Every year, lots of sommeliers and wine experts talk about what wines to adorn one’s Thanksgiving table. And every year, I never buy any of their suggestions. Why? Because, I just want to drink what I like. It’s a holiday for goodness sake! Do any of you Wine Lovers also feel this way? Yes, if […]
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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 […]
Up Your White Wine Picks
August 4th is National White Wine Day – the day we can all raise a glass of white wine, dry or sweet, and enjoy it together. No matter where you may be, I hope that you’ll find a white wine that is enticing, refreshing, and perhaps even new! Even if you can’t join us in […]
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 […]
