Cocktail Hour with Kristin Akbasli
2021-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Kristin Akbasli, Founder of Create My Weight for a segment on “Healthier Cocktails” on November 19, 2021 @ 6pm CST.
Featured cocktails and recipes are listed below.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!

Kristin Akbasli, Founder of Create My Weight

Link to purchase Kristin’s book, Food Freedom Cookbook
Purchase HERE

Featured Cocktails

WHISPERING WHISKEY
INGREDIENTS
▪ 3 blackberries
▪ 1.5oz lemon juice
▪ 1tbsp sugar-free simply syrup
▪ 1.5oz of your favorite whiskey
▪ crushed ice
METHOD
1. Add all ingredients to the shaker & shake vigorously until the blackberries start to break up to give that blush color.
2. Strain into a glass packed with fresh crushed ice.
3. Garnish with additional blackberries.
SUGAR-FREE SIMPLY SYRUP
▪ 1 cup of monkfruit
▪ 1 cup of water
METHOD: Bring to a boil and let cool before adding to cocktail

ESPRESSO MARTINI
INGREDIENTS
▪ 1 espresso shot chilled
▪ 1.5oz vodka (or flavored vodka like whipped cream or vanilla)
▪ 1oz Baileys
▪ 1oz Kahlua
▪ crushed ice
▪ Shaved Lily’s chocolate (for garnish) or
▪ 3 coffee beans (for garnish)
METHOD
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with lots of ice.
2. Shake espresso, vodka, Baileys, and Kahlua for 30 seconds.
3. Pour into a martini glass.
4. Garnish with shaved chocolate or coffee beans.

Preparing For The Event
You are welcomed to taste one of both of the featured wines above. Please chill the white wines before the event, prepare a charcuterie board and join us!
Cheers!

Cocktail Hour with Russell Gladhart
2021-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Winter’s Hill Wine on November 12, 2021 @ 6pm CST.
Featured wines are listed below.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!

Our Guest – Winemaker Russell Gladhart
Russell was immediately captivated by the vineyard his parents planted when he was 18. He enjoyed working on the farm during his studies and after graduation. He went on to work for several vineyards and wineries in Oregon and New Zealand, always thinking about how what he was learning could be applied to the vineyard at home. He and his wife Delphine met while working together at an Oregon winery, and the two of them went on to travel and work together in Oregon, New Zealand, and finally Delphine’s home, France. Russell took the opportunity to study enology and viticulture at the Centre de Formation Professionnelle et de Promotion Agricole de Beaune in the heart of Burgundy. In 2004 they married and moved back to Oregon, forming a partnership with Peter and Emily. Delphine made the wine until 2014, when she passed the reins on to Russell. Russell enjoys the challenges, unpredictability, and ultimate rewards of working with family and running a small business.

Featured Wines

Watershed Pinot Noir

Pinot Blanc Reserve

Purchase a two bottle set for $75 shipping included
Can ship to the following states ONLY:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Washington DC, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachussets, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada
New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York. North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Order Here

Preparing For The Event
You are welcomed to taste one of both of the featured wines above. Please chill the white wines before the event, prepare a charcuterie board and join us!
Cheers!

International Champagne Day
2021-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine for International Champagne Day on Friday, October 22, 2021 @ 7pm CST.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!

Fun Champagne Facts
Millions of bubbles, literally
* There are about 49 million bubbles inside a standard bottle of champagne.
Bubbling fast
* A standard size glass emits 30 bubbles every second.
Pressure, pressure, pressure
* The pressure in a champagne bottle is about three times the amount of pressure inside car tires.
Carbonation upon carbonation
* Champagne has three times more carbonation than beer.

Preparing For The Event
Grab your favorite bottle of champagne, prepare yourself a charcuterie board and JOIN US!

Cocktail Hour With Corinne Joachim Sanon Symietz
2021-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Corinne of Les Chocolateries Askanya on October 8, 2021 @ 6pm CST for a segment that’s “All About Chocolate”!
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!

About Les Chocolateries Askanya
Les Chocolateries Askanya is Haiti’s first bean-to-bar chocolate company. We exclusively use Haitian cacao to produce our chocolates in our facility located in Ouanaminthe, Haiti.
Unbeknownst to many people, the Haitian cacao is highly ranked on the international cacao market.
Realizing this, we decided to produce delicious and high quality chocolates in Haiti, made only with Haitian cacao. We wanted a product that Haitians, whether in our ten Departments or in the Diaspora, could enjoy and be proud of.
We also wished for every chocolate connoisseur and lover worldwide to savor and fall in love with our chocolate treats – “Grown in Haiti, Made in Haiti, Enjoyed Everywhere”.
OUR NAME “ASKANYA”
We named our company after one of our founder’s German hometown “Aschersleben”. In its Latinized form “Ascania,” it connects to the ancient figure Ascanius. Just as Ascanius became the legendary King in Roman mythology, we are sure Askanya will become the Queen of chocolate in her new Caribbean home.
DELICIOUS CHOCOLATES MADE IN HAITI
We are now ready to share these delicious chocolate treats with you. On behalf of the more than 3,000 Haitian farmers who grow our cacao and the dedicated team at Les Chocolateries Askanya, we thank you for choosing our chocolate treats – “Grown in Haiti, Made in Haiti, Enjoyed Everywhere”.

