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Please join us Friday Feb 5th, 2011 in Niagara Falls for 4th Annual Niagara Spring Bridal Show, Club Italia. No, we are not getting married! We’ll be making a guest appearance on the main stage at 2:00pm. All in great fun. The theme on “Basic tools to get started with wine, proper stemware, decanter, good corkscrew etc…” and “Stocking a wine fridge, for budget conscious wines, as well as a little pricier, lighter styles and fuller bodied styles to have on hand to pair with food, cheese, and chocolate! The first 100 brides to call Niagara Life Magazine (905-641-1984) will receive complimentary tickets for themselves and 3 other guests.( Value $20.00) The 4th Annual Niagara Spring Bridal Show, February 5th will be taking place at the Club Italia in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This event is a one stop shop for brides leading up to their big day. Drop by and say hi. Georgia discovers the magic of Tequila at Casa Herradura, Mexico Georgia’s visit last week to Casa Herradura, the second oldest, most charming, and SOLE tequila distillery can boast being 100% natural! Tequila is much more complex than one might think, starting off with the Blanco up to the Anejo! We experienced the Herradura Selection anejo valued at $400/bottle and worth every peso! Munched on the Mexican delicacy cooked worms! Yup! and also egg larvae! Yup again! What an experience. Check out her adventure here through the magic of Facebook. Also check out a recent The Wine Ladies TV episode all about Tequila here too: Open up your heart….in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario….with The Wine Ladies Wine Tasting Dinner. Don’t be disappointed get your tickets here on line online here or call The Wine Ladies 905-338-6797. Just $125.00 (includes all taxes and gratuities) Every guest receives a loot bag with over $150.00 in gifts. Join us for a fabulous evening of fine wines paired with exquisite food and great entertainment. Get to know the face behind award winning wine labels as select winemakers guide you through the individual wine and food pairings. Experience three award winning winemakers and wineries from the prestigious Niagara region including Marco Piccoli from Jackson-Triggs, Viticulturist Matt Speck from Henry of Pelham and new kid on the block GreenLane Winery with winemaker Dianne Smith. 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 loot bag as a sweet memory of the evening. Our silent auction table will be abundant with an assortment of incredible prizes, featuring something for everyone. February is Heart Month, open yours and embrace all this fabulous evening has to offer. For a glimpse of what to expect please view: A special thank-you to our Silver Sponsors Fortunes Jewellers, O’Connor Macleod Hanna LLP and Bronze Sponsors Jason Greenlees and Dr. Richard Casey of as well as Rob Dundas our media sponsors at Oakville Voice and TCHAD Quarterly, the lifestyle magazine featuring celebrities, fashion and more. Watch all The Wine Ladies TV podcasts and archived shows on The Wine Ladies TV Show and ThatChannel.com, http://thatradio.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2574. Meet our celebrity winemakers and the wineries to be featured at the wine tasting! From Jackson –Triggs , winemaker Marco Piccoli. 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 Jackson-Triggs here. From Henry of Pelham, Matt Speck Viticulturalist Meet the fabulous Speck brothers, Paul, Daniel and Matt, owners of the Henry of Pelham winery. Their philosophies are many, but most importantly they make great wine that reflects the quality of their terroir and the spirit they put into their place. They have been working together since their father bought the first plot of land from their ancestry in 1982. In 1984 when their father, along with each of the brothers, tore out the Concord and Niagara grapes, people thought they were crazy. They planted Riesling and Chardonnay under newly contoured hills and under drainage, many said they would never grow. But they knew, that their vineyard was not only suitable for these special varieties but also located on the prime grape growing lands of the Short Hills Bench. The rest as they say is history! Winning numerous domestic and international awards, including those at VinItaly and the London Wine Trade Fair, Henry of Pelham wines are served in the U.K., U.S.A., Japan, and Denmark — and throughout the world. They say “Great wine is grown, not made.” although somewhat of a cliché, you will meet Matt Speck Viticulturalist Henry of Pelham who continues to develop the vineyards into some of the finest in Niagara. His viticultural work was recently recognized when Matt was named Grape King at the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival of 2000-2001. From GreenLane Winery, winemaker Dianne Smith Dianne Smith, winemaker from GreenLane Winery, the newest kid on the block in the Niagara region. With a passion for producing wines through biodynamic and organic practices, Dianne is committed to putting GreenLane on the map in Niagara by creating more environmentally sustainable vineyard practices resulting in the production of unique flavour profile wines for GreenLane Estate Winery. Nestled in the 20 Valley area of the acclaimed wine-growing region of the Niagara Peninsula, GreenLane Estate Winery sits on 22 acres of prime vineyard land and offers wine lovers a genuine Niagara winery experience. Dedicated to producing some of the region’s finest hand harvested wines from our mature vines dating from 1990, GreenLane Estate Winery embraces the art of winemaking through intensive personal methods resulting in the creation of higher quality wines with exceptional flavour and texture profiles. GreenLane produces two unique distinct brands including our flagship brand, GreenLane Estate Winery wine and GREETINGS, which combines grapes from our vineyard with sourced premium Ontario-grown grapes. From vineyard tours and private tastings to shopping in our contemporary wine boutique, GreenLane Estate Winery is committed to making your visit a truly memorable one. The Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show is Canada’s largest consumer golf show! Now in it’s 22nd year, the Golf Show features golf courses and resorts from all over the world, golf-related travel destinations, Ontario PGA professionals giving onsite instructions and ongoing golf demonstrations. Test the newest golf clubs and discover the latest accessories to improve your game. It’s the must-attend event for every golf enthusiast, from beginner to expert.

