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Wine blog
Yes, another wine blog—poured with culture, wanderlust, and a splash of sass. From wine travel stories to natural wine finds and local tips for sipping in Paris, bois boire is a wine guide for curious minds and picky palates. The name? A bilingual pun on boire (to drink) and bois (woods—Sylvia means woods, and bois is also the first-person form of boire in French). Expect honest guides, clever recs, sharp insights, and the occasional rant.


How to Order Wine Like a Local in Paris
There’s nothing worse than sitting down at a charming little café in Paris, opening the wine list… and feeling completely lost. Suddenly...

Sylvia
Sep 14 min read


Why I Stopped Caring About Wine Scores
You’ve definitely seen it before — a proud little shelf talker that says “93 POINTS!” next to a bottle at the supermarket. Or a wine shop...

Sylvia
Aug 314 min read


How to Choose the Perfect Wines for Your Wedding: A No-Stress Guide
Weddings are stressful enough without obsessing over whether your Pinot Noir “clashes” with the beef or if your mother-in-law thinks...

Sylvia
Aug 304 min read


What Wines I Keep at Home (And Why You Should Too)
I always keep wine at home. You should too. Not because I drink every night but because life has this way of surprising you. Your friend...

Sylvia
Aug 293 min read


Wine on a Budget in Paris: What I Actually Buy Under €15
Here is the thing about Paris: drinking well here is both ridiculously easy and weirdly overwhelming. You’re surrounded by wine...

Sylvia
Aug 284 min read


Plan Your Wine Tour from Paris: Weekend Getaway Even Without a Car
Paris has enough wine bars to keep anyone busy for years, but let’s be real: if you’re spending time in France and never leave the city...

Sylvia
Aug 273 min read


Why Most Wine and Food Pairing Content Fails — What You Should Know
Let me guess: you’ve seen one of those glossy Instagram charts telling you exactly which wine goes with which dish. Red wine with meat....

Sylvia
Aug 266 min read


How Much Should You Spend on a Bottle of Wine?
There’s always that moment of quiet panic when you’re handed a wine list or even just staring at the shelves of a supermarket. The...

Sylvia
Aug 254 min read


How to Order Wine in a Restaurant Without Anxiety
There is a specific type of social pressure that only materializes when you’re handed a wine list in a nice restaurant. It’s like being...

Sylvia
Apr 245 min read


Wine Vocabulary That Actually Helps You Pick a Bottle
Struggling to describe what wine you like? Learn wine vocabulary that actually helps you pick the right bottle—without sounding like a sommelier.

Sylvia
Apr 235 min read


How to Truly Enjoy Natural Wine
How to enjoy natural wine: tips on serving, glassware, taste expectations, and winemakers to try. A practical guide for beginners and pros.

Sylvia
Apr 225 min read


Why the Right Wine Glass Matters More Than You Think
Discover why glassware matters more than you think. A practical, personal guide to choosing the right wine glass—without the snobbery.

Sylvia
Apr 215 min read


A Wine Lover’s Guide for Your Vacation in Sicily’s Etna Region
A guide to Sicily's Etna region, wineries to visit, practical guides and where to eat

Sylvia
Apr 107 min read


Where to Taste Wines in Paris: Top Wine Events to Visit
As a wine professional and a seasoned wine drinker, I’m often the one people turn to for wine tips, guides, and recommendations. One...

Sylvia
Apr 94 min read


An Insider’s Guide to Wine Tours in Europe
This guide is for wine lovers and traveller who want to plan a wine tour in Europe

Sylvia
Apr 27 min read


Why I (Almost) Always Order Wine by the Bottle
Wondering if you should order wine by the bottle or glass? Here’s why wine pros almost always go for the bottle—and why it might be worth it

Sylvia
Mar 264 min read


Has Natural Wine Become Mainstream (and Is That a Good Thing)?
If you’d mentioned natural wine at a dinner party 15 years ago, you might have been met with blank stares or polite nods of indifference....

Sylvia
Sep 17, 20247 min read


I Tried 5 Wine Bars in a Day in Athens (and Lived to Tell the Tale)
Discover and learn about Greek wine in the wine bars and wine bistros in Athens

Sylvia
Nov 14, 20235 min read


The Rise of Natural Wine in China: A Growing Trend with Unique Characteristics
An in-depth analysis of the natural wine market in China

Sylvia
Oct 10, 20237 min read
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