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Wine and Poetry Tasting with Regine Rousseau
2023-02-26 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | SixtyFour – Wine Bar & Kitchen, 123 Water Street #105a, Naperville, IL, 60540, United States
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Ladies! Join J4G for a sensorial journey through words and wine with J4G Member, Regine T. Rousseau founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and author of Searching for Cloves and Lilies: The Wine Edition! A specially curated experience both unique and immersive, her poems act as a canvas for the paired wine which mimic the soulful complexity of the poetry itself.
While the poems in this collection are striking on their own, The Wine Edition pairs each poem with a suggested wine to heighten your reading. Rousseau uses her experience as a sommelier to create experiences that flood the senses with a combination of words that are truly unforgettable.
Are you an author? Bring your poetry and help us pair it as well!
Lunch is provided and everyone will receive a special gift from Regine!
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Galentine’s Sip and Shop
2023-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Veronica Beard, 11 E Walton Street, Chicago
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Cocktail Hour: Andaz Scottsdale
2022-09-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Andaz Scottsdale, 6114 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253, United States
Guests of the Andaz Scottsdale are invited to join us for an intimately curated happy hour featuring the wines of Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC paired with delicious bites of the famous Andaz chefs.
Hosted by Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie’s U.S. Brand Ambassador Regine T. Rousseau.
Friday, September 30 from 6-8 PM on the beautiful Andaz terrace!
Located at 6114 N Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253
If you are in the area, please contact us directly for an invitation.

CLINK Wine & Spirits Festival
2022-09-18 15:00 - 20:00 | Wilder Mansion, Elmhurst, IL, United States
Join us for a fireside chat featuring Regine T. Rousseau and Chrishon Lampley, founder of Love Cork Screw.
This event was created for both men and women and will feature something for
everyone. There will be panel discussions featuring wine experts and Sommeliers as well as a panel discussion featuring women entrepreneurs who are leveling up in business fields not historically run by women.
The Mansion will feature 2 floors with multiple rooms that will showcase a variety of wines and spirits. These rooms will also feature some amazing chefs whose small bites will be perfectly paired with the different wines and spirits. Guests will be able to move from floor to floor indoors and enjoy the beautiful outdoors and have a full CLINK experience.
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Sunset Rosé Tasting
2022-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | River North, 435 W Erie St -Hospitality Room 24th, Chicago, IL, United States
As the sun is setting over Chicago, you will sip 4 different rosés curated by Regine T. Rousseau and pair them with food. You will then be paired with your next powerful partner!

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You Be The Judge
2022-08-28 15:00 - 17:30
Join us on Sunday, August 28 3-5:30 PM and taste 8-12 different wines from around the world curated by Regine T. Rousseau.
You will learn about the regions, grapes and assess which you think are higher end and which you think are bargain wines.
This is an in-person event in Lincoln Park and is limited to 14 people. We will share the address a week prior to the event.
Members (plus their guests) will get first priority to RSVP. After one week we will open it to the general public.
Tickets are $50 for members. Light appetizers and wines are included.

Navarra Masterclass
2022-07-23 13:00 - 14:00
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine for a FREE Navarra Masterclass on Saturday, July 23 at 1 PM CST featuring April Cullom. You will learn about the region and their wonderful rosés.
Free for Everyone!

Featured Wines

Las Campanas, Bodegas Manzanos
Senorio de Sarria, Bodegas Sarria
Pagos de Araiz – Consortium Wine and Spirits
Coral Rosado, Bodega Inurrieta

You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” to fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder from our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
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.
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Langeudoc Masterclass
2022-05-14 14:00 - 15:00
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine for a Langeudoc Masterclass on Saturday, May 14 at 2 PM CST featuring Marianne Fabre-Lanvin of Souleil Wines.
Tickets are $15 or free for Shall We Wine members!
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You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” to fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder from our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
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.

While working to promote wines and regions she believes in, Marianne also wanted to create a wine she could call her own. Collaborating with a childhood friend from Southern France, Thomas Delaude, the duo started dreaming up the concept for Souleil Vin de Bonté in March 2020. They wanted to create a community of friends around this wine, and design a bottle that’s beautiful both on the inside and out. They collaborated with an independent winemaker (also a friend) on the blend of organic grapes, and have worked with friends every step of the way, from design to distribution.

In addition to expanding their circle of friends from coast to coast, Marianne and Thomas intend to use the wine as a channel to give back to a cause they believe in. As a way to benefit the environment, they’re contributing a portion of the company’s proceeds to organizations dedicated to ocean conservation. When she’s not in the vines or helping coordinate beach cleanups and apéros, Marianne can be found testing out her latest recipe in the kitchen or practicing cornet to one day achieve her ultimate goal: joining a street brass band.

