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Red Wine

Jun 02 2022

Are Wines Bottled with a Screw Cap Good? 

Wine Bottle Closures

Imagine… Going to a party, filled with some of your closest friends and several acquaintances. The host has asked everyone to bring a dish or wine for the group to try. Not really sure what to prepare, you opt for a wine. But then the host tells you last minute that there are a few […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: Argentina Wine, Colorado Wine, Gewurztraminer, Idaho Wine, Oregon Wine, Portugal Wine, Portuguese Wine, Red Wine, Rose Wine, Screw Cap, Viognier, White Wine

Apr 11 2022

Kosher Wines for Passover

The Seder plate. The garnished dinner table. Someone is hiding the afikoman for the little ones to find later. The matzah ball soup simmers in the background. It’s time for Passover! Passover is actually one of those holidays in which the wine takes a dominant role as wine is consumed throughout the entire Seder. Thus, […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: Holiday, Kosher Wine, Passover, Pennsylvania Wine, Red Wine, Rose Wine, White Wine, Wine Pairings

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

Jan 03 2022

Cheers to 2022! A Classic Wine Cocktail When It’s Cold Outside

Happy 2022, Wine Lovers! Did you receive a new and exciting wine to try this holiday season?  Did you welcome in the New Year with a new bubbly that you would love to share? Don’t forget to find me on Instagram (@dgwinemaking) and share your wine selections with me. I would LOVE to hear about […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: Mulled Wine, Port, Red Wine, Spiced Wine, Sweet Wine, Wine Cocktails, 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

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