Meet Mark Beringer, 4th generation winemaker Beringer Vineyards… On this week’s audio podcast.

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Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer

Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer

Beringer Vineyards named one of the most beautiful European-style wineries in Napa Valley, California.

On this week’s radio show…Ancient Vines,Historic Wines, Antiques, Beringer Vineyards, Taylor-Fladgate Port plus a great new find, Porta 6.

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In our first segment an iconic winery, rich in history and absolutely stunning, Beringer Vineyards.Record breaking of which The Wine Advocate Robert Parker had this to say,
“After Years of visiting the world’s best wine producers, I cannot think of too many cellars where I have walked out shaking my head at such an extraordinary range of quality”.

This winery founded in 1876 by two brothers who left their homeland, the Rhine Valley in Germany to pursue their careers and their dreams and to continue the family wine making tradition is Beringer Vineyards. 

Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer

Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer

Today we are so pleased to welcome,the 4th generation winemaker of the historic wine family and wine producer located in Napa Valley. Recognized as one of the finest wineries around the world.It is,among the most awarded and it is Beringer Vineyards, and our guest.Coming up first is Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer.

Listen to Mark Beringer at 7:52 minutes in the show 

 Beringer’s historic wine caves. Tours available.

Georgia’s Wine Pick…Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Porta 6 launches in Ontario, a 90 Pointer claims Decanter Magazine.

Mason Spink, Dirty Laundry

Dirty Laundry Not So Knotty Chardonnay 2013, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

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Dirty Laundry Not So Knotty Chardonnay

Dirty Laundry Not So Knotty Chardonnay

Susanne'sWine Pick

Susanne’s Wine Pick

Not too long ago we had the pleasure of interviewing on our audio podcast EPIDODE 31, the winemaker Mason Spink from Dirty Laundry. A wonderful winery located in Summerland of the Okanagan Valley.

This winery has a very cool history, with quite a bit of monkey business that went on in its earlier days. Check out the video for the full story. This winery is so much fun, it is laid back, tongue and cheek, but also makes fabulous wines.

My wine pick…Dirty Laundry Not So Knotty Chardonnay 2013 $19.95/bottle

Dirty Laundry Not So Knotty Chardonnay 2013

Dirty Laundry Not So Knotty Chardonnay 2013

“This femme fatale has a luscious, fruit forward style that is all nouveau monde. Vive la difference!” is how Mason Spink the winemaker refers to this un-oaked Chardonnay. It is stainless steel fermented to allow the fruit to show brilliantly in the wine.I loved this wine with a lively, bright acidity, citrus, apple and a hint of honey, really delicious and has also won numerous awards…

Gold – All Canadian Wine Championship 2015

Silver – Northwest Wine Summit 2015

Just to let you know they also have a “Naughty Version of the Chardonnay… only this one is done in oak!

Pick up a bottle before they sell out!

LISTEN TO MY WINE REVIEW OF THE DIRTY LAUNDRY NOT S0 KNOTTY CHARDONNAY 2013 AT 6:30 MINUTES IN THE SHOW

On this week’s radio show…Ancient Vines,Historic Wines, Antiques, Beringer Vineyards, Taylor-Fladgate Port plus a great new find, Porta 6.

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 Chief Winemaker & fourth generation family member Chester Osborn.

d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2013, Georgia’s Wine Pick.

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d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2013

d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2013

Georgia's Wine Pick

Georgia’s Wine Pick

I’ve been on a bit of a viognier kick lately, And well what can I say, I am still on it. Only this time its not 100% Viognier but with a blend of 26% Marsanne. Bright, enticing, seductive nose of peach, nectarine and pineapple. I was so in the mood for this wine, I really enjoyed it.This wine has an abundance of peach and nectarine, a hint of a nutty flavour and touch of spice, great texture, body, good acidity, good length… just really really good! And the wine is..d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2013.

d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2013

McLaren Vale, Viognier (74%) Marsanne (26%)   $19.95

Why the Hermit crab? The story behind the name.