Featured Wines

Souleil Vin de Bonté, Le Blanc
Souleil Vin de Bonté, Le Rosé
Souleil Vin de Bonté, Le Rouge
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Cocktail Hour: Paso Robles Invite
2022-04-22 18:00 - 19:00
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine, and authors Naushad Huda and Paul Hodgins for our Paso Robles Masterclass on Friday, April 22 at 6 PM CST. This will be a free event, but we encourage you to purchase their book to follow along with us! See below for details.

Our Guest, Naushad Huda and Paul Hodgins
DRIVE THROUGH™ PASO ROBLES dives into one of America’s fastest growing wine regions with unparalleled detail.
It was created by the same team that produced the award-winning book, Drive Through™ Napa. Author Paul Hodgins spent three years interviewing many of Paso’s most respected wine-industry leaders and delved deeply into its geological and human history to provide a comprehensive look at the 11 American Viticultural Areas that are producing some of America’s most sought-after wine.
With compelling human stories, winemaker interviews, historical accounts and detailed descriptions of geography and geology, Drive Through™ Paso Robles provides all the essentials for understanding this fascinating corner of the wine world.

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Willamette Masterclass
2022-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 | CHO WINERY, IL, United States
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine, and Cho Winery for our Willamette Masterclass on Friday, March 18 at 6 PM CST.
Featured wines along with order form are listed below.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” to fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder from our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
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, CHO WINERY
Cho Wines is the first Corean-American owned and operated winery in Oregon, founded in 2020 by Dave and Lois Cho. They specialize in high elevation Willamette Valley sparkling wine and Pinot Noir. The couple was introduced to the world of winemaking while performing music at local wineries in Southern California. Dave’s passion for the trade grew while meditating with monks in Burgundy and tasting through California and beyond. After earning a degree in Enology and Viticulture at Oregon State University, Dave went on to work for notable wineries such as Oregon pioneer sparkling wine house Argyle Winery and the largest contiguous vineyard in Dundee Hills, Stoller Family Estate.

While Dave works behind the scenes, Lois covers nearly all things unrelated to winemaking as CEO and co-founder of Cho Wines from product and website design, communications, compliance, social media and marketing. On top of acting as the Director of Operations for Cho, she has been a family nurse practitioner for nearly a decade. After struggling with seasonal depression, uprooting her family from CA to Oregon then back to CA again, her passions are to increase mental health awareness and as well as to taste more wine!
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Featured Wines
YooVin’s will donate a portion of sales to support We Each Belong

Vinya Wine & Market Pinot Grigio & Cheese Pairing Master Class
2022-02-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Vinya, 328 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL, 33149, United States
They say the best things in life are often the simplest. And what could be more enjoyable than the simple pleasure of sharing good wine and good cheese with good people? Pairing the right wine with the right cheese, however, is a bit trickier. Thankfully, we’ve enlisted the right people to help! Enter the fantastic, fine (wine) folks of Vinya Wine & Market, one of Miami’s premier wine and spirits retailers, who are teaming up with world-renowned wine expert Regine T. Rousseau of Pinot Grigio DOC for an intimate SOBEWFF® master class that will make you and your fellow bon vivants the envy of every dinner party guest in town. Join Rousseau – a 2020 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award nominee and International Sommelier Guild Level II – as she and veteran sommelier, Allegra Angelo guide you through the intricate, indulgent, and immensely satisfying process of selecting the perfect pairings for your next gathering, showcasing VINYA’s wonderfully balanced menu of cheeses alongside Rousseau’s expertly curated collection of varietals from Pinot Grigio DOC. Grab your good buddy, better half, or best friend for this fun, flavor-packed afternoon on Key Biscayne that celebrates one of the world’s most classic combinations.

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Cocktail Hour: Mecca Elevated Invite
2022-02-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Elevated Meditation Studio, 1325 S Wabash, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine along with Mecca Elevated on Sunday, February 20 at 12 PM CST for our first membership recruitment event. We will only be extending this invite to four members and each member is welcome to bring a guest. This is an indoor, COVID-safe experience and we ask that you please take a test 24 hours prior. Please RSVP using the link below.

Our Guest, Mecca Elevated
This immersive sound bath meditation includes crystal singing bowls, indigenous musical instruments, and gong to promote relaxation. Achieve deep rest by immersing yourself in the gentle and meditative sounds of singing bowls, drums, gongs, and other tools. Bathe in the sacred sound of the gong and other sacred instruments such as the ocean drum and chimes. This session will bring your body back to a harmonic state where you feel balanced. Support your body’s ability to reach optimal health. Lay back, relax and meditate.

