Rebel Wine 2012 The Show Malbec

Rebel Wine 2012 The Show Malbec, Susanne’s Wine Pick

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Rebel Wine 2012 The Show Malbec

Rebel Wine 2012 The Show Malbec

Maybe not the most expensive Malbec.

Certainly good bang-for-your-buck wine. Rebel Wine 2012 The Show Malbec is produced by Three Thieves which is owned by Rebel Wines out of California.  Despite this, The Show Malbec is made in Mendoza, Argentina home of many great Malbecs.  85% of this wine is from Lujan de Cuyo and the other 15% is from Uco Valley.  This blend of fruit from high elevation vineyards in the Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyo result in a mix of ripe fruit and savoury notes. A great match for grilled steak or game!

Susanne'sWine Pick

Susanne’s Wine Pick

Vintages: #375451 $17.95

As reviewed on The Wine Ladies weekly radio show Taking Life One Sip At A Time

On this show The Wine Ladies explore the country of Peru and its capital Lima, regarded as one of the gastronomic capitals of the world. From the huge bio diversity of the landscape including the coastal region, the Andean region and the Amazon comes an incredible fusion cuisine. You’ll also discover Pisco,  Peru’s national drink, a grape spirit, a wonderful elixir that is made with grapes from vast, green vineyards that flourish in the heart of the arid deserts of Peru. This traditional spirit dates back hundreds of years and is the new rising star at the bar! Pisco Sour anyone? Peru a land of gastronomy, spectacular landscape, incredible people and of course Machu Picchu!

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Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Chardonnay 2012, Georgia’s Wine Pick.

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Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Chardonnay 2012

Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Chardonnay 2012

With a nod to Canada Day my wine pick hails from a winery of great distinction, known not only for their superb, award winning wines but also for their innovation and commitment to our land, our soils, our environment.  Southbrook Vineyards located in Niagara-on-the-Lake is Canada’s first winery to have its vineyard certified as a biodynamic winery, taking organic practices one step further. Southbrook’s philosophy is practiced throughout, from the biodynamic, organic vineyard into the winery. Credos to Southbrook!

Georgia's Wine Pick

Georgia’s Wine Pick

Still feeling the love for Chardonnay My Wine pick is Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Chardonnay 2012

Vintages: 172338 Price: $22.95

Perfect for our barbecues, this Chardonnay delivers big and pure! With tropical aromas that include, one of my faves, pineapple, with notes of apple and pear, a touch of vanilla and oak spice. Rich with good acidity and lively on the palate. a delicious Chardonnay, medium bodied and perfect partner for whatever I put on the grill, particularly my sister’s recipe for grilled chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese soaked in fresh herbs from my garden!

“Yoga in the Vineyard” event there July 27th

Such a fan are we of Southbrook Vineyards, that we are repeating our “Yoga in the Vineyard” event there July 27th, 2014! Feel free to see LINK here to see us downward-dog among the roaming sheep and possibly join us! Very cool, serene and delish experience!

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Yoga in the Vineyard Organic Experience…

Vinyasa & Vino

Mountain pose among the sheep and vinous air

Enjoy a journey of award winning organic, biodynamic wines

Sip and savour together, deliciously inspired wine and lunch

The Wine Ladies Yoga in the Vineyard Organic Experience

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Inniskillin Discovery Series P3 2012, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

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 Hello & Farewell… was a delectable and emotional luncheon held at the TOCA Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton in Toronto. At which we welcomed and enjoyed Inniskillin winemaker Bruce Nicholson’s  new wines.

And bid farewell to a very special lady who is affectionately known as “Miss Inniskillin 1975”. With over 30 years with Inniskillin, the one and only Debi Pratt, so loved and well respected throughout the entire wine industry was entering into her retirement… So sad are we to see her go. Debi leaves a legacy of her own, a brilliant, charismatic ambassador and educator for not only Inniskillin but the Ontario wine industry as a whole. As a testament and a tribute to Debi’s contribution she received the incredible honour of having a vineyard named after her “The Pratt” Vineyard. Congratulations Debi!

Bruce Nicholson

Bruce Nicholson

We enjoyed a delightful afternoon filled with nostalgia, amazing wines and food… seated across from winemaker Bruce we learned about some of his “firsts”  including a delish Sauvignon Blanc the 2013 Estate Series, super value we discover at price point $14.95!  Stay tuned for further details as this will surely be a Wine Pick in the near future.

But for now… we enjoyed a tremendous lunch that included a to die for Mushroom Risotto with parmesan foam, followed by  main course options of Duck Breast or Ravioli Capresi;  I elected to go with the Duck Breast served with seasonal vegetables and chocolate flakes. For wine pick, I often try to find something a little different, and today at this memorable luncheon I did! My go-to wine this afternoon was a blend… not a traditional blend, but one Bruce calls the 2012 Inniskillin Discovery Series P3.

Bruce Nicholson, the winemaker keeping innovation at the forefront at Inniskillin.

Available at Winery Boutique, online and at the Wine Rack

$19.95 #80003853

P3 is a unique blend of three Pinot grapes. 85%-90% of this wine is made up with Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio with the remaining being Pinot Blanc. An expression of Bruce’s artistry in the cellar. The wine is fresh and crisp with good acidity. It has enticing notes of lemon and lime with floral hints and a flavour with includes peach and touch of vanilla. Very delicious. Most suitable to enjoy on its own or with a variety of fresh summer fare including grilled chicken, fish or seafood.