Our Guest: Corinne Joachim Sanon Symietz
Corinne JOACHIM SANON SYMIETZ grew up in
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, well into her high school years.
Post her High-School graduation in 2002, she moved to New-Orleans Louisiana, where she completed her first two years of college.
Seeking a more challenging and rigorous engineering program, she transferred to the University of Michigan (UMich), Ann-Arbor. There she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering in April 2006. After working across several industries, including beauty, pharmaceutical, financial services and telecommunications; in North America, Asia and the Caribbean, she went on to earn a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania in 2011.
Fast forward to 2015, motivated by the need to create jobs in Haiti, she achieved a long-term goal. She co-founded Les Chocolateries Askanya in Ouanaminthe, a small town in the Northerneastern part of the Caribbean Island.
She’s an avid traveller, having visited 60 countries and counting. She’s committed to mentoring high-school students in Haiti to develop relevant skills to succeed in college and developing Haiti’s next great entrepreneurs.
Visit Askanya.ht and follow them on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Featured Chocolates
Askanya Chocolates bars are currently available in Milk, Brown Sugar, Dark, Extra Dark and Lime flavors in regular bar (2oz), bite-size bars, block for baking and seasonal gift sets.

Bouquet Vert (65% Cacao – Rapadou (Artisanal Cane Sugar), Lime Zest)

Paradis (47% Cacao – Sugar – Milk – Cacao Butter)

Perle Rare (90% Cacao – Rapadou (Artisanal Cane Sugar))

Minuit (60% Cacao – Sugar)

Wange Neges (50% Cacao – Rapadou (Artisanal Cane Sugar) – Milk – Cacao Butter)

Purchase a Sample 5-Pack for $32.75

Preparing For The Event
We look forward to seeing you for this awesome event! Order your chocolates or sampler pack soon to allow time for shipment.

Learn more about Askanya Chocolates:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/askanyachocolate
IG: https://www.instagram.com/askanyachocolate/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AskanyaChocolat
Videos:
Askanya 1
Askanya 2
Prepare yourself a charcuterie board and join us!
Cheers!

Corinne Joachim Sanon Symietz

Cocktail Hour at Hatch 41
2021-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | HATCH 41, 4131 S. STATE ST., Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine, in person at Hatch 41 on September 24, 2021 at 6pm-730 PM Central.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!
This will be an IN PERSON event
Complimentary beverages will be served

HATCH 41 IS A FLEX-DESK WORKSPACE FOR FREELANCERS, ENTREPRENEURS, CREATIVES AND ESTABLISHED ENTERPRISES – OR ANYONE WHO WANTS A CHANGE OF SCENE.
IT IS LOOCATED IN A HISTORIC BUILDING IN THE HEART OF BRONZEVILLE, THE AIRY LIGHT-FILLED COWORKING SPACE HAS SOARING CEILINGS, AND IS ADORNED WITH OVER 3000 PLANTS AND THE WALLS ARE FILLED WITH BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IT ALSO HAS ULTRA FAST WIFI, A BOOKABLE MEETING ROOM AND BUSINESS-CLASS PRINTING FACILITIES.

Preparing For The Event
Address:
HATCH 41
4131 S. STATE ST.
CHICAGO, IL 60609
WWW.HATCH41.COM
(773) 918-9639
Mask required
Space is limited, so RSVP early!

Knife Skills Class with Chef Brad Anderson
2021-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Chef Brad Anderson for Knife Skills Class. The virtual event is on September 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM Central.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!

Our Guest: Chef Brad Anderson

Brad Anderson is celebrity private chef, food stylist, recipe developer, and food consultant in NYC. He studied at Kitchen Academy in Los Angeles where he was top of his class. As a private chef he caters to each individual client and/or family basing each meal and dish on their specific requests, likes, and even medically based. He believes food should be clean and simple, bursting with flavor and not taking too much time to achieve those goals. He holds small to large culinary classes teaching knife skills, saucier classes, French techniques to bread making and pastry desserts. He served as a Pastry Chef at restaurants in LA as well as NYC. As a food stylist he has worked on Jimmy Kimmel, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Day LA, and the Food Network’s “The Kitchen”. Brad’s creative spirit served him well as a Broadway dancer for 15 years and now he uses the same creativity to bring his special flare to your kitchen and dinner tables!

Preparing For The Event
Skilled cooks are all about knife skills! Join us for a fun and useful class. Chef Brad will show you which knives are most useful along with the cuts that you will use in everyday cooking.
What you’ll need:
8” Chefs Knife
Pairing Knife
10” Serrated Knife (Bread Knife or similar)
Large Cutting Board (Wood or Plastic)
8-10 Celery Stalks (cleaned and dried)
8-10 Carrots (cleaned, peeled, and dried)
Cheers!

Virtual Let's Talk About Cannabis
2021-08-27 18:30 - 19:30
The Kush Kollective will join us to talk about their cannabis business. BYOB and join in a lively discussion on representation and equity in the cannabis space.
The Kush Kollective is a marketing and promotional business brand.
Our mission is to create an ecosystem where Black and Brown cannabis businesses can support, promote and invest in one another. Our goal is to directly affect businesses of color by providing the platforms where these business owners can connect, collaborate and do business together.
We intend to provide the space and opportunity where we can invest into our communities’ businesses.
We intend to assist businesses in becoming recognizable brands.
We intend to create a pipeline into the cannabis industry through vendor procurement and supply chain access to industry giants.