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Toasting to the future with a flute of Champagne or sparkling wine.

Please join us Friday Feb 5th, 2011 in Niagara Falls for 4th Annual Niagara Spring Bridal Show, Club Italia.
No, we are not getting married! We’ll be making a guest appearance on the main stage at 2:00pm. All in great fun.

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With Owner Doug Grecco of Cucci Restaurant, Oakville.

Cheers to a healthy heart! February is heart and stroke month.

Cheers, to happiness and great health, particularly HEART health.

The Wine Ladies Wine Tasting Dinner for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

The Wine Ladies Wine Tasting Dinner for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

Which brings us to the focus of this week’s show. Coming up on February 17th, we will be hosting our “Open Up Your Heart” Wine Tasting Dinner, fundraiser in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. It’s going to be a fabulous evening featuring 3 incredible winemakers. All there to present their wines and pair with the food, wonderful wines of course, to enjoy, a jazz trio and much more.

It is a cause that we hold dear to our hearts as our Mum passed away in October of 2009 due to stroke. It is our goal to sell as many ticket as we can!

Joining us this week, one of the esteemed winemakers who will be presenting at the event, Dianne Smith, from Green Lane Estate Winery, Niagara’s newest winery. Dianne is committed to putting Green Lane on the map, with her passion for creating wines through biodynamic practices, producing wines with unique flavour profiles.

Viticulturist Matt Speck from Henry of Pelham and new kid on the block GreenLane Winery with winemaker Dianne Smith.

Viticulturist Matt Speck from Henry of Pelham and new kid on the block GreenLane Winery with winemaker Dianne Smith.

Also with us, Executive Chef Extraordinaire… from the beautifully appointed Cucci Ristorante in Oakville, Gordon Goss. Both Diane and Gordon have brought along a few samples as well as their unique passions and talents for their selected crafts.

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Meet GreenLane Winery the newest kid on the Niagara block!

Dianne Smith, winemaker from GreenLane Winery, the newest kid on the block in the Niagara region. With a passion for producing wines through biodynamic and organic practices, Dianne is committed to putting GreenLane on the map in Niagara by creating more environmentally sustainable vineyard practices resulting in the production of unique flavour profile wines for GreenLane Estate Winery. Nestled in the 20 Valley area of the acclaimed wine-growing region of the Niagara Peninsula, GreenLane Estate Winery sits on 22 acres of prime vineyard land and offers wine lovers a genuine Niagara winery experience. Dedicated to producing some of the region’s finest hand harvested wines from our mature vines dating from 1990, GreenLane Estate Winery embraces the art of winemaking through intensive personal methods resulting in the creation of higher quality wines with exceptional flavour and texture profiles. GreenLane produces two unique distinct brands including our flagship brand, GreenLane Estate Winery wine and GREETINGS, which combines grapes from our vineyard with sourced premium Ontario-grown grapes. From vineyard tours and private tastings to shopping in our contemporary wine boutique, GreenLane Estate Winery is committed to making your visit a truly memorable one. GreenLane Winery will also be participating in The Wine Ladies Open Up Your Heart for Heart and Stroke winemakers dinner. Come meet Dianne and taste her wines. Order your tickets today either online here or call The Wine Ladies 905-338-6797. Just $125.00 (includes all taxes and gratuities) Every guest receives a loot bag with over $150.00 in gifts.

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Open Up Your Heart Fundraiser, Cucci Ristorante,Bronte, Oakville.

Cheers to a healthy heart! Open Up Your Heart Wine Tasting Dinner.The Wine Ladies TV

With Owner Doug Grecco of Cucci Restaurant, Oakville.

With Owner Doug Grecco of Cucci Ristorante, Oakville.

