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 […]
Bottles and Blooms
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 […]
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 […]
More ‘Mosas, More Ways!
One of the classic wine cocktails of all times must be the mimosa: a mixture of fresh orange juice and sparkling wine. If you’re creative, a little curl of orange rind is added to adorn the glass. But there is no reason to get stuck in the rut of making the same old mimosa time […]
Wine Sips with Your Favorite Valentine’s Day Chocolates
Have you ever had a dessert and wine pairing that left you feeling like the mark was missed? If so, you are not alone! One of my greatest food-and-wine pairing pet peeves comes in pairing desserts with wines. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to talk about chocolate […]
