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.

27 01, 2020

The Wine Buzz in Collio, Italy

By Regine Rousseau|2020-01-27T04:34:54-06:00January 27th, 2020|Blogs, Travel, Uncategorized|

The wine buzz in Collio, Italy is their Collio Bianco! This iconic white blend is a heavenly offering of the region's soul. To drink Collio Bianco is to travel to its home. The wines smell like spring evenings perfumed with white flowers! They [...]

22 01, 2020

Cocktail Hour: Barrell Bourbon

By Regine Rousseau|2020-01-22T18:25:04-06:00January 22nd, 2020|Blogs, Wine of the Week|

This week, we are cheating on wine and featuring one of our favorite cocktails made from barrell bourbon for cocktail hour. This cocktail was featured on Fox 5 DC. Check out the segment and see the recipe below. I am [...]

16 01, 2020

How To Incorporate Wine and Spirits Into Your New Lifestyle

By Regine Rousseau|2020-01-16T16:59:04-06:00January 16th, 2020|Blogs, Food and Wine|

Our readers and clients often ask, “How do I incorporate wine and spirits into my new lifestyle?” You’ll be happy to know that you have options! Many of the popular diets like keto, Weight Watchers and a vegan lifestyle allow [...]

15 01, 2020

Wine of the Week: Alma de Vino~Old Vine Tempranillo 2014 1/15/2020

By Regine Rousseau|2020-01-15T23:50:43-06:00January 15th, 2020|Wine of the Week|

Wine of the Week: Alma de Vino~Old Vine Tempranillo 2014 Region: D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain Price: $36 This wine is gorgeous! If you like a big rich wine, give this a try. This 2014 has had some time to age and [...]

11 01, 2020

Wine of the Week: 2017 Chateau Rocher Calon 1/8/2020

By Regine Rousseau|2020-01-11T00:34:28-06:00January 11th, 2020|Blogs, Uncategorized, Wine of the Week|

Wine: 2017 Chateau Rocher Calon Montagne St. Emilion Region: St. Emilion Bordeaux, France Price: $20 Grapes: 95 % merlot 5% Cabernet Franc Taste: The wine has a velvety, plush mouthfeel, soft tannins with dark fruit, chocolate and herbal notes. Fun [...]

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 [...]