing Region Jul 1, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - The Wines of Beronia from Rioja Spain Jul 5, 2023
How to Choose a Good Chianti Jul 8, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Crianza Jul 12, 2023
How to Pair Wine with Hot and Spicy Foods Jul 15, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Virgen Natural Red Blend Jul 19, 2023
Wine Blends Are an Interesting Combination of Art and Science Jul 22, 2023
How to Tell if Your Wine is Oxidized Jul 29, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Gaia Wines from Domaine Bousquet Aug 2, 2023
Tips for Keeping Wine Cool While Decanting Aug 5, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Masciarelli Colline Teatine Rosato Aug 9, 2023
Don't Confuse a Dry Wine with a Tannic Wine Aug 12, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Masciarelli Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Aug 16, 2023
The Relative Sweetness of Common Red and White Wines Aug 19, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Rosie Giovese Vino Rosato Aug 23, 2023
Can You Buy a Good Bottle of Wine at a Grocery Store? Aug 26, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Virgen Chardonnay Aug 30, 2023
Wine -- Too Warm? Too Cold? Or Just Right Sep 2, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Sandy Giovese Vino Rosso Sep 6, 2023
Where Do All the Amazing Aromas and Flavors in Wine Come From? Sep 9, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Virgen Red Wines Sep 13, 2023
What Makes a Wine Kosher? Sep 16, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Alavida Organic Kosher Malbec Sep 20, 2023
Ever Wonder About the Types of Oak Used in Wine Barrels? Sep 23, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Herminia Rioja Wines Sep 27, 2023
Ever Wonder About Italian Wine Blends? Sep 30, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Dogajolo Wines by Carpineto Winery Oct 4, 2023
Ever Wonder Why Some Wines Have Tiny Bubbles in Them? Oct 7, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - All Hallows’ Eve Cabernet Franc - A Treat from Flora Springs Oct 11, 2023
A Brief History of the Wine Grape Carménère Oct 14, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Art of Earth Chardonnay by Mack & Schuhle Oct 18, 2023
A Brief History of Carménère - Part 2 Oct 21, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Art of Earth Cabernet Sauvignon by Mack & Schuhle Oct 25, 2023
A Brief History of Carménère - Part 3 Fun Facts Oct 28, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Carmenere Wines of Chile (Part 1 of 3) Nov 1, 2023
Some Thoughts on the Standard 750 ml Wine Bottle Nov 4, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Carmenere Wine of Chile (Part 2 of 3) Nov 8, 2023
Once Again it's Beaujolais Nouveau Time! Nov 11, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Carmenere Wine of Chile (Part 3 of 3) Nov 15, 2023
Today is Beaujolais Nouveau Day! Nov 16, 2023
Tips on Pairing Wine with Your Thanksgiving Meal Nov 18, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - C'EST LA VIE Pinot Noir-Syrah Nov 22, 2023
It's the Holidays and Time for Sparkling Wine! Nov 25, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Sparkling Wines Nov 29, 2023
Some Key Terms Used in the Production of Sparkling Wines Dec 2, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Flora Springs Holiday Wines Dec 6, 2023
Ever Wonder? What Does Cremant de Bourgogne Mean on a the Label of a Sparkling Wine? Dec 9, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Albert Bichot Crémant de Bourgogne Sparkling Wines Dec 13, 2023
Some Italian Christmas Traditional Meals and Great Wine Pairings Dec 16, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Three Great Wines to Enjoy with Traditional Italian Christmas Meals Dec 20, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Wines of Flat Creek Estate Winery & Vineyard Dec 21, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Elouan Chardonnay by Copper Cane Dec 22, 2023
Consider a Cava for the Holidays Dec 23, 2023
Behind the Cork™ - Briedé Family Vineyards Sparkling Winchester Dec 30, 2023