French Toast Cookoff w/Chef Larry Tucker
2021-08-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Chicago, 1160 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
You Are Invited
Shall We Wine’s Regine Rosseau VS. Crazy Bird Chicken’s Chef Larry Tucker are going head to head to compete who has the BEST, the MOST DELICIOUS, and the FRENCHIEST TOAST EVER! Come join Us & witness who will reign THE MOST CRAZIEST DELICIOUS FRENCH TOAST ONCE AND FOR ALL!
This will be an in person event on Saturday, August 14th @ 11am CST.
GET MORE DETAILS AND RSVP HERE NOW!

Our Guest: Chef Larry Tucker

Preparing For The Event
Address:
1160 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Mask required
Details:
French Toast Platter with two recipe – (for sale)
Sparkling Wine by the glass (tbd)
Time 11:00-1:00 PM
Judging at 12:00
Space is limited, so RSVP early!

GET MORE DETAILS AND RSVP HERE NOW!

Cocktail Hour Reconnect
2021-08-13 18:00 - 19:00
Please join Regine T. Rousseau for a meetup on Friday, August 13th @ 6pm CST! We’ve missed you! Let’s reconnect over cocktails!

You Are Invited to a Rum Cocktail Class
2021-06-25 18:00 - 19:00
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine on Friday, June 25, 2021 @ 6pm CST for a Rum meetup!
Step 1: Register
Step 2: Pick Up Ingredients
Step 3: Join us to make cocktails live!

This event is FREE FOR ALL!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND INGREDIENTS FOR COCKTAILS

Have You Tried Wines from Armenia?
2021-06-11 18:00
Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Christopher Poldoian of Storica are excited to have you join our live tasting of Storica Wines from Armenia on June 11, 2021 @ 6pm CST
Step 1: BUY THE WINES

Step 2: REGISTER for this FREE Event

Step 3: JOIN US 6/11/21 AT 6:00 PM CST

Featured Wines
please order early to allow enough time for delivery

Zulal Voskehat

Zulal Areni Reserve

Keush Origins

Shofer Rose

Get free shipping with code: SWWFREESHIP
Can not deliver to:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming
Need More Details? Click Here

Gallery Guichard
2021-06-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine for the McRae 9th Annual Fine Art Home Preview at the Gallery Guichard on Friday, June 4th @ 7pm CST.
THIS IS A FREE, IN PERSON EVENT! MASKS REQUIRED SPACE IS LIMITED
700pm-730pm CST Shall We Wine “MEMBERS ONLY” VIP reception
730pm-830pm CST Open to all Shall We Wine guests
Registration is required as space is limited. Please register and we will confirm your reservation.
Registration Required: Click Here & Secure Your Spot Now!

Can’t attend in person? Register for the virtual exhibition on June 5th HERE!

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Let's Meet Up! Virtual Game Night!
2021-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
You Are Invited

Please join Shall We Wine & Israel Greene for a meet up on Friday, May 21st @ 6pm CST!
We will host a Virtual Trivia Game Night, so Bring Your Own Bottle and get ready to have some fun!

Our Host – Israel Greene

J. Israel Greene is a Professional Speaker, Leadership Trainer, and Coach with The John Maxwell Team and Founder of Lead U Academy. He is also the host of the anxiously anticipated podcast “Growth Zone with Israel”. Israel floats around the country speaking and facilitating workshops on topics such as leadership, D&I Initiatives, and Personal Growth and Development. His programs focus on empowering leaders and organizations who are struggling to create a productive, thriving company culture that is needed for success. Some of his clients include Chicago Public Schools, Whirlpool, DFW Airport, and Municipalities throughout Illinois. READ MORE

Tacos and Cocktail Demo
2021-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Chef Brad Anderson for a tacos and cocktail demo. The event is on May 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM Central.
Featured cocktails and recipes are listed below.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!

Our Host – Chef Brad Anderson

Brad Anderson is celebrity private chef, food stylist, recipe developer, and food consultant in NYC. He studied at Kitchen Academy in Los Angeles where he was top of his class. As a private chef he caters to each individual client and/or family basing each meal and dish on their specific requests, likes, and even medically based. He believes food should be clean and simple, bursting with flavor and not taking too much time to achieve those goals. He holds small to large culinary classes teaching knife skills, saucier classes, French techniques to bread making and pastry desserts. He served as a Pastry Chef at restaurants in LA as well as NYC. As a food stylist he has worked on Jimmy Kimmel, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Day LA, and the Food Network’s “The Kitchen”. Brad’s creative spirit served him well as a Broadway dancer for 15 years and now he uses the same creativity to bring his special flare to your kitchen and dinner tables!

Featured Cocktail Recipe

MARGARITA
Take in the heart of Mexico as the flavors of Oaxaca transport you through a new twist on the classic margarita recipe.
INGREDIENTS
▪ Use your favorite tequila, mezcal, or rum
▪ 1oz Fresh Lime Juice
▪ 1/2 oz Agave Nectar
METHOD
Shake and serve over ice.
Garnish with salt rim and lime wedge.

Featured Recipe (Please Join the Cooking Demo!)

