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.

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.

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 

@TheWineLadies Wow another great #contest Meet #Celebrity @ChefBradLong #contest #TWLCafeBelongWIN @BonterraWine Pick me please!
 

@TheWineLadies #WIN #contest #TWLCafeBelongWin $50.00 @ConnectMeRadio #radio interview @ChefBradLong @CafeBelong

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.

4. If you don’t TWEET you can also enter on The Wine Ladies FACEBOOK Fan page too right here.

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.

 

Dancing With Mississauga Stars 2015 raises $125,000 for The Community Foundation of Mississauga, Susanne’s Tango.

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Dancing With Mississauga Stars, Susanne and Ciro Tango

Dancing With Mississauga Stars, Susanne and Ciro Tango.

One of the most talked about local events, the third annual Dancing with Mississauga Stars gala was held on Friday November 6, 2015 at the Mississauga Convention Centre.

Dancing With Mississauga Stars 2015

We raised over $125,000 for The Community Foundation of Mississauga.

This year five stars have accepted the challenge to raise essential funds for the Foundation while learning one ballroom dance. They performed their chosen dance in front of the audience on gala night. These brave stars were Tim Beckett, Fire Chief of Mississauga; Lauren Bernardi, Principal, Bernardi Human Resource Law; Dorothy Guerra, Owner Birth Yoga Studio, Susanne Seelig-Mense, Partner The Wine Ladies; and Cliff Silveira, Director of Operations, Mississauga Convention Centre.

Dancing With Mississauga Stars, with partner extraordinaire Ciro, Danced to raise funds for Community Foundation of Mississauga!

With partner extraordinaire Ciro, Danced to raise funds for Community Foundation of Mississauga!

For complete information on the event and information about The Community Foundation of Mississauga.

What We Do?

All Community Foundations share three roles. We;

  • bring donors to the table as community builders, and help them formulate and realize their philanthropic goals, matching their interests and concerns with community needs and organizations, and finding innovative and responsible ways to give their investments lasting impact.
  • take the broadest view of what a community is and what it needs to succeed. This is why our grants support everything from shelter, sustenance and care for those most in need, to recreation, the arts, and the environment.
  • take the long-term view for our communities: we identify long-term needs and opportunities and invest in sustainable solutions, helping our communities become resilient, resourceful, and ready for the future they want.

Community foundations work with donors to create their charitable legacy. No matter the gift size, our donors know they are helping to create a permanent endowment for the community, with the investment earnings distributed to the broadest range of charitable initiatives in the community.

A Community Foundation is not the object of a donor’s philanthropy but rather seeks to provide donors with the information, resources and tools to accomplish their charitable goals.

Each Community Foundation is autonomous and governed by a Board of Directors made up of community-minded leadership. Yet, they are linked and supported by Community Foundations of Canada’s strong national network; www.communityfoundations.ca.

Dancing With Mississauga Stars 2015

Dancing With Mississauga Stars 2015

Susanne’s performance with professional dancer Ciro Delgado. Asi se baila il tango…(Veronica Verdier) Bailongoht

Dancing With Mississauga Stars #SupportSusanne for The Community Foundation of Mississauga.Raised to date $2961.00

360 Double Chocolate Vodka

360 Double Chocolate Vodka the planets,first eco-friendly vodka.

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360 Double Chocolate Vodka

360 Double Chocolate Vodka

We are always on the look out for something new and exciting! We recently discovered an absolutely decadent, delicious spirit. As lovers of anything having to do with the coco bean, this vodka, the 360 Double Chocolate Vodka produced by McCormick Distilling is the best! “The planets first eco-friendly vodka” is not only delish but there’s a lot going on here to feel good about and are excited to share with you.

 

McCormick Distilling, producers of 360 Vodka

And once again this year, The Wine Ladies will be hosting several chocolate and beverage tastings at the 5th Annual Luxury Chocolate Show over at Roy Thomson Hall. In preparing for the show we were recently introduced to a couple of really delicious unusual “chocolate infused” beverages. We would love to share with you including a product of a unique chocolate vodka, 360 Double Chocolate Vodka from McCormick Distilling . As well as a delectable award winning chocolate beer, Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, all paired with one of our faves, BRIX chocolate.

Join us for 3 special Wine, Spirit, Beer and Chocolate seminars Sunday, Nov 8th, 2015 at 1:00pm, 2:30pm & 4:00pm. Get your ticket on site at the show.

Next, we welcome ow to the show Patrick Fee.Patrick is with McCormick Distilling,he is the Creative and Design Manager.Here to tell us all about 360 Double Chocolate Vodka and 360 Vodka the brand.

Listen to Patrick Fee at 23:50 minutes in the show.


 

 

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.

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.

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

Cloudline Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2013

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

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My wine comes from one of the Pacific Northwest regions that is Oregon. And we don’t get enough of these wines here, so when I spot one I like to pick it up and give it a try.I also am always on the search for a good Pinot Gris so this was my find. From the Burgundy house of the Drouhin family, this Pinot Gris, which sells for $19.95 was a pleaser to me. It was crisp and dry, aromatic with floral and peach notes with flavours of more peach and some lemony hints. It was perfect for what I was in the mood for, I enjoyed it very much with my famous grilled shrimp and scallops. And it was the Cloudline Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2013. Price:$19.95

Cloudine Pinot Gris

Cloudine Pinot Gris

Listen to my wine review at 5:38 minutes into the show

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.

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.