Regine fell in love with wine during a college study abroad trip to Besançon, France. Bitten by the wine bug early on, she began her career in the beverage industry as a salesperson for a wine distributor. While in this role, Regine noticed how the barrier of “wine speak” formed a disconnect between wine professionals and consumers. Inspired to bridge the gap, Regine started Shall We Wine: a wine, spirits, and beer tasting company based in Chicago. She received her Level II certification from the International Sommelier Guild and is an Executive Bourbon Steward with the Stave and Thief Society. Regine has traveled around the globe to share her wine and beverage expertise, and has been listed as one of 40 African-American Tastemakers in Black Food & Beverage. Regine was a featured panelist at the Association of Writers & Writing Program conference in 2013, the inaugural Blacks in Wine Symposium in 2017, the Women’s Breakfast Business Panel presented by the city of Chicago in 2019, and the SoloCEO Summit that same year. Additionally, Regine has been featured in The New Yorker, VinePair, Black Enterprise, and Wine Enthusiast.
R.I.P. Alan Dikty
In Memoriam: Alan Dikty (August 5, 1954 – March 25, 2026) Everyone at Beverage Testing Institute is grieving the loss of our dear colleague, a partner, and friend, Alan Dikty. Since the mid-19...
2026 World Packaging Competition Winners
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