We're BACK! Join CrushGlobal founder Kristin Braswell for a very special HOLIDAY virtual wine tasting led by expert sommelier Lydia Richards of Vino Concierge. We will sniff, swirl and taste a diverse range of wines from ASLINA, South Africa’s first Black owned wine producer, and a classic champagne from Charles Heidsieck. We will also be joined by a very special (and ridiculously cool) guest, Phillipe André, the first Black ambassador to the U.S for a champagne house!

Let’s be transported to South Africa and France virtually and close out this year with some joy, despite this challenging year!

Date: Saturday, December 12

Time: 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time

Where: A virtual link will be provided to all participants who RSVP

There is no fee for this special tasting experience! We are also happy to offer FREE GROUND SHIPPING on the Aslina wine bundle by using the code “CRUSHGLOBAL” at checkout. The champagne is on sale! Please purchase these three wines that will be featured below for the full experience.

Please NOTE: Wine orders should be placed by November 30 at the latest to ensure they arrive in time to you for this special event. Once purchased, please RSVP below to confirm your attendance and receive our very special Pre-Tasting Curation and further details.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED!

Come Sip With Us…

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS:

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Kristin Braswell​ ​is an award winning travel journalist and founder of CrushGlobal Travel, ​a company that ​customizes travel guides and authentic experiences around the world​. She has penned pieces for Vogue, CNN, USA Today, Essence, NPR, Architectural Digest, Essence and The Los Angeles Times, among others.

Social: @crushglobal

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Lydia is a Certified Sommelier from the Sommelier Society of America and holds the WSET Level 3 Advanced Certification; currently a WSET Level 4 Diploma student. Originally from Panama, Lydia’s love affair with wine began while living in Paris and having the opportunity to travel to multiple French wine regions. Her wine knowledge and travel experiences have been featured in national and international media outlets such as ​Huffington Post​, ​VinePair​, ​SELF,​ and​ ​La Estrella de Panamá​, among others.

Social: @vinoconcierge

YOUR SPECIAL WINE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

$65.00

This wine duo consists of an award winning white and red of South African wine, Aslina Chardonnay and Aslina Cabernet Sauvignon. Aslina Wines are made by Ntsiki Biyela, South Africa's first Black woman winemaker.

Sale Price: $45.00 Original Price: $65.00

This vibrant version shows a range of toasted brioche, baked cherry, crystalized honey, grated ginger and coconut flavors, remaining light-footed and lively throughout. Beautifully balanced, with a lasting, mouthwatering finish. This champagne received 92 points from Wine Spectator!

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Questions? Email contact@crushglobaltravel.com