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Are you bored yet? Here’s an Idea!
Are you bored yet? After organizing my closet for the tenth time and watching all of the Netflix series, I thought it would be a good idea to get out of the house! As with most states our activities in Illinois are limited, but not our imagination. There’s still some [...]
You Are Invited 10/30/20
What’s holding you back from supreme wine & spirits pleasure? Want to level up your drinking style without the extra fluff? Come join me and the passionate community of Shall We Wine! You are invited THIS FRIDAY, October 30th, 2020 to our OFFICIAL Membership Launch Party (a special segment of [...]
Knockoff or Knockless? SWW Weighs In.
There is the scientific art form of the wine itself. Then there is the physical, visible art of what makes it to the product line: the wine label. If there is any piece of advice I reiterate until I’m blue in the face more than the drill of [happily] breaking [...]
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – Wine Star Awards
Happy Wednesday, I am the taking a break from sharing a 'Wine of the Week' to share some exciting news. Regine T Rousseau, Founder of Shall We Wine as been nominated for Enthusiast’s Wine Star Awards. The nomination is for 2020 Wine Educator of the Year! Congratulations to all the [...]
Transform Your Wine & Chocolate Pairing
Pairing wine with chocolate can be a bit of a hurdle—the complexity is almost intimidating. But complexity can be tamed. We were given a chance to rethink that nearly ubiquitous pairing in a whole new light, featuring little hand-crafted works of art from Phillip Ashley Chocolates. Phillip Ashley Rix, Photo [...]
The Original Sparkling Wine – Wine of The Week
Champagne is often credited as the "first sparkling wine produced." Although it may be the most well-known, it was not the first sparkling wine created. That title belongs to Blanquette de Limoux created in 1531, over 100 years prior to Champagne. Blanquette de Limoux was first made in Saint Hilaire [...]
One Wine 3 Meals: Nieport’s 2015 Vertente Wine of The Week
The Coravin Wine Preservation system has changed my life! Prior to covid, I could not wrap my head around why someone would need a coravin (https://www.coravin.com/). My habit was to open a bottle and either finish it or share it with a neighbor. Once we pivoted to virtual events, and [...]
Plant Parent Wine Inspiration
One diversion output of 2020—aside from the influx of new banana bread makers—is the yield of new plant parents. Succulents, snake plants, eucalyptus, you name it. Along for the ride is the resurgence of in-vogue macrame plant hanger enthusiasts. I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s something about tending, [...]
2017 Miner Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir
I have never been much for small talk. I crave deep and though provoking conversations, especially now that we are sheltered in place. This may explain my podcast addiction. Recently, when my friend Kara stopped by for a social distancing visit, my prayers for real talk were answered. “Pick a [...]
