Robert Mondavi

Robert Mondavi,the man, the winery, Napa Valley.. On this week’s audio podcast.

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Robert Mondavi,the man, the winery, Napa Valley.

Our next guest to share the story, of a man who created celebrity for himself and his winery. He also created celebrity for the whole wine region of Napa Valley, and actually of California.
We are talking about a great new world wine pioneer, an international icon, the late Robert Mondavi, founder of the Robert Mondavi Winery, co-founder with Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Opus One of course, a great patron of the arts, and so much more.

Robert Mondavi and Baron Phillipe de Rothshield

Robert Mondavi and Baron Phillipe de Rothshield

1966 The Winery’s first harvest is celebrated with the first Blessing of the Grapes.
1970 Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi meet for the first time in Hawaii. The Baron suggests the idea of a joint venture, which later becomes Opus One.The photo here is from a later time when the Baron visited Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa.

Mark de Vere, Master of Wine.

Mark de Vere, Master of Wine.

Here to share the Mondavi story, and share a few of his own, he is a celebrity in his own right.

Our guest  bearing the title of the most prestigious title in the world of wine, that is a MW. Master of Wine, such an elite group, one of only 38 residing in all of the US. Lots to cover today we welcome Mark de Vere, Director of Wine Education for the Constellation Academy of Wine.

Listen to Mark de Vere at 30:06 minutes into the show.

On this week’s radio show…Celebrities and their love of wine.

EPISODE 43

We have a great show for you today. Our topic “Celebrity Wines.”
Whether owning their own wineries or hooking up with an existing winery, famous directors, actors, musicians, around the world are getting involved in this business.
And why not?  Who wouldn’t want to own a winery?  We do! So we’ve got three special guests joining us here today. You know them all, from celebrity wineries,  the wines and the celebrities themselves.

After Robert’s success in Napa Valley, he returned to his boyhood home in Lodi and founded Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi…. everyday wine.

 

Robert’s foresight of planting vineyards throughout Northern California resulted in the Robert Mondavi Private Selection.

The late Robert Mondavi is considered the godfather of the California wine movement. This classic cab with cassis, blackberry and cedar notes has been made since the winery’s founding in 166. Enjoy it with hearty dishes, meats, lasagna or filet mignon.

The Wine Ladies meet Margrit Mondavi

On this week’s radio show…Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Amazing Race Canada Audition Tape

The Wine Ladies Audition For Amazing Race Canada

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Amazing Race Canada Audition

Amazing Race Canada Audition

We auditioned for the show, Amazing Race Canada and got really far in the process.

But alas won’t be there to race to the finish line! Please enjoy our audition tape! We had fun making it! Boo Hoo! Do you think we would have been a ok on the show???

The Amazing Race Canada is a reality television competition series that features teams in a grueling race across Canada and the world. The Race is divided into a series of legs and on each leg; teams strive to reach the Pit Stop where they are greeted by the host, Jon Montgomery. During each leg teams receive destination clues and challenges to complete in order to move onto the next task. The first team to cross the finish line wins $500,000 in cash and prizes. This prize is the largest grand prize ever awarded for a Canadian competition series. Commissioned by CTV, The Amazing Race Canada is produced by Insight Productions in association with Bell Media and with the support of Profiles Television.

Amazing Race Canada Audition Tape

The Wine Ladies Audition Tape

Hiking and Fitness Adventure Desert Cliffs Fitness Spa in Utah

E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2012 Shiraz/Syrah

E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2012 Shiraz/Syrah, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

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E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2012 Shiraz/Syrah

E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2012 Shiraz/Syrah

Susanne'sWine Pick

Susanne’s Wine Pick

I think we are on a French kick here today. My wine too hails from the South of France. Although from the Northern Rhone and from a very well known and respected family owned house which is E. Guigal.

This was a juicy syrah, with a syrah, of course, it was juicy! This is a medium bodied wine, not always in the mood for a heavy weight, it was perfect with my baby lamb chops.
A juicy syrah, with notes of spice and hints of earth. It had softer tannins and was definitely a crowd pleaser among all of us at the dinner table. Here in our market it sells for $28.95, from a producer you can always depend on, E. Guigal founded in 1946.

E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2012 Shiraz/Syrah

E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2012 Shiraz/Syrah

Distributed by Vinexx.

Listen to my review at 5:02 minutes into the show

Episode 43

On this week’s radio show…Celebrities and their love of wine.

We have a great show for you today, and our topic “Celebrity Wines.”
Whether owning their own wineries or hooking up with an existing winery, famous directors, actors, musicians, around the world are getting involved in this business.
And why not?  Who wouldn’t want to own a winery?  We do! So we’ve got three special guests joining us here today, from celebrity wineries, you know them all, the wines and the celebrities.

