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Ask The Wine Ladies…Are wine diamonds a girl’s best friend?

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Dear Wine Ladies,

At a recent dinner party I attended the hostess noticed a small amount of sediment.It  looked like tiny pieces of glass at the bottom of a bottle of white wine from Germany. I was a little hesitant to drink the wine. However, one of the guests assured us the wine was fine and there was no cause to worry. What were those little pebble-like stones and are they really harmless?

Jennifer, New York

Dear Jennifer,

Those pebble-like stones you are describing are commonly referred to as “wine diamonds” or weinstein which literally translates to “wine stones” in German speaking countries. What exactly are they and how did they end up at the bottom of the bottle? These wine diamonds are actually harmless crystalline deposits that naturally separate from wines during fermentation and aging. Potassium acid tartrate, the potassium salt of tartaric acid is the major component of this sediment. The presence of tartaric acid, along with malic acid are very important in wine making as they help provide good structure, fruit flavours, crispness on the palate and an increased lifespan of the wine.

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The majority of winemakers today recognize that the consumer is alarmed or put off by the presence of these crystalline deposits. They however are harmless. Rather than educating the public, many wineries employ a process called “cold stabilization” prior to bottling. This involves chilling the wine to just below zero degrees causing the potassium bitartrate to crystallize. The wine is then filtered and bottled. Having the wine undergo this process prior to leaving the winery assures a clean filtered wine with no sediment. In cases where the wine does not undergo cold stabilization at the winery, this precipitation of the tartrate could happen during cold weather transport or cold storage conditions.

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Tweet to Win a pair of tickets to the Prosperity Ball! Value: $250.00!

Join  us Sat Nov 10th at the 5th Annual Prosperity Ball at the King Edward Hotel  themed Moonlight Masquerade. It's easy as 1-2-3

  1. Make sure that you are following us on Twitter @TheWineLadies
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Beringer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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Big on Beringer…evocative and plush, layered with aromas of dark fruit,  spice, hint of sweet mint…that is the 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

A casual get together with friends and gourmet lamb burgers turned into an affair to remember…

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Rémy Martin Heart of Cognac Experience The Wine Ladies TV

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Watch the Rémy Martin Heart of Cognac Experience The Wine Ladies TV here  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kbODCH960s

This week we delve into the mystery and allure of the ultra luxurious French spirit, Cognac. We speak on the show with Nolan Beise, Brand Ambassador for Rémy Martin who has been leading the Rémy Martin Heart of Cognac Experience http://www.remymartin.com/the-cognac-experience#/mixology-by-remy-martin in Toronto. Visitors have had the opportunity to blend their own flavor of cognac, sample the Rémy Martin line of products and preview the brands new seasonal blend, Coeur de Cognac, in advance of its Canadian consumer release November 2012.

The distinguished Cognac house of Rémy Martin was founded in 1724 and has been crafting premium Cognacs for almost 300 years! On the show we share a sample of the experience with you, recreate it and at the same time delve into the history of Cognac, what it is, how its made and how best it is to be enjoyed. Watch the episode here.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kbODCH960s

 

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Celebrate National Champagne Day Oct 26th The Wine Ladies TV

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With National Champagne Day  #ChampagneDay taking place Oct 26th, we thought we should do our part in honouring this very special bubbly. This event, now in its 3rd year is a global initiative with people worldwide blogging, tweeting, holding champagne parties, contests and more. Get ready to raise a flute to this quintessential wine of celebration and good cheer.  Joining us in studio to help us celebrate we welcome Sarah Fazio Manager at Noble Estate Wine and Spirits, http://nobleestates.com representing the esteemed champagne house of Laurent Perrier. http://www.laurentperrier.com  Laurent Perrier, founded in 1812 has been creating unique and elegant champagne for 200 years. We also discuss the allure of champagne, some of the history behind it, how it’s made, how to serve it and how to open it in a unique and entertaining way.  

 

Watch the episode here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0UMsHURho

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I am Chile, 5th largest wine exporter in the world! The Wine Ladies Radio/TV October 2012

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I am a long and narrow wine growing country, 4300 km long and on average 175km wide ,bordered by the Pacific ocean on the west and the great Andes mountains on the east. I am also the 5th largest wine exporter in the world, have a great diversity of landscapes to offer my vines and am committed to positioning our wine industry as a leader in sustainability by the year 2012, I am Chile.
Joining us on the show this week to tell us all about this amazing wine growing region from the hottest news, wine developments and initiatives are two winemakers from two wineries. Firstly, from VIÑA MAIPO ,a prestigious wine producer with a rich history, founded in 1948, focusing on the premium product portfolio, winemaker Max Weinlub, with a passion for Syrah.
 
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The Wine Lades TV, with Georgia & Susanne “I am Chile, 5th largest wine exporter in the world!”

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