Please be prompt, guests will not be able to enter once meditation begins (10 min. after start time)
Elevated Meditation Studio – 1325 S Wabash, Chicago, IL 60606 L103
Once you arrive please buzz Elevated Studio and you will be greeted in the lobby. The studio is downstairs at Room L103.
Sanitized yoga mats are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own as we have a limited amount.
Bring a bottle of water
Dress comfortably in layers (think yoga or workout apparel)
Be prepared to remove your shoes upon entering the studio
Restrooms are available
Bring a blanket; body temperature is subject to drop once in a meditative state

Cocktail Hour: Theodora Lee of Theopolis Vineyards
2022-02-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
*If you are a member please log into your account for the discount to reflect.
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and Theodora Lee of Theopolis Vineyards on Saturday, February 12 at 2 PM CST.
Featured wines are listed below.
You know Shall We Wine for “putting you on” to fabulous brands and producers. With these virtual hours, we aim to infuse that same joy and wonder from our usual tastings… but while you’re in the comforts of your home!
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, Theodora Lee of Theopolis Vineyards
Join us for a virtual cocktail hour Masterclass where we sip the wines of Mendocino, California and learn about the vineyard.

Featured Wines

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Cookie Hour
2022-02-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Guild Row: Chicago Social Club, 3130 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
Join us on Thursday, February 10 from 5:30-7 PM at Guild Row
Unleash your inner “Cookie Monster” at the Shall We Wine pop up event! You won’t be dipping your cookies in milk, instead taste how cookie flavors such as; thin mint, lemon and an array of macarons from Vanille Patisserie pairs with a selection of wines or bourbon.
Tickets are $15 for Guild Row and Shall We Wine members or $30 for non-members. We hope to see you there!

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Cocktail Hour: Ioana Paunescu
2022-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
*You MUST be logged into your account to get your discount.
Please join Shall We Wine and Ego Bodegas for a Jumilla Consumer Master Class on Saturday, January 15th @ 2pm CST.
This virtual class is FREE to Members!

Our Guest, Ioana Paunescu
Founded by Ioana Paunescu and Santos Ortiz in 2011, Ego Bodegas is a winery located in DOP Jumilla, Spain.
The founders have been bound to the wine world for more than a decade. It may seem a little time compared to other wineries, but long enough to feel fascinated by the magical combination of the soil and the native grape variety, the Monastrell.”
Ego Bodegas is determined to construct a project whose cornerstone is to count on the best vineyards of the region, in order to obtain the best possible fruit to create the wines that, as Socrates said, transports us to a sweet happiness. It strives to produce wines that everyone can enjoy, a wine that neither stands up nor falls short as its virtue nestles between two extremes at a happy medium.

Featured Wines

Fuerza 2017

Goru Verde 2018

Goru Gold 2017

Infinito 2016

List of retailers to purchase wines:
New York: Grand Cru Wine and Spirits, Landmark Wine and Spirits, Mister Wright, New Westlane, Ocean Wine and Spirits, PJ Wine, Yorkshire Wine and Spirits
Chicago: VinChicago, Famous Liquor, Heinen’s, Garfield’s, Woodmans, BINNY’S Beverage Depot, Kenwood Liquors, Foremost Liquor Stores
Washington DC: Rodman’s, Magruders District, Paul’s, Connecticut Ave, Yes Organics,
Morris Miller, Giant Food

A Farewell Toast to 2021
2022-01-02 14:00 - 15:00
Hi Wine Lover,
Let’s toast to the new year together on January 2nd @ 2pm-3pm cst! We understand that you may have other obligations later that evening, so we’ll be brief.
I have a tradition where I choose a word and a theme song as my focus for the upcoming year. Please join me and share your word and your theme song for 2022!
Feel free to share this invite with your family and friends and bring a bottle to share!
Cheers,
Regine
2021 Playlist

Cocktail Hour: J.C. Winemaker
2021-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Please join Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine and J.C. Winemaker on Friday, December 10th @ 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!

About J.C. Winemaker
J.C. Winemaker is a fun, Jesus-themed charity wine that donates water for every bottle sold through their partnership with water.org. Based out of California and crafted by some of the most respected small-batch winemakers in San Francisco, they feature bold zins and refreshing rosés that not only raise your taste buds from the dead, but also give clean water to those who need it most. “He turned water into wine, we’re turning it back into water!”

Featured Wine

2018 Everybody Zins Old Vine Red Zinfandel – Lodi, CA
“This full-bodied wine with a cheeky label is full to bursting with funky, jammy, wild berry and bramble flavors that are hard to resist.” – 91 points, Wine Enthusiast
Purchase HERE – Order Early
FREE shipping on 2-packs, 3-packs, and cases with code ‘SHALLWESHIP’
▪ Perfect for Christmas
▪ A wine that tastes good and does good, too
▪ Every bottle you buy donates two years of clean water to someone in need through Water.org
▪ Learn more at jcwinemaker.com
▪ Follow on Instagram @jcwinemaker

Preparing For The Event
J.C. Winemaker wines are primarily sold online at jcwinemaker.com, but can also be found throughout the greater Seattle and Los Angeles areas. For a full list of stores, visit jcwinemaker.com/stores
Cheers!

