Sandra believes that when the weather warms up it’s the ideal time for lighter cheeses and chilled wines. She explains that white wines pair best with cheese because of wine’s acidity paired with the creaminess of the cheese ‘brightens up’ your mouth. Below are a list of suggestions for the ultimate wine and cheese pairings to enjoy as you celebrate this weekend!

• SPARKLING WINE (Champagne, Sparkling Wine, Cava, Prosecco, etc.): The bubbles in these sparklers refresh your palate between each creamy bite of soft creamy cheeses such as Burrata Mozzarella, Brie, Chèvre. 

• LIGHT AROMATIC WHITE WINES (Savignon Blanc, Albariño, Vermentino, Riesling, etc.): All of these bright fresh wines have notes of citrus and mouthwatering acidity that compliment cheese such as Feta, Goat Cheese, Havarti or Mozzarella.

• FULL FRUITY WHITE WINES (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, etc.): From peachy, nutty Chardonnays, Fruity Pinot Grigio and the beautiful floral notes of Viognier. These full-bodied whites will carry the heavier cheeses such as Camembert, Gouda, Manchego.

• COOL SUMMER REDS (Pinot Noir, Grenache, Sangiovese, etc.): Be certain to serve these delicious reds nicely chilled in the summer. Don’t leave them out on a table in the hot sun. When they are chilled, not only are they refreshing in the heat, but you’ll notice all of the bright berry and spice that comes alive with the cooler temperature. The tannins in these reds will best pair with Gruyere, Cambozola, Smoked Gouda, Pecorino. 

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Sandra Guibord states: “Our new normal has empowered me to shift my business, previously in-person wine education seminars for top financial institutions, legal firms and non-profits, into a virtual format. Through this experience, Sandra’s Wine Life has gained new clients and enthusiasts. I have not lost one client during the pandemic – in fact, I have grown my business 100%. This additional partnership with New York’s top caterer, Thomas Preti, is a testament to the opportunities that can be created through collaboration during this unique moment in history.”

Thomas Preti, Founder of Thomas Preti Events to Savor adds: “Sandra and I have worked together, supporting the same clientele, yet separately, for nearly 10 years with tremendous success. I’m thrilled to now add our company’s catering expertise – traditionally shared in New York City’s most prestigious event venues – virtually through our new ‘Preti, Set, Go!’ offering. Although events are now primarily virtual, we continue to be able to provide cuisine that is just as beautifully presented and flavorful as for live, in-person events. The additional success that we’ve experienced teaming up with Sandra’s Wine Life has been incredible, with dozens of new events added, as well as the ability to now provide a full-service food and wine offering for virtual events.”

Sandra’s Wine Life Virtual Wine Seminars offer an array of custom and pre-packaged wine courses for beginners to wine connoisseurs. Seminar topics include a primer about wine and pairing called ‘All About Wine Tasting & Discussion,’ frequently hosted alongside a top wine industry expert; ‘Wine & Cinema Tasting,’ including the preview of the film, ‘Wine Calling’ which captures the story of France’s natural winemaking movement; and ‘Wine & Opera’ which presents relevant wines and conversation alongside a ‘live’ virtual performance by International opera singers, Charles Castronovo and Ekaterina Siurina, from Berlin, Germany. Thomas Preti Events’ ‘Preti, Set, Go!’ culinary offering is available to pair with Sandra Guibord’s wine selections for any of these virtual wine seminars. 

With two decades of wine expertise and knowledge, Sandra Guibord offers wine tips and thought leadership for selecting and drinking wine that fits into everyone’s lifestyle. Sandra’s Wine Life celebrates selecting and enjoying wines for entertaining, gift giving, romance, parties and life’s many other occasions that call for a fabulous glass of wine.