Domaine Lafage Cuvee Centenaire 2014 

Domaine Lafage Cuvee Centenaire 2014, Georgia’s Wine Pick

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Domaine Lafage Cuvee Centenaire 2014 

OMG, I really like this white wine. A departure from the more common varietals, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris. All that I enjoy as well, this wine is a blend of Grenache Blanc, majority about 80% I think it is, and the remaining being Roussanne.

 It comes from southern France, the wine is the Domaine LAFAGE, Centenaire, from the Cotes du Roussillon, as in Longuedoc-Roussillon. I have gone back and bought this wine at least four times now. It sells for $19.95 in our market locally in Ontario and worth every penny.

It is elegant, it is fresh and crisp,  with an inviting aroma of  peach and floral hints and the flavour was full, it was clean, had citrus notes and a grassy hint, refreshing, satisfying, really yummy.

Domaine Lafage Cuvee Centenaire 2014 

Domaine Lafage Cuvee Centenaire 2014

Domaine LAFAGE, Centenaire,

Listen to my review at 3:35 minutes into the show  

Episode 43

On this week’s radio show…Celebrities and their love of wine.

We have a great show for you today, and our topic “Celebrity Wines.”
Whether owning their own wineries or hooking up with an existing winery, famous directors, actors, musicians, around the world are getting involved in this business.
And why not?  Who wouldn’t want to own a winery?  We do! So we’ve got three special guests joining us here today, from celebrity wineries, you know them all, the wines and the celebrities.

Dan Aykroyd, Crystal Head Vodka

Love delish premium vodka, Crystal Head, the blues, great comedy & the movie GhostBusters, tune in & be entertained with Dan Aykroyd.

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And finally, we close off the show with an interview we did previously with a very special guest, a fellow Canadian, he is a household name, a great man of comedy, of music, of business, you know him from the Blues Brothers and Ghost Busters and of course Crystal Head Vodka, as well as his wines. The one and only Dan Aykroyd!! You will not want to miss hearing what Dan had to say. He is brilliant, he is hysterical and he loves his wine! 

On this week’s radio show…Celebrities and their love of wine.

EPISODE 43

We have a great show for you today. Our topic “Celebrity Wines.”
Whether owning their own wineries or hooking up with an existing winery, famous directors, actors, musicians, around the world are getting involved in this business.
And why not?  Who wouldn’t want to own a winery?  We do! So we’ve got three special guests joining us here today. You know them all, from celebrity wineries,  the wines and the celebrities themselves.

Listen to Dan Aykroyd at 53:00 minutes into the show.

 

Dan Aykroyd wines produced and distributed by Diamond Estates, The Winery 

Tasting the range of Dan Aykroyd wines with Thomas Green, VP of Winemaking and VP Operations.

Crystal Head Vodka distributed by PMA, Peter Mielzynski Agencies Ltd.

Watch our trailer here as we search for Dan!

Francis Ford Coppola

On this week’s Audio Podcast…Francis Ford Coppola Winery.

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Francis Ford Coppola, 5 time Oscar winning director, producer of epics films, Godfather and Apocalpyse Now, with his own namesake winery, Francis Ford Coppola.

Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola

On this week’s radio show…Celebrities and their love of wine.

EPISODE 43

We have a great show for you today. Our topic “Celebrity Wines.”
Whether owning their own wineries or hooking up with an existing winery, famous directors, actors, musicians, around the world are getting involved in this business.
And why not?  Who wouldn’t want to own a winery?  We do! So we’ve got three special guests joining us here today. You know them all, from celebrity wineries,  the wines and the celebrities themselves.

Kicking off the show we talk with with Lise Asimont, Director of Grower Relations

(on the left) over at Francis Ford Coppola winery. She will give us the scoop  on the winery and the famous director himself.

Listen to Lise Asimont at 6:12 minutes into the show.

Francis Ford Coppola Winery an oasis to visit for all ages.From the wine experience of over 40 wines made on-site at the state of the art winery, to delicious dining at RUSTIC restaurant serving Francis’s favourite recipes featuring on site organic herbs and produce, to relaxing by the 3600 sq foot swimming pool and park area and movie gallery of course featuring memorabilia from 50 years of film making.

Francis Ford Coppola Wines distributed by Noble Estates Wines & Spirits

 

  Born from a celebration of love, Sofia wines began as a gift from a father to his daughter. The sparkling wine, as bright and effervescent as the woman who inspired it, the charming and stylish Sofia Rosé, along with the alluring Riesling, are a tribute to the romantic, ebullient spirit of women everywhere.

