FIRESIDE COMPANIONS: PEEP THESE 3 BOLD WINTER WINES FOR SOME SERIOUS COLD WEATHER SIPPING
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

FIRESIDE COMPANIONS: PEEP THESE 3 BOLD WINTER WINES FOR SOME SERIOUS COLD WEATHER SIPPING

Winter is big red season. And a lot of folks will automatically assume it’s the time to drink Cabernet Sauvignon (and nothing else.)

Anybody who follows this blog knows how much I love to talk shit on Cabernet Sauvignon. But seriously, save your money people! Check out these great alternatives to level up your winter wine drinking (and save some cash.)

*Velvet robe, a book and pipe are not included.

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A THURSTQUEEN’S NIGHT OUT — A  GUIDE TO THE BEST TYPES OF WINE TO ORDER AT A FRENCH RESTAURANT (AND HOW TO DO IT WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE AN IDIOT)
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

A THURSTQUEEN’S NIGHT OUT — A GUIDE TO THE BEST TYPES OF WINE TO ORDER AT A FRENCH RESTAURANT (AND HOW TO DO IT WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE AN IDIOT)

Raise your hand if this has happened to you:

You’re going out with friends - or maybe on a hot date or something - to some fancy af French restaurant. All of a sudden, the waiter drops off the menu and you thumb your way through a MASSIVE AF wine list.

Like seriously, that shit is like a leather-bound book. Your hands start to tremble, your breathing elevates, perhaps you’re breaking into a cold sweat as you scroll through countless names. Everything is so… FRENCH and so…. EXPENSIVE!

Just then — your dining companion asks you those dreaded five words: “What wine should we order?”

Hopefully this blog will help you understand some French wine regions and help you order wine with some confidence the next time you’re out and about at some cute little bistro or whatnot.

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