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California Wine

Apr 05 2022

Do You Love Old World or New World Wines? 

The White Wine Edition Many wine lovers often know wines by their varietal names: “Cabernet Sauvignon,” “Chardonnay,” “Pinot Grigio,” “Pinot Noir,” etcetera. But what takes a little more understanding and exploration is how the region the grapes are grown in influence the taste of that variety. Furthermore, winemaking practices used to make the wine can […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: California Wine, Chardonnay, French Wine, New World, Old World, Viognier, White Wine

Feb 24 2022

Cinematic Wine Pairings: With Wine Movies 

If, like me, you find yourself spending more time indoors these days, do not fret. I have extra suggestions on how to enjoy wine culture during these cold, dark months ready and waiting for you! Having wines at home can be just as enjoyable, and moment-making, as having wines at parties, get-togethers, holidays, and outings. […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: California Wine, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, White Wine, Wine Pairings, Wine Travel

Nov 22 2021

Have a Wine-Centric Thanksgiving or Holiday

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 […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: Bottles and Blooms, California Wine, Holiday, Sparkling, Special Occasion, Wine Pairings

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

Aug 13 2021

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 […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: Albarino, California Wine, Colorado Wine, Gewurztraminer, Pennsylvania Wine, Sangria, Sweet Wine, Viognier, White Wine, Wine Cocktails

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