Robert Mondavi,the man, the winery, Napa Valley.. On this week’s radio show.

Celebrate International Woman’s Day with Girls’ Night Out wines, the wine that gives back to women!

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Girls’ Night Out Wines is all about the inclusive sisterhood of women. Whether you’re 19 or 90, all women have their version of a Girls’ Night Out. It could be book club, dinner, movie night, you name it, but what’s important about it is that you are with your friends and you’re sharing moments and having fun.That’s what we’re about, celebrating those moments with your friends.

Allison Modesto of Girl's Night Out Wines

Allison Modesto of Girl’s Night Out Wines

And then to close the show, we will welcome Allison Modesto, Brand Manager. Girls’ Night Out Wines  one of the most successful wine brands to hit our market. These wines targeted to none other than us ladies!
Girls’ Night Out Wines, knocking it out of the ball park, produced locally here in the Lake Erie North Shore wine region, Allison will share with us the philosophy behind the brand, and what GNO is up to with respect to helping women advance in the wine business.

Listen to Allison Modesto at 33:60 minutes into the show.

Girls’ Night Out Wines gives back to women!

 For every bottle of  Girls’ Night Out Chardonnay sold from April 26 – May 23 Girls Night Out will donate $1 to Dress for Success, Ontario.
Dress for Success, Ontario is a charitable organization that helps women develop skills for job interviews, and provides business attire for interviews and employment.

Allison Christ, winemaker Girl's Night Out Wines.

Allison Christ, winemaker Girl’s Night Out Wines.

Girl's Night Out Wines. Chardonnay

Girl’s Night Out Wines. Chardonnay

Girl's Night Out Wines. Merlot

Girl’s Night Out Wines. Merlot

Girl's Night Out Wines.

Girl’s Night Out Wines.

Look for a wide variety of Girls’ Night Out Wines at the LCBO and Colio Estate Wines retail locations.
 

 

Look for a wide variety of Girls’ Night Out Wines at the LCBO and Colio Estate Wines retail locations. 

Episode 42 

On this week’s radio show…Celebrate International Woman’s Day with us!

We have a fantastic show for you today all in Celebration of International Women’s Day that is coming up on March 8th. International Women’s Day was officially launched in 1911 and today over 100 years later IWD is celebrated around the world with 1000’s of events taking place honouring women everywhere for their various achievements.

So we thought we want to be a part of that too and so today we’re going to welcome three fantastic ladies to the show, each bringing something unique and different to the table, from Royalty, yes as in the Royal Highness  Prince William and Prince Harry, … you won’t want to miss that, to a pioneering, award winning winemaker to a very special brand of wine specifically designed for us ladies!

Meet Vina Santa Rita’s acclaimed winemaker Cecilia Torres Salinas, International Woman’s Day

Carolyn Robb with her two daughters, Lucy and Mandy

The Royal Touch. A Simply Stunning Home Cooking From A Royal Chef, Carolyn Robb.

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 We’ll kick off this trio of fabulous females. Our first guest will be calling in from the United Kingdom! It so happens that this April is the Queen’s 90th Birthday. We will be welcoming Executive Chef Carolyn Robb to the show. Carolyn was the Personal Chef to The Royal Highness Prince Charles and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Prince Harry for ten years.

Listen to Carolyn Robb at 6:30 minutes into the show.

Carolyn  has many exciting tales to tell of her time in Kensington Palace and will share some of her special recipes suited for special occasions available in her new cookbook, THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

A woman of so many accomplishments, she is also a triathlon athlete, single mom and more.Carolyn personifies International Woman’s Day.

THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

Carolyn has many exciting tales to tell of her time in Kensington Palace and will share some of her special recipes suited for special occasions available in her new cookbook,THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

A woman of so many accomplishments, she is also a triathlon athlete, single mom, and more, Carolyn personifies International Woman’s Day.

THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

Chocolate Biscuit Cake from Carolyn Robb The Royal Touch

Chocolate Biscuit Cake from Carolyn Robb The Royal Touch

 The Royal Chocolate Biscuit Cake a favourite of TRH Prince William and Prince Harry childhood. This cake  was the official groom’s cake for the royal wedding!

On this week’s radio show…

Celebrate International Woman’s Day with us!

Episode 42

We have a fantastic show for you today all in Celebration of International Women’s Day. The day  is coming up on March 8th.  International Women’s Day was officially launched in 1911 and today over 100 years later IWD is celebrated around the world with 1000’s of events taking place honouring women everywhere for their various achievements. So we thought we want to be a part of that too. So today we’re going to welcome three fantastic ladies to the show, each bringing something unique and different to the table. First off, from Royalty, yes as in the Royal Highness  Prince William and Prince Harry. You won’t want to miss that. Up next, a pioneering award winning winemaker to a very special brand of wine specifically designed for us ladies!

