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Congratulations on not freezing to death this week! Minnesota has been rocking negative temps for days now, so let's reward ourselves with a little internet warmth. Please enjoy!
FRIDAY FAVES 2.19.21
- Dying for this creamy cauliflower soup recipe over at the New York Times, that just so happens to be vegan! It would be great with a light-bodied white wine, or you could pop open a bottle of supple, grapefruity Zlatan Pošip to sip alongside it.
- Perusing the beauties made by Nimble Ceramics is bringing me extreme joy right now. Those mugs!
- A lovely list of skincare goodies, all from Black-owned businesses.
- Podcaster (and husband to the lovable Kristin Bell!) Dax Shepherd has a new monthly series called Armchaired and Dangerous, where he and David Farrier discusses the bizarre world of conspiracy theories. It's fascinating and lighthearted at the same time! [Can you tell I love podcasts??]
- I love this post on Wit & Delight, chronicling one writer's favorite bits of advice she's...
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Today is National Drink Wine Day! But let's be real. Over here, EVERY day is Drink Wine Day. So while this—ahem—holiday doesn't change much for the crew at Sip Better, it does give us an awfully nice excuse to highlight some of the wines we're currently loving. These three wines are peppy and fun, great for lifting your spirits up and out of the dregs of winter. All three are also wonderful food wines, so don't be afraid to mix and match them with whatever cozy foods you're digging into these days.
Enjoy!
THREE WINES WE'RE LOVING
Stolpman 'Love You Bunches' Sangiovese | Santa Barbara County, CA
This super-fresh red is totally worthy of its adorable name. Stolpman winemakers pick their Sangiovese grapes while they're still low in sugar and high in acidity. Then they ferment the grapes whole and uncrushed (in bunches!) inside of sealed tanks (that's called Carbonic Fermentation). This method tames the more tannic side of Sangiovese and produces a wine popping with sour cherry and berry...
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Happy Valentine's Day week! I hope you have fun plans with your cutie(s)! In the meantime, here's a small list of stuff we love.
FRIDAY FAVES - 2.12.21
- One way we're celebrating Black History Month is with this super cool t-shirt from Phenomenal, inspired by a photo of Diana Ross. Iconic! Phenomenal's mission is to "bring awareness to issues affecting underrepresented communities."
- Here are 13 excellent wines you'll want to drink with your next cheesy slice of pizza. Aaaand, if you want a suggestion, we are partial to pies from Boludo and Northern Fires.
- Have you seen the Bee Gees documentary yet? I promise, even if you're not a fan, you will leave feeling inspired and like the world is full of possibilities.
- Speaking of the Bee Gees...remember this SNL skit? Cracks me up EVERY TIME and I regularly watch it just to brighten my mood.
- This is one of my favorite house tours on Apartment Therapy. Bold use of color in a minimalist space—great inspiration!
—Emily Rentsch
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Hey there, wine lovers, I hope you're enjoying a cozy Friday! Here are a few things we're digging this week. Enjoy!
FRIDAY FAVES - 2.5.21
- Add a little humor to your mask game! One of Leslee's favorites reads "Remove For Champagne" in pretty beaded letters.
- Is this not the cheekiest notebook? Perfect for tasting notes!
- This deep dive into the discrimination at Bon Appetit is fascinating.
- Could you resist a wine called "Love You Bunches"?
- These mimosa sugar cubes are the cutest! If you try them, let me know how they work!
Have a great weekend!
—Emily Rentsch
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Hello, friends and welcome to Friday! We've collected a few whimsies for you to start your weekend off with. Enjoy!
FRIDAY FAVES - 1.29.21
- Our somm, Leslee, can't stop staring at this stunning colored stemware; they're like "jewels for your table." Talk about a gorgeous upgrade to your nightly glass of wine!
- What happens when Candy Hearts and Kraft Mac & Cheese get together? Hmm, I've got my doubts about this collab...
- In other love related news, we just added a new section to the SHOP, packed with 18 different bottles of wine you could bestow upon your Valentine. Muah!
- February marks the return of one of my favortie local pizza spots, Northern Fires, in South Minneapolis. Honestly? I would back these pies in a pizza line-up any day!
- Loving this new travel guide to Sedona, Arizona, from our buddies at Ready & Roam. Check out their big list of U.S. guides if you're craving a safe getaway!
Thanks for reading!
—Emily Rentsch
