Our 1st celebrity winemaker is Marco Piccoli of Jackson-Triggs, Niagara. He will showcase the signature wine, that has put Canada on the world wine map, Icewine. Growing up in north eastern Italy in one of the world’s most established wine regions, it is hardly surprising that Marco Piccoli’s interest in winemaking started at an early age. However, it wasn’t until his late teens that his true passion was fully realized. Having worked on a number of vintages over the past ten years in Italy, Germany and Argentina, Marco’s experience in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres has provided him with enviable knowledge and skills that he now brings to his work at Jackson-Triggs. Brimming with a passion for winemaking that reaches far beyond the cellar door, Marco enhances the Jackson-Triggs style with his own signature. “Wine is alive, and expresses its unique vigour from the vine right through to our palate,” he says, “and I enjoy infusing each grape with part of my own personality.” Recognizing that his challenge is to continue to create wines of exceptional quality and value, Marco looks forward to being part of Jackson-Triggs’ success well into the next decade. View a recent interview with Marco Piccoli at Jackson-Triggs here. Entertaining, knowledgeable and charming Marco Picolli will showcase the signature wine, that has put Canada on the world wine map, Icewine. Although icewine or “Eiswein” was first created and continues to be made in Germany, Niagara’s entry into this extreme winemaking, although recent, has many experts around the world touting Niagara’s icewine as quite possibly the best in the world! Experience Marco Piccoli’s Cabernet Franc icewine, anticipate the alluring aroma of raspberry and plum with a hint of fig, intense flavours of berries and rhubarb with a silky lingering finish, Embrace the words and the passion of Picolli while you sip and savour this specialty nectar, often referred to as the “Nectar of the Gods” To meet Marco Piccoli and purchase your tickets for the Open up your heart for Valentine’s Day with The Wine Ladies Wine Tasting Dinner and Dance all in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario please click here.

Last minute Christmas gift! Holiday Special, BUY Your tickets before Dec 25th, 2010 and pay $150.00 plus HST! Open up your heart for Valentine’s Day with The Wine Ladies Wine Tasting Dinner and Dance all in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Join us for a fabulous evening of fine wines paired with exquisite food and fabulous entertainment. Get to know the face behind award winning wine labels as celebrity guest winemakers guide you through the individual wine and food pairings. Then be entertained with the gift of laughter and of live music up until the stroke of midnight. The Wine Ladies TV cameras will be there welcoming you on the red carpet and capturing the magic and special moments of this sparkling night. Walk away with your red velvet loot bag loaded with goodies valued at over $150, as a sweet memory of the evening and quite possibly a Trip for Two to Aruba! Our silent auction table will be abundant with an assortment of incredible prizes, featuring something for everyone, worth in the thousands of dollars. February is Heart Month, open yours and embrace all this fabulous evening has to offer. Having recently lost our own mother in October 2009 after a lengthy and debilitating stroke, we understand firsthand how awful this illness is and how preventable it could have been. We know that our family is only one among many that have been struck by this. Every 7 minutes, someone dies from heart disease or stroke and heart disease and stroke is responsible for one out of three deaths per year. We are proud to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and hope that you will join us in this wonderful cause. We hope to see you there and raise a glass to your health! A glass of red wine from time to time is good for your heart health! Cheers! The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne To purchase your tickets on line click here or call 905-338-6797 Some Important Facts about Heart and Stroke * Heart disease and stroke is responsible for one out of three deaths per year * Every 7 minutes, someone dies from heart disease or stroke * Every 10 minutes, someone dies or is disabled by stroke, and if we can’t support further research and reduce prevalence, in 10 years this could be every five minutes * Heart disease and stroke are extremely serious, complex and frequently fatal diseases * Survivors often require the most advanced care available * Heart disease and stroke have a greater impact on Canadians’ health than all other diseases combined – including cancer * Almost 1 in 5 Canadians over the age of 65 are living with some form of heart disease of stroke * 300,000 people in Canada are living with the effects of stroke and this number is