Niagara Icewine Festival When Gold meets Cold January 16th-25th, 2009

A very typical trait about being Canadian is that we seem to always be talking about the weather! And being Canadian, The Wine Ladies know a big part of the conversation is how cold and snowy the winter gets here in Ontario.

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Arabella magazine Inaugural Fall/Winter issue: Enjoying the Wine Lifestyle with The Wine Ladies!

In Georgia's wine cellar.Feature on The Wine Ladies in Arabella Magazine.

In Georgia’s wine cellar.Feature in The Wine Ladies in Arabella Magazine, Spring 2009

When the Founder and Editor in Chief Deb Usher of the brand new magazine ARABELLA asked us if we would like to have a feature in the inaugural issue, we were thrilled. We knew that this would be a terrific opportunity to get our message out to the wine loving community everywhere. What better way then to open up our homes and our hearts and showcase our “Enjoying the Wine Lifestyle” approach to wine, food and all the wonderful things life has to offer.

Arabella Magazine Cover Spring 2009

Arabella Magazine Cover Spring 2009

ARABELLA magazine intention is to bring the readers special moments of exquisite beauty, dazzling Colours, breathtaking pictures and brilliant editorial- all designed to make you think and look at the world in a new way and to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. It focuses in on all the good things life has to offer; Food, wine and living well, Canadian Art, Architecture and Design, Exceptional Home Furnishings and Decor, Furniture and Spectacular Landscaping and Gardening.

Our article appeared in fall/winter 2008 issue and showcased our wine cellar, our approach to wine and a peak at our individual personalities and lifestyles. We are happy to share this with you our wine lovers, readers and friends.

We are also thrilled to announce that we are now contributing editors to this incredible magazine and you can watch for our article in the spring 2009 issue; White wine and Fine Dining

Read more about ARABELLA magazine subscription details at their website.

Deb Usher of the stunning architectural and lifestyle magazine Arabella

March 28th,2009
Set that dial to CP 24 Radio 1050 every Saturday morning at 10a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show.
Founder and Editor in Chief Deb Usher of the stunning architectural and lifestyle magazine Arabella will be our guest this Saturday. Join us as we are lead into a world of beauty, art, fine wine and food accompanied by the likes of award winning Chef Ricardo Roque of Magna Golf Club and the historic wine producing house of Antinori in Tuscany. Indulge all your senses, this Saturday!

Niagara College Teaching Winery…. Canada’s teaching winery!

In November 2008, we were delighted to have an opportunity to meet the very charming and dynamic Steve Gill

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Wine and cheese, the classic pairing!

Dear Wine Ladies,

I am hosting a wine and cheese bridal shower for my daughter and am not very familiar with wine information. There will be approximately 40 women. I would like to serve a variety of wines but have no idea what kind of wines I should buy. Can you offer me some suggestions?

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Icewine, drink it now or later?

Dear Wine Ladies,

At the icewine festival this weekend I tasted a delicious Vidal icewine which I learned was aged in oak. Is this typical? Are icewines ok to age or should they be consumed when young?

Barry

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Radio Show Update January 31st, 2009

Check out what’s happening this Saturday at 10AM on The Wine Ladies Radio Show on 1050CHUM.

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Variety is the spice of life” says, Wyndham Estate Chief Winemaker Nigel Dolan

George Wyndham, known as the father of Australian Shiraz planted Australia’s first commercial Shiraz vineyard in 1830 and has made this variety its signature grape.

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Marriage Made-in Heaven for The Wine Ladies and Winning Brands

Marriage Made-in-Heaven for The Wine Ladies and Winning Brands Marketing Partnership Is Designed to Make Good Advice the Basis of Success in Wine Culture

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Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show. February 27th March 1st, 2009

Toronto Golf and Travel Show

Toronto Golf and Travel Show

We are inviting you to join us at the 20th Annual Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show, the largest consumer golf show in North America. Three days in spring of golf, golf, golf!

Golf courses, golf destinations, demonstrations by leading golf pros, golf equipment, accessories. And now The Wine Ladies featuring Greg Norman, Nick Faldo and Mike Weir!. Well maybe not any of these great golfers in person but their wines anyway!

Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show

Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show

Georgia is known for playing 36 holes straight, carrying her bag and running from hole to hole with excitement, while I (Susanne) am mostly known for the 19th hole when it comes to playing golf. Be sure to join us at the Golf & Travel Show while we drive home the illustrious points of wines tasting as we sniff, swirl and slurp the wines of these iconic golfers. It is sure to be a hole in one!

Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show

Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show

Date: Saturday February 28th, 2008

Time: 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm

Also be sure to tune in to our radio show on Saturday, February 21st, 2008 on 1050 CHUM (or listen online) at 10:00am as we interview the folks from the Golf& Travel Show as well as some other surprise celebrity guests. Lots of prizes for golfers and wine lovers alike including passes to the Golf & Travel Show to all callers. Call in at 1-866-444-8326 or toll free 1-866-444-8326. We would love to hear from you.

There will be lots to do for the whole family at the show. Here are just a few highlights.

Get great tips from Ontario PGA pros for adults & juniors!

Pizza Pizza sponsors the Junior Zone and Clubs for Kids: Junior Golfers can participate in the Pizza Pizza putting challenge and win a free club. Free clubs will be given out to the first 200 kids to participate each day.

Over 5,000 Free rounds of golf will be given away at the show! Book your round at the Play Golf Ontario Pavilion.

Everything a golfer could want under one roof.

Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Dates: Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March 1, 2009
Hours:
Friday: noon – 8:00 pm
Saturday:10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission:
Adults $15. Seniors $11. Kids under 12 FREE with adult.
City Parent Family Golf Pass – click here for details

Visit the Toronto Golf Show Website.

Below: Mike Weir Wine teams up with Chateau Des Charmes