About Sandra Guibord, Sandra’s Wine Life 

Sandra Guibord, CEO and Founder of Sandra’s Wine Life has over two decades of experience the media and entertainment business. A former Wilhelmina model and actress, including soap operas, network television series, films and corporate spokesperson roles, Sandra is now a preeminent guide within the wine and spirits community. She assists top corporations, legal firms, and nonprofits with entertaining their top clientele and senior executives. Utilizing her hands-on learnings gained through vineyard internships and travel to wine regions worldwide, Sandra Guibord has made the often vexing world of wine enjoyable through her fun, festive and informative approach that has been well received by wine enthusiasts from novices to connoisseurs. She offers from practical wine advice for casual events (virtual and in-person), business dinners, romantic dates, and building custom wine collections. Sandra will be unveiling her first book, titled ‘Wine Identity’ in early 2021.

Learn more about Sandra’s Wine Life and Sandra Guibord’s event offerings at www.sandraswinelife.com.

About Thomas Preti Events To Savor

Since 1987, Thomas Preti Events to Savor has seamlessly orchestrated thousands of events at New York’s most prestigious venues. Our team has earned a reputation for delivering an unmatched culinary experience and first-class service by tailoring the needs of each event to enhance its unique image and style.

You’re not just choosing a menu. You’re choosing an experience. People who know caterers choose Thomas Preti for the events that matter. When we promise grilled grouper, that’s precisely what we serve. Grilled perfectly. Served impeccably. We’ve been delighting our clients and their guests for over 30 years. We’ve seen fads come and go. We don’t follow fads. We focus on what really matters. Real food, prepared in surprising and delicious ways. Preti is famous for delivering what we promise, flawlessly.

In 2020, we launched Preti, Set, Go!, a modern evolution of the classic Thomas Preti experience, individually packaged & delivered to you!

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If you enjoy heavy cheeses like Camembert, Gouda or Manchego, Guibord recommends a full, fruity wine like a Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Viognier, which will carry the flavor best. If you’re keen on something lighter like Feta, Goat Cheese or Mozzarella, she believes you should grab an Albariño, Rieslingor the increasingly popular Sauvignon Blanc due to their citrus notes and “mouthwatering acidity that perfectly complements these cheeses.

For that backyard meal like a summer pasta or seafood, she recommends a glass of Vermentino. This particular varietal is fresh, bright, acidic and lemony making it perfect for pasta with pesto and fresh tomatoes or light seafood like Grilled Shrimp.

Sandra warns that most people over-chill their white wines. By taking a bottle of white out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving allows the flavors of the wine to come forward and not be overpowered by the coldness. 

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The wines she will be tasting this week are as follows:

• Giacomo Prosecco extra dry, Veneto, Italy price 15.00

• Roederer Estate, Brut Sparkling Wine, Anderson Valley, California price 24.00

• Volage, Rosé Brut Savage, Crement de Loire, France, Price 21.00

• Veuve Cliquot, Brut, Reims, France, price 49.99

• Dom Pérignon, Brut, Champagne, France price 165.00

About Sandra’s Wine Lifestyle

Sandra’s Wine Life celebrates selecting and enjoying wines for entertaining, gift giving, romance, parties and all wine related lifestyle moments. Sandra’s Wine Life unites her modeling, film and T.V. career with her editorial eye as a former lifestyle editor and her years of corporate event planning expertise, to broaden her audience with a fun, festive approach to wine. Sandra’s Wine Life appeals to beginners to serious wine connoisseurs and everyone in between. She captivates her audience with her passion for wine and expertise on entertaining, presenting, marketing and drinking wine.  

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• For creamy snacks, think hummus and veggies or tortilla chips and guacamole: “Mare Nostrum” by L’Olivette, Provence, France is a rosé with a wisp of strawberry to complement the fresh veggies and a crisp, dry finish to balance creamy dips. 
  
• For something salty and cheesy, like Cheez-Its: L’Umami, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon’s bright cherry flavor, and subtle spicy finish brings forward all the delicious flavors in each bite. 
  