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS W/ STRAWBERRY/AVOCADO/SWEET POTATO SALSA
For the Salsa:
1 pound strawberries, hulled and diced
2 large avocados, pitted and diced
1 med sweet potato, diced & steamed (3-5 min. in microwave or boil for 3-5min)
1/2 red onion, diced
1-2 jalapeños, seeded and fine diced
zest of 1/2 lime
juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 t salt
1/4 t garlic powder
1/2 t smoked sweet paprika
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined. Set
aside.
For the Shrimp:
Spice Mix:
1 T of each: Chili powder, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Smoked Sweet Paprika
1/4 t of cayenne pepper
1 t kosher salt or sea salt
1 t fresh cracked pepper
In a small bowl mix all ingredients till combined. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp and the spice mix in a bowl and toss till coated. Heat a drizzle of oil a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through. Place in bowl and cover until ready to assemble tacos.
Assembly:
Best heat up your tortillas on the stove top or grill. Start with tortilla of choice. Add 2-3 grilled shrimp then top with the Strawberry/Avocado/Sweet Potato Salsa. Finish with sprinkle of cotija cheese and spritz of lime.
ENJOY!!!

Cocktail Hour: Catan Pisco
2021-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Catalina Bentz on April 16, 2021 @ 6pm CST to discuss Catan Pisco.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!
This event is FREE to ALL Shall We Wine Members. The cost is $15 for non-members.

Our Guest: Catalina Bentz

Catalina was born in Chile and raised in the U.S, and cannot remember a family dinner or celebration that didn’t begin with pisco. Connecting her culture, passion and now purpose, Catan Pisco was the answer to her dreams. Though her father initially told her “no” for wanting to pursue a business degree, her entrepreneurial heart eventually turned into courage, which led her to officially launching her business.
She is honored to be the first woman in Chile’s history to own her own pisco company, and hopes to inspire other Latina women to chase their dreams and turn them into realities.

Featured Spirits

Catan Pisco Reserve
Not sure what pisco is? Think “If Vodka and Tequila had a baby,” -that is maybe what it would taste like.

Featured Cocktails

THE “PERFECT” PISCO SOUR
Ingredients
2 oz of Catan Pisco
1 oz Fresh lime juice
1 oz simple syrup
1 oz or 1 freshly cracked egg white
Directions
Add all ingredients to shaker, without ice, and shake. Fill shaker with ice, and shake once more. Double strain into a coupe. Carefully garnish with four drops of bitters, and a dash of cinnamon.

“”TWO TOUCH” COCKTAILS
Catan & Tonic
Catan & Coke
Catan & Cran

PREPARING FOR THE EVENT
Feel free to join us in tasting the featured pisco. You can also follow along to create the featured cocktails with us.
WHERE TO BUY:
www.catanpisco.com, www.binnys.com, www.emilios.com, www.drizzly.com, www.shoponvine.com, www.target.com
Prepare yourself a charcuterie board and join us!
Cheers!

Cocktail Hour: Jonah Auteri
2021-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Jonah Auteri on April 9, 2021 @ 6pm CST to discuss Sake.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!
This event is FREE to ALL Shall We Wine Members. The cost is $15 for non-members.

Our Guest: Jonah Auteri

Jonah Auteri is the Assistant Brewer at Sango Kura, the first and only sake brewery in Pennsylvania. He is a long time craft beer enthusiast who fell in love with sake during his honeymoon in Japan. As a Certified Beer Server, Jonah has facilitated beer tasting events, and in 2019, earned his Sake Professional Certification from the Sake Education Council.
SUMMARY
In addition to providing a basic overview of sake and sake production, I would also like to highlight the diversity in flavor that is available in sake and its versatility in pairing.

Featured Spirits

Dewazakura Tobiroku Ginjo Sparkling “Festival of Stars”

Otokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai “Man’s Mountain”

Tamagawa Yamahai Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu “White Label”

Kamoizumi Kome Kome “Happy Bride”

Cocktail Hour: Salts & Herbs
2021-03-26 18:00 - 19:00
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Erica Williams on March 26, 2021 @ 6pm CST to discuss Salt & Herbs.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!
This event is FREE to ALL Shall We Wine Members. The cost is $15 for non-members.
If you are ordering Salt Kit, you must PURCHASE BY MARCH 15th to ensure receipt by class time.

Our Guest: Erica Williams

Erica Williams is a food and flavor expert that has been working in the food industry for over 20 years. She has marketed, researched and launched new products for top food brands in the industry, including products in the confections, salt, spices
and seasonings categories.
Join Erica in her class on The Fundamentals of Salt and Herbs, where you will learn how the right salts and herbs can create the best results for your meals and cocktails. You will leave
with a better understanding of the differences and when to use different types of salt, as well as some tips about some of the popular herbs used in cooking and cocktails.
Follow Erica on her blog and Instagram page TasteBudDiaries for the scoop on the most delicious food and unforgettable experiences!