Meet Vina Santa Rita’s acclaimed winemaker Cecilia Torres Salinas, International Woman’s Day

Meet Vina Santa Rita’s acclaimed winemaker Cecilia Torres Salinas, International Woman’s Day

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 Next we will welcome from a business that has traditionally been male dominated,  a pioneer in this field. She has definitely helped pave the way for her fellow female colleagues. We are talking about the role of head winemaker for one of the most prominent and historic wineries in the wine growing country of Chile. An award winning winemaker, she is Cecilia Torres Salinas of Vina Santa Rita.

Listen to Cecilia Torres Salinas at 17:20 minutes into the show.

 While in Chile several years ago we had the opportunity to stay at Vina Santa Rita and met Cecilia. In fact we spent International Women’s Day with an array of journalists who were invited to spend an afternoon celebrating, picnicking and drinking Cecelia’s wines on the spectacular grounds of Vina Santa Rita.

 

EPISODE 42

On this week’s radio show...Celebrate International Woman’s Day 2016 with us!

We have a fantastic show for you today all in Celebration of International Women’s Day 2016. International Women’s Day was officially launched in 1911. Today over 100 years later IWD is celebrated around the world with 1000’s of events honouring women everywhere for their various achievements.

We want to be a part of that too and so today we’re going to welcome three fantastic ladies to the show. Each lady bringing something unique and different to the table. From Royalty, yes as in the Royal Highness Prince William and Prince Harry. You won’t want to miss that!  To a pioneering, award winning winemaker and to a very special brand of wine specifically designed for us ladies!

Celebrate International Woman’s Day with Girls’ Night Out wines, the wine that gives back to women!

Santa Rita Winery, Chile - International Women's Day journalist picnic.

On this week’s radio show…International Woman’s Day 2016

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International Women's Day, Santa Rita Winery, Chile.

International Women’s Day, Santa Rita Winery, Chile.

On this week’s radio show...Celebrate International Woman’s Day 2016 with us!

We have a fantastic show for you today all in Celebration of International Women’s Day 2016. International Women’s Day was officially launched in 1911. Today over 100 years later IWD is celebrated around the world with 1000’s of events honouring women everywhere for their various achievements.

We want to be a part of that too and so today we’re going to welcome three fantastic ladies to the show. Each lady bringing something unique and different to the table. From Royalty, yes as in the Royal Highness Prince William and Prince Harry. You won’t want to miss that!  To a pioneering, award winning winemaker and to a very special brand of wine specifically designed for us ladies!

EPISODE 42

Carolyn  has many exciting tales to tell of her time in Kensington Palace.

 She will share some of her special recipes suited for special occasions available in her new cookbook,THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

A woman of so many accomplishments, she is also a triathlon athlete, single mom and more. Carolyn personifies International Woman’s Day.

Listen to Carolyn Robb at 6:30 minutes into the show.

Next we will welcome from a business that has traditionally been male dominated.

A pioneer in this field, she has definitely helped pave the way for her fellow female colleagues. We are talking about the role of head winemaker for one of the most prominent and historic wineries in the wine growing country of Chile, an award winning winemaker, she is Cecilia Torres Salinas of Vina Santa Rita.

Listen to Cecilia Torres Salinas at 17:20 minutes into the show.

And then to close the show, we will welcome Allison Modesto, Brand Manager for one of the most successful wine brands to hit our market, targeted to none other than us ladies!
The wines are Girls Night Out, knocking it out of the ball park, produced locally here in the Lake Erie North Shore wine region, Allison will share with us the philosophy behind the brand, and what GNO is up to with respect to helping women advance in the wine business.

Listen to Allison Modesto at 33:60 minutes into the show.

We attended an outstanding event, The Dinner Party, a few days before the official International Woman’s Day, a fundraiser for SAVIS and CSAW. The main speaker of the evening was Sally Armstrong, the acclaimed reporter and columnist who delivered a powerful, profound speech about the status of women around the world.
She has written a book Ascent By Women. 

Sally Armstrong spoke about about women’s issues in Afghanistan, a rape case brought by 160 young girls in Kenya and the need for personal willpower for change. Over 900 attendees at #thedinnerpartyiwd 

We have come a long way baby in the wine industry and beyond. Let's celebrate how far we have come! Scene from the film Suffragette starring Meryl Streep.

We have come a long way baby in the wine industry and beyond. Let’s celebrate how far we have come! Scene from the film Suffragette starring Meryl Streep.


Although much progress has been made in the world, we still have along way to go baby! Happy International Woman’s Day everyone!

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