Mindful Wine Co

11/14/2023

FREE WEBINAR — Explore Portugal with the experts 🇵🇹 Discover why Portugal must be on your wine travel bucket list…

Sip & Savor Portugal
FREE Travel Webinar
Thursday November 16
10am PST / 1pm EST / 6 pm WET
Includes limited $500 discount! Register via link in bio

Join Mindful Wine Founder Chiara Shannon with Portuguese wine expert & author Ryan Opaz and globetrotter Mandy Pullin for a virtual taste and tour of the wine world’s best kept secret…Portugal!

In this webinar you will meet wine travel experts (swipe) and learn about the rich history, unique winemaking traditions, and scenic beauty that make Portugal one of the most exciting wine regions to discover.

All registered attendees will receive a bonus $500 travel credit for our upcoming Portugal Harvest tour package - an offer not to be missed.

🔗Link in bio

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About your hosts…
Chiara Shannon | Mindful Wine
As featured in FORBES and The Wall Street Journal, Chiara Shannon is an advanced sommelier and educator with extensive experience in the world of fine wine. A passionate traveler and sustainability specialist, Chiara loves connecting with people and inspiring joy through wine.

Ryan Opaz | Catavino Tours -
Portuguese wine expert, tour operator and James Beard Award-nominated author, Ryan Opaz has lived and worked throughout Portugal and Spain for over 15 years, developing itineraries that allow travelers to feel genuinely connected to the culture, the people, and its history through Catavino Tours.

Mandy Pullin | DPP Travel -
A lifelong traveller and adventure-lover, Mandy Pullin of DPP Travel believes in the power of travel to improve lives and change the world. Their mission, “big adventures, small footprint,” reflects Mandy’s commitment to creating one-of-a-kind dream travel itineraries that leave a positive impact.

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Now booking Sip & Savor Portugal Harvest Package: 8-Day Sommelier-Guided Wine & Culture Tour https://www.dpptravel.com/sipandsavor

11/13/2023

"Champagne is one of the elegant extras in life." - Charles Dickens

Wising you a sparkling start to the week 🥂

At Mindful Wine, we love the celebratory ritual of Champagne, giving us an opportunity to elevate the everyday moments of life with extra intention, awareness, elegance and sparkle✨

Studies show that celebrating is important to our mental health and well-being. It can reduce the chances of depression and improve our relationships 💕

This season, our sommelier & Founder Chiara Shannon continues her Champagne Friday LIVE tradition. Created as a global cheers to spread cheer, the intention behind Champagne Friday is to take a moment to pop something good and celebrate…and you’re invited!

🍾Join Chiara and raise a glass… Champagne Friday LIVE streams on select Fridays at 5pm PST

11/11/2023

FREE WEBINAR — Discover Portugal with our panel of experts 🇵🇹 Thurs 11/16 - 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6 pm WET. Registration is free!

Join sommelier & Mindful Wine Founder Chiara Shannon with Portuguese wine expert & award-winning author Ryan Opaz of Catavino Tours together with globetrotter Mandy Pullin of DPP Travel for a virtual taste and tour of one of the wine world’s best kept secrets…Portugal!

In this webinar you will learn about the rich history, unique winemaking traditions, and scenic beauty that make Portugal one of the most exciting wine regions to discover.

We will also be offering all registered attendees a bonus $500 travel credit for our upcoming Portugal Harvest tour package - an offer not to be missed!

Please link in Bio to register or follow the URL below. We look forward to seeing you!

https://dpptravel.myflodesk.com/sipandsavorweb






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Now booking Sip & Savor Portugal Harvest Package: 8-Day Sommelier-Guided Wine & Culture Tour https://www.dpptravel.com/sipandsavor

11/09/2023

Explore Portugal with the experts - Join our FREE Webinar!

I'm hosting a free webinar and you're invited! Details below.

10/05/2023

PORTUGAL🍷 Harvest 2024 Wine Tour - Now Booking!
Join Chiara & friends for an epic harvest wine tour celebrating the beauty and bounty of Portugal.

Mindful Wine & DPP Travel Present: Sip & Savor Portugal Harvest Package Sept 28 -Oct 5 2024 8-Day Sommelier-Guided Wine & Culture Tour Now Booking

08/23/2023

MEET CHIARA, Sommelier and Founder of Mindful Wine

Hi there, I’m Chiara Shannon 😍 You might recognize me as , where I’ve documented my life and career as a woman wine professional seeking balance, joy and meaning in life through yoga and beyond…along with the perfect glass of Champagne (and many colorful outfits). Yup, that’s me!

Over the last two decades, I have earned my wine stars as a sommelier, wine buyer, and wine sales professional. I have a BA from UC Berkeley and MBA in Global Wine from Sonoma State University, as well as my WSET3 Advanced sommelier certification, which I earned way back in 2009. I am now in the process of completing the WSET Diploma program. Look out Master of Wine, I’m coming for you next 💪

I was inspired to pursue yoga and mindfulness training early in my career as I witnessed the benefits of these practices in both my personal and professional life. I am a 500-hr certified yoga professional and MBSR-trained mindfulness student.

Mindful Wine is my business, born out of the convergence of these two passions—wine and wellness— and my desire to connect and share with others.

It thrills me to offer my gifts to you in this special way, through Mindful Wine education, experience, and business consulting services.

My signature Mindful Wine tasting class integrates traditional sommelier training with mindfulness and sense awareness tools and techniques for a truly unique and memorable wine experience.