Sparkling Wines
2021-12-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Online Event
This is a fundamental course designed for the bubbly curious and sparkling enthusiasts wanting to explore the magic of all sparkling wines. We will discuss how bubbles are created, where they come from and what to expect from different regions and styles.
Grab your favorite bubbles and join us as we explore: **Blanquette de Limoux, Cremant d’Alsace, Prosecco, Cava, Franciacorta, Champagne, and Sekt.** We will define the sweetness levels from zero dosage, brut, extra-dry to demi- sec. Understand the terms: Blanc de Blanc, Blanc de Noir.
Do you reserve sparkling wines only for celebrations? We agree that nothing has a party like the pop of a bottle. However, sparkling wines can be enjoyed all day, every day! In this course, we will help you find your “sparkling style,” as we explain the flavor profiles of different bubbles from around the world.
By the end of this class you will confidently peruse the sparkling wine section of your local store or fave website.
Materials: Wine Folly The Essential Guide (Avery Press)
Wine: Please choose a varietal from the varietals listed above to bring to class.

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Cocktail Hour: National Cabernet Franc Day
2021-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
In celebration of National Cabernet Franc Day, we invite you to join us for a virtual wine tasting and discussion with Shall We Wine and Dracaena Wines on Friday, December 3rd @ 6pm CST.
What is Cabernet Franc Day?
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Featured Wines & Packages

Dracaena Wines will share 4 wines with guests and are offering two packages for purchase.
Order early to allow for shipping time.
Option 1
Two-pack (2020 Chenin, 2018 Classic Cab Franc)
Option 2
Four-pack (2020 Chenin, 2018 Classic CF and 2019 Classic CF and our 2019 Reserve CF that will be officially released Dec. 4th for Cab Franc Day)
https://dracaenawines.square.site/shall-we-wine Purchase Dracaena Wines HERE

Our Guest, Lori Budd of Dracaena Wines
Dracaena Wines is a small boutique winery in Paso Robles, CA. The winery’s name comes from the amalgamation of my husband’s and my scientific background and the love of our weimaraner, Draco. After many years of dreaming of owning a winery, we took the plunge to Pursue our Passion in 2013. We specialize in producing award winning Cabernet Franc. Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories
I am the creator of #CabFrancDay, am an award winning wine blog author and podcast producer at Exploring the Wine Glass.

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

Cocktail Hour with Kristin Akbasli
2021-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 | 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
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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!

Dessert Wines
2021-10-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Online Event
Dessert wine is perhaps the oldest style of wine. Pre-dating biblical times and modern fermentation techniques, dessert wines were made around the world from a magnitude of different grapes. From muscat, to grenache, to ferment these wines have been about creating versatile, luscious styles that not only have a place at the dessert table but all throughout the meal, complimenting a myriad of cooking styles and dishes. In this class we will examine major styles of dessert wines including production methods, historical relevance, geographical locations, grape varietals, sugar scales and wine assessment, serving techniques, and pairings. A few highlights include Champagne, Tokaji, Sauternes, Sherry, Banyuls and Maury, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, and Ice Wine. Also included will be the various styles of muscat including Australian examples, Samos, Constantia, Moscato d’Asti, and Muscat d’Rivesaltes.
Materials: Wine Folly The Essential Guide (Avery Press)
Wine: Please choose a varietal from the varietals listed above to bring to class.

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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

Full Bodied White Wines
2021-09-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Online Event
Yes, you can drink white after Labor Day! We will explore full bodied white wines that will keep you warm in the winter.
Chardonnay, Marsanne, Semillon Viognier
Materials: Wine Folly The Essential Guide (Avery Press)
Wine: Please choose a varietal from the varietals listed above to bring to class.

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Join Us For A Silent Walk
2021-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | TBD
Please join Shall We Wine for a short, silent walk on Sunday, September 26th @ 10:00 a.m. CST. A silent walk begins with a prompt. We will then walk (about a mile) and end with a circle where we will discuss the prompt and fellowship.
The designated meetup location will be sent to you following registration.
PREPARING FOR THE EVENT
Remember to wear appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes and bring water, a towel, and blanket (for meditation).
We hope to see you there!

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!

Join Us For A Silent Walk
2021-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 | TBD
Please join Shall We Wine for a short, silent walk on Sunday, August 29th @ 10:00 a.m. CST. A silent walk begins with a prompt. We will then walk (about a mile) and end with a circle where we will discuss the prompt and fellowship.
MEETUP LOCATION:
Washington Park
Morgan (55th Garfield) and Russell
(Park at the Aquatic Center)
PREPARING FOR THE EVENT
Remember to wear appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes and bring water, a towel, and blanket (for meditation).
We hope to see you there!

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.