• For crispy, buttery snacks like buttered popcorn and potato chips: Gérard Bertrand, Crément de Limoux, Limoux, France is a sparkling wine whose effervescence refreshes your palate from the salt and oil.
  
• For your chocolate craving, like chocolate chip cookies, pretzels and Nutella or, well, chocolate: Iron Side, Cabernet Sauvignon, Healdsburg, California. The subtle notes of blackberry in each sip stand out from rich vanilla undertones of the chocolate and accentuates the cacao.  ​

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• Pierre Sparr, Riesling 2018, Alsace France

• Louis Jadot, Pouilly-Fuissé,  2018, Burgundy,France

• Tenuta Sette Ponti, Crognolo, Tuscany, Italy

• Michael David Winery, Freakshow, Zinfandel, 2017, Lodi, California​

Last week she tasted The Clambake’s Unoaked Chardonnay and its Limited-Edition Rosé, which pair perfectly with seafood. Guibord is especially proud to partner with The Clambake, which is currently offering to send two bottles of wine to healthcare professionals on the front lines of COVID-19 with each purchase of a case. This cause is especially personal for her, as she recently recovered from the virus.

The two Clambake Wines covered last were: Un-Oaked Chardonnay Mendocino, CA – 2017 and Limited Edition Rose Mendocino, CA – 2017.All wines are available at www.ripelifewines.com.

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About Sandra’s Wine Lifestyle

Sandra’s Wine Life celebrates selecting and enjoying wines for entertaining, gift giving, romance, parties and all wine related lifestyle moments. Sandra’s Wine Life unites her modeling, film and T.V. career with her editorial eye as a former lifestyle editor and her years of corporate event planning expertise, to broaden her audience with a fun, festive approach to wine. Sandra’s Wine Life appeals to beginners to serious wine connoisseurs and everyone in between. She captivates her audience with her passion for wine and expertise on entertaining, presenting, marketing and drinking wine.   

Below is an interview with Sandra:

1. Tell us a bit about the virtual happy hour, and how viewers can follow along

Wine Wednesday is inspired by the researched fact, that more people drink wine at home on Wednesday than any other night of the week! (In normal time when we are all out and about..) Right now with everyone at home, wine enthusiasts are looking for inspiration and new ideas in wine. I host Wine Wednesday on my Instagram each week at 6pm. @sandraswinelife

2. Any exciting episodes coming up?

I’m excited that I will be conducting live tastings to social media “foodies”.  I will be sharing basic introductions to wine and food pairings, and also to talk about new wines to enjoy as the weather and season changes.

3. How does wine affect moods?

It always makes me happy! I particularly love that when you buy or receive a nice bottle of wine, the first thing you think of is, “Who am I going to share this with?” Sharing wine with family and friends, is a connective tangible emotion that brings you together in the moment of the first smell, sip and toast. Even enjoying a glass together on Zoom lightens everyones spirits.

4. How do different wines affect thoughts?

The olfactory nerve is a powerful memory trigger. Often a glass of wine will transport me to a particular meal, location or event. A big California Syrah and the aroma of rosemary and garlic, always remind me of beef tri-tip  meals with homemade tortillas out under the stars in Ojai  California with my friends. Or a bright Vermentino brings me to Sardinia Italy to my favorite restaurant La Gritti, with fresh seafood pasta enjoyed in the sun and breeze.   

5. Have you been to Italy? What’s your favorite part?

I started going to Italy as a young model in 1986. I have been fortunate enough to travel all over the country for work and play ever since. I have spent the last 5 summer vacations on the Island of Sardinia where the local Vermentino wine has become my summer wine craving and Porto Cervo my favorite local.

6. Where is your favorite place to drink wine?

It’s not so much where, as it is with who. On a fabulous rooftop in NYC, sitting around my fire pit in Connecticut or in a favorite restaurant. As long as I am sharing in the experience with old or new friends, any place is great. Otherwise these days, a nice glass in the bath tub…

7. What is your favorite wine?

My standard answer is… What ever is open.

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