Ever wonder what wine to pair with a personality as bold, playful, or mysterious as your favorite feline? As a professional sommelier, Michele Gargiulo has taken the time to pair the personalities and quirks of wines with the charm and soul of beloved cat breeds.

Cats, much like wines, are endlessly diverse—each breed and bottle telling its own unique story. From the elegant and mysterious Nebelung to the playful and social Siamese, this book explores how the essence of dierent wines mirrors the spirit of our feline friends.

Wine doesn’t have to be intimidating, and Michele is here to prove it. Forget the stuy stereotypes of sommeliers and the overly serious wine world—this book is about celebrating the joy and fun of wine, just as cats celebrate life with every purr and playful leap. So, pour a glass, find your favorite feline, and let’s toast to two of life’s greatest pleasures: wine and cats.

“Michele does it again with this next installment of Pairing Paws! She expertly balances the wealth of knowledge and stellar wines (and cats) she shares while making it extremely accessible to all readers. This is such an effortless and enjoyably digestible read yet contains recommendations and insights few in the wine world are capable of zeroing in on.”

Hamilton Weaver, Sommelier, Winemaker, @soil2sediment

"Michele is easily one of the most down-to-earth wine writers and sommeliers I have the pleasure of knowing. She effortlessly decodes the world of wine and puts it in an accessible, and more importantly, fun package for wine and cat lovers alike."

Brandon Ford, MW Student, IMW & Advanced Sommelier CMS-America

“I am excited to see that Michele continues to break down barriers in the wine world to make wine more approachable and downright fun! An incredible sequel to her dog breed edition. It's no secret that I love the Failla & DuMOL pairings, both perfectly matched with the winery's styles. Michele nailed it again!!!”

Jill Davis, Winemaker and Advanced Sommelier CMS-America

“When looking for someone to teach you about wine, I think you need to start with something that isn't present. Ego. Michele continues to impress by presenting wine approachably without self-aggrandizing. It's always a pleasure to read her writing. And, if you get a chance to taste with her, you'll be stunned by her insights."

Jamie Harrison Rubin, Kidstuff Hospitality, Advanced Sommelier CMS-America

“The only thing more loyal than a book is a friend writing that book. In this marvelous must-read, discover parallels between the diversity of cat personalities and the nuances in beverage on a thoughtful, creative and intelligent bedrock. Michele makes learning beverages unpretentious, approachable, relatable and fun for everyone.”

Austin McKenna, Hospitality Professional, Advanced Sommelier CMS-America

"Catnip for oenophiles.”

Max Pinsky, Four Seasons Philadelphia, Certified Sommelier CMS-America

"Pairing wine is an art of both intuition and precision—a delicate dance where a single misstep can turn harmony into discord. When it comes to taking these pairings away from the food, a whole new challenge arises. 

Michele is whimsical genius in art of pairing wine, this time with cats.  Both are enigmatic, both indulgent, both possessing an effortless ability to command a room with the mere flick of a tail or the swirl of a glass. I imagine sipping a fine vintage in the quiet company of a feline is akin to partaking in a ritual as ancient as time itself.” 

Jameson Brown, Friend, Sommelier, Hospitalitarian

“To know Michele is to be inspired every time you are in her presence. You will truly be engaged from start to finish — from her chic pairings to her love for animals, and everything else in between!”

Noelle Casinelli, Sipping with Sass, Sommelier