Host A Tasting

Love wine? Host a in-home or office wine tasting. You and your guest will enjoy 5 or 6 bottles of wine, food pairing, wine club membership (no cost to join). All the wines are located from the wineries in Napa Ca.

Allow me to bring the wine tasting experience into  your home.

Contact me for details!

www.boissetwineliving.com/shannabush 

Great Wines For Vegetarians

Many of us were taught that white wine goes with fish, and red wine with meat. But what if you are a vegetarian? Does that mean there is no wine pairing for you? Absolutely not! I am a long-time “pescetarian” who eats dairy products, eggs and fish, and I have some great wine pairings to recommend based on my experience.

The goal for pairing vegetarian dishes with wine is the same as pairing non-vegetarian dishes with wine. The wine and the dish should complement each other. Ideally, each should accentuate the other.

It’s a Matter of Strength

For a good pairing, you want to make sure that the food and wine have roughly the same strength of flavor. A big, full-bodied red wine such as a Cabernet Sauvignon would probably be much too powerful for a light salad. The salad would get lost.

Complement or Contrast

For a good pairing, you want to complement or contrast the flavors and textures in the food and wine. An example of a complementary pairing is an earthy Pinot Noir with a wild mushroom risotto. The food and the wine exude earthy, mushroom notes. An example of a contrasting pairing is a crisp, acidic Sauvignon Blanc with a buttery, creamy fish dish. The crisp acidity of the wine cuts through the creaminess of the sauce.

Until the 1980s, the complementary strategy prevailed. In the last 30 years, as people have become more experimental in the kitchen, the contrasting strategy has gained more favor (and flavor).

Some Favorites

Following is a list of some common vegetarian dishes and suggested pairings. Try them out and see what you think.

Dish	Recommended Wines
Mushroom dishes (e.g., vegetarian mushroom stroganoff, mushroom bisque, mushroom risotto)	Pinot Noir
Pizza	Zinfandel, Sangiovese or Cabernet Sauvignon
Tomato-based pasta dishes	Sangiovese
Other pasta dishes (e.g., eggplant lasagna, cheese tortellini with pesto)	Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay
Vegetable stir fry	Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or Pinot Noir
Spicy Asian dishes (including Thai, Indian and Chinese)	Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc or Rosé
Garlic-heavy dishes	Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah/Shiraz
Barbecue dishes (e.g., tofu, fish, vegetables)	Syrah or Merlot
Sushi	Sparkling Wine/Champagne
Nachos and other Mexican dishes	Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc or Tempranillo
Dishes with almonds or walnuts	Chardonnay
Macaroni and cheese	Chardonnay
Roasted potatoes	Tempranillo or Pinot Noir
Salads	Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio or Rosé

These pairings are meant to inspire experimentation. I would love to hear what you think of them. I would also love to hear your suggestions for wine pairings for other vegetarian dishes.

Five Tips for Enjoying Wine on Thanksgiving

1. RED – Find reds that support the food

I recommend Pinot Noir, Syrah and Zinfandel. Pinot Noir is the food friendliest of all red wines, so it’s one that you should be sure to have. Pinot Noirs often have aromas and flavors of cherry, strawberry, cranberry and mushroom, making it a good match for Thanksgiving. Syrah and Zinfandel are bigger reds that support the heavier dishes.

2. WHITE – Let acidity play center stage for white wines

I recommend Riesling (semi-dry to dry), Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer and Viognier. These wines have a nice acidity that marries beautifully with most of the dishes you’ll serve, especially the heavier dishes. Also, these wines do a nice job cleansing the palate.

3. SPARKLING WINES AND ROSES – Celebrate with these

Sparkling wines and dry rosés pair beautifully with just about every Thanksgiving dish, so include them and encourage people to try them. Like the acidic whites, these wines are good cleansers, seemingly giving you more room for the delicious food.

4. FAMILY STYLE – The best approach

Serve all the wines you decide will work well with your meal, and let people choose which ones they want. You can suggest pairings, but leave the pouring and drinking decisions up to your guests. They’ll be happier, and you’ll have an easier job – something to be thankful for.