predicted to increase significantly with our aging population * Heart disease and stroke costs the Canadian economy over $22.2 billion a year including direct healthcare costs, as well as indirect economic costs related to disability and death * The rates are on the decline and has been since 1951 though the amount of cases are going up because we have a larger population and people who are living longer. Meet the winemaker. Our 1st celebrity winemaker is Marco Piccoli of Jackson-Triggs, Niagara. He will showcase the signature wine, that has put Canada on the world wine map, Icewine. Growing up in north eastern Italy in one of the world’s most established wine regions, it is hardly surprising that Marco Piccoli’s interest in winemaking started at an early age. However, it wasn’t until his late teens that his true passion was fully realized. Having worked on a number of vintages over the past ten years in Italy, Germany and Argentina, Marco’s experience in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres has provided him with enviable knowledge and skills that he now brings to his work at Jackson-Triggs. Brimming with a passion for winemaking that reaches far beyond the cellar door, Marco enhances the Jackson-Triggs style with his own signature. “Wine is alive, and expresses its unique vigour from the vine right through to our palate,” he says, “and I enjoy infusing each grape with part of my own personality.” Recognizing that his challenge is to continue to create wines of exceptional quality and value, Marco looks forward to being part of Jackson-Triggs’ success well into the next decade. View a recent interview with Marco Piccoli at Jackson-Triggs here. Entertaining, knowledgeable and charming Marco Picolli will showcase the signature wine, that has put Canada on the world wine map, Icewine. Although icewine or “Eiswein” was first created and continues to be made in Germany, Niagara’s entry into this extreme winemaking, although recent, has many experts around the world touting Niagara’s icewine as quite possibly the best in the world! Experience Marco Piccoli’s Cabernet Franc icewine, anticipate the alluring aroma of raspberry and plum with a hint of fig, intense flavours of berries and rhubarb with a silky lingering finish, Embrace the words and the passion of Picolli while you sip and savour this specialty nectar, often referred to as the “Nectar of the Gods”. Many thanks to our generous sponsors for making this all possible. Introducing the stunning beauty and durability of Cambria natural stone surfaces – GOLD Introducing Cambria a natural stone surface with natural elegance and practical durability. Cambria’s counter tops bring a warmth and richness found only in natural quartz. Cambria is stronger than granite and is nonporous making it one of the safest surfaces for your food production. Not only is Cambria stronger than granite, it’s also nonporous, making it one of the safest surfaces for food preparation. Plus, and we particularly treasure this benefit, unlike Granite, Cambria allows the surface to remain stain free from wine, as well as coffee and tea. Simply washing with warm water is all that is needed; no polishing, sealing or reconditioning, ever! It’s awesome. Silent Auction table filled to the brim with incredible, unique items including – SILVER No Valentine’s Day would be complete without a stunning piece of jewellery. Relish the beauty of the Harmony Phi Pendant designed and generously donated by 3 time Debeers Diamond Today Award winner and the 2010 Canadian Excellence in Design, Michael daCosta of Fortunes Fine Jewellers of Toronto. Taking inspiration by the beauty of nature, Harmony Phi is based on the Golden Ratio and spirals of PHI. This is just one of many unique and wonderful gifts to be available for the silent auction. Harmony PHI as worn by super model Monika Schnarre Red velvet loot bags for all guests! Valued over $150.00 each-BRONZE Each guest will receive a fabulous red velvet loot bag valued over $150.00 in Valentine’s gifts and surprises; including the seductive new fragrance from Coty, GUESS SEDUCTIVE eau de toilette (50ml)VALUE:$69.00 PER BOTTLE. The enticing scent evokes femininity, confidence and a seductive charm with notes of bergamot, sambac, jasmine and cashmere wood combined to create an irresistible scent that melts perfectly onto the skin. Other up-coming events not to be missed! Girls Night Out party at London Wine & Food Show 2011 with The Wine Ladies Take one large venue. Add a generous helping of food connoisseurs and wine experts. Season well with tasting seminars, cooking demonstrations, divine sampling opportunities and informative exhibits. Mix with consumers who have a taste for fine wine, beer, spirits, and tempting cuisine and you’ve got the London Wine & Food Show. Join us, Friday night at the London Wine & Food Show as we perfect the perfect blend for a fabulous Girls Night Out?