Many of McLaren Vale’s vineyards are on free-draining soils underlain with limestone, formed by the calcareous remains of the local marine fauna. One such creature was the Hermit Crab, a reclusive little crustacean that inhabits the cast-off shells of others. The Osborn family thought the name appropriate for this, McLaren Vale’s first ever blend of Viognier and Marsanne. “Hermit” is also an abbreviation for the French appellation of Hermitage, where the Marsanne grape variety dominates.

Chester Osborne

Chester Osborne

On this week’s audio podcast…Ancient Vines,Historic Wines, Antiques, Beringer Vineyards, Taylor-Fladgate Port plus a great new find, Porta 6.

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LISTEN TO MY WINE REVIEW OF THE D’ARENBERG THE HERMIT THE CRAB VIOGNER/MARSANNE 2013 AT 4:42 MINUTES IN THE SHOW

Portuguese wine Júlia Florista launches in Ontario, follow up to Porta 6. Easter wines under $9.00!

Playground of the Gods Showcases Ancient Greece and Thalia Wines. We invite you to join us.

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Thalia Wines

Thalia Wines

Intrigue, scandal, passion, pleasure.

Let  your imagination take you away to Ancient Greece – Playground of the Gods. Join us on Dec 6th for a veritable Showcase Extraordinaire!

This themed showcase promises an evening of capricious fun, dance and entertainment as Blueheel Students show off their dance skills and talent in the Playground of the Gods! A Showcase Extraordinaire where the fun is only as limitless as your imagination.

Let’s travel to Ancient Greece, where the Gods dance, compete and cavort through the heavens and earth. So who will you channel this Fall Dance Showcase?

The myth of Aphrodite and Adonis is a
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Adonis

classic myth of love, beauty and intrigue among the
precocious Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece.
She was the Goddess of love, beauty and desire who fell in love with Adonis, so beautiful that mortals and gods both fell in love with him.

Athena was the Goddess of intelligence, peace, warfare and battle strategy; Hera, Queen of the gods and goddess of marriage, heirs, kings, empires and wisdom

Thalia Wines

Thalia Wines

Thalia Wines, Everyone’s Favourite!

Savvy, Sassy, City Girl In Style. A new way to stay in style! Sponsored by the Kolonaki Group.

Thalia Wines

Thalia Wines

Thalia Wines

Thalia Wines

It’s All Greek To Me! Greece. The Wine Ladies TV explore the wines of Greece with Boutari Santorini.

Bonterra Organic Vineyards

Bonterra Organic Vineyards ….On this week’s audio podcast with David Koball

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Bonterra Organic Vineyards

Bonterra Organic Vineyards

 This organic wine and food pairing dinner could not find a better partner and location than Brad and his restaurant at the Evergreen Brick Works. He has an unparalleled commitment to sustainable and organic farming, he is all about creating a connection between the natural food from our land, the farmers that nourish and harvest it, and ultimately, the people who enjoy it.

 

Starting off today with our first guest from the organic and biodynamic wine making pioneer Bonterra Organic Vineyards.

Out of California, we will welcome Vineyard Director David Koball. You will get to hear first hand what exactly organic and biodynamic farming entails. Plus even more importantly the impact organic and biodynamic farming has on our environment, it is remarkable.

Listen to David Koball at 6:33 minutes in the show.

On this week’s radio show… Bonterra Organic Wines, Celebrity Chef Brad Long,the raw food diet and whats new in climate change.

Last month we had the opportunity to experience a fabulous Organic wine and food pairing dinner last month hosted by Bonterra Organic Vineyards, Evergreen Brick Works and Café Belong. What made this such an extraordinary evening was each of these three’s huge commitment to our environment.
A pure, ethical and sustainable dinner was presented and it so impressed us that we really wanted to share our experience with you and what biodynamic farming has on our environment, it truly is remarkable!

Episode 37 

WIN one of two $50.00 gift certifiates to Cafe Belong

Day of dead Mexico

Celebrate Dias de los Muertos with #1 Tequila Jose Cuervo.

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Celebrate Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos Nov 2nd with the world’s #1 Tequila, Jose Cuervo!

“The Mexican has no qualms about getting up close and personal with death, noting that he “…chases after it, mocks it, courts it, hugs it, sleeps with it; it is his favorite plaything and his most lasting love.”

