Bonterra Chardonnay

Bonterra Chardonnay 2012, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

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Bonterra Chardonnay

Bonterra Chardonnay

Susanne'sWine Pick

Susanne’s Wine Pick

So I am happy to share with everyone my wine pick today. It has been a favourite of mine and to be honest at first I didn’t even realize it was organic. I just knew I loved it! A bonus biodynamic!

From Mendocino, California, my pick is Bonterra which means “good earth” Chardonnay.

Because of Mendocino’s climate and the hot,dry summers a great diversity of cover crops are part of the landscape. The olive trees, a variety of poppies and even strands of lavender can be seen among the vineyards. Perfect for biodynamic farming. This is reflected in the taste in the glass!

It is a rich wine, buttery and nutty, mouth filling and with a crisp acidity and aromas and aromas and flavours of tropical fruit, lemon. It is a delectable journey on the palate and with a long standing finish. Just hits the high note time after time!

Bonterra Chardonnay

Bonterra Chardonnay

Yes, the Chinese New year is just around the corner, it is celebrated on February 8th…and so we thought it would be fun and really interesting to do a show on the celebration of the holiday and also explore a little about the Chinese culture, cuisine and wine .

EPISODE 41

Pillitteri Estates Winery Icewine the perfect pairing for celebrating!

Yes, the Chinese New Year is just around the corner and is celebrated on February 8th and so we thought it would be fun and really interesting  to do a show on the celebration of the holiday and also explore a little about the Chinese culture, cuisine and wine.

It just so happens that one of the most coveted and prestigious beverages enjoyed on this holiday and other days throughout the year in China happens to be Canadian!

Often referred to as liquid gold, it is our iconic Icewine! Pillitteri Estates Winery is one of the most prestigious and largest producers and exporters of Icewine to China,so naturally we spoke with them all about it.

 It just so happens that one of the most coveted and prestigious beverages enjoyed on this holiday and other days throughout the year in China happens to be Canadian!
Often referred to as liquid gold, it is our iconic Icewine! And Pillitteri Estates Winery is one of the most prestigious and largest producers and exporters of Icewine to China, so naturally we spoke with them all about it.

Happy Chinese New Year… Year of the Monkey.. Pillitteri Icewine the perfect pairing for celebrating!


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

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Beringer Knights Vally Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Georgia's Wine Pick

Georgia’s Wine Pick

So this past week we were celebrating my other sister Barb’s birthday. I was looking for something super special to serve at our family celebration. My sister is extraordinary and so she deserved a wine that is extraordinary made by an extraordinary winemaker, Laurie Hook.

Extraordinary women of wine. Laurie has headed up the wine making team at Beringer for the past 13 years. Beringer is one of the first wineries in Napa Valley, dating back to 1875. My wine pick is the Beringer Knights Vally Cabernet Sauvignon 2011.

Full bodied, seductive nose of ripe blue and black berry, full intense fruit flavor, good acidity and lasting finish… hmm hmm good!

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

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

 Listen my review at 5:15 minutes into the radio show.

Yes, the Chinese New year is just around the corner, it is celebrated on February 8th…and so we thought it would be fun and really interesting to do a show on the celebration of the holiday and also explore a little about the Chinese culture, cuisine and wine .

EPISODE 41

Pillitteri Estates Winery Icewine the perfect pairing for celebrating!

Yes, the Chinese New Year is just around the corner and is celebrated on February 8th and so we thought it would be fun and really interesting  to do a show on the celebration of the holiday and also explore a little about the Chinese culture, cuisine and wine.

It just so happens that one of the most coveted and prestigious beverages enjoyed on this holiday and other days throughout the year in China happens to be Canadian!

Often referred to as liquid gold, it is our iconic Icewine! Pillitteri Estates Winery is one of the most prestigious and largest producers and exporters of Icewine to China,so naturally we spoke with them all about it.

Meet Mark Beringer, 4th generation winemaker Beringer Vineyards… On this week’s radio show


Happy Chinese New Year. Year of the Monkey.

Happy Chinese New Year. Year of the Monkey. Pillitteri Icewine the perfect pairing for celebrating!

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Yes, the Chinese New Year is just around the corner, it is celebrated on February 8th. We thought it would be fun and really interesting to do a show on the celebration of the holiday and also explore a little about the Chinese culture, cuisine and wine .

STAY TUNED FEB 5th for the radio show! What is your Chinese Zodiac ? Will this year bring you wealth, health and love?

EPISODE 41

Pillitteri Estates Winery 

Icewine the perfect pairing for celebrating!

 It just so happens that one of the most coveted and prestigious beverages enjoyed on this holiday and other days throughout the year in China happens to be Canadian!
Often referred to as liquid gold, it is our iconic Icewine! And Pillitteri Estates Winery is one of the most prestigious and largest producers and exporters of Icewine to China, so naturally we spoke with them all about it.

We invited Charlie Pillitteri, CEO and President of Pillitteri Estates Winery located in NOTL to join us, Pillitteri is the largest producer of estate Icewine in the world and the largest exporter of Icewine to China in the world… he’s has a fascinating story to tell, so Charlie will join us as our first guest.

Other radio guests include John Gao and Franklin Feng of Pillitteri Estates Winery and Schelling Yeh of the Great Mountain Ginseng Company.

Other radio guests include John Gao and Franklin Feng of Pillitteri Estates Winery and Schelling Yeh of the Great Mountain Ginseng Company.

2016 Year of the Monkey

2016 Year of the Monkey

The 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac.

The 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac.

Click here to find your Chinese Zodiac sign and fortune for 2016.

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

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Villa Maria New Zealand’s most awarded Winery.

Founder and Owner Sir. George Fistonich

 We kick off the show with a sparkling wine, it is a brand new bubbly. We always like to share with you guys when we come across something new and delish, so here is one of our latest finds. Perfect for this time of year, from the most awarded winery in New Zealand, the “Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc” from a winery with an incredible success story, as they say of this winery, “From a one-man band to a global brand in just 50 years”, wow, we are talking about the winery,Villa Maria.

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

Thank you for joining us, tis the season to be merry. Ho Ho Ho!! We have a fabulous holiday season show planned for you today, Including suggestions that will sparkle with bubbly and pleasure your palate . We have a 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!

We welcome Marlborough Winemaker Josh Hammond to the show to share the story of  Villa Maria  and tell us all about the new Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc we fell in love with.

Listen to Josh Hammond at 6:51 minutes in the show. 

 

Available at the LCBO for $17.95 per bottle

Villa Maria Winery, New Zealand’s “Most Awarded Winery”. Meet Ollie Powrie head viticulturist on this week’s radio show.

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.

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