September 2025 Highlights: Cheese Pairings, Low‑Cal Drinks & Tasting Style Tips

Welcome to the September 2025 archive of Wine Geek Confessions. In just a few weeks we covered everything from the perfect cheese to serve with a crisp white wine to the truth about vodka’s calorie count. We also helped you dress for a whiskey tasting, shared a home coffee cupping guide, and even gave you the right words to call a tea lover. Below is a quick run‑through of each post and why you’ll want to read them.

Cheese & White Wine Match‑ups

If you’ve ever stared at a cheese board wondering what goes with a buttery Chardonnay or a zesty Sauvignon Blanc, our "Best Cheese to Pair with White Wine" guide has you covered. We break down the flavor profiles of popular cheeses – think creamy Brie, sharp goat, and nutty Gruyère – and match them with the right white wine style. A handy comparison table lets you spot the perfect pair in seconds, and we toss in a few tasting tips so you can sound like a pro at your next dinner party.

Smart Sips & Dress Codes

Want to keep your cocktail hour light? Our "Is Vodka the Lowest‑Calorie Alcohol?" post dives into the numbers, compares vodka to beer, wine, whisky and more, and offers simple tricks to stay low‑cal. For whisky fans, we revealed the dress code for any tasting, from casual bar to black‑tie event, with outfit formulas and a quick checklist. Coffee lovers weren’t left out – the coffee tasting guide shows you how to set up a home cupping session, what to look for, and how much to spend. Finally, if you’re a tea fanatic, the "What Are Tea Lovers Called?" article gives you the right slang – teaphile, teaholic, aficionado – and when to use each term.

Each of these posts is built to be practical. The cheese guide lets you swap a boring snack for a crowd‑pleasing combo. The vodka article saves you from sneaking extra calories into your night out. The whiskey outfit piece removes the guesswork before you walk into a distillery, and the coffee cupping steps let you explore flavors without booking a pricey class. And the tea‑lover cheat sheet? Perfect for adding a bit of nerd cred to your next book club chat.

We keep the tone informal, the advice actionable, and the language plain – no fancy terms, just clear steps you can follow right away. If you missed any of these articles when they first appeared, the archive page is your shortcut to catch up. Dive in, try a new cheese pairing, test a low‑cal cocktail, or dress up for that whisky tasting. Whatever you choose, you’ll walk away with a better tasting experience and a few conversation starters.

Got a topic you’re itching to see next month? Drop us a comment or shoot us a message. We love hearing what you want to explore, whether it’s a new spirit, a food pairing, or the best way to host a tasting at home. Cheers to good drinks, good food, and good company – all with a geeky twist.