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SwirlSavvy: Midwest Wines Worth the Risk Taking
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Midwest Wines Worth the Risk Taking. A little adventure for your palate. Eating locally or regionally sourced. Food, be it cheese, milk, fruits and vegetables or meat, has become an incredibly popular movement for good reason. Fewer chemicals are used, produce is fresher, the carbon footprint is reduced and local farmers are supported. Plus, locally grown products just taste better. But did you know that wine is commercially produced in each of the 50 states. Also a lesser known...
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SwirlSavvy: Cider for Summer
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Thursday, June 17, 2010. As picnic season get into full swing bypass the commonplace and opt for a cool, hard cider. We’re not talking mass-produced candied cider a’la Woodchuck. We’re talking natural, earthy, thought-provoking ciders from Normandy and the Basque region of Spain. Take one of our picks to your next picnic. Where your friends may bring some tasty bottles, yours will truly be the hipster of the lot. Cyril Zangs, Sparkling Cider, Normandy, 2008. Posted by Anu Karwa. Avoid the simple, syrupy ...
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SwirlSavvy: Spas & Swirl's Wine Tasting- a perfect pairing
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Spas and Swirl's Wine Tasting- a perfect pairing. A spa day and wine tasting as bridal shower? Sounds like my kind of bride. Swirl Events just held a wine tasting for these ladies. Looks like they're having fun! Posted by Anu Karwa. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). How to Pick a Summer Wine: The Gentler, Lighter Side of Wine. A Spanish fave is Albarino from the Rias Baixas region. Made to drink young, Albarino is a crisp, white wine with intense fruit, lively acidity and ...
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SwirlSavvy: Wine Picks for Thanksgiving
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Monday, November 22, 2010. Wine Picks for Thanksgiving. Over at Swirl’s wine headquarters, we drink a lot of wine during the Thanksgiving weekend. Not just during the meal, but the whole weekend. We’ve taken pictures of the numbers of bottles we’ve gone through and it’s simply embarrassing and nears a call for counseling if it weren’t known that the adults present treat the weekend as a vacation while the grandparents monitor the six children wreaking havoc. Check out the suggestions below:. It’s t...
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SwirlSavvy: New Bridal Shower / Bachelorette Party Idea in NYC
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Monday, January 24, 2011. New Bridal Shower / Bachelorette Party Idea in NYC. Just partnered with Taste Buds. To offer a Wine Tasting and Cupcake Decorating. Package. Sounds like a pairing made in heaven, right? It's different than the "same old, same old" and a perfect solution for bridal showers, bachelorette parties and girl's nights. Best of all - clients don't life a finger to throw the most unique event. And don't knock it for corporate events - guys like eating cupcakes too! Posted by Anu Karwa.
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SwirlSavvy: Brides Newlywed Nest
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Thursday, April 22, 2010. For those oenophiles out there who also are looking to set up a new home with their fiancé or significant other Swirl will be participating in Brides Newlywed Nest starting April 24th! On sustainable design, entertaining, trends, décor and more, you'll learn to live better in every sense and leave truly inspired. Swirl will be presenting free wine tastings April 24, May 2nd, May 8th and May 9th. Check the Newlywed Nest website. The Bride's Newlywed Nest is located at:. Summer...
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SwirlSavvy: Surprising Bubbly for the Holiday Season
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Thursday, December 3, 2009. Surprising Bubbly for the Holiday Season. Princess Royal Station Sparkling Shiraz – Burra Creek, South Australia $21.99. Mumm's, Napa Brut Rose NV $18.95. 2005 Marques de Gelida Cava Brut Exclusive Reserva $10.99. For The Splurge, But Not Too Splurgy. Hiedsieck and Co Monopole Blue Top $34.99. Posted by Anu Karwa. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). How to Pick a Summer Wine: The Gentler, Lighter Side of Wine. Avoid the simple, syrupy versions and try French roses from the Mou...
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SwirlSavvy: Microterroir - Best Expression of a Wine or Marketing Gimmick
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Microterroir - Best Expression of a Wine or Marketing Gimmick. The Carmenere was rich and plush with a nice tannic backbone and acidity to keep it from being "flabby" (flabby being one of those wine words that seems so odd yet so aptly describes that sensation). It's a wine best enjoyed on its own and will most likely provoke you to drink too much of it. Posted by Anu Karwa. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). How to Pick a Summer Wine: The Gentler, Lighter Side of Wine. A Spani...
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SwirlSavvy: From Novice to Connoisseur?
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Sunday, November 22, 2009. From Novice to Connoisseur? When I first started my studies, I hadn’t yet evolved from the point of intimidation to inspiration. I got together one night with a few new friends a.k.a. wine geeks after class, and one in particular spoke earnestly about Robert Parker and his Points, offering these stats in conjunction with various wines of which I had never heard. “What are points? Who is Robert Parker? Posted by Anu Karwa. Labels: New in the wine world. Avoid the simple, syrupy ...
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SwirlSavvy: Roses for the Anti-Rose Fan
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Roses for the Anti-Rose Fan. By this point, you’ve heard the merits of rose wine ad nauseum, whether from your friendly neighborhood wine writer, wine shop worker or pastor. And although I’m an advocate for drinking rose, even year-round, it’s especially worth a refresher now since summer has (finally) defrosted the last of the ice off my parka and I’m braving the occasional skirt. Underlying the case for rose is how incredibly food-friendly. Ultimately, the best argument for dr...