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BENEATH THE CORK, SUMMER 2023  Welcome to BeneathTheCork.com.and our SUMMER ‘23 EDITION!  BeneathTheCork.com is all about the celebration of wine and food and the inherent magic of pairing the two TOGETHER! Most importantly, we’re always delighted to share some great … Continue reading →

Welcome to BeneathTheCork.com, the “Phoenix Edition”! Yes, my wine-loving friends, we emerge from the mythical “ashes” after an all too-long hiatus. This, our first “post-pandemic” tome, like the crocus poking through the snow-mound in spring, promises new growth, a glimmer … Continue reading →

A little over a year ago, we spent a sunny spring Saturday, wandering around the many vineyard and winery treasures in North Carolina’s Swan Creek AVA. Even though we’d visited many of the properties in Swan Creek, it had been a while, … Continue reading →

Retail: $16.00 From Francis Ford Coppola Wines…“Foggy, cool-climate sourcing (“the other California”) brings out vibrant fruit character, balanced acidity and minerality in Chardonnay sourced from Mendocino, Monterey, North Coast and Sierra Foothills. Fermented in a combination of oak and stainless … Continue reading →

To our favorite “cluster” of sniff, swirl, ‘n savor pals… Okay, you’re right, it’s been a long, long time since the last issue of Beneath the Cork hit your inbox. We’re BACK! and we’re back with a vengeance…and we’re sporting a WHOLE NEW LOOK! … Continue reading →

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”. This overworked and arguably misquoted ditty (depending on which version you read) from Act II, Scene II of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet may finally prove to be more prophetic than … Continue reading →

Ahhhh…the magically festive mood induced by BUBBLES! Heralded through history as the quintessential beverage of celebration, Champagnes and sparkling wines have come to be the beverage of choice for virtually  every holiday and  special occasion. For many wine lovers (and … Continue reading →

What a great road to travel for the inaugural gathering of The Crew and the first tasting of Beneath The Cork: The magical, mystical Pinot Noir! With Thanksgiving and its herculean cross-section of food styles and family traditions just around … Continue reading →

Beneath The Cork…finally there is a blog site dedicated to straightforward, fun, and sometimes even funny wine reviews in South Carolina’s Midlands. All without the flowery, eye-rolling wine-snob hyperbole.“If it tastes like peach pie or has a nose like KFC … Continue reading →