So much of what we hear is that Twitter is great for business networking, engagement, visibility and making connections with others in your industry. And this is true. However, Twitter can also be a tool for having fun socially (imagine that, using a social network socially?) I’ve participated in and moderated several Twitter chats in the course of my social media addiction, but I’m really looking forward to the one tomorrow that’s being hosted by Thirsty Girl and the You Bet Shiraz tour (Peter Lehmann Wines). This is a great opportunity to not only do two things I really enjoy (tasting wine and tweeting!) but also to really see the power of social media and social networking in action as it brings together wine lovers and drinkers- many of whom are actively using Twitter.
For this particular tweet chat (#TGTaste), Thirsty Girl, one of the fastest growing social networks for women, is teaming up with Ian Hongell (The Duke of Shiraz) from Peter Lehmann Wines to chat about their 2008 Barossa Shiraz (G’day mates!). This will a great opportunity to not only chat directly with the winemaker about his wine but also to tweet with Head Thirsty Girl, Leslie Sbrocco (author of “Wine for Women” and regular TODAY Show wine contributor) about all things wine and in particular her suggestions for what to pair with this wine and her thoughts about this wine.
I am thrilled to be a part of this Twitter chat and am so looking forward to connecting with other wine lovers and chatting about Shiraz (or just our love of wine in general!) I received my Tasting Kit for this Twitter chat last Friday evening (and who doesn’t love to receive wine at their doorstep on a Friday evening?) It looked like it was just waiting for me to open it.
2008 Barossa Shiraz- Peter Lehmann Wines
I must confess though…I wasn’t able to wait until tomorrow to try it. We were have some lovely BBQ steak over the weekend and the Shiraz just seemed like it was screaming for me to try it. You will however, just have to wait until tomorrow at 5 pm PST and follow me on Twitter (@jkvirtualoffice) to find out what I really thought about the wine. 🙂
If you want to join in on the Twitter Chat (hopefully with your own bottle of Shiraz or an equally fine wine), here are the details:
- Follow #TGTaste using Twitter Search or Kurrently.com to see the Twitter Chat conversation.
- Be sure to tag your tweets with #TGTaste so we can all see them as well.
- Follow @beathirstygirl who will be moderating the chat, Head Thirsty Girl, Leslie –@lesliesb, and Ian will be tweeting at @YouBetShiraz for all the latest related to the chat.
- Download the Tasting Notes HERE.
- Click here for more information on TGTaste.
- Join YouBetShiraz on Facebook for more information and updates.
Even though you won’t be able to hear Ian’s great Australian accent during the chat, you can catch him here on YouTube:
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