THANKSGIVING IN SHANGHAI

This is the first year that I was not in the good old US of A for Thanksgiving.  It was very difficult to be away from my family during this special time. With many phone, skype and emails, I was able to get my family dose.  Another distraction was the great friends I have in Shanghai.  My friend, Christina, that works at the US Consulate invited me to her house to have Thanksgiving dinner.  It was a very intimate celebration with six people that work for the US Consulate in Shanghai and Beijing.  They made the turkey all the fixin' and I brought the wine.  We had a great time playing card games and relaxing.  Thank you to Christina for including me in your celebration.

DUCKHORN WINE DINNER AT THE STEAK HOUSE AT THE FOUR SEASONS

Send me an email, kelly.boysen@gmail.com, if you are interested in coming to one or both of these amazing wine dinners. (Sorry for the giant flyers, I just want to make sure you can read the menu).  Cheers!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I count my blessings everyday, but today is the day where I get to yell them out.  

-Great family and friends

-My health

-Amazing job

-Great food and wine

I am so excited to celebrate this day in a completely different country.  I keep asking my non-American friends what they are doing for the holiday, because I think everyone should celebrate the day of thanks.  Today I plan on going to a friends house and having some amazing food.  Can you guess what I'm in charge of bring for the party?  I'll let you know...

- County Line Pinot Noir

- Groth Chardonnay

- Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc

- Pine Ridge Cabernet

Did anyone notice something, besides the fact I am in charge of the wine?  Via Pacifica carries Pine Ridge, you may ask.  Starting in mid December we will be carrying some amazing new wines.  Wines from Pine Ridge, Seghesio and Forfront.  Life is good.  

236TH MARINE CORPS BALL

What an amazing experience and honor to have attended this event.  

In honor of Thanksgiving coming up, I am going to write what I am thankful for from the event:

- The Marines selecting Via Pacifica's wines to be served at the ball.

- Giving me an excuse to get a traditional Chinese dress made at the fabric market.

- Sgt Jason Castro for doing an incredible job putting the event together

- Nicole Vegas for being an amazing date

- The Marines (there are only six in Shanghai) to have us sitting at their table aka VIP table

- Sgt Cartez Dewberry for dancing the night away

- The US Marines around the world that served and are currently serving for our country.