Wednesday, January 8th @ 7pm | Champagne: Guy Charlemagne

What to Expect

Once you sign up - we will include you as one of the panel of tasters.  This is not a recording where you watch the host tell you what you should like… this is a discussion about the wines, sometimes with the winemaker, but most of the time wine expert and host Ian Blackburn gets to the core information about the winery - about the wine we are tasting and unravels the wine for discussion… sometimes we all agree the wine is NO GOOD!   Sometimes we agree the wine is superior in the line up… each event comes with its own discoveries and the guests (YOU) are the tasters… ENJOY tasting with one of the top experts in the marketplace - To learn more about Ian - Click Here.

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Select either a 1/2 Bottle or Full Bottle and ZOOM with two dynamic new young ladies of CHAMPAGNE as the next generation takes the helm!!!  You will be very impressed Luxury Wine Industry Expert Sriti Misra will join us to discuss the many exciting things happening with Guy Charlemagne.

The history of the Charlemagne family goes back several generations, when Guy Charlemagne decided to continue the family tradition of winemaking. Driven by his passion for vines and wine, he created his own Champagne house in 1892 and laid the foundations for a line of winemakers dedicated to excellence.

The Charlemagne family attaches great importance to integrated viticulture and the preservation of the environment. The vines are worked with care, favoring nature-friendly practices and minimizing the use of chemicals. Soil health and biodiversity are at the heart of their approach, guaranteeing the exceptional quality of the grapes.

 

Sriti Misra Fusillo employs over a decade of expertise in sales and marketing within the luxury wine industry. With a background that uniquely blends science, entrepreneurship and a deep passion for wine, she has carved out a distinguished career that positions her perfectly for leading the sales and marketing efforts of prestige brands.

Sriti’s journey began with a degree in Microbiology from the University of Arizona, where she contributed to the groundbreaking Human Genome Project. However, her entrepreneurial spirit soon led her in a different direction, founding a successful children's accessories line that was eventually sold to Disney.

Sriti’s passion for wine guided her next career move. She established her wine brokerage in Southern California, a venture that quickly drew the attention of prominent vineyards. Her achievement in this area led to her recruitment by Morlet Family Vineyards and Champagne Pierre Morlet, where she served as the Director of National Sales. Following her impactful tenure at Morlet, she continued her luxury wine career at Opus One Winery, managing the Southwest Region.

Most recently, Sriti worked with Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, collaborating with some of the world’s most iconic Champagne and Wine brands, including Krug, Dom Perignon, and Joseph Phelps Vineyards. Her experience in these prestigious roles prepared her for her current role as Director of National Sales and Marketing for Arrow&Branch and U.S Brand Ambassador for Champagne Guy Charlemagne.

Guy Charlemagne, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Reserve, Champagne, France, NV

This brut cuvée comes from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger, made solely with grand cru Chardonnay. The blend is usually of 2-3 vintages. The wine goes through 100% malolactic fermentation, then rests en tirage for 36 months. Finesse plays a lead role here, finished with a light dosage of 8 grams per liter. It possesses an elegance and vivacity that will allow for myriad pairings but is particularly appreciated as anapéritif.

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About Your Tasting Experience: Answering popular questions  

• ZOOM LINK will be emailed to you within 24 hours of the event date/time

• Wine flight or bottle kit purchase deadline: 48 hours prior*

• Flight kits are typically poured and mailed within 48 hours of event

• Bottle kits are typically mailed 7-10 days prior to event

• 7pm prompt Zoom start time

• Anticipated duration is approximately 60 minutes

• You can watch for FREE here

*The fine print

We reserve the right to adjust wines without advance notice. Must be an adult 21-yrs of age and older to purchase. Wine kit purchases are not guaranteed to arrive before the Zoom start time; please refer to our shipping policy. All sales and purchases are final, no refunds, credits, or returns.  UPS tracking provided - we can not be held not responsible for related UPS issues.

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