Take one large venue. Add a generous helping of food connoisseurs and wine experts. Season well with tasting seminars, cooking demonstrations, divine sampling opportunities and informative exhibits. Mix with consumers who have a taste for fine wine, beer, spirits, and tempting cuisine and you’ve got the London Wine & Food Show. Join us, The Wine Ladies Friday night at the London Wine & Food Show as we perfect the perfect blend for a fabulous Girls Night Out? Great company, fabulous wine and food, with a little bit of decadence thrown in! And top that off with a little fashion. We’re going to bring you the perfect girls night out, sure to please the most finicky palate, making it great fun, delicious and free of too much fuss. So we please join us Friday Jan 14th, 2011. For more details click here. 2011 Dates and Times Friday, January 14th 4:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday, January 15th 12:00pm – 10:00 pm Sunday, January 16th 12:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Western Fair Entertainment Centre, 900 King Street, London Ontario Tickets: $10.00 online or purchase in advance at Guest Services (open 9am-9pm, 7 days/wk) $12.00 @ the door $1.00 Sample Tickets (each) No children or infants permitted Parking: FREE! Show Entrances: Progress Building South Side More Info: Western Fair Association P.O. Box 7550 London, ON N5Y 5P8 Phone: (800) 619-4629 or locally (519) 438-7203 Fax: (519) 438-7481 About The Wine Ladies The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne founded by entrepreneur sister team in 2003, take life one sip at a time as they share the splendour of food and wine for all and the wonderful lifestyle it entails. Regular national TV personalities, columnists and hosts of their own weekly TV and radio show about wine, food and lifestyle these ladies share their passion and live life to the fullest and without hesitation. Their motto “everything in life somehow comes back to the vine” keeps their audiences entertained and informed. Contact them at TheWineLadies.Com. Watch them every Wednesday at 2:30-3:30 pm LIVE on ThatChannel or for all their archived shows visit them at The Wine Ladies TV Show. Visit them on The Wine Ladies Facebook Fan Page.

If you brought out the bubbly, chilled with a glass of rose or sipped fairly regularly on local wines in 2010, you were drinking pretty fashionably. This year we saw the love affair with anything sparkling continue, from Champagne and Prosseco, to Cava and Sekt. We witnessed the rise of rosé, and saw local wines jump to the front of the line with a growing commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. Argentina flexed its muscle this year with multiple containers of Fuzion hitting the shelves, also impacting the fantastic growth of its signature grape Malbec, while the affection for Pinot Grigio was reaffirmed with sales dramatically up across many regions. Sparkling Wines What’s the story behind the increased allure of the delectable mousse and tiny little bubbles of sparkling wines? No longer the exclusive domain of Champagne lovers with Champagne budgets, the consumer is embracing fizz from other regions more now than ever before. These wines are available in numerous styles and price points, and are being recognized and embraced for their versatility and their ability to pair well with most foods – all the while bringing a note of excitement or energy to the table or event. This is translating into a 10 per cent increase in sales in Ontario, as well as a significant increase in British Columbia. Rosé A new respect for rosés came on very strongly this year. Shari Mogk-Edwards, vice president, merchandising for the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, tells us there was a 100 per cent increase in rosé sales over last year, with the category showing growth across the country. Gone are the days of rosés appealing exclusively to the sweet tooth, as with North America’s introduction to White Zinfandel, a rosé which typically registered over a 3 on the sugar scale. Everything is coming up rosés, with many of the wine growing regions around the world taking part – from our own backyards in Canada to the New World producers and of course the old, including the well established and relished rosés from Tavel, in southern France. Rosés are being vinified dry and reflecting the various terroirs of their respective regions. Able to do double duty, they can act as a fuller bodied white or a lighter red, vinified dry, as opposed to earlier style rosés. Local Another trend we saw this year was the rise in buying local, with sales of LCBO’s Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) increasing by 18 per cent, and BCVQA wines by 10 per cent. It’s important to note that BCVQA already experienced excellent growth due to the Olympics. Driven in part by the consumer’s commitment to reducing one’s footprint, this trend is also a result of greater consumer confidence in the price/quality ratio of the local wines being produced today – from value wines right on up to premium. Malbec If we had to single out one region and one grape that had the biggest presence this year, it would be Argentina and her signature grape Malbec. The Fuzion value wines first introduced many consumers to the country, as well as to the grape, resulting in a love affair with both. Sales of Malbec from other regions began to experience growth as well. Argentina benefited as a region, with sales of many of her other products, red and white, enjoying significant growth. Argentine Pinot Grigio for example was up 50 per cent in Ontario, and according to Stephen Schiedel in purchasing at the BC Liquor Distribution Branch it was up measurably there as well. Pinot Grigio is a grape that has legs, showing steady growth regardless of whether it’s from Italy, Ontario, B.C. or Argentina. Value There is one final trend that we would be remiss not to mention, and that is the consumer searching above all for great value. Whether it is Champagne, a sparkling wine, a pricy Malbec or an everyday vin de table, the wine drinker of 2010 is looking for a deal –a great find of a wine that delivers time after time. About The Wine Ladies The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne founded by entrepreneur sister team in 2003, take life one sip at a time as they share the splendour of food and wine for all and the wonderful lifestyle it entails. Regular national TV personalities, columnists and hosts of their own weekly TV and radio show about wine, food and lifestyle these ladies share their passion and live life to the fullest and without hesitation. Their motto “everything in life somehow comes back to the vine” keeps their audiences entertained and informed. Contact them at TheWineLadies.com or visit them on their The Wine Ladies Facebook Fan Page.