Debi Pratt Vineyard

2013 Discovery Series Botrytis Affected Viognier, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

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Bruce Nicholson

Bruce Nicholson

Hello & Farewell… was a delectable and emotional luncheon held at the TOCA Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton in Toronto at which we welcomed and enjoyed Inniskillin winemaker Bruce Nicholson’s  new wines, and bid farewell to a very special lady who is affectionately known as “Miss Inniskillin 1975”. With over 30 years with Inniskillin, the one and only Debi Pratt. So loved and well respected throughout the entire wine industry was entering into her retirement. So sad are we to see her go as are many. Debi leaves a legacy of her own. A brilliant, charismatic ambassador and educator for not only Inniskillin but the Ontario wine industry as a whole. As a testament and a tribute to Debi’s contribution she received the incredible honour of having a vineyard named after her “The Pratt” Vineyard. Congratulations Debi!

We enjoyed a delightful afternoon filled with nostalgia, amazing wines and food. Seated across from winemaker Bruce we learned about some of his “firsts”. Including a delish Sauvignon Blanc the 2013 Estate Series, super value we discover at price point $14.95! Stay tuned for further details as this will surely be a Wine Pick in the near future.

But for now, we enjoyed a tremendous lunch. It included a to die for Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan foam. Followed by  main course options of Duck Breast or Ravioli Capresi. The afternoon closed with a stunning dessert Poached Pears with vanilla ice cream served with my Wine Pick the stunning and seductive

2013 Discovery Series Botrytis Affected Viognier!!!

His first ever! When all the wine media present were asked if they had ever tasted a Viognier affected by botrytis, not a one could say they had! This was a treat, an exercise in innovation that resulted in a stunning wine, loaded with honeysuckle, orange, apricot and peach luscious and rich, with a sweetness of honey, seductive and lasting long in the finish. “It’s a challenge” explained Bruce “ you have to allow the grape to hang long on the vine, let it dehydrate a little and wait till it gets a “ little wrinkly”, wrinkles are good in this case” he went on to tell us. Excited to see that the Viognier, sourced exclusively from the Brae Burn Estate Vineyard was affected by botrytis he knew he was potentially onto something great, and he was!

2013 Discovery Series Botrytis Affected Viognier

2013 Discovery Series Botrytis Affected Viognier

Available at the winery or online only. Price $34.95 #80023856

Bruce says this wine will last up to 5, maybe 10 years! Only 2000 bottles were made, 375ml in size,

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Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay 2013, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

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Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay

Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay

Never mind the ABC Club…

“Anything but Chardonnay!”  I am a true fan of the AEC Club! Any, AND everyday Chardonnay! Still an all time fave this Chardonnay has been the numero uno selling Chardonnay in America for over twenty years! Say yes to this lively, and rich, creamy Chardonnay, fruit forward with tropical fruit aroma and long lasting finish! Get set for summer! Serve this wine on its own or with summer faves such as grilled corn on the cob, grilled chicken or a  delish turkey burger! Perfect for the lobster lover too!

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Susanne’s Wine Pick

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Vintages  #369686  $19.95

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Episode #3. Kendall Jackson, Sonoma, California

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Kendall-Jackson’s Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay is made with grapes sourced from California’s cool coastal growing regions. This includes Monterey County, Santa Barbara County, Mendocino County and Sonoma County, which Kendall-Jackson is known for. It is 100% Chardonnay barrel fermented and hand crafted from start to finish beginning in small vineyard lots. Full bodied and rich!


Check out The Wine Ladies recent adventure at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates and Culinary Gardens in Sonoma County, California.

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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Syrah

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Syrah 2010, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Syrah

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Syrah

We’ll be soon heading out to the Okanagan with our TV show “One sip at a time. We can’t wait to revisit one of our faves Burrowing Owl. A stunning winery that sits among its vineyards located in one of the most highly regarded areas in Canada for grape growing  the Okanagan, British Columbia . Located near the north end of the Osoyoos Lake and at the northernmost tip of Canada’s only desert the Sonora. This ecosystem provides a challenge for the grapes but the winemaker has the magic touch producing award winning wines year after year.

ONTARIO RESIDENTS: VINTAGES #73072 $41.95

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery  Burrowing Owl Estate Facebook

I am a Syrah gal, when all the stars… components line up and the Burrowing Owl Syrah 2010 knocks it out of the ball park for me.  A little rich on the budget but hey for that special occasion!

Not only rich admittedly on the purse, but rich in the mouth too! Rich and mouth watering with intense flavours of blackberries especially and hints of mocha with a long lingering finish. The barbecue repairman is coming this week to fix my BBQ and I’ll be ready to pair some of my fav Syrah with my chicken specialty!

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Syrah

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Syrah

Why the name Burrowing Owl? The winery founders  Jim and Midge Wyse had a strong commitment to environmental and ecological sustainability. When they purchased the land that learned that the little owl may have lived on the land previously but now had become an endangered species.

Rarely found in the region today the winery donates the fees collected in the tasting room to the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC. Run now by son and President Chris Wyse the commitment continues and the wine shop alone raises close to $50,000 each year for this organization as well as the SORCO. (South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls)

Breathtaking Barbados…offers  a bounty for all the senses… Our home away from home...

Swimming with Sea Turtles at Saint Peter’s Bay, Barbados

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