For the Love of Oak Release Date: February 14, 2025 We want to continue our series exploring a bit more about the use of wood, and specifically, oak, in wine. So today, we’re going to discuss a few of our favorite oaky wines including Oaky Chardonnay, Napa Valley Cabernets, Australian Shiraz, and Rioja wines. But […]
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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 that you can almost taste the wine before it touches your lips… These are […]
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 […]
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 […]
