Meet esteemed winemaker Marcelo Papa of Casillero del Diablo

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On to a delicious variety of wines to grace your holiday table. We have the whole gamet covered with our next esteemed guest described as a “genius winemaker,Marcelo Papa. Chief Winemaker for the legendary  Casillero del Diablo wines from Chile, one of the most successful brands in the world in over 135 countries.

On this week’s radio show… Holiday Season sparkles with bubbly, glorious stemware, a variety of great value vino and luxurious limo.

EPISODE 40

Thank you for joining us, tis the season to be merry…hohoho .We have a fabulous holiday season show planned for you today, including suggestions that will sparkle with bubbly, pleasure your palate with fabulous vino that won’t break the bank.
Plus we’ll introduce you to a stunning stemware line, new to the market, hand crafted and glorious for gift giving and  “how to travel in style safe and sound this holiday season!

Marcelo Papa to join us. What wines will be chilling in your ice buckets, served on your table, and with what this holiday season? Marcelo Papa here with awesome recommendations and great stories including the legend of the Cellar of the Devil.

Listen to Marcelo Papa at 20:55 minutes in the show.

MARCH 1, 2018

Once again Casillero del Diablo was highlighted internationally, this time by the prestigious English consultancy Wine Intelligence, being recognized as the second most powerful wine brand in the world. Wine Intelligence developed its first Global Wine Branding Index, in which 16,000 wine consumers from the 15 most important countries in the industry were interviewed, representing more than 380 million consumers.

This ranking is based on the connection brands have with consumers. Six measurement methods were used, among which “brand awareness”, “remembered purchase in the last three months”, “measurement of brand connection related to affinity and recommendation of the product”, among other aspects.

In the breakdown by country, the Chilean wine brand led the ranking in markets such as Brazil, Chile and Ireland and ranked among the Top 5 in China, the United Kingdom, South Korea and Sweden. The ranking was headed by the Australian brand Yellow Tail, while Casillero del Diablo was positioned in second place, over recognized international brands such as Gallo, Jacob’s Creek, among others.

On this week’s radio show…Holiday Season sparkles with bubbly, glorious stemware, a variety of great value vino! Introducing VillaMaria, Casillero del Diablo, 12 Obsession and Just For U Limo.

On this week’s Audio Podcast…Holiday Season sparkles with bubbly, glorious stemware, a variety of great value vino! Introducing VillaMaria, Casillero del Diablo, 12 Obsession and Just For U Limo.

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On this week’s audio podcast… Holiday Season sparkles with bubbly, glorious stemware, a variety of great value vino and luxurious limo.

EPISODE 40

Thank you for joining us, tis the season to be merry…hohoho .We have a fabulous season show planned for you today, including suggestions that will sparkle with bubbly, pleasure your palate with fabulous vino that won’t break the bank.
Plus we’ll introduce you to a stunning stemware line, new to the market, hand crafted and glorious for gift giving and  “how to travel in style safe and sound this holiday season!

Introducing Villa Maria Lightly Sparkling sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s most awarded winery, Villa Maria.

Meet esteemed winemaker Marcelo Papa of Casillero del Diablo

Check out this week’s newsletter with lots of great holiday tips and ideas!

Prazo de Roriz Tinto 2011, Georgia’s Wine Pick.

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Prazo de Roriz Tinto 2011

Prazo de Roriz Tinto 2011

So we’ve been talking a lot between us about Portugal lately. We are ossibly planning a visit there in the new year. While strolling the aisles of our local LCBO I come upon a new release from Portugal,  the Douro region actually. Exactly where we will be going, so I thought why not give it a try? So I did, and I liked it a lot. It is the Prazo de Roriz Tinto 2011.

Georgia's Wine Pick

Georgia’s Wine Pick

 

This red wine is a blend which includes about 25% I believe it was of the most well known red grapes of Portugal Touring Nacional. It also has  the Tinta Roriz varietal, called Tempranillo in Spain, in it too.The wine has a deep purple red colour, its fresh and vibrant, with rich ripe dark fruit, like black cherry and plum, hint of vanilla, chocolate and spice, mouth filling with a good finish.

Woohoo $19.95… Portugal here we come!!

Listen to my review at 3:58 minutes in the show.

On this week’s radio show… Holiday Season sparkles with bubbly, glorious stemware, a variety of great value vino and luxurious limo.

Episode 40

Thank you for joining us, tis the season to be merry…hohoho .We have a fabulous holiday season show planned for you today, including suggestions that will sparkle with bubbly, pleasure your palate with fabulous vino that won’t break the bank.
Plus we’ll introduce you to a stunning stemware line, new to the market, hand crafted and glorious for gift giving and  “how to travel in style safe and sound this holiday season!

