Wine Tips

Wondering what to do with leftover wine? (Huh? What leftover wine?) or what are essential Thirsty Girl wine gadgets? What about all those different types of wine glasses…which ones do you choose? These articles will cover all those topics and more. Prepare to learn key Thirsty Girl wine tips that will take you far beyond just the basics!

Happenings at TG and Wine Wednesday Still in need of a Father's Day (or Mother's Day ... shame on you!) gift? Look no further than Natalie MacLean's new smart phone app. Along with the announcement of the new TG format, TODAY we're introducing you to Wine Wednesday. Our first Wine Wedn...
Find the Perfect Wine Pairings for Father's Day There's an app for that. More specifically Wine Picks & Pairings: Natalie MacLean App. Wine expert and Thirsty Girl Natalie MacLean knows a thing or two about pairing wine with food. For Mother's and Father's Day her new wine app can, "Help make Mo...
Budget Friendly Wine Bars - NYC Edition April is about saving you a dime. Whether tax time is your friend or foe, Thirsty Girls are always looking for a good deal ... and a tasty wine. Check out Head Thirsty Girl Leslie Sbrocco's "tax time hits" from her Today Show Bites post. In the mood to...
The New Luxury I love blind wine tasting. Usually because I'm a fan of undiscovered "cheap" wines. The word cheap has a bad rap. The power of blindly tasting wine is, often times a lower valued wine will out-taste a higher valued wine. Bingo. I've been frugal since t...
Storing Wine At a wine tasting last week I heard a classic wine industry joke ... "Where do most American's have their wine cellar?" Do you know? "In their trunk." Guilty. Since March is wine education month, guest blogger Tracey Panter of 40-Something Life s...
Head Thirsty Girl Leslie Sbrocco Hit the Airwaves talking Valentine’s Day Liquids and Gifts Head Thirsty Girl Leslie Sbrocco hit the airwaves on February 9th talking with ABC-TV Live about Valentine’s Day liquids and other treats. Bubbles Nothing says love like bubbles … and bacon. Iron Horse Brut Rose, Green Valley, Sonoma, Califor...
Dinner Mixology Former New York girls and Thursday Thirsty Girls Dana Dillon-Townes and Christina Mathis of Casa: Kitchen. Closet. Dining. The Concept: As much as we love to cook and drink good wine ... often at the same time ... what we love more than anything, i...
Wine Tasting at Home with Bottles Less Than $5 Guest blogger, Chelsie Kenyon of "Dirt Cheap Wine" also a former Thursday Thirsty Girl, shares her secrets for throwing a wine tasting party and not spending a fortune. We told you, January would be all about savings. "The first thing you need to decid...
Wine experts share their New Year's Eve sips 2011 might be over, but the party doesn't have to be. If Head Thirsty Girl Leslie Sbrocco knows one thing, it's that bubbles aren't just for holidays and special occasions. Even better, a glass of bubbles is under 100 calories ... perfect for all those Ne...
Gift ideas for the wine lover in your life As seen on the Today Show, December 20th. If you're one of those holiday shoppers who hasn't ticked everyone off your list yet, here are suggestions for the drink appreciators in your life from Head Thirsty Girl, Leslie Sbrocco. Five S...
20 under $20: Quality holiday wines that won't break the bank As seen on December 13th, 2011 Today Show BITES by Head Thirsty Girl, Leslie Sbrocco. The holidays are here again and that means parties, gift giving and indulging — or over-indulging for some (myself included). How do you find wine merriment without...
How to Host a Wine Tasting Party It's the most wonderful time of the year. Don't you feel it? Having and attending parties is about a important as decorating your tree. Why not have a wine tasting party. Don't worry, no need to stress! At Thirsty Girl, we know a little something about...
Thanksgiving Dinner Wines... Thanksgiving Dinner Wines... Sparkling: Domaine Carneros 2007 Brut Cuveé $26.00 pb Wine comprises of 60% Pinot Noir + 40% Chardonnay http://www.domainecarneros.com/2007Brut Dry White: Chateau du Champ des Treilles, 2009 “Vin Passion” B...
Cabernet Sauvignon- The Classic Red Cabernet Sauvignon is often considered a classic red wine. It is a wine wardrobe essential. Cabernet remains the most popular red wine on the market because it offers distinctive drinking in a wide range of prices and styles. Dry: Cabernet Sauvignon i...
Wine Shopping Checklist Whether your hosting a dinner party, an event or attending as a guest, wine shopping goes more smoothly when you have a list. How do you decide what wine to buy or which wine would work best for a particular event? What is your budget? Where wi...
Thirsty Girl Wine Tips and Terms Here are some exclusive tips and sips from our Head Thirsty Girl, Leslie Sbrocco. Next time you find yourself at the bar by yourself, strike up a conversation with person next to you or the bartender. Wow them with your fabulous knowledge. Cheers to th...
Bubbles! Favorite Champagnes Next to diamonds, Bubbles are probably most Thirsty Girl's best friends! What’s in a Name? Here are few terms to remember: Sparkling wine – This is the umbrella category for any wine with bubbles. Champagne – Champagne is a type of sparkling...
Wine Tasting Tips from The Boston Expo 2011 Leslie Sbrocco's wine tasting tips from the Boston Wine Expo in January 2011. ...
Let's Talk Chardonnay! Chardonnay is one of those wines that's great to sip and goes well with so many types of food. Not to mention it remains very popular. Any basic wine wardrobe will likely include a Chardonnay. Known for it's mild mannered fruitiness, it lends well to maki...
Wine Tip: Navigating Wine Lists Are you sometimes overwhelmed with where to start when you are handed the wine list at a restaurant? Head Thirsty Girl, Leslie Sbrocco has some tips for help you navigate through a wine list. TIPS Ask for help from the sommelier. Be adventurous- ...
Pairing Wine and Food When it comes to pairing wine with food, we all have our favorites. Whether you're eating something sweet, salty or spicy, try think of "refreshing" when pairing a wine with it. Here, Leslie shares some of her favorite tips when pairing wine with food. ...
Wine Tip: Texture in Pairing Food + Wine Think about the textures of food when deciding what wine to pair them with. In this video, wine expert and Head Thirsty Girl, Leslie Sbrocco gives her tips for how to pair different food dishes with wines taking into account their textures and flavors. ...
Wine Tip: Making Vinegar from Wine Got a bit of leftover wine that you don't know what to do with? Watch Leslie in the video below to find out how to make homemade wine vinegar. ...
Wine Tip: Choosing Wine Stemware Of course, any glass with wine in it is considered a wine glass but what else should you consider when choosing wine stemware? In this video, Leslie Sbrocco gives you a quick overview about what features to consider for your wine stemware. And find out he...
Wine Tip: What to Do With Leftover Wine? Many of you may ask, "Leftover wine? What's that?" Should you find yourself with some leftover wine and are wondering how to keep it fresh until later, watch the video below as head Thirsty Girl, Leslie Sbrocco, shares her tips for storing leftover wine. ...
Simple Mother's Day Ideas On Mother’s Day, it’s all about the little things – the small, personalized gestures that show you care. This year, treat your mom to a fabulous brunch, a bottle of her favorite wine or a homemade gift. Here are some simple, yet elegant ways to show...
Savvy Sipping: Head Thirsty Girl on TodayShow.com blog BITES Beginning in April, head Thirsty Girl Leslie Sbrocco, will be contributing regular blog posts to the Bites blog for NBC's Today Show website. This week she kicks off discussing the new trend of Wines on Tap. April 6, 2011: Sipping Savvy -- Back to the ...

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