6/11/2026
Fleurish
Sip Social: Wine Pairing
This Fleurish event pairs well with sisters and your favorite beverage — wine, tea, anything that you enjoy sipping on! Kristi Mayfield, TCU, Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 and dynamic wine confidence coach, will teach us about — you guessed it — wine. No ego. No overwhelming jargon. Just smart, real-life wine tips that fit any lifestyle, work situation, or moment to connect over a pour of vino.*
Choose the time that works best with your schedule: Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. MT or 9 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. MT
What to Expect
- Hear about Kristi’s wine journey and sommelier experience.
- Learn tasting techniques and how to decode a wine list with confidence.
- A discussion on three white wines that are perfect for summer (Picpoul, Txakolina/Txakoli, and Assyrtiko).
Pairs Well With
- Any questions you’ve ever had about wine, wine lists, or wine etiquette.
- A notebook (digital or paper) if you’d like to soak up and share the wine knowledge.
- A glass of your favorite beverage — wine, tea, anything that you enjoy sipping on!
Meet Your Host
Kristi Mayfield spent more than 20 years leading global business development in the defense industry — navigating high-stakes client dinners, cross-cultural negotiations, and boardrooms around the world. It was in the moments around the table that Kristi learned how powerful wine can be. She didn’t have the confidence to navigate wine lists with clarity and confidence, so she built the solution herself.
Kristi founded the Sip Society Collective and created Social Power Skill™ and Empowered Social Capital™ frameworks — a methodology that transforms practical wine fluency into executive presence, strategic relationships, and measurable confidence.
She’s on a mission to take the fear out of wine and give women the tools, language, and confidence to own every room they walk into. Her corporate background blends with her wine expertise to bring you education that’s real, relevant, and rooted in creating unforgettable experiences — whether personal or professional.
Kristi holds a WSET Level 3 with Distinction, a Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory certification, and an MBA. She is based in Fort Worth, Texas.
*Members can fully enjoy the event with or without wine. If consuming alcohol, members must be 21+ in the United States, 18+ in Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, and 19+ in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.
GIVEAWAY WINNERS
Congratulations to our giveaway winners! Winners were selected in accordance with the official rules.
Jennifer Harrison: The Fleur Napa Valley Wine Charms with Bag
Melissa Golden: The Fleur Napa Valley Wine Cooler
Lori Welter: The Fleur Napa Valley Wine Charms with Bag
Cathryn Richardson: The Fleur Napa Valley Wine Cooler
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Fleurishing Together
This virtual event is part of Fleurish, an event series for alumnae. Your commitment to alumnae dues makes programs like this possible.