Category Archives: #Wine Education

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

Wine Trivia #2- Locate these Wine Regions

Posted on October 3, 2017 by sommeliersusie

As promised, here is your next set of wine trivia questions. These questions will focus on where these wine regions are located throughout the world. There are three levels… ready, set, start locating! Within which country would you find them? … Continue reading →

Posted in #Wine Education, Wine Trivia | Tagged #sgcgo.com, #wine region map | Leave a comment

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

Cognac- Bin 36 Class with Alexandre LeClerq from Maison Maxine Trijol

Posted on January 25, 2017 by sommeliersusie

COGNAC Cognac, named after the town of Cognac, France, is a variety of brandy. It is produced in the wine-growing region surrounding the town from which it takes its name, in the French Departements of Charente and Charente-Maritime. For a … Continue reading →

Posted in #Charente, #Charente-Maritime, #Cognac, #France, #Pineau des Charentes, #Wine Education, #Wine Events | Tagged #Bin 36, #Brandy, #Charentais Pot Still, #Cognac, #Maxime Trijol, #pediacognac.com, #Wikipedia | 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

Pairing Wine with Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine

Posted on November 17, 2016 by sommeliersusie

How exciting to share my passion for wine and love of teaching to the incredible customers of Bin 36! Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, this restaurant / wine bar is a true gem. Owner Enoch Shully has a gift … Continue reading →

Posted in #Wine, #Wine Education, #Wine Events, Wine Pairings | Tagged #Bin 36, #Bodegas Atalaya Laya, #Casalfarneto, #Côtes de Gascogne, #Chicago Events, #Colombard, #Domaine Pellehaut, #Enoch Shully, #Garnacha, #Gros Manseng, #Italy, #La Marche, #Monastrell, #Trakia Manastira, #Ugni Bland, #Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine, #Verdicchio, Fontevecchia | 2 Comments

Wine Wednesday Women into Wine Study Group Update

Posted on November 14, 2016 by sommeliersusie

This year seems to be flying by! I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Our wine study group has had some fantastic sessions. We took advantage of a warm September evening to tackle Rosé and to welcome a … Continue reading →

Posted in #Wine, #Wine Education | Tagged #Cabernet Franc, #Grenache, #Loire Valley, #Mourvèdre, #Oregon, #rosé, #Sangiovese, #Seneca Lake, #syrah, #wine knowledge, NY | Leave a comment