5. DESSERT – Serve sweet desserts with sweeter wines

Be sure the wine you serve with dessert is sweeter than the dessert. If it’s not, both the dessert and the wine might taste a little bitter. Safe bets with sweet desserts are ports and late harvest dessert wines. These also pair well with more savory desserts such as caramelized nuts, blue cheese and figs. Fruity Cabernet Sauvignons also work well with savory desserts.

I hope you have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving. Be grateful for your family and friends. Be grateful for the food and wine you have on your table. Be grateful for all the positive things you have in your life.

Five Tips For Enjoying Wine on Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! Are you trying to decide what wines to serve with your Thanksgiving dinner? Here are five tips to help you out:

1. RED – Find reds that support the food

I recommend Pinot Noir, Syrah and Zinfandel. Pinot Noir is the food friendliest of all red wines, so it’s one that you should be sure to have. Pinot Noirs often have aromas and flavors of cherry, strawberry, cranberry and mushroom, making it a good match for Thanksgiving. Syrah and Zinfandel are bigger reds that support the heavier dishes.

2. WHITE – Let acidity play center stage for white wines

I recommend Riesling (semi-dry to dry), Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer and Viognier. These wines have a nice acidity that marries beautifully with most of the dishes you’ll serve, especially the heavier dishes. Also, these wines do a nice job cleansing the palate.

3. SPARKLING WINES AND ROSES – Celebrate with these

Sparkling wines and dry rosés pair beautifully with just about every Thanksgiving dish, so include them and encourage people to try them. Like the acidic whites, these wines are good cleansers, seemingly giving you more room for the delicious food.

4. FAMILY STYLE – The best approach

Serve all the wines you decide will work well with your meal, and let people choose which ones they want. You can suggest pairings, but leave the pouring and drinking decisions up to your guests. They’ll be happier, and you’ll have an easier job – something to be thankful for.

5. DESSERT – Serve sweet desserts with sweeter wines

Be sure the wine you serve with dessert is sweeter than the dessert. If it’s not, both the dessert and the wine might taste a little bitter. Safe bets with sweet desserts are ports and late harvest dessert wines. These also pair well with more savory desserts such as caramelized nuts, blue cheese and figs. Fruity Cabernet Sauvignons also work well with savory desserts.

I hope you have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving. Be grateful for your family and friends. Be grateful for the food and wine you have on your table. Be grateful for all the positive things you have in your life.

Why I Love Leading Wine Tastings!

I love the fact that I make money doing something I love…

Some of my favorite things about leadingpersonal wine tastings:

• Lead fun, educational in-home wine tastings
• Enjoy sampling new wines
• Earn as much as 44% commission helping others drink wine
• Engage in five diverse income streams – in-home wine tastings, wine club memberships, custom-label wines, corporate gifts and team building
• Work with a successful sales team and create your own wine consultant team
• Enjoy the wine country lifestyle
• Earn luxury vacations
• Pursue an entrepreneurial opportunity backed by an established company
• Don’t incur huge startup costs
• Don’t invest any money in inventory

Host a Wine Tasting Event!

Having a birthday party! Engagement, or a fun event Let me bring the Napa wine experience to you. Cheers! 

Are you WINE'ing about the end of summer?

If you love wine and love gathering with family and friends, you will love experiencing the fun and taste of the wine country at your home or office. Host your own personal wine tasting, and taste delicious artisan wines while learning wine tastings basics and having fun…

Enjoy 2 hours of unadulterated “edu-tainment.” You provide the friends and food, and I provide the wine! What’s great about my personal wine tastings:

• Taste delicious wines in the comfort of your home or office – a truly unique experience
• Try before you buy – it takes the mystery out of wine buying
• Choose between a traditional or blind tasting
• Have your own personal wine consultant to answer your questions
• It’s affordable – For as little as $79
  
• It’s FUN!

I look forward to having the opportunity to taste with you. Cheers! Shanna