Featured Cocktail

STRAWBERRY MARGARITA W/BASIL LIME SALT RIM
Ingredients:
(Approximately 2 servings)
• 1/2 pound (8 ounces) fresh strawberries, hulled
• 1/2 cup silver tequila
• 1/3 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
• 2 Tablespoons honey or agave, more/less to taste
• 2 Tablespoons Cointreau or Triple Sec (or any orange liqueur)
(for serving)
• Ice, basil-lime salt rimmed glasses, extra fresh strawberries and/or
lime slices for garnish

Margarita Directions:
Add strawberries, tequila, lime juice, honey/agave, and orange
liqueur to a blender. Pulse until completely smooth. Let the mixture rest for about 3 minutes, then skim off the foam on top. Taste, and add extra tequila or sweetener if desired. Serve in Basil-Lime Salt-Rimmed Glasses
To serve on the rocks
• Fill up each glass about half full with ice, then pour the margaritas over the ice and serve immediately.
To serve frozen
• Add about 1.5 – 2 cups of ice to your blender with the strawberry margarita mixture, and pulse until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
(Strawberry Margarita Recipe from Gimme Some Oven: https://
www.gimmesomeoven.com/fresh-strawberry-margarita-recipe/)
BASIL-LIME SALT RIM
• 2 large basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1 lime wedge, or lime juice for rimming
DIRECTIONS:
Finely chop the basil leaves and place in a the base of a mortar and pestle along with the salt and sugar. Finely crush the basil leaves into the sugar and salt. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, use a small food processor (make sure the leaves are very dry) or crush with the back of a large knife.
Place the basil salt onto a small plate. Rub the squeezed lime around the rim of each glass then roll the rim of each glass in the salt.
Recipe from
https://www.delishknowledge.com/frozen-strawberry-basil-margaritas/

Salt & Herbs (Materials Needed)

Materials needed:
– Black construction paper for the salts
– White paper (i.e. printer paper) for the herbs

Salts Needed (1/2 teaspoon of each):
– Table Salt
– Fine Sea Salt
– Coarse Sea Salt
– Kosher Salt
– Fine Pink Salt
– Coarse Pink Salt
– Fleur de Sel
Herbs Needed:
– Fresh Basil
– Fresh Mint
– Fresh Rosemary
– Dried basil (1/4 teaspoon)
– Dried mint (1/4 teaspoon)
– Dried rosemary (1/4 teaspoon)

Salt & Herbs Kits (Visit registration link to purchase)
Salt Experience Box: (includes everything you need for this salt experience)
* Pre-packaged 1 ounce samples of 7 salts
* Pre-packaged 1 ounce samples of 2 dried herbs
* 7 pre-cut pieces of black construction paper
$25 Per Box
FREE for Premier Cru Members
NOTE: Boxes do not include any ingredients for our featured cocktail
Boxes created for Shall We Wine by MyMoBox
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Shall We Wine - Virtual Movie Night - Free
2021-03-12 18:00 - 20:00
Join Us!
Please join Shall We Wine for a “Virtual Movie Night on Friday, March 12, 2021 @ 6pm CST. We’ll gather on Zoom, cue our movie and press play together. Details will be sent to all registrants via email prior to the event.
This event is FREE for everyone.

Our Featured Movie – Sideways

This is one of my favorite wine movies!
Have you seen side ways?
About the Movie: Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California’s wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.
Sideways Wine List

Preparing for the Event

Grab your favorite bottle of wine featured in Sideways and prepare your favorite snack or charcuterie board and join us!
Here is a list of the wineries featured in the movie https://www.solvangusa.com/wine-country/sideways/
We hope to see you there!
Cheers

Registration is required below.
While there is no charge for this event, donations are very much appreciated:
Zelle: Regine@ShallWeWine.com
Venmo: @Regine-Rousseau
CashApp: @ShallWeWine
Thank you for your continued support in making Shall We Wine your go-to wine & lifestyle resource.

Shall We Wine Cocktail Hour - Sukari Bowman
2021-02-26 18:00 - 19:00
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Sukari Bowman for Wine & Conversations on Friday, February 26, 2021 @ 6pm CST
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!
This event is FREE for ALL SWW members! The cost is $15 for non-members.
Proceeds will benefit BLACK WINE PROFESSIONALS

Our Guest: Sukari Bowman
A wine-loving Cali girl with Southern charm, Sukari Bowman has mastered the balance of her 20-plus year career in Real Estate Finance and her passion as the co-founder of Love & Vines, an educational, lifestyle platform that passionately cultivates souls through wine, food and music. Sukari developed her excitement for wine while working in the banking industry in New York. Her epiphany to create the Love & Vines’ feature podcast, “The Color of Wine” was fueled by the loss of her father, the yearning to truly “live” her life, and the realization that minorities were extremely underrepresented in the wine industry. Today, The Color of Wine provides an unprecedented platform for people of color in the wine industry
including winemakers, sommeliers, wine educators, owners of wine shops, wine touring companies and wine brands, vineyard managers and many more. The podcast draws listeners from around the world interested in unlocking wine’s intrigue and power. Since the April 2017 launch of The Color of Wine, Sukari and her brother Shomari have produced five successful seasons with more than 20,000 downloads. As the host, Sukari pairs her charisma and cheerful personality with her insider wine knowledge to ensure listeners worldwide enhance their wine acumen.

Featured Wines

McBride Sisters Brut Rosé

Blanc de Sauvignon Blanc – Cuvée Agincourt

NV Sparkling Rose

Shall We Wine Cocktail Hour - Texas Wines
2021-02-12 18:00 - 19:00
You Are Invited
“ORDER NOW” for delivery by event date
This event is FREE for ALL SWW members. The cost is $15 for non-members.
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Cheramie Law of Salt & Pepper Wines on February 12, 2021 @ 6pm CST to discuss Texas Wines!
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!

