A dream come true…Los Flâneurs, Mendoza, Argentina, a partnership as perfectly balanced as the wines.

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Dr. Gary Glassman of the winery Los Flâneurs, Mendoza, Argentina

Dr. Gary Glassman at Los Flâneurs, Mendoza, Argentina.

Dr. Gary Glassman at Los Flâneurs, Mendoza, Argentina.

Flâneur is an attitude, a way of existence, a state of mind, and a philosophy of living each experience as a unique moment by observing ones surroundings and embracing the beauty within it. Through our wines we invite you to become a Flâneur of our terroir.

Follow us on Twitter @LosFlaneurs

TUNE IN  April 14th, 2016 on The Wine Ladies radio show.

And finally, so many are seduced by and drawn to this beautiful country. To close off the show we’ll welcome back, he’s a favorite returning guest of ours, Dr. Gary Glassman. Dr Glassman is an endodontist to be specific, but also a wine lover and proud co-owner of a vineyard located in heart of the “Tiera de Malbec” Lujan de Cuyo, in Mendoza.

The winery is Los Flâneurs. Gary will join us to talk about his journey to fulfilling a dream in wine and also give us a few tips on wine and oral health, and it’s good news, so be sure to stay tuned.

Listen to Dr. Gary Glassman at 37:46 minutes in the show.

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 Los Flâneurs, Mendoza, ArgentinaLos Flâneurs, Mendoza, Argentina

 Our single-vineyard Malbec and super premium Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine will be available mid-2016 and we hope that you will enjoy them as much as we have enjoyed the process of making them!!

Los Flâneurs, Mendoza, Argentina

“The Wine Guys”, Enrique, Hernan, Gary, and Steve (left to right), two Argentines and two Canadians sharing their passion for wine and food resulting in a dream come true, Los Flâneurs.Their partnership is as balanced as their wines! 

Los Flâneurs, Mendoza, Argentina

 Follow me on Twitter @DrGaryGlassman 

Oral health benefits of wine.

Studies about antioxidants in red wine called polyphenols, which may help protect the lining of blood vessels in your heart. A polyphenol called resveratrol, is one substance in red wine that has garnered a lot of attention over the past five years.

Resveratrol is now considered to be a key ingredient in red wine that helps prevent damage to blood vessels, reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) and prevents blood clots.

According to these studies, chemicals found in red wine, called proanthocyanidins, contain antioxidant properties that may prevent the bacteria that causes tooth decay from sticking to saliva and teeth. Interestingly, these phytonutrients are also found in foods like grapes, apples and chocolate – good news for non-wine drinkers!

Passion turns to Purpose, Celebrity Endodontist turned winemaker!

La Crema Winery

La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2013, Georgia’s Wine Pick

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La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2013

So my wine pick comes from sunny California, which is where we were around this time last year,in Sonoma County.
Strolling through the LCBO at the latest vintages releases, which I always love to do, like a kid in a candy shop, I came across what was one of our favorite wines and tastings rooms we visited in Healdsburg, and that was La Crema.

So one of the new releases is the La Crema Pinot Noir 2013 Sonoma Coast
I wanted to get that feeling back, so I picked up a bottle and voila! Memories flooded back! This is my kind of Pinot Noir!

It was bright red in colour, seductive aroma with raspberry, cherry and strawberry, fruit balm, lovely and hints of spice, a little earth and touch of well integrated oak. I really enjoyed this Pinot Noir. Thank you to the winemaker, who is Canadian! Elizabeth Grant-Douglas is a Niagara Falls native and translplanted herself into Sonoma County wine country!

Price in our market $31.95 and also half bottle $17.95

Tune in April 14th and listen to my wine review at 3:51 minutes in the show

Remind everyone to check out our visit to the La Crema tasting room in Heidleburg,  One Sip at a time, The Wine Ladies La Crema Winery Episode 2.

On this week’s Audio Podcast… Malbec Madness and #MalbecWorldDay April 17th, 2016

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Pitars Winery

Pitars Prosecco DOC, Susanne’s Wine Pick

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My discovery, the Pitars Prosecco DOC made from a fourth generation, historic and stunning winery located in Friuli. This Prosecco  is lively with zesty fruits and floral notes and  of course, BONUS  its affordability at just  $17.25 per bottle. It’s pretty exclusive too as its not sold through the LCBO but is available exclusively by the case (6) here in Ontario through www.VDFwines.com.

