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 […]
Red Wine
A Year of Wines that Surprised
Happy one-year anniversary, Wine Lovers! After a full 12-months of writing about wine exploration and enhancing your life moments with wine, I wanted to share a few wines that have caught me by surprise over this past year. Some were suggested by some of you – my fellow Wine Lovers – and others I found […]
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 […]
Getting Cozy with Mulled Wine
If mulled wine seems like an annual December holiday tradition to you, you are not alone. Many countries throughout the world celebrate the winter holidays with glasses of mulled wine passed around the living room as family members bask in the warm glow of holiday lights. But, March 3rd is National Mulled Wine Day and […]
