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Cabernet

Mar 02 2025

Pairing Oaky Wines with Food

Very few beverages use a tree in the creation of its taste and flavor. But wine happens to be one of the few exceptions where the use of wood, and more specifically, oak wood, plays a significant role in crafting the beverage.In this Sip & Swirl … [Read more...] about Pairing Oaky Wines with Food

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: Cabernet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Oaked Wine, Shiraz, Syrah, Wine Pairings

Mar 07 2023

Do You Love Old World or New World Wines?

The Red Wine EditionWe previously discussed Old World and New World wine styles in relation to white wines back in the Sip and Swirl April 2022 edition.Now it’s time to jump into red wine exploration!While most American wine consumers understand … [Read more...] about Do You Love Old World or New World Wines?

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: Cabernet, French Wine, International Style, New World, Old World, Red Wine, Washington Wine, Wine Style

Feb 02 2023

Introducing the “International Style” of Red Wine

Recently, my husband opened up a bottle of Meiomi Pinot Noir (which I think was $22 at the grocery store), and he immediately said, “Ah. It’s sweet.”I’m not entirely sure if I was the one that alerted my husband to the increasing concentration of … [Read more...] about Introducing the “International Style” of Red Wine

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: Cabernet, California Wine, International Style, Merlot, New World, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Sweet Wine, Washington Wine, Wine Style, Zinfandel

Sep 02 2021

The Cabernet Sauvignon Craze

The relative obsession with Cabernet (a shorthand used often to describe wines made primarily of the Cabernet Sauvignon wine grape variety) wines would have you thinking you have to like this wine style or wine variety to be an official wine … [Read more...] about The Cabernet Sauvignon Craze

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: Bottles and Blooms, Cabernet, California Wine, Maryland Wine, Napa, Pennsylvania Wine, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Flavor, Wine Style

Jun 02 2021

Unique Wines for the Guy that Loves Wine

With Father’s Day upon us, it may be difficult to find that perfect gift for the dad that has it all. While a nice bottle of wine may not be the first thing we think about when it comes to gifts for men, I’ve found that a bottle of wine with a lot of … [Read more...] about Unique Wines for the Guy that Loves Wine

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: Bottles and Blooms, Cabernet, California Wine, Father's Day, Italian Wine, Napa, Red Wine, Rose Wine, Special Occasion, Valpolicella Ripasso, Viognier, Virginia Wine, White Wine

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