Watch The Wine Ladies TV! 2:30pm Wed Jan 26th, 2011 at 2:30PM -3:30PM on ThatChannel.com

Cheers, to happiness and great health, particularly HEART health, Which brings us to the focus of this week’s show. Coming up on February 17th, we will be hosting our “Open Up Your Heart” Wine Tasting Dinner, fundraiser in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. It’s going to be a fabulous evening featuring 3 incredible winemakers. All there to present their wines and pair with the food, wonderful wines of course, to enjoy, a jazz trio and much more. It is a cause that we hold dear to our hearts. Our Mum passed away in October of 2009 due to stroke and it is our goal to sell as many ticket as we can!

Joining us this week, one of the esteemed winemakers who will be presenting at the event, Dianne Smith, from Green Lane Estate Winery, Niagara’s newest winery.

Dianne is committed to putting Green Lane on the map, with her passion for creating wines through biodynamic practices, producing wines with unique flavour profiles. Also with us, Executive Chef Extraordinaire… from the beautifully appointed Cucci Ristorante in Oakville, Gordon Goss. Both Diane and Gordon have brought along a few samples as well as their unique passions and talents for their selected crafts  If you missed last week’s TV show not a problem, watch The Wine Ladies TV podcasts and archived shows on The Wine Ladies TV Show and ThatChannel.com, http://thatradio.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2574.

Open up your heart….in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario….with The Wine Ladies Wine Tasting Dinner.

Space is limited so order your tickets today either online here or call The Wine Ladies 905-338-6797.

Just $125.00 (includes all taxes and gratuities) Every guest receives a loot bag with over $150.00 in gifts. Join us for a fabulous evening of fine wines paired with exquisite food and great entertainment. Get to know the face behind award winning wine labels as select winemakers guide you through the individual wine and food pairings. 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 loot bag as a sweet memory of the evening. Our silent auction table will be abundant with an assortment of incredible prizes, featuring something for everyone. February is Heart Month, open yours and embrace all this fabulous evening has to offer.

A special thank-you to our Silver Sponsors Fortunes Jewellers, O’Connor Macleod Hanna LLP and Bronze Sponsors Jason Greenlees and Dr. Richard Casey of mdapps.ca as well as Rob Dundas our media sponsor at Oakville Voice.

Meet the winemakers.

Dianne Smith, winemaker from GreenLane Winery, the newest kid on the block in the Niagara region. With a passion for producing wines through biodynamic and organic practices, Dianne is committed to putting GreenLane on the map in Niagara by creating more environmentally sustainable vineyard practices resulting in the production of unique flavour profile wines for GreenLane Estate Winery. Nestled in the 20 Valley area of the acclaimed wine-growing region of the Niagara Peninsula, GreenLane Estate Winery sits on 22 acres of prime vineyard land and offers wine lovers a genuine Niagara winery experience. Dedicated to producing some of the region’s finest hand harvested wines from our mature vines dating from 1990, GreenLane Estate Winery embraces the art of winemaking through intensive personal methods resulting in the creation of higher quality wines with exceptional flavour and texture profiles. GreenLane produces two unique distinct brands including our flagship brand, GreenLane Estate Winery wine and GREETINGS, which combines grapes from our vineyard with sourced premium Ontario-grown grapes. From vineyard tours and private tastings to shopping in our contemporary wine boutique, GreenLane Estate Winery is committed to making your visit a truly memorable one.

The Venue, Cucci Ristorante .FRESH. FUN. CHIC. UNIQUE.

Our evening takes place in the beautifully appointed and intimate Cucci Ristorante located in the Bronte area of Oakville. Recognized as one of the most popular dining spots in the area, proprietor Doug Greco makes everyone feel immediately comfortable and welcomed. Look forward to enjoying a sumptuous four course meal created by Executive Chef extraordinaire, Gordon Goss.  Awesome entertainment throughout the evening Hold on to your seats. This girl can sing! You’re in for a night of Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Soul, and R and B all performed with uncompromising excellence. Mary interprets each tune in her special way. You’ll definitely swing to the Mary McKay trio.

Loot bags for all guests! Valued over $150.00 each

Each guest will receive a fabulous red loot bag valued over $150.00 in gifts and surprises; including the CD ‘Michael’ featuring the hit single ‘Hold My Hand’ from Sony Music.

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A one year subscription (VALUE $35.00) to Wine Access, Canada’s wine magazine with over 125 plus wine reviews in every issue written by the country’s most celebrated wine critics!  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.  Move over cheese! Each guest receives an 8 oz of BRIX chocolate (VALUE:$14.00 PER CHOCOLATE) ,the first line of chocolates specially blended to complement wine. Brix comes in three varieties to enhance the nuances found in great wines. It is packed in 8 oz bricks meant to be fractured like a hard cheese. BRIX Chocolate was recently featured in the LCBO Food & Drink Magazine Winter edition (page 15)  Keep it cool with the goCool bag to keep your wine cool and dry, no need to add ice or water. Graciously donated by RAVI Solutions. All guests receive one. Available in 4 colours.

Silent Auction table filled to the brim!

