ATMA White 2015 – “The Cinderella of Greek grapes”. Georgia’s Wine Pick.
ATMA White 2015
Latest wine find from the region of Naoussa in the hills of Macedonia in Northern Greece. In fact Naoussa became the first wine region in Greece to be given its own official appellation title. It was used as the basis for the entire Greek appellation system. The classic Naoussa wine is made from Macedonia’s flagship red-wine grape xyinomavro. Although my wine pick is a white wine, albeit made with this red grape along with the Malagousia white variety.
Described as ‘the Cinderella of Greek grapes’ by some, nearly an extinct variety, it was revived in the 1970’s and is now used extensively in many of the best selling white wines. Beautiful brightish golden in colour, it has a vibrant and seductive nose with light floral notes and those of peach and exotic fruit. On first swirl reminded us of a Torrontes grape or briefly of Viognier, both aromatic varietals as well.On the palate fresh and long and quite full of expression with a lingering aftertaste.
Producer: Thymiopoulos Vineyards
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Perfect for the holidays! Foss Marai Prosecco,one of the most respected Prosecco producers in Italy.
On this week’s radio show…
Festive Fizz For The Holidays! Foss Marai Prosecco.
The Wine Ladies open a bottle of Foss Marai Prosecco
And for those with great taste, but with perhaps with a little more modest budget.
We will explore one of the fastest growing wines in popularity, that is the Italian sparkling specialty, Prosecco!
The whole sparkling wine category is just exploding with Prosecco leading the charge in a really big way!
The Wine ladies and their guests enjoyed the Foss Marai Prosecco at a recent holiday party.
To learn more about this trend, the drink, the place.. yes it Prosecco is a village. We’ll be joined by Umberto Biasiotto, the CEO/Owner of Foss Marai Prosecco.
Foss Marai is considered one of the most respected and appreciated producers of Prosecco in Italy. They produce a benchmark product with their laser focus on quality and elegance.
Listen to Umberto Biasiotto at 20:10 minutes in the show.
Foss Marai Extra Dry Prosecco
MARAI de MARAI stems from a blend of grapes native to the hills of the Alto Trevigiano region of Italy. The long-standing commitment of Foss Marai in the reclamation of disused native vines and experimentations in the vine-growing field has given rise to MARAI de MARAI Extra Dry, a highly fruity, light, easy to drink wine.
Elegantly versatile, it is an inviting drink at all times of day. It has an attractive rounded flavour.
Available at the LCBO. Vintages # 729392 $19.95 per bottle
To learn more…Festive Fizz! In love with Champagne and Prosecco.
ENTER TO WIN! VIP Wine Tasting Tour to the Niagara Icewine Festival withThe Wine Ladies and 6Na Limousines!
Enter to Win a VIP Wine Tasting Tour to the Niagara Icewine Festival with The Wine Ladies and 6Na Presidential Limousine Services!
You could be one of 6 lucky people to join us on our private wine tour during the Niagara Icewine Festival this January 2018.(Prize tour to take place between Jan 12th – 28th) For three weeks in January the Niagara region is transformed into a wintry wonderland, in celebration of one of Canada’s most cherished products, Ontario Icewine.
We have created a very special VIP experience for you.
Spend the day with us! Travel in style and comfort in our stylish, sleek and shiny 6Na Presidential Limousine and visit 3 special award winning local wineries Vineland Estates Winery, Lakeview Wine Co and Strewn Winery). An exclusive experience created especially for our group including samplings of some of Ontario’s best Icewine, sparkling and premium VQA wines.
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Your prize will include the following: Prize Value $1500 ( 6 persons)
Round trip exclusive limo service from the Burlington GO station to Niagara wine country with 6Na Limousine Services. (Eight passengers including The Wine Ladies)
Visit to 3 participating Award Winning Wineries
Vineland Estates Winery – A tutored tasting of iconic wines and champion cheeses conducted by one of their wine experts.This guided sensory experience will demonstrate match and balance pairings and showcase the versatility of contrasting options. Cheese please!!! We will also leave time for wine shopping for the group too!