On this week’s audio podcast…
It‘s Tequila time with Jose Cuervo!
Plus new delicious chocolate infused spirits and beer in time for the 5th Annual Luxury Chocolate Show.

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Today we shift gears away from the grape vine and delve into the illustrious blue agave plant. To the number one selling tequila in the world, Jose Cuervo! Jonny Gray the Brand Ambassador for Jose Cuervo Tequila will fill us in on Jose Cuervo. As well as some of the myths and truisms surrounding Mexico’s signature spirit
The 5th Annual Luxury Chocolate Show is coming up in Toronto November 8th. With everything you can possibly imagine under one roof all having to do with chocolate. What is striking is how big this event has become. A true testament to the growing love and fascination with the beloved coco bean. And NOT only in Toronto. There are many events and festivals that go on now around the world all celebrating the ubiquity of chocolate, and the many ways it is being incorporated into our daily diets.

It’s Tequila time with the #1 selling Tequila, Jose Cuervo!

We welcome our first guest to the show, Jonny Gray the Brand Ambassador for Jose Cuervo Tequila. Jonny will share a little bit of the Jose Cuervo history, the tie with Spanish royalty, how Tequila is made as well as some great cocktail recipes.

Listen to Jonny Gray at 6:57 minutes in the show.

We had the opportunity to take an all too brief 4 day visit to Mexico, Playa del Carmen. On one particular evening we met up with a bartender who was a tequilier, or tequila specialist. He proceeded to share with us his great fascination and love of Jose Cuervo tequila. The first tequila producer in the world dating back to 1758.
We loved the story, the tequila and the cocktails so we thought we would share all of that with you. We  invite you to read the entire story The Magic of Mexico… on the Mayan Riviera featuring Jose Cuervo Tequila in Power Boating Canada.

Cloudline Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2013, Georgia’s Wine Pick.

Cafe Belong

WIN one of two $50.00 gift certificates to Cafe Belong. Celebrity Chef Brad Long.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNERS @REINVENTYOURDAY and @GEOTRAVEL

It’s as easy as 1-2-3 to win!!!!!

Two restaurant gift certificates for Cafe Belong to be given away. Each prize package worth $50.00

Celebrity Chef Brad Long to the show, co-host of the Food Network smash hit Restaurant Makeover, recognized as one of Canada’s top Chefs and is also the owner and Chef at Café Belong.

Tweet #TWLCafeBelongWIN and re-tweet as often as you like! Two winners will be picked at random.  

Contest Rules

1.Make sure that you follow both of us on Twitter @TheWineLadies @CafeBelong

2.Enter as many times as you like from Monday, November16th,2015 at 10:00am until Monday, November 30th at noon tweet and re-tweet and follow @TheWineLadies and @CafeBelong

Below is an  example that you can use and modify as you see fit.

Example Tweets:

@TheWineLadies I luv eating local @CafeBelong Enter me to win $50.00 #restaurant #certificates #TWLCafeBelongWIN 

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3.Each time you tweet (or re-tweet our Tweets) using the hash tag #TWLCafeBelongWIN  your name will be entered into our draw for a chance to win the prizes. Keep entering as often as you like. Be sure to add @TheWineLadies at the end of your Tweet as well to help track it.

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The winner will be randomly selected at noon on Monday, November 30th,2015 and will be notified via TWITTER and FACEBOOK.

On this week’s radio show… Bonterra Organic Wines, Celebrity Chef Brad Long,the raw food diet and whats new in climate change.

Last month we had the opportunity to experience a fabulous Organic wine and food pairing dinner last month hosted by Bonterra Organic Vineyards, Evergreen Brick Works and Café Belong. What made this such an extraordinary evening was each of these three’s huge commitment to our environment.
A pure, ethical and sustainable dinner was presented and it so impressed us that we really wanted to share our experience with you and what biodynamic farming has on our environment, it truly is remarkable!

Episode 37 

Celebrity Chef Brad Long of Cafe Belong.

Celebrity Chef Brad Long of Cafe Belong.

Chef Brad has an unparalleled commitment to sustainable and organic farming. He is all about creating a connection between the natural food from our land. From the farmers that nourish and harvest it, and ultimately, the people who enjoy it.

Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2012

Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2012, Georgia’s Wine Pick.

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Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2012

Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2012

Georgia's Wine Pick

Georgia’s Wine Pick

I really enjoyed this Malbec from Argentina, naturally, the signature grape for this region. It was full bodied, with a really seductive aroma of ripe berries, black cherry, hint of chocolate. Very promising! Delivered big flavours, rich and velvety with a touch of vanilla. Elegant and with a long finish.

Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2012

Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2012

Vintages 50849 in our market $19.95

Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2012

VINTAGES#: 50849

Listen to my wine review at 5:40 minutes into the show!

On this week’s radio show… Bonterra Organic Wines, Celebrity Chef Brad Long,the raw food diet and whats new in climate change.

Last month we had the opportunity to experience a fabulous Organic wine and food pairing dinner last month hosted by Bonterra Organic Vineyards, Evergreen Brick Works and Café Belong. What made this such an extraordinary evening was each of these three’s huge commitment to our environment.
A pure, ethical and sustainable dinner was presented and it so impressed us that we really wanted to share our experience with you and what biodynamic farming has on our environment, it truly is remarkable!

Episode 37 

Eradus Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

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Recently while strolling through our local liquor store  I come upon this Sauvignon Blanc with multiple AWARDS decorating the bottle.Hmm… impressive… so I pick up a bottle, go home and sample and then pick up another and another. I really love Sauvignon  Blanc.The wine is from Marlborough, New Zealand, it’s a Sauvignon Blanc 2014.The Eradus Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2014 for $18.95 is my wine pick.

Susanne'sWine Pick

Susanne’s Wine Pick

A beautiful nose with tropical fruit, and floral notes…really elegant, zesty and mouth watering. Really good I think to myself! 90 plus points by the Wine Enthusiast 2006 – 2010 and 2013.

Try it! You’ll like it!

Listen to my wine review at 4:23 minutes into the show!

On this week’s radio show… Bonterra Organic Wines, Celebrity Chef Brad Long,the raw food diet and whats new in climate change.

Last month we had the opportunity to experience a fabulous Organic wine and food pairing dinner last month hosted by Bonterra Organic Vineyards, Evergreen Brick Works and Café Belong. What made this such an extraordinary evening was each of these three’s huge commitment to our environment.
A pure, ethical and sustainable dinner was presented and it so impressed us that we really wanted to share our experience with you and what biodynamic farming has on our environment, it truly is remarkable!

Episode 37 

Youngs Double Chocolate Stout

If you love beer & chocolate you will love Youngs Double Chocolate Stout Beer.

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Youngs Double Chocolate Stout

Youngs Double Chocolate Stout

Up next,we turn our attention to a very special beer. This multi award winning beer hails from the UK, from a family owned brewery founded in 1876. Generation after generation bringing the beer lover distinctive beers and incorporating innovation and exciting new flavours. Including our featured beer here today, Young’s Double Chocolate Stout! Decadent and delicious, brewed by the Wells and Young Brewing Company, of Charles Wells Ltd.

Joining us to talk Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, and fill us in on the heritage, fascinating history and the scope of Charles Wells Ltd., a tale of romance, business thriller and exotic travel, we welcome Guy Shreeves, Head of International Marketing calling in from Bedford, England.

Listen to Guy Shreeves at 36:00 minutes in the show.

On this week’s radio show…
It‘s Tequila time with Jose Cuervo!
Plus new delicious chocolate infused spirits and beer in time for the 5th Annual Luxury Chocolate Show.

Episode 36

Today we shift gears away from the grape vine and delve into the illustrious blue agave plant. To the number one selling tequila in the world, Jose Cuervo! Jonny Gray the Brand Ambassador for Jose Cuervo Tequila will fill us in on Jose Cuervo. As well as some of the myths and truisms surrounding Mexico’s signature spirit
The 5th Annual Luxury Chocolate Show is coming up in Toronto November 8th. With everything you can possibly imagine under one roof all having to do with chocolate. What is striking is how big this event has become. A true testament to the growing love and fascination with the beloved coco bean. And NOT only in Toronto. There are many events and festivals that go on now around the world all celebrating the ubiquity of chocolate, and the many ways it is being incorporated into our daily diets.