Category Archives: #Wine

Easter Wine Pairings

Posted on March 14, 2019 by sommeliersusie

Spring is right around the corner! Easter is a big family gathering food feast! What wine goes best with those Easter brunch and dinner dishes? I decided to repost from a couple of years ago with a few new wine … Continue reading →

Posted in #Celebrations, #Wine, Boisset Collection, Wine Pairings | Tagged #Buena Vista, #DeLoach, #Easter, #Frenchie, #JCB, #Raymond, #Wattle Creek, #Wine #Wine Pairing | Leave a comment

Grower vs. Négotiant Champagne

Posted on November 6, 2017 by sommeliersusie

I had the pleasure of attending a seminar on Grower vs. Négotiant Champagnes…what a treat! Our presenter was Jeff Hacker who works at Binney’s Beverage Depot in Des Plaines, Illinois. Jeff has been in the industry for over 11 years. … Continue reading →

Posted in #France, #Grand Cru, #Wine, #Wine Education, champagne, Wine Trivia | Tagged #Billecart Salmon, #Binney's, #French Wine Scholar, #Grands Crus, #Grower Champagne, #Henri Billiot, #Louis Nicaise, #Louis Roederer, #Négotiant, #Pierre Peters, #Ruinart, #sparkling wines, #Vine Pair, #Wikipedia, #wine knowledge | Leave a comment

Favorite Wine-Food Pairing

Posted on October 27, 2017 by sommeliersusie

I am a foodie…well, maybe a foodie snob! I have always loved cooking, so pairing wine properly can elevate my dishes to new heights. When I take the time to create a beautiful meal, I want it to dazzle my … Continue reading →

Posted in #Food and Wine, #Wine, Wine Pairings, Wine Thought of the Week | Tagged #Buena Vista, #Domaine de la Pepiere 2014 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, #French Wine Scholar, #Gillardeau oysters, #Muscadet, #pinot noir, Boisset Collection | Leave a comment

Holiday Gifting Made Simple- Boisset Gift Gallery

Posted on October 24, 2017 by sommeliersusie

Need that perfect gift for your top clients, star employees, wine loving friends? Let Boisset make it easy! Receive $5.00 shipping on ALL Gift Gallery orders through November 15th! http://my.boissetcollection.com/susiewhipple * shop under gift gallery. Questions, shoot me a message … Continue reading →

Posted in #Celebrations, #Corporate Gifts, #Wine, Boisset Collection | Tagged #Boisset, #Buena Vista, #Custom Labels, #DeLoach, #JCB, #Napa, #Raymond, #Sonoma, #Wattle Creek | Leave a comment

Wildfires Strike Again

Posted on October 18, 2017 by sommeliersusie

As the California wildfires are becoming more contained, news of another wine industry tragedy is happening in Spain and Portugal. Please read from the CNN link below. My heart goes out to those affected…praying for you and hoping for the … Continue reading →

Posted in #Portugal, #Spain, #Wine | Tagged #CNN, #Tragedy in wine country, #Wildfires | Leave a comment

Boisset Collection- 2016 “Honoris” Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on October 17, 2017 by sommeliersusie

Boisset Collection will be donating 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the 2016 Honoris Cabernet Sauvignon to “WINE COUNTRY RELIEF”. “A Wine that Honors our Community and First Responders. One hundred percent of proceeds will go to wine … Continue reading →

Posted in #Wine, Boisset Collection | Tagged #Boisset, #Cabernet Sauvignon, #JCB, #Napa, #Sonoma | Leave a comment

Tragedy in the Wine Industry

Posted on October 16, 2017 by sommeliersusie

The devastating wildfires in California continue to burn and Mother Nature isn’t helping. Winds are can, and are expected, to increase and this will make the job of the firefighters even more challenging. The loss … Continue reading →

Posted in #European Wine Countries, #Wine, Wine Thought of the Week | Tagged #Bloomberg Report, #Elin McCoy, #Napa, #Nature's Fury, #Sonoma, #Wine Industry | 3 Comments