Whether you are a luxury retreat planner, wine business looking for niche guidance, or a private group, I would love to help you elevate your offering.

You can learn more about Mindful Wine packages and services, and connect with me via the link in bio or visiting www.mindfulwine.co

I look forward to raising a glass with you🍷

Cheers,
Chiara

05/02/2023

A Mindful Mother's Day in Wine Country🍷 SAT May 13

Escape for a vineyard retreat...

03/29/2023

Spring Awakening 🌸🍷Join us in Santa Barbara Wine Country for a special Mindful Wine experience to welcome the fresh spirit of Spring.

On Saturday May 13, you are invited to join Mindful Wine sommelier and Founder Chiara Shannon at Coquelicot Organic Estate Vineyards or a half day mindful retreat focusing on intention, mindful meditation, thoughtful wine tasting, and a wellness gourmet lunch.

This outdoor experience centers around appreciating the nature of an organic vineyard as it becomes the setting for the day.

The day will be led by Chiara and includes:

Nature walk around the Coquelicot Organic Estate Vineyards
Outdoor guided meditation under the sun
Thoughtful wine tasting and chat
Gourmet wellness lunch specially created for the event by Chef Chris Flint and Chef Javier Ramirez of First & Oak.

Perfect way to celebrate a mindful Mother's Day!

Limited tickets available for this exclusive event.

Please link in bio or visit for more details and to book your spot.

You can also follow this link below:
https://www.exploretock.com/coquelicotestatevineyard/event/401511/mindful-wine-experience-coquelicot-vineyards

We look forward to seeing you there!

01/12/2023

The Power of Intention ✨ New Post from Chiara

“Nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so."—William Shakespeare

As a wine professional and spiritual seeker with a genuine curiosity about what motivates us and inspires well-being on our deepest levels, I am devoted to promoting healthy and balanced living with wine.
 
There is rich history, tradition, and beautiful sacred rituals surrounding wine. It is one of our most ancient of plant medicines with the power to transform consciousness and bring people together in spirits of joy, gratitude, communion and celebration.
 
The thing is, wine needs our intention for its magic to work…

You can read the full post now on the Mindful Wine Journal. Link in Bio!

https://www.mindfulwine.co/post/the-power-of-intention

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Join the Mindful Wine community and be the first to hear about upcoming events, wine + wellness news from Chiara, special offers, and more. Link in Bio to subscribe & get on the list.

01/07/2023

Set an Intention ✨Special Wine Bundle Offer extended through January 2023. Code below.

Consciously curated by our Founder & Sommelier Chiara Shannon and featuring rare, delicious, elegantly styled wines from in Sonoma County, CA, these bundles are not to be missed.

California-Grown
Ecologically Produced
Authentic, Artisan Wine
Made by REAL people with love💜

20% off 2+ bundles with code MINDFUL

Link in Bio or go to:
https://www.twoshepherds.com/Wines/MindfulWines to redeem now thru 1/31/23

Celebrate Taste with Intention ✨Learn more @ MindfulWine.co

12/23/2022

Make it Sparkle ~ A from Chiara

Wishing you a very Happy Holidays and Sparking New Year ✨

It has been an exciting year for Mindful Wine with lots to look forward to on the horizon.

And it’s all because of YOU — this beautiful community of Mindful Wine readers, collaborators and friends. Thank you.

What began as a desire to combine yoga and mindfulness with wine tasting has evolved into so much more…

My inspiration, however, remains the same: to honor and celebrate Taste with Intention.

To me, that means sparking a global wine conversation around topics of through my work as a writer, expert and educator. It means curating unique experiences that invite —encouraging us to go deeper, expand awareness, and (re)connect with nature and humanity through wine. It means asking tough questions (and unpacking complicated, imperfect answers) in the hopes that shared wisdom will nourish the collective wine in a positive way.

If you’d like to hear more from me—including news about my 2023 Pacific Northwest Wine Cruise 🚢 —please subscribe to the Mindful Wine Journal on MindfulWine.co.

And for bubbly-lovers seeking to enjoy their sparkles more eco-consciously this NYE, you might want to consider cans. As I write about in this week’s Journal post, there are many reasons to introduce canned wine options into your repertoire, and you don't have to compromise quality, value or style 🥂

You can access a special offer to try some of my favorites canned bubbles via link in Bio

You can subscribe via this link
https://www.mindfulwine.co/contact

In the meantime—
May you be happy,
May you be well,
May you find deep joy

And may all beings live in peace.

Namaste & Cheers,
Chiara

12/07/2022

The Gift of Wine ~ 20% off joyful wine bundles 🍷Curated sets, limited stock. Link in Bio

We are delighted to announce a very special collaboration with our friends at Two Shepherds Wine this holiday season.

Throughout December, all Mindful Wine readers and friends can enjoy a special discount on a selection of produced, naturally made wine bundles, exclusively curated by our Founder and sommelier, Chiara Shannon.

Here’s what to do:

Go to https://www.twoshepherds.com/Wines/MindfulWines

Enjoy 10% off any Mindful Wine bundle or gift, OR

Use code MINDFUL for 20% off two bundles or more!

These special sets have been curated with love to cover all your holiday needs, from the wine connoisseur who has everything (hello, Unicorn Bundle) to Gen Z stocking stuffers of the most colorful and delicious eco-friendly sparkling cans.

And don't forget to keep your own winter cellar stashed with cozy, earth-friendly reds to inspire happiness and joy 💜

You can also link in Bio to learn more about each selection and place your orders before these limited offerings sell out.