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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
