Tasting our fabulous selection of VinQuiz wines

We have been so fortunate to have sooooo many fans of our products: Wine Wipes, Pearly Wipes and VinQuiz. Thank you! Some highlights of this year include Wine Wipes represented in  Self Magazine’s Beauty Hangover cures on the Nate Berkus Show, Pearly Wipes in People Magazine’s Style Watch and our Vinquiz seems to be gaining popularity as well.

For those of you not familiar with the VinQuiz, it’s a fun quiz to match you (or a friend) with your own wine personality and a bottle of cult wine. It is delivered to you with a personality profile, tasting notes and pairing suggestions. All for just $20 + shipping and handling or pick it up yourself if you live close by!

Hopefully that’s inspired you to consider new ways of selecting your wine for 2012.

What are your New Year’s Wine Resolutions? How about being a little more adventurous? I like the simple advice of wine writer, David White “In 2012, resolve to explore the unfamiliar by trying unusual grapes from unusual regions. If you like red wines, you’re probably drinking lots of Cabernet Sauvignon. If you prefer whites, you’re probably drinking Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.”

Although our local wines are amazing, why not try something like Gavi di Gavi, Broglia, La Meirana, Italy, 2009.   Drink this all day. Richly textured, yet crisp in style. Think crisp Pinot Grigio with a hint of Chardonnay.

Gamay, Villa Ponciago, France 2009

What about red?

Gamay, Villa Ponciago, France 2009. Not to be confused with Beaujolais Nouveau, Cru Beaujolais is similar to a Pinot Noir; complex, elegant and balanced. 2009 is considered the vintage of a lifetime for the region.

Monastrall, Juan Gil, Jumillo, Spain 2006
100% Monastrall (aka: Mourvedre) Secret culty go-to for true Spanish wine lovers. Warm and rich with layers of spicy plum and violets finishing with sweet tannins and a touch of chocolate.

Cheers to a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!

P.S. We are excited to announce we will have a new product coming soon in 2012 (still top secret)! Remember to check back for details.

Yesterday was a BIG day for Wine Wipes. We had two TV appearances in one day!

The CW San Diego, they love Wine Wipes for a great, last minute holiday gift. Check it out: http://www.sandiego6.com/news/sd6-in-the-morning/Stocking-Stuffers-135940393.html
AND, even more exciting is that we were chosen by  SELF Magazine to be part of their Beauty Hangover Cures on the Nate Berkus Show!

More to come…

It’s no secret that us Borracha’s love all things wine. Because of this, during the holiday season we are always looking for the perfect wine-lover’s gift. Being that the Internet is inundated with wine paraphernalia and suggestions we thought it would be a great idea to host our favorite gift ideas in one convenient place.  Thus, we bring you the wine-lover’s “gift central,” featuring:

1. Wine Wipes: A proprietary blend of stain-removing and teeth-protecting ingredients available in a convenient 20-wipe compact, complete with mirror. Just run Wine Wipes over your teeth and mouth, and order another round of red.
2. Pearly Wipes: Available in a convenient 20-wipe compact complete with mirror, Pearly Wipes fit into your pocket or purse and can be used after any offending beverage – coffee, tea, soda, fruit juice, red and white wine – as well as a minty treat after a meal when no toothbrush is in sight.
3. Vinquiz- Borracha’s Vinquiz pairs your personality with a unique bottle of cult wine and delivers it to you with a personality profile, tasting notes and pairing suggestions.
4. Borracha Prescribes: If you love wine but are far from a wine drinking pro we can help! Let Borracha “prescribe” a quality, inexpensive bottle of wine for your next event. You’ll impress even the most seasoned wine drinkers with your excellent bottle choice!
5. Custom Wine Boxes: If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a wine lover, or if you are a wine lover yourself, a hand-painted wine box is THE present for you this holiday season. Local San Luis Obispo artist, Bri Devereaux, hand paints each box and no two paintings are the same. Wine boxes can be purchased as single or double boxes.

Each product can be purchased in Borracha’s online store: http://www.winewipes.com/store/. Happy shopping (oh, and Happy Holidays, too!).