Experience The Splendour of Austria! Prost! The Wine Ladies TV! 2:30pm Wed May 19th on Thatchannel

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Watch The Wine Ladies TV “live” TODAY on www.thatchannel.com Wednesday at 2:30pm. Austrian wines are receiving accolades from experts around the world and winning international competitions for producing excellent quality, superb value wines. Join us this week as we welcome Export Director Ludwig Holzer of Winzer Krems www.winzerkrems.att to learn more. Winzer Krems is one of the most important producer of quality wines in Austria, located in the famous single-vineyard Kremser Sandgrube Why not venture out and try something a little different and try wines from Austria, like a delicious crisp white wine with flavours of spice, light herbs and minerals Winzer Krems Gruner Veltliner http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=589002 or perhaps an elegant and smooth Austrian red wine Winzer Krems Blauer Zweigelt 2008 http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=143073 perfect for the traditional schnitzel or stew. We will! Also in studio all the way from the Kitchener campus of Liaison College www.liaisoncollege.com three up and coming soon to be graduates bring their version of Austrian cuisine to the table. Come and see what these soon to be new chefs come up with! Vilkomen! Erica Bowes, John Michael Creaser and Les Skibinski of Liaison College Kitchener campus! If you missed last week’s TV show not a problem, watch The Wine Ladies TV podcasts and archived shows on www.thatchannel.com/TheWineLadies from anywhere and anytime. Also, don’t forget to set that radio dial to The Jewel Radio Network at 88.5 FM in Toronto, 98.5 in Ottawa and 107.7 in Hawkesbury on line at www.jewelradio.com every Sunday morning at 8:30a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show. With spring in full swing, this week we’ll explore how the fresh herbs from your garden can influence the perfect food and wine pairing. Our in studio guests from beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, will be our guides sampling select herb-inspired appetizers and wine combinations, courtesy of participating wineries at the “Wine and Herb Touring” www.niagaraonthelake.com weekends taking place throughout the month of May. On today’s show Jana Bonifero with the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival www.niagarawinefestival.com who will lead us through the wonderful up and coming events that taking place in this stunning wine region as well as Executive Chef David Penny of Jackson-Triggs Vintners www.jacksontriggswinery.com who is in charge of the food component bringing with him some wonderful fresh-herb inspired appetizers with wines to match. And finally, navigating Niagara wine country whether on foot, on two wheels or four, Lance Patten, Proprietor of Niagara Wine Tours International www.niagaraworldwinetours.com will be with us to share a variety of tours to suit your every need. Up-coming events in May not to be missed Terroir Wine Celebration in Prince Edward County May 29th,2010 This year 5 new county wineries will open their doors, bringing the total number of wineries in the county to over 20. Come taste their wines first at Terroir, Sat. May 29, 2010 from Noon – 5:00pm.Wineries will be serving their own unique county-produced wines, featuring the new spring releases. Crystal Palace Fairgrounds, Picton, ON $20.00 pre-purchased ~ $25.00 at the door (cash only) Please note that attendance is restricted to those 19 years and over. Wheelchair accessible. Tickets: http://www.thecountywines.com/terroir/index.html Wine and Herb Weekends in Niagara-On-The-Lake, May 2010 Niagara-on-the-Lake’s casual spring celebration of great wine and fresh herbs! Spend a weekend in May exploring our neighbourhood of 22 wineries with your Wine & Herb touring pass. As you tour, each stop will feature a different herb-themed food pairing matched to a premium Niagara VQA wine selected to highlight the flavour and aroma of the herb. Your touring pass may be used any weekend in May. Touring pass $43.00. Passes can be purchased online at www.niagaraonthelake.com

Experience The Splendour of Austria! Prost! The Wine Ladies TV! 2:30pm Wed May 19th on Thatchannel

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To cork or not to cork.. New Zealand knows!

