Archive - The Cork Report

The 2026 Cork Report Cabernet Franc Panel Tasting – Participants & Date

Submission Deadline Extended Until April 17

Mar 30 • Lenn Thompson

Wine of the Day: Rosemont of Virginia 2023 Kilravock

This Bordeaux-style red blend from southern Virginia is exactly why I taste the way that I do

Mar 20 • Lenn Thompson

Wine of the Day: Rosemont of Virginia 2023 Petit Verdot

Intensely flavorful–as you'd expect–this petit verdot also offers uncommon balance and polish

Mar 19 • Lenn Thompson

Wine of the Day: Common Wealth Crush Co. 2024 "Family Meal"

This juicy, kitchen sink-style blend is great as the season changes and we start firing up the grill more often

Mar 17 • Lenn Thompson

Wine of the Day: King Family Vineyards 2022 Meritage

Complex, concentrated, and just a touch jammy, this is a classic Virginia Bordeaux-style blend

Mar 16 • Lenn Thompson

The Cork Club February 2026 Selections

The wines have already been delivered but an email hangup delayed this announcement

Mar 2 • Lenn Thompson

February 2026

Wine of the Week: Macari Vineyards 202 "Alexandra" Red Blend

This sprluge-worthy Bordaux-style blend is both age-worthy and surprisingly approachable today

Feb 20 • Lenn Thompson

Wine of the Week: Six Eighty Cellars 2024 Gamay Noir

I don't necessarily love these types of comparisons but this is as "old world" a gamay as I've tasted from New York

Feb 13 • Lenn Thompson

The Cork Report Tasting Table for February 6, 2026

With wines from Airy Acres, Glen Hollow, Idol Ridge, Keula Lake, Meadowbrook, Rienzi Estate, Rosina's, Southwest Mountain, and Unionville

Feb 6 • Lenn Thompson

Wine of the Week: Millbrook Vineyards 2024 Estate Gamay Noir

Is gamay noir finding a home in the Hudson River Region AVA?

Feb 4 • Lenn Thompson

January 2026

Wine of the Week: Macari Vineyards 2024 "Horses" Sparkling Red Blend

You don't see many sparkling Bordeaux blends. You see even fewer that are this good.

Jan 29 • Lenn Thompson

Wine of the Week: Glen Hollow Vineyard 2024 Dry Riesling

This actually dry riesling from a new producer delivers classic Finger Lakes flavors and freshness with nicely rounded edges

Jan 21 • Lenn Thompson

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