If a Wine Were Me Which Would it Be?

“People find me a bit abrasive and often defiant because my POV is so vocal. I just like to be heard, but it can be confusing for some. I LOVE being vocal about my attributes of...”. Does this sound like a bold person that you know? It also describes a red wine varietal! 

 As an independent sommelier and craved wine enthusiast, LaSaan Georgeson entertainingly introduces her style of educating wine novices and wine collectors alike through the personification of several wine varietals. In If A Wine Were Me Which Would it Be?, she wittingly personifies wine varietals by depicting the personalities of 28 different varietals and correlating them to human attributes while also providing tips for creative food pairings. She also highlights some exclusive wineries with some unique attributes alongside the depiction of their wines’ personalities. With complete aroma and palate descriptions, the reader can practically inhale and taste the wines right off the page.
 So sit back, relax, pour, swirl, sniff and sip while discovering new wine varietals and uncovering which one is most like you.

“People find me a bit abrasive and often defiant because my POV is so vocal. I just like to be heard, but it can be confusing for some. I LOVE being vocal about my attributes of...” Does this describe a bold person that you know? It also describes a specific red wine varietal! As an independent sommelier and craved wine enthusiast, LaSaan Georgeson entertainingly introduces her style of educating wine novices and wine collectors alike through the personification of wine. She wittingly personifies wine varietals by correlating them to human attributes while providing whimsical tips for creative food pairings. Get ready for a whole new way of wine pairing for optimal indulgence. LaSaan hopes that readers will identify and appreciate the vast differences in personalities that wines display. She intentionally weaves in and out of describing the characteristics and attributes of wine varietals while revealing uncanny similarities to human beings throughout. LaSaan layers in basic education on wines as she passionately guides you through wine history, correlations of wine varietals to human characteristics, winemaking and varietal expression. She then allows the reader to savor through the aroma and palate descriptions - you can practically inhale and taste the wines right off the page.   The book is all about making the topic of wine more approachable and providing a simple yet sound connection of people to wine in one of the descriptors of a medium to full body white varietal: “I come with an easy attitude as I’m hardy and a neutral balance with minimal needs. I am comfortable and confident in my skin...” “Wines are organic, with inherent characteristics just like you and me!” Readers' Buzz “ Excellent read! Fun reading for anyone who likes wine! This book is also educational for those of us that prefer to enjoy wine without getting too technical on the aspects of wine history, regions, and winemaking.“ “...LaSaan is extremely knowledgeable, and she brings a unique experience that is lively, full of conversation, and memorable. Also, I highly recommend her e-book: “If a Wine Were Me Which Would it Be.” It is fun and informative – rich with information where everyone can learn something new. If you haven’t read it yet, get it now!” "This is the first wine book I've truly enjoyed. The concept is clever and fun (it's definitely a good conversation starter with people you are getting to know!), and the book is an educational and easy read. The tasty descriptions of the wines will make you want to run out and buy each one - and their suggested food pairings!”

LaSaan Georgeson, a former corporate executive turned sommelier, raises a toast to creating and living out one’s dreams.  After a successful career in human resources, LaSaan decided to live, breathe, and drink the knowledge of wines, spirits and beer. She trained at International Sommelier Guild, The Court of Master Sommeliers, and Wine, Spirits and Education Trust. 

 An entrepreneur at heart, LaSaan is passionate about helping people appreciate and distinguish the many different tastes on their palate in many different ways. She has founded Private Bar Concept, a traveling wine symposium discussing all things wine and is also the creator of Bwinedate.com, a 3,000+ and growing online and in-person community of wine enthusiasts. Bwinedate connects singles through their mutual interest in wine and also helps couples create connections with other wine enthusiasts through fun local wine activities and events.  

LaSaan created the book If A Wine Were Me Which Would it Be based upon the service, Bwinedate.com. The book makes learning about wine more approachable by simplifying the complexities of different wines through personification and by attributing human characteristics to specific varietals. One of the animated descriptors from the book describes the personality of a medium to full body white varietal: “I come with an easy attitude as I’m hardy and a neutral balance with minimal needs. I am comfortable and confident in my skin...”.  As well, the book provides tips for pairing foods in a whimsical and creative manner. The book encourages readers to sit back, relax, pour, swirl, sniff and sip while making new discoveries about wine varietals and uncovering which wine’s personality is most like them.