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Today's guest blogger, Anu Karwa, member and founder / CEO of Swirl Events, answers the question many of us wonder, while debating what to drink after a long day at the office/home office and dealing with the regular entrepreneurial day-to-day grind. So sit back, pour a glass of wine, and check out what this wine expert has to say!
It's the end of the day, you've pitched your heart - and company- out non-stop, and all you can think about is putting your well-manicured heels on the coffee table and sitting back with a glass of wine. But what's an entrepreneurial gal like yourself to drink? Here are my favorite wine picking strategies that won't require a round of fundraising but taste as good as getting your product on Oprah. And if you thought this was helpful, send a little link love to my blog, SwirlSavvy.
1. Celebrate - you're worth it. But try a Prosecco, a lightly sparkling wine from the Northeast corner of Italy, or a Cava, a sparkling wine from Spain made the traditional Champagne method. Neither can be considered Champagne (since that only comes from the region of the same name in France) but it has all the festivity and bubbles as the more famous drink but at 1/5 of less of the price. My favorite is the Sorelle Bronca Prosecco made quarterly, to keep it fresh, by a duo of sisters in Veneto, Italy.
2. Venture into the unknown - As an entrepreneur, you're willing to take a bit of a risk. I recommend doing that with your wine choices as well. Try lesser known regions and reap huge rewards. A lesser known wine region that is taking the world by storm is Portugal. The accolades are well-deserved. Long known for Port, the dry red wines coming from the Douro, Dao and Alentejo taste they should cost 3X what you shelled out. If you're a fan of Cabernet Sauvignon, try wines that include the Touriga Nacional grape for a similar taste. Try the Esporao Reserve Red and be prepared for a wonderful evening.
3. In the same vein as Strategy #2, try lesser known grape varietals. SwirlSavvy's loves wines with the Mencia grape, commonly found in wines from Bierzo in Spain. It has all the complexity and spice Spanish reds are known for while revealing layer after layer of enticing aromas. Beyond it's gorgeous label, the Petalos from Bierzo, Spain will keep you coming back for more.
4. Don't pay the Chardonnay tax. We're all so comfortable ordering a Chardonnay at a restaurant. Owners know that and price accordingly. Skip the extra cost and try a more food-friendly white wine like a Gruner Veltliner from Austria. Gruner Veltiner, aka GruVee or Gruner, is hard to pronounce but big on taste. The crispness of granny smith apples is balanced by flinty minerality and a gorgeous nose. The racy acidity makes it a perfect accompaniment to summer salads and grilled veggies. Think of it as your picnic wine.
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beth replied on Permalink
It is so important to
It is so important to celebrate along the way, it makes the journey much more enjoyable. I absolutely LOVE Prosecco, it is such a refreshing treat and so great to celebrate any entrepreneurial success. Thanks so much for the recommendations.