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Cabernet

Mar 07 2023

Do You Love Old World or New World Wines?

The Red Wine Edition We 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 wines by their varietal names, “Cabernet Sauvignon,” “Merlot,” “Zinfandel,” or “Pinot Noir,” […]

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 “sweet, but can’t tell it’s sweet unless you are paying […]

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 lover. Author’s Note: Hopefully, if you have been reading the Sip and Swirl for […]

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 thought […]

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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