Blog Archives - cork and fizz

Swill or Swell: Episode 30

1/28/2022

Cloudline Pinot Noir

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Welcome to Swill or Swell, a weekly series where I taste grocery store wines and let you know if they’re worth the buck or just meant for the drain!

CAVEAT! As you read this, please keep in mind that wine is subjective! This means that everyone enjoys different things and something I like might not be something you like and vice versa. I’ll be as objective as I can with facts about the wine’s quality, but in the end if your opinion differs from mine...that’s perfectly fine! Wine is only worth drinking if YOU like drinking it

LET'S INTRODUCE THE WINE

Swill or Swell: Episode 28

1/27/2022

Canoe Ridge Vineyards
The Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon

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Welcome to Swill or Swell, a weekly series where I taste grocery store wines and let you know if they’re worth the buck or just meant for the drain!

CAVEAT! As you read this, please keep in mind that wine is subjective! This means that everyone enjoys different things and something I like might not be something you like and vice versa. I’ll be as objective as I can with facts about the wine’s quality, but in the end if your opinion differs from mine...that’s perfectly fine! Wine is only worth drinking if YOU like drinking it!

LET'S INTRODUCE THE WINE

Swill or Swell: Episode 29

1/26/2022

Paisajes Merlot

Watch the Episode Here

Welcome to Swill or Swell, a weekly series where I taste grocery store wines and let you know if they’re worth the buck or just meant for the drain!

CAVEAT! As you read this, please keep in mind that wine is subjective! This means that everyone enjoys different things and something I like might not be something you like and vice versa. I’ll be as objective as I can with facts about the wine’s quality, but in the end if your opinion differs from mine...that’s perfectly fine! Wine is only worth drinking if YOU like drinking it!

LET'S INTRODUCE THE WINE

Swill or Swell: Episode 27

1/25/2022

Borsao Garnacha

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Welcome to Swill or Swell, a weekly series where I taste grocery store wines and let you know if they’re worth the buck or just meant for the drain!

CAVEAT! As you read this, please keep in mind that wine is subjective! This means that everyone enjoys different things and something I like might not be something you like and vice versa. I’ll be as objective as I can with facts about the wine’s quality, but in the end if your opinion differs from mine...that’s perfectly fine! Wine is only worth drinking if YOU like drinking it!

LET'S INTRODUCE THE WINE

How to Host the Perfect Wine Tasting at Home

1/12/2022

Trying new wines is fun, but trying new wines with friends is even better! An in-home wine tasting is a great way to learn about wines in a stress free environment. Plus, getting to drink five (or more) bottles of wine at a time in the name of education is an added bonus! But what exactly do you need to host the perfect wine tasting at home? I’ve got you covered.

Here is my guide on hosting the perfect wine tasting at home:

Three women standing around a wine tasting table

7 New Wines you Should Try This Year

1/12/2022

In 2022, I say we step out of our wine comfort zones. You may love your Pinot Noir and Cab Sauv, but what if I told you that there’s a whole selection of wines out there that are great (if not better) alternatives to the ones you already love? I’ve rounded up seven new wines you should try this year. Out with the old, in with the new!

A glass of white, pink, and red wine

Fact vs Fiction: 5 Wine Myths Debunked

1/12/2022

The world of wine can be intimidating for beginners. You often go into it with all these misconceptions in your head that you’ve read online, or have been told by an avid wine lover. But is everything you hear true? And should it stop you from diving into the world of wine? The answer is no to both.

I started Cork and Fizz to make wine more approachable and fun. Today, I’m sticking to my guns by debunking five wine myths you’ve been told, and educating you with the facts!

Screw cap wine and white wine

Swill or Swell: Episode 26

1/7/2022

Emma Reichert Riesling

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Welcome to Swill or Swell, a weekly series where I taste grocery store wines and let you know if they’re worth the buck or just meant for the drain!

CAVEAT! As you read this, please keep in mind that wine is subjective! This means that everyone enjoys different things and something I like might not be something you like and vice versa. I’ll be as objective as I can with facts about the wine’s quality, but in the end if your opinion differs from mine...that’s perfectly fine! Wine is only worth drinking if YOU like drinking it!

LET’S INTRODUCE THE WINE

Swill or Swell: Episode 26

1/7/2022

E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone

Watch the episode here

Welcome to Swill or Swell, a weekly series where I taste grocery store wines and let you know if they’re worth the buck or just meant for the drain!

CAVEAT! As you read this, please keep in mind that wine is subjective! This means that everyone enjoys different things and something I like might not be something you like and vice versa. I’ll be as objective as I can with facts about the wine’s quality, but in the end if your opinion differs from mine...that’s perfectly fine! Wine is only worth drinking if YOU like drinking it!

LET’S INTRODUCE THE WINE

Your Guide to Finding a New Favorite Rosé

1/5/2022

I feel rosé is often overlooked throughout most of the year. Yes, rosé is a staple in the summer, but there’s so many different varieties of rosé that make it drinkable all year round! The trick is to find the right one for you. Follow me through this guide to finding a new favorite rosé.

ROSÉ 101