GAL-entines Champagne Cocktail Making Party
Feb
12
3:00 PM15:00

GAL-entines Champagne Cocktail Making Party

Join The FIZZ is Female for our first virtual bash of the new year, our annual GAL-entines Day get together. This year, we’re concocting champagne cocktails with kits co-designed by Nicole Velez of RimNV, handcrafted garnishes that will take your cocktail experience from ordinary to extraordinary, in combination with La Caravelle Champagne Cuvée Niña and Champagne Rosé. 

La Caravelle Champagne Chief Bubble Officer, Rita Jammet will also join the party alongside The FIZZ is Female founder, Blaine Ashley alongside JC Select Wines owner/founder, Jenn Carruthers. 

Boss babes unite! 

Choose from two champagne cocktail kits – one that’s curated for an at-home solo Gal-entines soirée while kit deux is designed to have a friend or two over to join in on the fizz-fueled fun! 


Order by Monday, January 31st at 11:59 pm EST to confirm receipt ahead of The FIZZ is Female GAL-entines Bash.

Zoom Info:
GAL-entines Champagne Cocktail Party
Feb 12, 2022 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6977978727
Meeting ID: 697 797 8727

Solo G-day Soirée Pack $40

Includes:
1 ½ bottle La Caravelle Champagne Cuvée Niña (375 ml)

Rim: Kiss My Glass ~ Limited Edition rim for Galentine's Day
* Kiss your glass with this tantalizing blend of strawberry and tropical infused cane sugar

G-day with GFs Pack $84

Includes: 
1 ½ bottle La Caravelle Champagne Cuvée Niña (375 ml)
1 bottle of La Caravelle Champagne Rosé (750 ml)

Rim 1: Kiss My Glass ~ Limited Edition for Galentine's Day
* Kiss your glass with this tantalizing blend of strawberry and tropical infused cane sugar  

Rim 2: Love Bites ~ a Twist On A rimNV Classic
Citrus, Sweet and a Hint of Spice that will make your champagne cocktail sparkle real nice 

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Floral Fête with Perrier-Jouët
Nov
13
2:00 PM14:00

Floral Fête with Perrier-Jouët

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The name says it all. Can you think of a better way to spend a fall weekend afternoon than with a bottle (or two) of Perrier-Jouët complemented with a floral arrangement making fête?

Treat yourself and join us for this afternoon champagne tasting and flower therapy session led by Perrier-Jouët National Ambassador Elise Cordell and Kelsea Olivia, founder of East Olivia.

Sip on the show-stopping Champagne Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé and Grand Brut cuvées during a guided presentation on composing your very own sustainable, forever flower arrangement for your home. Diamonds aren’t the only thing that last forever.

EVENT ACCESS + CHAMPAGNE PACK

If you’re interested in sipping along during the event, purchase your event access and the bubbly pack with Wired for Wine. Package includes:

½ bottle Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut 
1 bottle Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé

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Burgundy to Bubbles
Nov
11
7:00 PM19:00

Burgundy to Bubbles

Join Texas-based bubbly lovin’ queens, Julia Coney and Davon Hatchett, aka @thebubblista for the continued national launch of Champagne Valentin Leflaive, a champagne created by famed Burgundian wine producer Oliver Leflaive. Not only will these two champagne doyens conduct a tasting for guests of Valentin Leflaive CV|17|50 Blanc de Blancs, Valentin Leflaive Mesnil sur Oger |15|50 and Valentin Leflaive MA|16|60 Grand Cru Brut Rosé, they’ll also banter about the inspiration behind Leflaive’s sparkling transition. And, this effervescent virtual event gives back as a portion of proceeds will be donated to Coney’s charitable platform, Black Wine Professionals.

EVENT ACCESS + CHAMPAGNE PACK

If you’re interested in sipping along during the event, purchase your event access and the bubbly pack with Wired for Wine. Package includes:

Valentin Leflaive CV|17|50 Blanc de Blancs 
Valentin Leflaive Le Mesnil sur Oger |15|50
Valentin Leflaive MA|16|60 Grand Cru Brut Rosé

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Laurent-Perrier Ladies Night
Nov
10
8:00 PM20:00

Laurent-Perrier Ladies Night

“Oh yes it’s ladies night and the mood is right” … Laurent-Perrier Ladies Night is back on Women Crush Wednesday! We’re poppin’ off the night with the women led team from Laurent-Perrier: 

Host:
Michelle De Feo, President of Laurent-Perrier

With Co-hosts:
Naomi Smith, Western Regional Manager
Emily Murphy
, Southern California Market Manager
Stefanie Reed
, National Accounts Analyst
Emma Charron
, Associate Brand Manager
Kathleen Patterson

Laurent-Perrier is a historically female led champagne house so there simply couldn’t be a better team to host this fun champagne fueled affair. Grab your GFs, pop bottles of Champagne Laurent-Perrier and join the party!