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Dear Wine Ladies, Why is it that most of the wines from New Zealand all seem to have screw caps, whether white or red? Do the red wines not need the cork closure so they can breathe and age properly? David Houston, Texas Dear David, Indeed, New Zealand is the number one market for screw cap closure with 98% of their wines, as you mentioned red or white being the closure of choice. We recently spoke with visiting winemaker, viticulturist and General Manager of Winegrowers of Ara (viticultural zone in Marlborough) Dr. Damian Martin, and posed a similar question. What were the driving forces behind New Zealand becoming the leader in cork closure for their wines. The Dr, he has a Doctorate in Oenology and Viticultural Science from the University of Bordeaux, had this to say “ with New Zealand, being so distant and furthest away from Portugal, the world’s foremost producer of cork, we tended to receive the lower quality corks. Freshness of cork was also an issue for us”. Mr. Martin went on to explain that the high incidence of TCA (trichloroanisole) the compound responsible for cork taint was also a driving factor toward the industry move to screw cap. Wines affected by cork taint are often described as having an off-putting, moldy wet cardboard character. As to whether New Zealand reds might require the cork closure for proper development and long term aging, Mr. Martin explained that the style of New Zealand wines are very much about the “trueness and brightness” of the fruit, which screw cap closures are best suited to. With Pinot Noir being New Zealand’s signature red, inherent in the grape variety and in the style of the wines, long term aging is not one of the winemaker’s objectives. This, in contrast of course to the big Napa Valley Cabernets or Bordeaux blends.

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“JUST” wines from Languedoc, now here ! The Wine Ladies Radio! 8:30am Sunday May 9th on JewelRadio

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Set that dial to The Jewel Radio Network at 88.5 FM in Toronto, 98.5 in Ottawa and 107.7 in Hawkesbury on line at http://www.jewelradio.com every Sunday morning at 8:30a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show. Today we explore the Languedoc, often referred to as the largest vineyard in the world, producing some of the best value wines out there, including a very hot wine that has just hit the LCBO here in Ontario. Introducing JUST Chardonnay and JUST Cabernet Sauvignon. Joining us in studio to tell us all about it, Tom Noitsis, President of Eurovintage Wines and Spirits, http://eurovintage.com/ .Also while discovering this fabulous region and sipping on these wonderful wines today, we will be working up an appetite as always as joining us too, sommelier and chef, as well as Director of Vintages for Eurovintage Wine and Spirits, Deana Folco Robles. And until May 22nd when you purchase either a JUST Chardonnay or a JUST Cabernet Sauvignon at just $9.95 per bottle you will receive a bonus mini bottle of the other wine varietal just in case you want to try that too! It’s just that simple. If you missed last week’s TV show not a problem, watch The Wine Ladies TV podcasts and archived shows on www.thatchannel.com/TheWineLadies from anywhere and anytime. If you would like to watch the show click on www.thatchannel.com/thewineladies , click on PODCAST ARCHIVE, scroll down to The Wine ladies page and click on the show, click on available episodes. Show Name: May 5: Just Perfect, Just For You From the Languedoc!

Niagara Blooms Fruit And Spice! The Wine Ladies TV! 2:30pm Wed May 12th on Thatchannel.com

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Watch The Wine Ladies TV “live” TODAY on http://www.thatchannel.com Wednesday at 2:30pm. With spring in full swing, this week we’ll explore how the fresh herbs from your garden can influence the perfect food and wine pairing. Our in studio guests from beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, will be our guides sampling select herb-inspired appetizers and wine combinations, courtesy of participating wineries at the “Wine and Herb Touring” www.niagaraonthelake.com weekends taking place throughout the month of May. On today’s show Jana Bonifero with the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival www.niagarawinefestival.com who will lead us through the wonderful up and coming events that taking place in this stunning wine region as well as Executive Chef David Penny of Jackson-Triggs Vintners www.jacksontriggswinery.com who is in charge of the food component bringing with him some wonderful fresh-herb inspired appetizers with wines to match. And finally, navigating Niagara wine country whether on foot, on two wheels or four, Lance Patten, Proprietor of Niagara Wine Tours International www.niagaraworldwinetours.com will be with us to share a variety of tours to suit your every need.