Our Guest: Cheramie Law
Former United States Marine, Black woman vintner and co-founder of Salt and Pepper Wine, Cheramie Law is a woman on a mission to share the beauty of Texas wine with the world.
Raised in Sherman, Texas, and with a successful career as a Data Management Specialist in the railway industry, Cheramie has been advocating for Texas wine since 2014. What began as a first date to Fredricksburg with now-partner Todd Aho for wine tasting in 2013, has forged into a partnership in wine and life. This partnership is celebrated with the launch of the Cheramie Wine brand.
Cheramie’s vision is simple: “My hope is to inspire those who don’t see themselves represented in the wine industry and to show them there’s a seat at the table for them. So pull up a chair and raise your glass, because wine doesn’t have to be so serious. We’re here to have some fun! “

Featured Wines

ONLY AVAILABLE ON THEIR SITE – ORDER EARLY

2019 Cheramie Wine Riesling
2019 Cheramie Wine White Wine Blend (Marsanne,Roussanne,Viognier)
2020 Cheramie Wine Montepulciano Rosé

Shall We Wine Cocktail Hour - Mocktails or Cocktails
2021-01-22 18:00 - 19:00
You Are Invited
This event is FREE for ALL SWW members. The cost is $15 for non-members.
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine for fun and “Mocktails or Cocktails” on Friday, January 22nd @ 6pm CST.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!

Ariel Neal – The Mixologist
Ariel E. Neal is leading today’s cocktail culture one pour at a time. The Chicago native first fell in love with the hospitality industry while serving tasty libations as a bartender. Now this social entrepreneur and multicultural hospitality influencer is also a community advocate, and making her mark from behind the bar and beyond.

Cocktails

ITALIAN SODA
Ingredients:
Berries or stone fruit
Sugar or Monkfruit
Ice
Soda or Seltzer
Directions:
1. Purée the fruit and separate the pulp
2. Make a fruit syrup using the simple syrup method. (The simple syrup method- boil water add sugar. 1:1 ratio of 1 cup water to 1 cup sugar. Boil until sugar is completely dissolved.)
3. Add 1 cup of fruit mixture to the simple syrup to create a fruit syrup.
4. Fill glass with ice
5. Add 1/3 fruit syrup
6. Add soda or seltzer.
Want to turn it up? Make it a cocktail by adding 1 1/2 – 2 ounces of your favorite spirit. Gin/ Vodka/Pisco/Light Rum/Sparking wine and reduce the amount of soda water or seltzer.
NOTE: Please make the Purée Fruit Syrup before the event.

CRANBERRY SHRUB (DRINKING VINEGAR)
Ingredients:
1 12 oz. bag cranberries (fresh)
1 cup sugar (for a healtier alternative, try monkfruit sweetner instead of sugar)
1 cup red wine vinegar
DIRECTIONS: (PLEASE MAKE BEFORE THE EVENT)
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan, and bring to medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let the berries cook down, popping, and breaking down until it thickens, resembling jelly, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, and strain through a fine mesh sieve. Store shrub in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a month.

Registration is required below.
While there is no charge for this event, donations are very much appreciated:
Zelle: Regine@ShallWeWine.com
Venmo: @Regine-Rousseau
CashApp: @ShallWeWine
Thank you for your continued support in making Shall We Wine your go-to wine & lifestyle resource.

Shall We Wine Cocktail Hour - Taco Tuesdays with D.C. Crenshaw - Free Event
2020-12-15 18:00 - 19:00
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and D.C. Crenshaw for Taco Tuesdays on Tuesday, December 15th @ 6pm CST.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!

Our Guest: D.C. Crenshaw

D.C. Crenshaw is a food and lifestyle entrepreneur and personality. He is Publisher of Fete Lifestyle Magazine, a global digital lifestyle publication, and co-founder of Little Diner’s Crew, a dining club for kids that expands kids’ palates beyond mac-n-cheese and chicken fingers. D.C. is the Executive Producer and host of the two-time Emmy nominated docuseries Game Time Dine, which showcases and highlights professional athletes’ passions away from the game via dining.
D.C. initially launched Fête, a grassroots dining club concept in Chicago, in 2000. He hosted themed events at new restaurants to provide his members with a progressive dining experience. Fête quickly generated a diverse following of tastemakers and
became known as one the best networking organizations for professionals in the city.
Twenty years later, Fête has evolved into a cutting-edge digital media and production company partnering with various lifestyle brands such as BMW, Emirates Airlines, Hard Rock Hotel, Mugsy Jeans, and Cantera Negra Tequila to help market, promote, reach and sell products or services to their targeted audience.
D.C. was a cast member and judge on the first season of Food Network’s popular show “Guy’s Grocery Games” hosted by Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri. He also was featured as a culinary expert on Cooking Channel’s TV series “America’s Best Bites”. D.C. often makes appearances on Chicago’s local TV networks and is a frequent guest or emcee at Chicago’s premiere charitable events. D.C. has been featured in numerous media outlets including, Windy City Live, Chicago Magazine, CS Magazine, Michigan Ave Magazine, Today’s Chicago Woman, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Red Eye, NBC, CBS, WGN, FOX, ABC, NPR and ESPN radio.
A native of Ohio, D.C. attended Bowling Green State University and graduated with a B.S. degree in Biology. After graduation, D.C. played in the Arena Football League and pursued an NFL pro football career. D.C. is married and has two young sons.