So I an kicking Spring off is style with my Pitars Prosecco!

Spring fever is finally upon us and I wanted to kick of the season in style! What better way to celebrate than with a beautiful glass of bubbly. Although I do enjoy a glass of Champagne from time to time its not always in my budget. Therefore,I searched out for one of the most popular bubblies out there and that is of course Prosecco.

We know, this sparkling wine must come exclusively from one of two wine growing regions in north eastern Italy.

The two regions are  Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. In fact the name comes from the Italian village of Prosecco near Trieste. It is also the name of the wine and was until recently the name of the grape. Due to a change in regulation in 2009  the “Glera” grape which is a long standing synonym for Prosecco was officially recognized as the proper grape name used to identify this iconic Italian export.

$17.25 per bottle (case of 6). Available through VDF Wines & Spirits.

My discovery, the Pitars Prosecco DOC made from a fourth generation, historic and stunning winery located in Friuli. This Prosecco  is lively with zesty fruits and floral notes and  of course, BONUS  its affordability at just  $17.25 per bottle. It’s pretty exclusive too as its not sold through the LCBO but is available exclusively by the case (6) here in Ontario through www.VDFwines.com.

So I an kicking Spring off is style with my Pitars Prosecco!

TUNE  to listen to my review at 5:20 minutes in the show. 

Episode 44

 Here we are again, on the cusp of the 6th Annual #MalbecWorldDay coming up on April 17th on which there will be tons of tastings, events and parties all going on around the globe, honoring this luscious, spicily rich, very delish red grape!
We’ve decided to honour the Malbec grape once again, as well as the country that has become synonymous with Malbec, just as Shiraz is to Australia, Sauvignon Blanc to New Zealand and Carmenere to Chile, Malbec is to Argentina!

Malbec Madness and #MalbecWorldDay 2016…on this week’s radio show

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Episode: WL 04-13-2016

In our first segment we will look at Argentina as a wine producing country, look at the history, its roots and where it is today. We’ll also explore not only the success story of Malbec but also Argentina’s other wines, we’ll also learn more about its culture, from the Argentine gaucho, to the asado, to the Argentine Tango.

Joining us to start the conversation Monica Ralphs, the Founder of  her PR company WineSpeak, Monica has been working with the wines of Argentina for almost 10 years, she is the authority on everything Argentinean,

Listen to Monica Ralphs at 5:00 minutes in the show.

 

  We shift our focus next to one wine producer in particular. This winery is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine producers in Argentina and is quickly becoming one of the leading quality wine brands from the country, with Robert Parkers Wine Advocate awarding 90 points to their most recent Limited Edition Malbec.The winery is Pasqual Toso, and our guest Julian Orti, Export Director to tell all in our second segment.

Listen to Julian Orti at 20:00 minutes in the show.

Pascual Toso wines distributed bu Eurovintage Wines & Spirits.    @Eurovintage

And finally, so many are seduced by and drawn to this beautiful country. To close off the show we’ll welcome back, he’s a favorite returning guest of ours, Dr. Gary Glassman. Dr Glassman @DrGaryGlassman is an endodontist to be specific, but also a wine lover and proud co-owner of a vineyard located in heart of the “Tiera de Malbec” Lujan de Cuyo,
in Mendoza. The winery is Los Flaneurs and Gary will join us to talk about his journey to fulfilling a dream in wine and also give us a few tips on wine and oral health, and it’s good news, so be sure to stay tuned.

Listen to Dr. Gary Glassman at 35:00 minutes in the show.

Passion turns to Purpose, Celebrity Endodontist turned winemaker!

And as a side note… This year, I Susanne  got to complete one of my “bucket list” dreams and learned the Argentine Tango. I performed it for charity raising almost $13,000 for the Community Foundation of Mississauga in their Dancing With Mississauga Stars event. What a thrill!!! Here is my Argentine Tango! Enjoy! Watch Susanne’s Tango here.

 

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.

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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

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!

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. 

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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

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!