Serve Isotonix OPC 3 to your non Red Wine guests at your countdown party

As we wave goodbye to 2014, and say Hello to 2015….many of us will be participating in the countdown party all over the world to welcome a brand new year.

Just like any party, Wine is probably indispensable for most merry makers.

 
Before we talk about wine, do you know what is a Sommelier? 

A sommelier is a wine steward, who is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing. The role is much more specialized and informed than that of a wine waiter: In fine dining today the role is strategically on a par with that of the executive chef or chef de cuisine.

Now that you know what a sommelier is, let me introduce you to a Master Sommelier.

Been welcomed into the court of Master Sommeliers is definitely great honour for any sommelier given that in order to do so, one must pass the Master’s Sommelier Diploma exam. It is heralded as one of the world’s most challenging tests. Since the test was introduced in the UK 40 some years ago, only 219 have passed. And Rob Bigelow of Chateau St. Michelle is among the lucky few—so it only seems fitting for me to share with you his wine-drinking tips that I came across from Haute Living by Carla Torres.

For those learning and looking to take their oenophile status to the next level, here are some interesting tips from Bigelow to help you on your way. Oops btw, oenophile means a lover or connoisseur of wine...so the next time you address your lover….impress with oenophile instead. 

Here you go !

1.   Never sip and then immediately take a bite of your food — drinking wine with food should always be a progression. Taste the wine first and really get a feel for it on its own. Then do the same with the food, enjoying all the flavors and textures. Just before they are about to escape the palate, that’s when you want to chase it with the wine.

2.   Lovers of red wine who are lounging pool or beachside in Miami’s sultry weather don’t have to turn to white. “Pinot Noir is the go to for poolside drinking,” says Bigelow. “You always have that one person that wants to order red, so you have to have an option on the menu but it has to be something that’s going to cool people off and not heat them up.” Bigelow suggests putting even a slight chill on the wine. “60 or 59 degrees is perfect. That’s how we would served it at the Bellagio pool.”

3.   Ever get served a white wine that’s just too cold? Cup it with the palms of your hands for a few minutes to warm it slightly.

4.   Old world wines are more about earth than they are about fruit while New World wines are more about fruit. Old World, which basically includes just Europe have more natural acidity, while new-world wines include North and South American, New Zealand and South Africa. If you’re having a wine that’s lighter-bodied and exudes notes of mineral and herbs, chances are it’s an Old World wine. Something riper, full-bodied and with a heavier taste of alcohol is New World.

5.   Sweet beats heats. If you’re a lover of Thai food, which is known for it’s incessant use of spice, an excellent choice for something like that would be a Riesling — specifically a 2012 Eroica Riesling from Columbia Valley. In any case, however, if you’re having something with a lot of heat the way to go is to pair it with something sweet to beat it out.

6.   Always pair wine to the sauce not the protein. “Everyone thinks fish has to go with whine wine,” says Bigelow. “But if you have a white fish with a romesco sauce (which is red) then that would call for red wine.” Big cuts of red meat, however, regardless of the sauce are usually always going to call for red wine.

7.   There is no right or wrong. “Just start somewhere. Everyone’s taste is different, but the only question that matters is do you like it? Does it taste good? If so, continue to explore that varietal.”

Isotonix OPC 3

Well, hope these tips embark you on your dream of becoming a "little" wine connoisseur on this New Year Eve. 

For those guests of yours who are not wine lovers, fret not....serve them Isontonix OPC 3 cocktail because they would still harvest the health benefits of wine but without the alcoholic content.

Happy New Year and Stay Healthy.

Cheers!

1-2-3 of a "Simply Irresistible" organization in 2015

1, "Simply Irresistible" organization is one that provide Engagement, Empowerment, and Environment that "attracts" and "engages" people as its core mission. An organization that set goals and hold people accountable for results, but did it in an empowering way, with a focus on finding the right people who fit their mission, environment, and goals.

As shared by Josh Bersin the founder and Principal of Bersin by Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting LLP, a "Simply Irresistible" organisation, is a company, which appeals to each individual in their own special way. As this chart below shows, there are a lot of interconnected "people issues" to consider as we build organizations which thrive.

2, "Simply Irresistible" organization is one that has an easily accessible and available pool of effective and successful mentors.

For most people who are starting a career, they need someone to pattern themselves after – a trusted adviser, a supporter, a person who can lend experience. Since finding a great mentor is one of the best ways to enhance ones’ own future.

Joel Patterson, Chairman, JetBlue Airways recommend the following:

1  Let it happen.

Don’t ask someone to be your mentor, just watch them, take mental notes, and follow their examples. And if someone naturally takes a special interest in you, you’ve found gold. Cherish it as a life-changing gift.

2  Focus on integrity.

Choose someone to pattern yourself after who has impeccable integrity. Then watch how they manage challenging situations, tough conversations and setbacks.

3  Pick someone who shares your values.

Values are a person's “default positions” when no one is watching. They’re usually most evident in how we spend our time, our money and our mental energy. They’re hard to change, so pick someone who naturally overlaps with you.

4  Find a “teacher.”

Look for someone who enjoys sharing knowledge and is delighted to impart skills, contacts and expertise – not someone who hoards them as a way to maintain power.

5  Look for a listener.

Many people listen only to gather their own thoughts and to prepare their own reactions. Great mentors tend to be people who listen to understand. They ask follow-up questions and they make sure they’ve understood before they react.

6  Seek someone with a network.

Networks take a lifetime to build. And if you’ve found a mentor who has adopted your career interests as his or her own, you’ll be introduced to a world of contacts it would otherwise take you years to develop. If you’re given the gift of a warm introduction, don’t blow it – respect the gift. (A consultant once told a mentee of mine that he was in a position to take over from me because he now shared my most-valuable investment contacts. If you’re a mentee, fire this type of consultant!)

7  Find a leader who cares about others.

Look for mentors who take joy in the success of others and want them to get ahead. Self-absorbed people never make good mentors (beyond observable narrow skills).

8  Choose an optimist.

They tend to get more done, have deeper relationships and be more reliable when the going gets tough. Plus, optimists tend to be cheerleaders – a key trait in finding the perfect mentor. If you find one of these, it’ll remind you of your mom – the one person in the world who believed in you during your darkest moments.

9  Don’t be put off by straight talk.

Look for someone who’ll give you feedback. Your best mentors will be the people who pull you aside and tell you what you need to hear – even when you don’t want to hear it.

10  Pick respect over love. 
Lean toward finding someone to follow whom others admire and respect. Sometimes, these are not the most popular people, but there’s usually a reason for universal admiration and respect. Figure out what it is in your potential mentor and pattern yourself after the quality that generates such respect.

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