The Wine Ladies Wine Tasting Dinner for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario., Gift Bags.

The Wine Ladies Wine Tasting Dinner for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario., Gift Bags.

Incredible and unique items.

Ridolfi shirts are legendary. Being one of the handful of true master tailors in existence today, one who can design, cut, create assembly techniques, and personally sew the shirt together, attention to detail and ability to achieve perfection is unparalleled. No where will you find such total dedication to elegance than within the Ridolfi products. Value: $300.00.  Stunning fashions by Silkeborg. A charming boutique with two locations in the heart of down town Oakville and Niagara-On-The-Lake,Silkeborg is a delicious blend of hard-to-find labels and emerging designers that is the perfect treat for every woman with a craving for fashion. A gift certificate valued at $250.00 available to bid on.

 Bead 4 Health designed by Nikki Clarke, is Natutrally Yours . All the accessories are hand made from nature’s materials; wood, semi-precious stones, magnets, glass, pearls, shells, straws and feathers and more. Own a stunning original piece by this talented artist valued at over $200.00

Bead 4 Health designed by Nikki Clarke, is Natutrally Yours . All the accessories are hand made from nature’s materials; wood, semi-precious stones, magnets, glass, pearls, shells, straws and feathers and more. Own a stunning original piece by this talented artist valued at over $200.00

 A stunning painting valued at $600.00 graciously donated by ENCHANTED DECOR could be yours’! Enchanted Decor takes pride in enhancing and creating suitable surroundings for families and corporate, with all the trimmings, drawing from hand-selected and one-of-a-kind decorative accessories.

The perfect gift for your wine lover, the VINTURI Wine Aerator.

If you’re looking for a sleek looking, quick and easy, affordable and portable wine decanter your search is over. The VINTURI Essential Wine Aerator is all of that and more. Perfect for decanting just one glass if that’s your pleasure! Bring your VINTURI to restaurants, dinner parties, a girls night out and more.  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.

Unleash that sexy, confident, beautiful, woman inside of you!

Aradia Fitness, Oakville www.oakville@aradiafitness.com, a pole dancing and fitness company. It offers regular ladies a fun and safe alternative form of fitness. Bid on an one hour studio Girls Night Out Party for you and your friends, located on Kerr Street in Oakville featuring chair Chair/Burlesque Dancing, Pole Dancing For Fitness. Don’t forget to bring the wine! Value: $300.00.  This and much more throughout the evening and all for a great cause, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario

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.

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Meet GreenLane Winery the newest kid on the Niagara block!

Dianne Smith, winemaker from GreenLane Winery, the newest kid on the block in the Niagara region.

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Cheers to a healthy heart! February is heart month. The Wine Ladies TV

Watch The Wine Ladies TV! 2:30pm Wed Jan 26th, 2011 at 2:30PM -3:30PM on ThatChannel.com

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Jimmy Buffet, Tequila

Tequila the most celebrated spirit of all! The Wine Ladies Video Podcast.

With so many new wineries and regions producing better and better wines, the world is our oyster. So why not think or DRINK outside the box and explore a little bit more this year. That’s one of our New Year’s resolutions to be sure.

Our topic for this week’s show, a departure from the vine. To a spirit that is undeniably a part of modern pop culture. Celebrated in song by many from Steely Dan and the Eagles to the Rolling Stones and Jimmy Buffet, a spirit that’s been around for over 200 years and growing in popularity. The delicious and often misunderstood, tequila! And there’s a lot more to tequila than one might think. It is a spirit rich in history, in complexity and versatility.

Ian Chadwick, Tequila and More Show

Ian Chadwick, Tequila and More Show

Joining us this week, our guest Ian Chadwick, a tequila and mescal aficionado. A writer,blogger, politician but he’s also the expert on tequila. He knows everything starting from the roots of the blue agave plant used to make it.

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4th Annual Niagara Spring Bridal Show, Feb 5th at the Club Italia, Niagara Falls

The 4th Annual Niagara Spring Bridal Show, February 5th will be taking place at the Club Italia in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This event is a one stop shop for brides leading up to their big day. We’ll be there too! No, we are not getting married! We’ll be making a guest appearance, all in great fun, celebrating a girls last night out…. BEING SINGLE that is! the day before the big day…from wine to food, to dessert and more! The first 100 brides to call Niagara Life Magazine (905-641-1984) will receive complimentary tickets for themselves and 3 other guests.( Value $20.00) Date: Friday Feb 5th, 2011 Time: Noon to 5:00pm Location: Club Italia 2525 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls Tickets:$5.00 Phone: 905-641-1984 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.com or for all their archived shows visit them at The Wine Ladies TV Show. Visit them on The Wine Ladies FaceBook FanPage.

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4th Annual Niagara Spring Bridal Show, Feb 5th at the Club Italia, Niagara Falls

 

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