Cocktail Recipes

LA PALOMA & CERVEZA
2 oz Cantera Negra Reposado
1 oz lime juice
3 oz grapefruit soda*
Shake with ice
Serve in a tall chilled glass
Top off with a pale ale of your choice

SPICED CHERRY CORDIAL
1 1/2 oz Cantera Negra Extra Anejo
1 thin slice hot red pepper
2 Italian Maraschino cherries
1/2 tsp Maraschino Cherry juice
Rim 2 oz glass with cherry juice and cocoa
Gently mull red pepper with Extra Anejo and cherry juice
Pour into chocolate rimmed 2 oz glass

MEXICAN MULE
1 1/2 oz Cantera Negra Reposado
3 oz Ginger Beer
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1 splash agave syrup
1 slice jalapeño
Clear Ice
Give ingredients a quick shake with ice. Pour in a copper mug. Garnish with lime and candied ginger.

Registration is required below.
While there is no charge for this event, donations are very much appreciated:
Zelle: Regine@ShallWeWine.com
Venmo: @Regine-Rousseau
CashApp: @ShallWeWine
Thank you for your continued support in making Shall We Wine your go-to wine & lifestyle resource.

Shall We Wine Cocktail Hour - Cosimo Maria Masini - Free Event
2020-12-11 18:00 - 19:00
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine, Maria Paoletti Masini and Francesco De Filippis of Cosimo Maria Masini on December 11, 2020 @ 6pm CST.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!

Our Guests: Maria Paoletti Masini & Francesco De Filippis
Maria is from Cosimo Maria Masini, a biodynamic winery in Tuscany, specifically San Miniato, a territory known worldwide for its wines and truffles. Before she bought the winery Maria worked as an attorney and is also an avid collector of contemporary art, two activities always guided by her passion: Maria says passion is the salt of life!
One might ask what these three fields, apparently so diverse and unrelated, have in common? Beauty, elegance and balance. Biodynamic farming helped Maria discover the majestic beauty of nature and taught her to listen to the amazing world around us. In the winery she is responsible for communication and marketing, so she welcomes you for a wine tasting visit, to enjoy a glass of wine together discovering the unique story each wine has to tell. Cosimo Maria Masini is her son, the name of the wines, Cosimo, Annick, Matilde, and Daphne are names of persons in her family, and Nicole, the name of first winemaker’s daughter.
No one can explain you biodynamic farming better than Francesco De Filippis. With a Phd in agronomy with a dissertation on biodynamic and a wide experience, despite his relative young age, Francesco has been running and converting farms around Europe and North Africa from small to very big ones (1200 acres) to these practices. 8 years ago, he arrived as agronomist at Cosimo Maria Masini… then he took over everything from farming to winemaking. This beautiful winery based in San Miniato between Florence and Pisa is a historical one; the villa built in 1400 has seen guests such as Napoleon Bonaparte, has been the epicenter of Italian agri-culture as Cosimo Ridolfi was as well president of Accademia dei Georgofili (whose core is promoting sustainable agricultural practices). The farm today has 35 acres and make wines from some well-known grape varieties (Sangiovese) and some not so much (Sanforte, Bonamico). Francesco makes sure that every action taken at Cosimo Maria Masini is synchro with the rhythm Mother Nature.

FEATURED WINES

Annick , variety 85% Sauvigno Blanc, 155 Vermentino

Sincero, variety 80% Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and local variety

Nicole, 100% Sangiovese

RECIPES
Click here to view all recipes

Pasta e Fagioli (pairs well with Sincero)

Involtini Toscani (pairs well with Nicole)

Crostone con Salsiccia Toscana (pairs well with Sincero)

PICI CACIO e PEPE (pairs well with Annick)

Registration is required below.
While there is no charge for this event, donations are very much appreciated:
Zelle: Regine@ShallWeWine.com
Venmo: @Regine-Rousseau
CashApp: @ShallWeWine
Thank you for your continued support in making Shall We Wine your go-to wine & lifestyle resource.

Shall We Wine Cocktail Hour - Puente Internacional: Holidays with Mezcal - Free Event
2020-12-04 18:00 - 19:00
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Craig Hiljus of Puente Internacional on December 4, 2020 @ 6pm CST for “Holidays with Mezcal”!
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!

Our Guest: Craig Hiljus

A 30+ year veteran of the adult beverage business, Craig has experienced it from all sides of the business: Distributor, Brand, Agency, and cocktail trade. After growing up in the business, his career began hitting the streets of Chicago, Missouri and Texas for brands, before finding new challenges on the agency side of the business, leading brands with national integrated sales & marketing engagement strategies. With spirits in the blood, the cocktail renaissance was calling.
While developing leading beverage & cocktail programs, a passion for independent makers took root. Supporting this segment led to taking the helm of the spirits program at a local Chicago distributor before joining Salvador Chavez and La Luna Mezcal to bring this amazing agave spirit to the world. “I went up in the Sierra’s in Michoacán with Chava, saw where this spirit comes from, met the people that have had it in their blood for generations, and that was it. After spending a lifetime in the booze business and experiencing something so authentic, there was just no looking back.” Saludos!

Cocktails

WINTER MULE
1.5oz La Luna Mezcal Cupreata
1oz Apple Cider or Pear Juice
.5oz Lime Juice or squeeze of 1/2 lime
Top Ginger Beer
3 dash Cranberry Bitters
Garnish w/ Apple or Pear Slice
Cranberry Bitters brand preference is Bittermens, but if Fee Bros is what you can get, then that works.