If you missed last week’s TV show not a problem, watch The Wine Ladies TV podcasts and archived shows on www.thatchannel.com/TheWineLadies from anywhere and anytime. Also, don’t forget to set that radio dial to The Jewel Radio Network at 88.5 FM in Toronto, 98.5 in Ottawa and 107.7 in Hawkesbury on line at www.jewelradio.com every Sunday morning at 8:30a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show

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Today we explore the Languedoc, often referred to as the largest vineyard in the world, producing some of the best value wines out there, including a very hot wine that has just hit the LCBO here in Ontario. Introducing JUST Chardonnay and JUST Cabernet Sauvignon. Joining us in studio to tell us all about it, Tom Noitsis, President of Eurovintage Wines and Spirits, http://eurovintage.com/ .Also while discovering this fabulous region and sipping on these wonderful wines today, we will be working up an appetite as always as joining us too, sommelier and chef, as well as Director of Vintages for Eurovintage Wine and Spirits, Deana Folco Robles. And until May 22nd when you purchase either a JUST Chardonnay or a JUST Cabernet Sauvignon at just $9.95 per bottle you will receive a bonus mini bottle of the other wine varietal just in case you want to try that too! It’s just that simple. Up-coming events in May not to be missed Terroir Wine Celebration in Prince Edward County May 29th,2010 This year 5 new county wineries will open their doors, bringing the total number of wineries in the county to over 20. Come taste their wines first at Terroir, Sat. May 29, 2010 from Noon – 5:00pm.Wineries will be serving their own unique county-produced wines, featuring the new spring releases. Crystal Palace Fairgrounds, Picton, ON $20.00 pre-purchased ~ $25.00 at the door (cash only) Please note that attendance is restricted to those 19 years and over. Wheelchair accessible. Tickets: http://www.thecountywines.com/terroir/index.html

Wine and Herb Weekends in Niagara-On-The-Lake, May 2010 Niagara-on-the-Lake’s casual spring celebration of great wine and fresh herbs! Spend a weekend in May exploring our neighbourhood of 22 wineries with your Wine & Herb touring pass. As you tour, each stop will feature a different herb-themed food pairing matched to a premium Niagara VQwww.niagaraonthelake.com A wine selected to highlight the flavour and aroma of the herb. Your touring pass may be used any weekend in May. Touring pass $43.00. Passes can be purchased online at

“JUST wines from Languedoc, now here ! The Wine Ladies Radio! 8:30am Sunday May 9th on JewelRadio

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Set that dial to The Jewel Radio Network at 88.5 FM in Toronto, 98.5 in Ottawa and 107.7 in Hawkesbury on line at http://www.jewelradio.com every Sunday morning at 8:30a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show.

Today we explore the Languedoc, often referred to as the largest vineyard in the world, producing some of the best value wines out there, including a very hot wine that has just hit the LCBO here in Ontario. Introducing JUST Chardonnay and JUST Cabernet Sauvignon. Joining us in studio to tell us all about it, Tom Noitsis, President of Eurovintage Wines and Spirits, http://eurovintage.com/ .Also while discovering this fabulous region and sipping on these wonderful wines today, we will be working up an appetite as always as joining us too, sommelier and chef, as well as Director of Vintages for Eurovintage Wine and Spirits, Deana Folco Robles.

And until May 22nd when you purchase either a JUST Chardonnay or a JUST Cabernet Sauvignon at just $9.95 per bottle you will receive a bonus mini bottle of the other wine varietal just in case you want to try that too! It’s just that simple.

If you missed last week’s TV show not a problem, watch The Wine Ladies TV podcasts and archived shows on www.thatchannel.com/TheWineLadies from anywhere and anytime.

If you would like to watch the show click on www.thatchannel.com/thewineladies , click on PODCAST ARCHIVE, scroll down to The Wine ladies page and click on the show, click on available episodes.

Show Name: May 5: Just Perfect, Just For You From the Languedoc!

Niagara Blooms Fruit And Spice! The Wine Ladies TV! 2:30pm Wed May 12th on Thatchannel.com

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Watch The Wine Ladies TV “live” TODAY on http://www.thatchannel.com Wednesday at 2:30pm.

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