EVENT ACCESS + CHAMPAGNE PACK

If you’re interested in sipping along during the event, purchase your event access and the bubbly pack with Wired for Wine. Package includes:

Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé (750 ML)
Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature (750 ML)

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A Cava for Every Palate with Shakera Jones
Oct
14
6:00 PM18:00

A Cava for Every Palate with Shakera Jones

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Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker, founder of Black Girls Dine Too and host of Somm TV’s popular podcast,  “A Glass for Every Palate”, Shakera Jones presents: 

A Cava for Every Palate.

This crash course in Cava spotlight’s Spain’s beloved traditional method sparkling wine. Shakera will break down the various styles of Cava along with sharing a few of her favorite cava and food pairings – just in time for Cava Discovery Week 2021!

Wines:
Roger Goulart Coral Rosé
Juvé y Camps Reserva de la Familia Gran Reserva
Vilarnau Brut Reserva
Alta Alella MIRGIN Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2017

The shipping deadline for A Cava for Every Palate pack has passed; however, you may email Jennifer Carruthers at jennifer@jcselectwines.com to see if you can make special shipping arrangements for the wine. If not, you can find a selection of these Cavas at wine.com here.

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Cava & Conservas
Oct
13
6:00 PM18:00

Cava & Conservas

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Chef Jonah Miller of Huertas NYC, joins Blaine Ashley --founder of both New York Champagne Week and The FIZZ is Female and Jennifer Carruthers of JC Selects Wine for a night of Cava & Conservas.

Virtual event attendees and package purchasers will delight in a tour of three conservas (canned seafood) aside accoutrements curated by Miller to specifically pair with three premium Cavas: 

Azimut Brut Nature
Naveran Brut Vintage Reserva
Parés Baltà Blanca Cusiné 2012 Gran Reserva

This interactive tasting will not only allow guests to experience a flavor exploration sure to tantalize their taste-buds but will also be ultra fun as we compose our conservas and thoughtful accompaniments under the guidance of Miller right in the comfort of their own home.

Enjoy this experience as a fun date night in or invite your friends over for a mid-week apero hour as we say Salud! to the 1st ever Cava Discovery Week NYC!

The shipping deadline for the Cava & Conservas pack has passed; however, you may email Jennifer Carruthers at jennifer@jcselectwines.com to see if you can make special shipping arrangements for the wine. If not, you can find a selection of these Cavas at wine.com here.

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Jun
16
4:00 PM16:00

The FIZZ is Female: Cava Edition

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Cohosts:

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Join The FIZZ is Female founder, Blaine Ashley as she moderates a conversation with women powerhouses of the sparkling wine industry in Catalonia (a.k.a. Cava country)! 

Following a deep dive into their personal tales of ascension in the Cava industry, Ashley will introduce Jennifer Carruthers, owner of JC Select Wines to lead the Cava tasting portion of the event, featuring:

  • Parés Baltà Blanca Cuisiné Gran Reserva 2012

  • Vins Família Ferrer Can Sala 2008

  • Vins El Cep Gelida Brut Gran Reserva 2016

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Women in Champagne HERstory
Mar
10
6:00 PM18:00

Women in Champagne HERstory

Register for this COMPLIMENTARY event here.

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Celebrate Women’s History Month with The FIZZ is Female as we present: “Women in Champagne HERstory” taking place on Woman Crush Wednesday, March 10th at 6 pm EST.

Women have played a key role in keeping the bubbles flowing during all the wars fought in France. There are so many inspiring anecdotes to share about their trials and tribulations in the past, and in the present.

Join The FIZZ is Female founder, Blaine Ashley as she hosts a ‘Women in Champagne HERstory’ talk and tasting presented by Moët Hennessy USA, Women in Champagne HERstory will emphasize the importance and significance of women in Champagne past to the present day fierce femmes celebrating diversity, inclusion and paving the way for a brighter, bubbly future.

Founder of Delectabulles and Champagne HERstorian, Cynthia Coutu will present the influence of women in Champagne’s past, while Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Moët Hennessy Prestige, Vanessa Kay will discuss the ascension and increase of women in champagne leadership roles today including Krug Champagne CEO, Margareth Henriquez. And, Dr. Atira Charles will discuss her role at Moët Hennessy USA directing and transforming the Diversity & Inclusion strategy of this global organization

Of course, this celebration of “Women in Champagne HERstory” wouldn’t be complete without Champagne helmed by boss babes to sip while you take in this enriching conversation. 

 
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Purchase this two-bottle package through our The Fizz is Female e-commerce partners Grand Cuvée Champagne Club: 

  • ½ bottle Krug Grand Cuvée 

  • 1 bottle Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage 2012 

Deadline to purchase for ground shipping:
Wednesday, February 24th at 9 pm EST

Deadline to purchase for 3-day air:
Wednesday, March 3rd at 9 pm EST 

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GAL-entines Day
Feb
13
3:00 PM15:00

GAL-entines Day

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We’ve been celebrating GAL-entines Day for the past 5-years! And, the party doesn’t stop just because we can’t all gather under one roof.

