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 

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.

 

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Columbia Crest H3 Horse Heaven Hills 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

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Cannonball Wine Company makes a big splash with their 2012 Cannonball Merlot!

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Talking about Merlot Madness! Our next guest really makes a splash and dives right in with his line of wines appropriately called “Cannonball”. Remember when you were a kid with not a care in the world? Jumping in the pool, making a huge splash, just pure fun and enjoyment, really loving life? So that right there is the Cannonball Wine Company philosophy. Not taking themselves too seriously although serious about making great quality and super value wine, including their Sonoma County Cannonball Merlot!

On this week’s audio podcast…
October is Merlot Madness Month

EPISODE 35

Calling all Merlot wine skeptics out there and all you Merlot wine lovers alike!

Get ready for Merlot Madness! October has been officially designated #MerlotMe month in which hundreds of wineries put the spotlight on this grape varietal that may have gotten a bit of a bum wrap you might recall in the blockbuster movie Sideways!

A bum wrap indeed but do not be fooled! This supple, silky, seductive varietal, boasts playing the starring role in many iconic wines.  As one of the most revered, sought-after and expensive wines in the world, Chateau Petrus!

In today’s show we visit two wineries that make the most memorable Merlot, benchmark producer Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley and a cool coastal Merlot from super “cool”  Cannonball Wine Company.

Plus prepare to be obsessed with the most stunning stemware, 12 Obsession launching in their world wide premiere on The Wine Ladies radio show!

We welcome from Sonoma County, the Founder and CEO of Cannonball Wine Company, Yoav Gilat to the show, making his first splash in 2006, when the company was founded. When’s the last time you enjoyed a Cannonball, Cab or Merlot?

 Listen to Yoav Gilat at 18:50 minutes into the show

 

Please see all current Cannonball offerings.

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October is Merlot Madness Month, starring benchmark Merlot producer Duckhorn Vineyards of Napa Valley

Duckhorn

October is Merlot Madness Month,starring benchmark Merlot producer Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley

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October is Merlot Madness Month,starring benchmark Merlot producer Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley

October is Merlot Madness Month,starring benchmark Merlot producer Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley

Happy Halloween !!! @DuckHornWine We recommend you eat, drink, and be scary this Halloween! #MerlotMe #Halloween #scary

On this week’s audio podcast…
October is Merlot Madness Month

EPISODE 35

Calling all Merlot wine skeptics out there and all you Merlot wine lovers alike!

Get ready for Merlot Madness! October has been officially designated #MerlotMe month in which hundreds of wineries put the spotlight on this grape varietal that may have gotten a bit of a bum wrap you might recall in the blockbuster movie Sideways!

A bum wrap indeed…but do not be fooled! This supple, silky, seductive varietal, boasts playing the starring role in such iconic wines as one of the most revered, sought-after and expensive wines in the world, Chateau Petrus!

In today’s show we visit two wineries that make the most memorable Merlot, benchmark producer Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley and a cool coastal Merlot from super “cool”  Cannonball Wine Company.

Plus prepare to be obsessed with the most stunning stemware,12 Obsession launching in their world wide premiere on The Wine Ladies radio show!

Duckhorn does it best! It is a grape that can and does produce outstanding, delicious, coveted wines such as the one we will open up our show with today, a Merlot served at Presidents inaugurations.This Merlot is the benchmark Merlot for Napa Valley and California, and the company is Duckhorn Vineyards.

Duckhorn Vineyards is actually the initiator of this month long #MerlotMe international spotlight on the varietal, started a few years back…and we’re going to begin by welcoming Renée Ary, the winemaker at Duckhorn to fill us in on her award winning Merlots, as well as give us more info on Merlot Madness!

 

The winery’s name translates literally to “one who casts out the devils”.

Cantina Scacciadiavoli of Umbria a devlish story and great wines.

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Liu and Iacopo Pambuffetti of Cantina Scacciadiavoli

Liu and Iacopo Pambuffetti of Cantina Scacciadiavoli

The winery’s name translates literally to “one who casts out the devils”.

On this week’s radio show…
La Dolce Vita,”the sweet life!”

Episode 34

We feature a fabulous premium Prosecco, the signature Italian spirit, Grappa and an Italian wine producer Cantina Scacciadiavoli from the region of Umbria with a devilish story and great wines.
Plus a Michelin starred Italian Chef, with a spectacular restaurant in the historic, culturally rich gastronomic capital of Rome.

“The green heart of Italy”

So from the northeast region of Veneto we will move to central Italy and to the region of Umbria. Considered “the green heart of Italy” the only region in Italy that doesn’t border either a sea or another country. We will introduce you to a winery, located in Umbria, who has a fascinating origin and history. Producing wines scoring north of 90, the winery’s name translates literally to “one who casts out the devils”. The winery is Cantina Scacciadiavoli. We’ll welcome Liu Pambuffetti calling in from the winery to fill us in on this devilishly delicious and historical wine producer.

Listen to Liu Pambuffetti at 23:35 minutes into the show

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Vintages Main Release Oct. 31, 2015 LCBO #427591, Retail: $14.95

Grechetto of Umbria

is a dry wine that presents a range of vivacious scents, both in the aroma and the taste.
Sweet fruit, white and yellow flowers, with a fresh acidity keep the wine alive and persistent.
This native Umbrian varietal is vinified in the Scacciadiavoli.
At the right temperature it is the perfect accompaniment during hot summer days, as well as all year long with soups and pastas, or light main courses.

Wines imported via Lamprecht International Ltd.

