About Regine Rousseau

Regine T. Rousseau, wine and spirits expert, writer, presenter, and media personality, focuses on making wine knowledge accessible to people at all levels of proficiency. She is recognized as 2022 Leader in the Wine Industry by Wine Magazine Monthly, a nominee of 2020 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards, Wine Educator of the Year, a WSET Level 3 with Merit, an International Sommelier Guild Level II, and Executive Bourbon Steward, Stave and Thief. Regine has traveled around the globe sharing her wine and spirits expertise. She has authored or been featured in articles in the The Drop, New Yorker, Wine Enthusiast, Pix Wine, Black Enterprise, Black Food and Beverage, Wine Spectator, the Zoe Report, Forbes and Chicago Tribune.

30 12, 2019

Festive Bubbles — From Budget to Baller

By Regine Rousseau|2019-12-30T15:31:41-06:00December 30th, 2019|Blogs, Champagnes and Other Sparkling Wines|

Let’s talk wine inclusion. You all know that I love Champagne. As we near the close of one year and move into the excitement of the next, this is also the season where those of us in the wine industry [...]

24 12, 2019

Holiday Wine and Bites Party

By Regine Rousseau|2019-12-24T17:09:30-06:00December 24th, 2019|Blogs, Food and Wine, Wine Travel|

At this point in the holiday season you’ve probably attended one or two holiday wine and bites party. Be strong, there are a few days left, and at least three more parties to go! We’ve planned some memorable wine tasting [...]

10 12, 2019

The Vintage Modern: Revisit Madeira with H.M. Borges 10 Years Old Reserve Boal

By Regine Rousseau|2019-12-10T20:31:30-06:00December 10th, 2019|Blogs, Food and Wine|

Today we revisit a favorite here at Shall We Wine: H.M. Borges 10 Years Old Reserve Boal Madeira. Put this on your sweet map! Earlier this year I contributed to There's Nothing Wrong With Sweet Wine for VinePair and how [...]

13 11, 2019

Wine of the Week 11/13/2019

By Regine Rousseau|2019-11-13T17:55:59-06:00November 13th, 2019|Blogs, Wine of the Week|

Wine: Louis Pommery, Brut California Region: California Grapes: Chardonnay (96%) Pinot Noir (4%) Price: $23 Taste: Classic California sparkling deliciousness. Baked green apple and grilled peach on the nose. The wine is creamy on the palate and mirrors the nose [...]

6 11, 2019

Wine of the Week 11/6/19

By Regine Rousseau|2019-11-06T20:38:22-06:00November 6th, 2019|Blogs, Wine of the Week|

Wine: Tablas Creek Vineyard 2017 Esprit de Tablas Blanc and 2017 Esprit Rouge Region: Paso Robles Taste: Tablas Creek Vineyard 2017 Esprit de Tablas Blanc $45 This wine smells of romance; fresh white flowers, sugar, spice, and everything nice. It [...]

1 11, 2019

Event Alert: Chicago Champagne Week November 1-10, 2019

By Regine Rousseau|2019-11-01T16:25:06-05:00November 1st, 2019|Blogs, Wine Events|

I love Champagne. Periodt! Check out my recent appearance of Sister Circle Live as I chat about some of my favorite producers. https://youtu.be/WdqOAs6F1U4 EVENT DETAILS When I heard that Steve Morgan, Midwest Manager for the Importer, The Sorting Table and [...]

27 10, 2019

THE REAL MOSCATO

By Regine Rousseau|2019-10-27T20:24:27-05:00October 27th, 2019|Blogs, Food and Wine|

I.E.E.M. (International Event & Exhibition Management) an agency specializing in marketing, events production and public relations for the wine industry curated one of the best Italian wine experiences with its tri-city tour: Simply Italian Great Wines U.S. Tour. The first stop [...]

17 10, 2019

Champagne Basics

By Regine Rousseau|2019-10-17T14:52:08-05:00October 17th, 2019|Blogs, Champagnes and Other Sparkling Wines|

October 18, 2019 marks the 10th anniversary of #ChampagneDay, a yearly social media celebration made possible by Champagne lovers from around the world." Comité Champagne We provide some recommendations for Champagne Day in our October newsletter (Link). Read on for [...]

8 10, 2019

Fall Wine and Food Pairing with Heartfelt Catering

By Regine Rousseau|2019-10-08T01:16:25-05:00October 8th, 2019|Blogs, Food and Wine|

I am so excited for my second appearance on ABC 7 Windy City Live, a popular Chicago morning show! Tune in at 1:00 PM central time to watch my recommendations for Fall wines paired with deliciousness from Heartfelt Catering! Below [...]

26 09, 2019

Wine Notes 9/25/19: DOMAINE PIERRE GUILLEMOT SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE BLANC “DESSUS LES GOLLARDES” 2015

By Regine Rousseau|2019-09-26T01:06:51-05:00September 26th, 2019|Blogs, Wine of the Week|

Wine: Domaine Pierre Guillemot SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE BLANC “DESSUS LES GOLLARDES" 2015 Region: Burgundy, France Grapes: 70% Pinot Blanc and 30% Chardonnay Price: $45 Taste: This wine has an appealing chalky texture with flavors of papayas, lemons and apricots. Pairs with: This wine is [...]