From sabrage brunches to sipping champagne while making flower crowns to last year’s fab fête where we delighted in female made, owned, and heavily led sparkling and champagne rosé at the pink lovin’ wine Poni Room. 

In the spirit of continuing the virtual party fun into 2021, we’re popping off this year’s GAL-entines Day bash on the interweb.

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Join us as we indulge in three champagnes led by total boss babes in bubbly:

  • Une Femme -- The Juliette brought to us by Jen Pelka

  • La Caravelle Cuvée Niña a la Rita Jammet  &

  • De Sloovere Pienne Champagne Rosé made by Emeline De Sloovere

We’ll be chatting with all three women about their start, growth & eventual ascension in the effervescent wine biz along with a tasting of each of their champagnes. 

Champagnes are available for purchase through Grand Cuvée Champagne Club.

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Financial Wellness
Jan
27
6:00 PM18:00

Financial Wellness

THE FIZZ IS FEMALE IS PROUD TO OFFER:

“THE FIZZ IS…FEMALE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT”

We’ve asked three inspiring wine industry boss babes to lead off each event with an inspiring anecdote and bubbly toast followed by a deep dive into the “topic du jour” led by Christina Lawrence and Dawn Robinson of Barnum Financial Group.  

Curated financial topics with your entrepreneurial or side hustle goals and dreams in mind, choose from the following three events or aim to attend them all for the full take away! 

NIGHT 3:

Financial Wellness
Your business is finally working for you. Congrats! So, what next? .. Investing, insuring & more

Featuring guest speaker: Annette Alvarez-Peters, Founder, annette a.p. Wine & Spirits Consultant

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Actionable Ideas for Business Owners
Jan
26
6:00 PM18:00

Actionable Ideas for Business Owners

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THE FIZZ IS FEMALE IS PROUD TO OFFER:

“THE FIZZ IS…FEMALE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT”

We’ve asked three inspiring wine industry boss babes to lead off each event with an inspiring anecdote and bubbly toast followed by a deep dive into the “topic du jour” led by Christina Lawrence and Dawn Robinson of Barnum Financial Group.  

Curated financial topics with your entrepreneurial or side hustle goals and dreams in mind, choose from the following three events or aim to attend them all for the full take away! 

NIGHT 2:

Actionable Ideas for Business Owners
aka get resourceful, grow with cash flow & give a little extra love to that side hustle

Featuring guest speaker: Michelle DeFeo, President of Laurent-Perrier US

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Financial IQ:  Women and Finances
Jan
25
6:00 PM18:00

Financial IQ: Women and Finances

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THE FIZZ IS FEMALE IS PROUD TO OFFER:

“THE FIZZ IS…FEMALE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT”

We’ve asked three inspiring wine industry boss babes to lead off each event with an inspiring anecdote and bubbly toast followed by a deep dive into the “topic du jour” led by Christina Lawrence and Dawn Robinson of Barnum Financial Group.  

Curated financial topics with your entrepreneurial or side hustle goals and dreams in mind, choose from the following three events or aim to attend them all for the full take away! 

NIGHT 1:

Financial IQ:  Women and Finances
Here's where we cover the basics & get you inspired & empowered to pursue your career dreams

Featuring guest speaker: Zaarath Prokop, Senior VP & CFO of Frederick Wildman & Sons

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Fried Chicken & Champagne Fête featuring La Caravelle Champagne
Nov
13
7:00 PM19:00

Fried Chicken & Champagne Fête featuring La Caravelle Champagne

Harlem sensations, Rita Jammet of La Caravelle Champagne and Marcus Samuelsson of Red Rooster team up for New York Champagne Week’s Friday night “Fried Chicken and Champagne Fête”. A perfect pairing experience for a date night in or at-home dinner party with friends. This winning combo is nothing short of spectacular.

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Philana Bouvier, Vice President of Supplier Business Development for Republic National Distributing 
May
27
7:00 PM19:00

Philana Bouvier, Vice President of Supplier Business Development for Republic National Distributing 

First off, The FIZZ is Female Founder, Blaine Ashley, has known this female powerhouse for over 20-years! Both hail from Oahu, Hawaii and have always been island girls at heart with loads of city-style hustle! This chat will be extra fun as the two take it way back while Philana details her ascension up the corporate ladder. Philana and Blaine will also be tasting through exclusive luxury sparkling selections from Champagne Billecart Salmon, Champagne Laurent Perrier, Ferrari Italian sparkling and Frank Family.

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Winemaker, Andrea Jure Duarte of Mujer Andina Chilean Sparkling Wine
May
20
6:00 PM18:00

Winemaker, Andrea Jure Duarte of Mujer Andina Chilean Sparkling Wine

Andrea Jure Duarte is Founding Partner & Winemaker for Mujer Andina sparkling wines.

Andi graduated as an Agricultural Engineer with mention in Oenology of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, by completing her studies and taking the exam of Enologist and obtaining her registration in the ANIAE. Andi has always worked in wine across various vineyards in Chile, and has also participated in several harvests throughout France, the United States and Mexico.

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