Lakeview Wine Co – a paired tasting of a selection of 3-4 wines and delectable lunch at this stunning new facility. Of course time for wine shopping for the group too!
Strewn Winery – Two of life’s greatest pleasures together, wine and chocolate! A private wine and chocolate tasting in the barrel cellar. Of course time for wine shopping for the group too!
All tasting fees
All pairing fees where applicable
A complimentary gift bag filled with wine related goodies
Cellar and facility tasting
Delicious light lunch at Lakeview Wine Co
Length of tour 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM traffic dependent
Coffee, tea and fresh pastries for the trip down
Bottled still & sparkling water throughout the day
Introducing uncompromising wines from Nova Scotia and Benjamin Bridge. Rare terroir, classic techniques.
On this week’s radio show…Toasting Canada’s 150th with wineries from coast to coast.
Well we surely have plenty reason to pop the cork for Canada’s 150th birthday and that is exactly what we are going to do today with our featured wineries from different wine regions, Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia.
This region hugs the Atlantic side of North America, and is one of the most challenging places to grow wine grapes in the world, but it works. Nova Scotia folks, now being touted by many as “Canada’s next great wine region!
We’re so looking forward to chatting with winemaker Jean-Benoit Deslauriers of the multi award winning winery Benjamin Bridge Estate Winery located in the Gaspereau Valley of Nova Scotia, here are a couple of quotes describing the winery’s bubbly!
“Mind blowing sparkling wines that would challenge any highly – rated French Champagne”
Anthony Gismondi for the Vancouver Sun
And Tony Aspler had this to say “They are without question the best sparkling wines I have tasted in Canada”
“It’s a sparkler that rivals Champagne…one of the best Canadian wines I’ve tasted. ”
Beppi Crosariol
Listen to Jean-Benoit Deslauriers at 17:49 minutes in the show.
Next up we explore another exciting wine producing province in which temperatures dip well below zero. Nova Scotia.
Raise a glass to conquer cancer – Princess Margaret Lottery Home – October 14th, 2017 – Oakville
Raise a glass to conquer cancer – Princess Margaret Lottery Home
Join us at The Princess Margaret Lottery Fall showhome for an evening filled with wine, food pairings, entertainment and a chance to have a first look at your potential future home.
Saturday, October 14, 2017
372 Pinehurst Drive
Oakville, Ontario
6:00 to 9:00PM
If you have any questions about tickets please contact: Kat Aptekar at Kat.Aptekar@thepmcf.ca or 416-946-2066
Tickets: $100.00 each
Our entertainment…. the fabulous
Many Thanks To Our Sponsors
Join us Oct 1st, 2016 for Raise A Glass to Conquer Cancer benefiting The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. An evening filled with wine, food pairings, entertainment and a chance to have a first look at your potential future home.
Raise a glass to your Mom with a stunning rosé, the Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015.
On this week’s radio show… Celebrating Mother’s Day in Style with Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015
Raise a glass to your Mom with a stunning rosé, the Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015.
On this week’s radio show… Celebrating Mother’s Day in Style!
EPISODE 57
Rosé wine from Provence, a French Bistro brunch and a bicycle tour in NOTL.
Coming up on today’s show, the celebration of Moms everywhere! Mother’s Day is just around the corner. So today we thought we would share with you a few ideas on how to help make your Mom’s day a little extra special.
We we will take you to the beautiful historic region of Provence. The region located in southeastern France, the land of lavender, sunflowers, olive groves and rosé!
Provence, world renown for producing the best rosé in the world. These pink wines are being enjoyed now more than ever and with good reason!
Our first guest will be the President and CEO of Château Gassier . A company involved in growing vineyards in this spectacular region for 5 generations, Olivier Souvelain.
Listen to Olivier Souvelain at 4:15 minutes in the show.
Originating from Barcelonnette (Hautes-Provence) and part of the Provencal nobility since 1421, the Gassier family bought Château Gassier and its 40 hectares of vines in 1982.
Today the vineyard is managed by Georges Gassier, who represents the fifth winegrowing generation of the family, working with the support from his father.
It is only over time that passion, hard work and know how combined, have helped Château Gassier to develop its exceptional potential for excellence.
