Category Archives: Events

WINGS, INC- Women in Need Growing Stronger

Posted on September 22, 2016 by sommeliersusie

This past Saturday I had the honor of attending an event for WINGS, INC at the WTTW Studios in Chicago. Amazing people, great food and music, inspirational speakers all there to support this wonderful, truly needed organization. We were shown … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged #Chicago Events, #Domestic Violence, #Soul Revival Healing Arts, #Tribe, #WINGS INC | Leave a comment

Spark Ventures- Business Driven Philanthropy

Posted on May 18, 2016 by sommeliersusie

April 28th was a beautiful evening. I had the privilege of attending the Spark Ventures fundraising event. It was an amazing night! A wine tasting, silent and live auctions, delicious food, and kind-hearted, generous people made it a perfect night. … Continue reading →

Posted in #Spark Ventures, #Wine Events, Events, Wine | Tagged #charities, #Nicaragua, #Zambia | Leave a comment

Wines of Provence

Posted on March 2, 2016 by sommeliersusie

Ah, the glorious region of Provence…located in the southeastern part of France, not too far from the Mediterranean Sea. The ochre soil, the scents of lavender, rosemary, thyme…the “garrigue”, and of course, the wine! The Wines of Provence Trade Show … Continue reading →

Posted in #France, #Wine, Events, Trade Shows | Tagged # Maîtres Vignerons de Saint Tropez, #AOP, #Basque, #Bin 36, #Cabernet Sauvignon, #Carignan, #Château Carpe Diem, #Château d' Esclans, #Château de Brigue, #Château Du Seuil, #Château Gassier, #Château Sainte Marguerite, #Chicago Events, #cinsault, #Domaine d'Eole, #Domaines Pierre Chavin, #Mirabeau en Provence, #Mourvèdre, #Provence, #rosé wine, #Rose Infinie, #Roussanne, #syrah, #Tibouren | Leave a comment

Tre Bicchieri 2016

Posted on February 11, 2016 by sommeliersusie

Last week I had the honor and pleasure of attending Tre Bicchieri 2016- presented by Gambero Rosso. This trade event has been celebrating outstanding Italian wines for 30 years. Reds, whites, sparkling, dessert…wines of every style were presented. The Master Class … Continue reading →

Posted in #Gambero Rosso, #Italian wines, #Wine, Events, Grape Varietals, Trade Shows, White Wine, Wine Education | Tagged #Abruzzo Pecorino, #Amarone della Valpolicella, #Custoza, #Emilia Romagna, #Franciacorta, #La Crotta di Vegneron's Moscato Passito Prieuré, #Lambrusco, #Tre Bicchieri, #Veneto | Leave a comment

Holiday Open House & Shopping Event

Posted on November 17, 2015 by sommeliersusie

Tasteful Adventures will be joining My Chef’s Station and several others at a Holiday Open House and Shopping Event. Please check out the vendors/artists listed below and get a jumpstart on your shopping list. I will be pouring wines specifically … Continue reading →

Posted in #Holiday Shopping Event, #Tasetful Adventures, Events | Tagged #Holiday wine-food pairings, #My Chef's Station, #Roselle Events | Leave a comment

Chimney Rock Wine Dinner @ Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Chicago

Posted on November 16, 2015 by sommeliersusie

Last Friday I had the pleasure of attending a special wine dinner at Del Frisco’s Restaurant in Chicago. The setting was beautiful! The staff is well-trained, the wine director is quite skilled in his selections, and the food is amazing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Wine, Wine Pairings | Tagged #Cabernet Sauvignon, #Chicago Events, #Chimney Rock Winery, #Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, #Elizabeth Vianna, #Stag's Leap District, #Terlato Family | Leave a comment

Simply Italian Great Wines

Posted on October 29, 2015 by sommeliersusie

Knowledge is power…I am a firm believer in that thought. Wine seminars provide just that…information from the wine makers, maps, varietal specifics, food pairings, and of course, the tastings. This held true this past Monday in Chicago at the Simply … Continue reading →

Posted in #Wine, Events, Wine Education | Tagged #Frascati, #Italian wines, #Italy, #Piedmont, #Romagna, #Rome, #Sardinia, #Tuscany, #Veneto | Leave a comment