Category Archives: #Wine

“Words of Wine Wisdom” throughout the Ages

Posted on October 9, 2017 by sommeliersusie

I see so many quotes about wine in a number of places. I thought for fun I would share a few. Many have a ring of truth to them…some are more serious, contemplative, others are just fun. Enjoy, preferably with … Continue reading →

Posted in #Wine, Wine Thought of the Week, Wine Trivia | Tagged #Brainy Quotes, #Good Reads, #Wine Quotes | Leave a comment

Think “Pink” – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 3, 2017 by sommeliersusie

Cancer, that “ugly” word that we fear, a word we never wish to hear, a disease that touches so many of us everyday. I am one of the fortunate ones…my mother, father, and husband are “surviviors”. This isn’t true for … Continue reading →

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Wine Trivia Time

Posted on October 1, 2017 by sommeliersusie

As we enter into the fall season when the days get shorter and the sun sets a bit sooner every day, I think of things to do indoors. I am a trivia “geek”- love to learn new facts whether they … Continue reading →

Posted in #Grape Varietals, #Wine, #Wine Education | Tagged #wine, #wine knowledge, #wine trivia | Leave a comment

Vive la Frenchie! Support ASPCA

Posted on April 4, 2017 by sommeliersusie

To all wine and animal lovers…during the entire month of April, the Boisset Collection will donate $2.00 for every bottle of Frenchie wine sold to the ASPCA! This is an amazing way to support a fantastic organization, enjoy delicious, … Continue reading →

Posted in #ASPCA, #Wine, #Wine Events | Tagged #Boisset, #Frenchie Winery, #JCB, #Raymond | Leave a comment

Easter Wine Pairings

Posted on March 6, 2017 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? Let me offer a few suggestions for both meals and help get your planning off … Continue reading →

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

IBM’s Chef Watson- Wine and Chocolate Truffle Pairing

Posted on March 3, 2017 by sommeliersusie

Last night I had the pleasure of working at an IBM sponsored event at Bin 36 in Chicago. “The product helps professionals across industries solve complex problems and reveal insights from large amounts of data.” (IBM) The component being … Continue reading →

Posted in #Wine, #Wine Events, Wine Education, Wine Pairings | Tagged #Alpha Estate, #Bin 36, #Boisset, #Cabernet Franc, #Côtes de Gascogne, #Chef Watson, #Colombard, #Domaine de Pellehaut, #Gros Manseng, #IBM, #Loire Valley, #Louis de Grenelle, #Malagouzia, #Saumur, #Ugni Blanc, #wine | Leave a comment

Wine Wednesday Women into Wine 2017

Posted on January 23, 2017 by sommeliersusie

Syrah or Shiraz…what do you call this beautiful red wine? This was the varietal we studied to kick off 2017. We were supposed to take a look at Syrah back in November, but due to illness, work schedules, etc…we postponed … Continue reading →

Posted in #Wine, #Wine Education, Winter | Tagged #6th Sense, #Australia, #Lodi, #Micheal David, #Roussilon, #Shiraz, #syrah, #Thorn-Clarke, #wine, #Wine Folly, #wine knowledge, Domaine Gilles Troullier | Leave a comment