HIBISCUS PUNCH (great cold or hot!)
1.5oz La Luna Mezcal Cupreata
1.25oz Hibiscus Tea
.5oz Lime Juice
.5oz Cinnamon Syrup
.25oz Aperol
BG Reynolds Cinnamon Syrup is available at Binnys, but easy to make.
Hibiscus Tea – whatever your favorite tea is, I prefer Rishi Organic Hibiscus (Amazon)

Registration is required below.
While there is no charge for this event, donations are very much appreciated:
Zelle: Regine@ShallWeWine.com
Venmo: @Regine-Rousseau
CashApp: @ShallWeWine
Thank you for your continued support in making Shall We Wine your go-to wine & lifestyle resource.

Shall We Wine Cocktail Hour - Marene Babula - Free Event
2020-11-20 18:00 - 19:00
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Marene Babula of Vranken Pommery on Friday, November 20th @ 6pm CST. Explore famous Artwork of the caves of Pommery while sipping their impressive champagnes.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder you would during our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!

Our Guest: Marene Babula of Champagne Pommery
Marene Babula is the US National Accounts and Midwest Region Manager at Vranken Pommery. She has an extensive knowledge of champagne. She has represented world class brands like; Champagne Laurent Perrier, Lanson, and many others.

BUBBLES!!!!
The below Wine and Champagnes are available and on sale at Drizly.com. Click on each photo for links

Chateau La Gordonne Rose

Champagne Pommery Brut Royal NV

Louis Pommery CA Brut NV

Registration is required below.
While there is no charge for this event, donations are very much appreciated:
Zelle: Regine@ShallWeWine.com
Venmo: @Regine-Rousseau
CashApp: @ShallWeWine
Thank you for your continued support in making Shall We Wine your go-to wine & lifestyle resource.

Shall We Wine Cocktail Hour - Charles Springfield
2020-10-16 17:00 - 18:00
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Charles Springfield for Rosé with Style. We will learn about various styles of rosé wines. We will reference Charle’s new book Maneuvering Rosé Wine with Style during this tasting, pick up a copy and join the fun.

Our Guest: Charles Springfield
And unlike many large scale tastings, this invite gives you exclusive access to an intimate mini-party with amazing people in the food and beverage world! Come, and let’s taste through some magic. See you soon!
Charles Springfield is a certified sommelier, wine educator and book author in New York City. His mission is to help promote wine appreciation through education in the form of classes, events and various forms of media. His book, “The Less is More Approach to Wine,” works to deliver wine education in easy to understand and manageable servings. He wants to help wine lovers create a deeper, more personal relationship with wine. In the summer of 2020, Charles released a new book called “Maneuvering Rosé Wine With Style” focused on educating consumers about the rosé wine category and rosé styles from around the world.
For more details, please visit www.charlesspringfield.com or @thewinestylings on Instagram.

Feautured Rosé Wines
We will discuss all four of these wines, please feel free to taste 1,2 or all of them.

La Fete du Rosé Provence, $25

Miraval Rosé, Provence, $25

The Palm by Whispering Angel, Vin de Provence Rosé, 2018 or 2019 ($15-$18 typically)

Love Drunk by Andre Mack, Oregon Rosé, 2019 (around $20)

Free PDF Book
As a participant, you will receive a link via email to a FREE copy of Charles’ book titled “The Less is More Approach to Wine”!
This book is valued at $12.99 and contains a lot of great information!

ORDER Your Copy of Maneuvering Rosé Wine with Style

Full-Interior Color, $24.99

Black and White Interior, $14.99

Registration is required below.
While there is no charge for this event, donations are very much appreciated:
Zelle: Regine@ShallWeWine.com
Venmo: @Regine-Rousseau
CashApp: @ShallWeWine
Thank you for your continued support in making Shall We Wine your go-to wine & lifestyle resource.

Shall We Wine Cocktail Hour - Salvador Chavez
2020-10-02 13:00 - 14:00
You Are Invited
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Salvador Chavez of Puente Internacional for a virtual tasting and talk. We will make cocktails together featuring Gustoso Aguardiente Blanco and Gustoso Aguardiente Dark. Recipes are listed below. Grab your ingredients and join the fun!

Our Guest: Salvador Chavez, Founder Puente Internacional

I am the son of immigrant parents that worked tirelessly to give me and my siblings what we needed. I worked with them to start Picazo Cafe in 2009 and that was the start of my life in entrepreneurship.
In 2012, at age 26, I was appointed onto the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees. I also joined the Board of Directors for La Luz Center in Sonoma. Between both of those experiences I was able to fully understand where my passions lied in life and it was a balance of growing business and civic contribution.
I then started Puente Internacional, Inc. in 2015 and we are now growing into international territories with our three spirit brands and am working within those brands to craft impact in the communities that we work in.

Feautured Spirits

Gustoso Aged Rum

Cocktails
ESTILO CICILIANO
INGREDIENTS:
1 oz La Luna Mezcal Cupreata
1 oz Gustoso Aguardiente Dark
1/4 oz Campari
1/4 oz Amaro
1/4 oz Honey

MOJITO AL GUSTO
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz Gustoso Aguardiente Blanco
2 oz Soda Water
3 teaspoons sugar
1 oz Lime

Registration is required below.
While there is no charge for this event, donations are very much appreciated:
Zelle: Regine@ShallWeWine.com
Venmo: @Regine-Rousseau
CashApp: @ShallWeWine
Thank you for your continued support in making Shall We Wine your go-to wine & lifestyle resource.
