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Nov 28 2023

Try a Sip from the Gilded Age…

The second season of HBO mini-series, “The Gilded Age” recently dropped, highlighting the opulence of New York City during the time of rapid industrial growth of the Gilded Era (roughly 1875 – 1900) through the lens’ of two wealthy women. While the … [Read more...] about Try a Sip from the Gilded Age…

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: American Wines, California Wine, Concord, French Wine, Madeira, Sherry, Sparkling, Special Occasion, Wine History

Aug 15 2023

The 2023 Rosé Roundup

It’s hard to believe another summer season is about to close. Soon, I’ll be shifting gears from “fun in the sun” to full on harvest season, helping winemakers make fresh batches of wines! These last few weeks of warm evening nights have given me a … [Read more...] about The 2023 Rosé Roundup

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: California Wine, French Wine, Italian Wine, New York Wine, North Carolina Wine, Pennsylvania Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling, Sweet Wine

Jun 02 2023

Alluring Aromatic White Wines

Imagine opening a freshly chilled bottle of white wine. The cool condensation covers the bottle. The crisp, yellow color reminds you of the endless amounts of sunshine through these hot summer months. The trickle of cold, white wine is so seductive … [Read more...] about Alluring Aromatic White Wines

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: Albarino, American Wines, Blanc du Bois, California Wine, Colorado Wine, French Wine, Georgia Wine, German Wine, Gewurztraminer, Moscato, Pennsylvania Wine, Portugal Wine, Portuguese Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Spanish Wine, Sweet Wine, Vidal Blanc, Viognier, Virginia Wine, White Wine

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 … [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

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 … [Read more...] about Do You Love Old World or New World Wines? 

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

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