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Fabulous premium Prosecco… Andrea Da Ponte SAVE $$$$$

Fabulous premium Prosecco, Andrea Da Ponte SAVE $$$$$

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On this week’s radio show…
La Dolce Vita,”the sweet life!”

Episode 34

We feature a fabulous premium Prosecco from Andrea da Ponte. The signature Italian spirit, Grappa and an Italian wine producer Cantina Scacciadiavoli. This wine from the region of Umbria with a devilish story and great wines.
Plus a Michelin starred Italian Chef, with a spectacular restaurant in the historic, culturally rich gastronomic capital of Rome.

 To get things started we are going to kick off the show with a little bubbly.

This is no ordinary bubbly, this Prosecco from Veneto of course, hails from the DOCG region of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene. It is made from the finest premium grapes and is produced by the long established award winning house of Andrea Da Ponte, founded in 1892.

And from there,this dynasty of a company Andrea Da Ponte Distillery, actually started out over 120 years ago as a distillery. Brothers Andrea and Matteo, were so dedicated to the art and science of producing the finest distillate, that they wrote and published the first printed manual ever on the subject. Historical figures, now producing among the finest grappa in the world…Christian to fill us in on the Andrea Da Ponte grappas, what makes them so unique and outstanding!

Recently at our fundraiser for Dancing with Mississauga Stars at Parsons Interiors. Thank-you to Elizabeth Wright owner of  Cottonwood Wine Agency for her support and pouring of premium Don Giovanni Da Ponte Prosecco and Andrea Da Ponte Grappa.
 

Principessa Gavia Gavi by Banfi 2014, Georgia’s Wine Pick.

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Principessa Gavia, GAVI DOCG by Banfi 

Principessa Gavia, GAVI DOCG by Banfi

So here is my find for today, I was in the mood for something light, fresh, and a little different, strolling through the aisles of our LCBO, and I picked up this Italian white that turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. In fact, I’ve since been back a couple of times to pick up another bottle!

Georgia's Wine Pick

Georgia’s Wine Pick

And so here it is. The Principessa Gavia, GAVI DOCG by Banfi  $19.95

It comes from the DOCG region of Gavi, located in the prominent wine region of Piedmont and is made from the indigenous grape variety Cortese, 100%.
In this particular wine the grapes are sourced from the producers own estate grown grapes.

The wine is the Principessa Gavia Gavi 2014  $19.95
GAVI DOCG producer is BANFI

What did I like about it? It was light and fresh, 12% alcohol, and really inviting. Seductive on the nose, just what I wanted, fruit forward, vibrant, notes of peach, white flowers, hint of pineapple and hint of mineral notes. Very nice… $19.95 in our market

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On this week’s radio show…
La Dolce Vita,”the sweet life!”

Episode 34

We feature a fabulous premium Prosecco, the signature Italian spirit, Grappa and an Italian wine producer Cantina Scacciadiavoli from the region of Umbria with a devilish story and great wines.
Plus a Michelin starred Italian Chef, with a spectacular restaurant in the historic, culturally rich gastronomic capital of Rome.

Listen to my review at 4:00 minutes into the show

Villa Maria Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Susanne’s Wine Pick

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Villa Maria Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Villa Maria Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2014

For me, over these last few gorgeous warm days we enjoyed, I was drawn to my fave once again,because I know in the winter months I tend to move onto other whites a little more. My fave of course is of course Sauvignon Blanc. So this week my wine pick is the Villa Maria Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2014 $18.95 (Prod # 734798) From guess where??? Marlborough, New Zealand.

Susanne'sWine Pick

Susanne’s Wine Pick

For this wine the fruit comes from two vineyard areas of Marlborough, the Wairau and Awatere valleys, which sit side by side
This “dream blend” as winemaker Simon Fell calls it derives its richness and weight from the Wairau area while its finesse and minerality come from the cooler Awatere area.


Right on Mr Fell! I really enjoyed this Sauvignon Blanc, it delivered just like you said it would, crisp, lively, zesty and delicious with intense classic citrus, passion fruit and herbal notes, definitely got my taste buds salivating for something delish to munch on with my second, third fourth sips…

Villa Maria Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc imported by Airen Imports

Listen to my review at 5:00 minutes into the show

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On this week’s radio show…
La Dolce Vita,”the sweet life!”

We feature a fabulous premium Prosecco, the signature Italian spirit, Grappa and an Italian wine producer from the region of Umbria with a devilish story and great wines.
Plus a Michelin starred Italian Chef, with a spectacular restaurant in the historic, culturally rich gastronomic capital of Rome.
Juan Munoz Oca the winemaker for Columbia Crest Winery.

Meet Juan Munoz Oca esteemed winemaker, Columbia Crest Winery the only Washington winery honored with #1 Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator.

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Juan Munoz Oca the winemaker for Columbia Crest Winery.

Juan Munoz Oca the winemaker for Columbia Crest Winery.

Today we’ll turn our attention specifically to Washington, the 2nd largest producer of wine in the US, after California. Our guest, Juan Munoz Oca the winemaker for Columbia Crest Winery. The only Washington winery to be honored with the Wine Spectator award the “No. 1 Wine of the Year”. It is the largest winery in the state producing handcrafted, superior quality, small-lot wines as well as affordable everyday wines.

On this week’s radio show…

Discover Washington wines. Make your own wine in time for the holidays. Discover the secret anti aging ingredient and Canada’s most southerly wine region Pelee Island and Pelee Island Winery.

Episode 33

Listen to Juan Munoz Oca at 7:07 minutes into the show