Nothing scroogie about this wine! Barossa Valley Estate Ebenezer Shiraz 2008, Susanne’s Wine Pick

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Susanne'sWine Pick

Susanne’s Wine Pick

A friend brought this wine over as a gift for a recent Christmas dinner party. Loved the name of this wine, it kind of goes with the holidays. But there is nothing scroogie about this wine!This awesome Shiraz comes from South Australia and from the Ebenezer vineyard, which was first planted in the 1850’s.

Barossa Valley Estate Ebenezer Shiraz 2008

It delivers a big beautiful package all wrapped up with a full body, it’s rich, with ripe fruit intense aromas of blackberries, blueberries, hint of chocolate, long finish, lots of layers and depth. Good long finish and a bit of a treat…. But it’s the holidays, in our market $39.95.

Listen to my review at 5:25 minutes in the show

On this week’s radio show… Holiday Season sparkles with bubbly, glorious stemware, a variety of great value vino and luxurious limo.

EPISODE 40

Thank you for joining us, tis the season to be merry…hohoho .We have a fabulous holiday season show planned for you today, including suggestions that will sparkle with bubbly, pleasure your palate with fabulous vino that won’t break the bank.
Plus we’ll introduce you to a stunning stemware line, new to the market, hand crafted and glorious for gift giving and  “how to travel in style safe and sound this holiday season!

Meet esteemed winemaker Marcelo Papa of Casillero del Diablo

Boodles British Gin

BOODLES BRITISH GIN…Holiday hits! What will be in your glass this season?

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Boodles British Gin

Boodles British Gin

What will be in your glass… a rock glass, martini, or a highball perhaps?

Make it a Boodles,you say, yes we do, Boodles British Gin.

“Boodles British Gin was created in 1845. It contains a unique blend of 9 botanicals including nutmeg, sage and rosemary for perfectly balanced flavour. Interestingly, Boodles Gin contains no citrus botanicals – a practical decision made by original distillers who expected a proper drink to include a slice of lemon or lime!”

On this week’s radio show… Holiday hits! What will be in your glass this season?

Boodles, premium GIN is known for their authentic and unique formula as well as a fascinating history. Brand Ambassador Jonny Gray will join us to tell all and share a few select specialty holiday season cocktails.

Listen to Jonny Gray at 32:15 minutes in the show.

PROPER BRITISH GIN

Every batch of Boodles Gin is made with labour and patience. It begins as a clean spirit distilled from British wheat and is then infused with a number of traditional herbs and spices including nutmeg, sage, and rosemary. These ingredients add a mellow but herbal quality to Boodles, which balances out the essential piney notes from juniper.

Boodles Gin contains no citrus botanicals – a practical decision made by distillers who expected a gin cocktail to include a slice of lemon or lime. Boodles Gin is as balanced and refined as a silver service tray, suitable for any proper drink including a Boodles & Tonic, Churchill Martini, Tom Collins, or further mixology for those so inclined.

Spread the JOIY this holiday season! Meet winemaker and founder Chris Archer on this week’s radio show!

JOIY

Spread the JOIY this holiday season! Meet winemaker and founder Chris Archer on this week’s radio show!

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JOIY

JOIY

We’ll start off by introducing you to a brand new bubbly,  delicious, whimsical, and unique.

”A great and quirky drink” claims the acclaimed winemaker, who also says there are no rules with this bubbly!”

On this week’s radio show… Holiday hits! What will be in your glass this season?

Chris Archer JOIY

Joining us in our first segment from New Zealand will be Founder and Winemaker Chris Archer.Spreading the JOIY! Chris is definitely doing that!

JOIY tasting with Chris Archer, Toronto.

Tasting with Chris Archer, Toronto.

Listen to Chris Archer at 6:12 minutes in the show.

Camouflage Drinkers fit right in with MADD Virgin Drinks … Looks like wine, tastes like wine, ZERO alcohol, 1/3 the calories! Simply Devine!

Camouflage Drinkers fit right in with MADD Virgin Drinks … Looks like wine, tastes like wine, ZERO alcohol, 1/3 the calories! Simply Devine!

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With our topic “what’s in your glass this holiday season?”

We are excited to share with you all, a line of drinks that offer an alternative for either the designated driver. Or perhaps someone who enjoys a great party but prefers a non alcoholic beverage. There’s a whole array of reasons why one might opt for a non alcoholic drink. Today we’ve got a very special line of drinks to introduce you to called MADD Virgin Drinks.

On this week’s radio show… Holiday hits! What will be in your glass this season?

 

So we’ll be welcoming the Founder and COO of MADD Virgin Drinks.

Glenn Broadley, on the right hand side, to the show, we’ll chat with Glenn about the genesis of this line, the products and the concept of the ‘camouflage drinker” interesting info ahead, along with great tasting drinks….

Listen to Glenn Broadley at 20:25 minutes into the show.

On this week’s radio show….Healthy living, from the plate to the glass to the strong and sexy body!

Duckhorn

Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot 2012, Susanne’s Wine Pick

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Susanne'sWine Pick

Susanne’s Wine Pick

 Merlot Madness and Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot 2012.

I know Merlot Madness was back in October but what can I say, I can be slow out of the gate sometimes, my wine pick comes from a winery that is renown for being the benchmark for this varietal, served at Presidential nominations and the white house. It is a treat for this time of year, at $59.95 a bottle in our market, but delish, share with your wine loving friends, or not, keep for yourself, just kidding, the wine is from the Napa Valley, it is the Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot 2012.

On this week’s radio show… Holiday hits! What will be in your glass this season?

EPISODE 19

Listen to my wine review at 4:44 minutes in the show

A Merlot Blend
—VINTAGES#: 992529   STYLE – Full-bodied & Smooth  $59.95

A fresh style of Merlot with light chocolate and blueberry character. Medium body, firm tannins and a crisp finish, full bodied, smooth.

And we interviewed the winemaker Renee Ary, a brilliant winemaker, she’s been at Duckhorn for about 12 years now and guides the entire Duckhorn portfolio.

2003

Renée Ary joins the Duckhorn Vineyards team under then winemaker, Mark Beringer. Throughout her first decade at Duckhorn Vineyards, Renée learns every detail of production moving from lab manager to enologist to assistant winemaker to associate winemaker in charge of Duckhorn’s Sauvignon Blanc and Monitor Ledge Vineyard wines.

13th Street Gamay Noir 2013, Georgia’s Wine Pick.

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My wine pick today comes from a beautiful winery in Niagara.

Georgia's Wine Pick

Georgia’s Wine Pick

The owners, a blend of two families with roots in grape growing and farming came together to create a winery. A space, an environment that would showcase their common passion of wine, food and art. They have done it here. With exhibits of rotating art hanging in a stunning tasting room and sculptures outside.

On this week’s radio show… Holiday hits! What will be in your glass this season?

EPISODE 19

Listen to my wine review at 3:18 minutes in the show.

13th Street Winery is a specialist in Gamay.

I picked their 13th Street Gamay Noir 2012 for $19.95.
A light, fresh red wine, that delivers great fruit. This one rich, and vibrant with cherry and black fruit, good tannins, good acidity, perfect for our upcoming Sunday afternoon luncheon. I will enjoy with good friend and quite possibly a gourmet pizza!

PLATINUM AWARD from the 2015 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada

Hand harvesting for each vineyard took place in early October and the grapes were vinified separately.

After crushing and de-stemming the grapes were moved to stainless steel fermenters where the primary fermentation took place over 3 weeks. After pressing, malolactic fermentation was completed in tank and the wines were kept separate until blending in early spring 2014. The final blend was assembled and the wine was bottled in April.

Although this wine is 100% stainless steel fermented and aged, it shows excellent complexity, vibrant and full berry fruit all wrapped around a succulent core of acidity. This is certainly a glass full of luscious red wine that doesn’t need to be hurried into your glass and will be happy cellared for a few years if you so desire.

For more of my wine picks.

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How to remove wine stains from antiques with restoration specialist Kieren Hall, Acacia Restorations.

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Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations

Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations explains how to remove wine stains.

And  finally, after our earlier discussions with the owners of these traditional family run wineries, that go back multiple generations, we realized that there’s probably lots of  family heirlooms and antiques that continue to be handed down. So why not look at how best to care for them? Or even maybe restore some of these antiques to their original state and beauty?

Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations

Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations

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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Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations skis us how to remove wine stains.

Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations skis us how to remove wine stains.

For tips on restoration, on protecting antiques, on how to remove wine stains and much more Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations join us. He is an antique craftsman and restoration specialist. And Kieren will join us here in our final segment. He will  answer all of these questions. Come to think of it we have an antique trunk that definitely could use a face lift too.

Listen to Kieren Hall at 57:23 minutes in the show

Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations skis us how to remove wine stains.

Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations skis us how to remove wine stains.

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

Ask The Wine Ladies. I have a red wine stain on my shirt, what do I do now?