Marilisa Allegrini at La Poya vineyard, Allegrini, Valpolicella, Italy

Meet Marilisa Allegrini, wine women extraordinare…The Voice of Amarone.

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 For this International Women’s Day, 108th Anniversary celebration we thought we would introduce you to one remarkable woman in our field. She is Marilisa Allegrini, CEO of Allegrini, one of the most respected and highly acclaimed wineries of Italy. It is located in the storied wine growing region of Valpolicella. Allegrini is world-renowned in particular for their exceptional production of the iconic wine Amarone. She is known as the “Voice of Amarone” and been often described as a “Wine Star”. 

 Marilisa is the first Italian woman wine producer to grace the cover of one of the most respected and famous wine magazines in the world, The Wine Spectator. Since the early 1980’s Marilisa has been traveling the world sharing her passion for both the wines of Allegrini and the region of Valpolicella. 

We had the opportunity to meet with the dynamic CEO of what today is regarded as one of the leading producers not only in this region but also in Italy as a whole.

We asked Marilisa to share with us the story behind Allegrini.

We learn that the Allegrini family has been involved with grape growing and winemaking since the 1500’s handing down grape growing and winemaking traditions over six generations.

Its roots lie in a small village Fumane de Valpolicella located just north of Verona. The family played a prominent role in the local community as one of the most important landowners, involved in agricultural work and upholding local traditions. “It was’, as she goes on to explain with great admiration, ”

how the intelligence and hard work of her father Giovanni an instinctive man with respect to the land and innovative winemaking practices was integral in earning the reputation Allegrini enjoys today”.

Allegrini Logo

We’d like to feature one very special lady today on these pages. She is Marilisa Allegrini, the CEO of the family owned and operated Azienda Agricola Allegrini. Established in 1854 although Marilisa maintains it was many centuries before that her family was involved in making wine. It is considered a premier, and one of the most revered, award wining wineries in the historical and storied wine region of Valpolicella, Italy, also home of the iconic wine Amarone. 

Listen to Marilisa Allegrini at 29:40 minutes in the show

The Wine Ladies private wine tasting with Marilisa Allegrini.
 We had the opportunity to meet Marilisa on a recent visit to Toronto. She is a very special lady indeed, a woman of  passion, and dedication, of brilliance and of grace. Here she shared with us a little history of Allegrini, the past, present and future. We also  talked about Marilisa’s role as CEO, the role of women in general in this industry, the challenges and the opportunities. 
Allegrini La Poja 2011
Allegrini La Poja 2011
Palazzo della Torre 2014
Palazzo della Torre 2014
International Women's Day
International Women’s Day

Zonta Celebrates International Women’s Day…Celebrating 108 years in 2019!

Marilisa Allegrini, the first Italian woman wine producer to grace the cover of Wine Spectator

Georgia's Wine Pick. Viticcio Morellino di Scansano 2015

New Vintages Release… Feb 2, 2019…Viticcio Morellino di Scansano – Georgia’s Wine Pick

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So for my wine pick I have selected a stunning wine just released the week in Vintages here in Ontario. It is the Viticcio Morellino di Scansano. I love it so much I already have picked up 8 bottles for my personal cellar. In keeping with the romantic theme during the month of February and Valentine’s Day, this wine is perfect for that. After all, the wine hails from the romantic region of Tuscany in which Florence is the capital. The beautiful bottle is even appointed with a black lace filagree to complete the romantic look.

This Tuscan beauty of a wine is a blend, made with the finest Sangiovese grapes, 85%, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. It is aged in small French oak barrels for 10-12 months and and in stainless steel for an additional 3-5 months.

Truly a beautiful wine, drinking amazing right now with potential to age for upwards of 5 – 8 years.  An intense ruby red colour with seductive aroma of blackberries, and dark cherries, notes of dark chocolate with a velvety texture and good acidity, plenty to please your eyes and your palate! Perfect for Valentines Day and many more to come! Pick up a bottle or even better a few.  Enjoy today, cellar a couple and experience and enjoy again as it evolves over time!

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!!! You aced it here to be sure with this wine.
Founded in 1960 by Lucio and Franca Landini, the Viticcio Estate still stands above the picturesque town of Greve, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. Their focus is to produce high-quality wines worthy of an international clientele while at the same time respecting the traditions and viticulture of the region. This focus remains the same today under the direction of the second generation, Alessandro Landini.
Founded in 1960 by Lucio and Franca Landini, the Viticcio Estate still stands above the picturesque town of Greve, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. Their focus is to produce high-quality wines worthy of an international clientele while at the same time respecting the traditions and viticulture of the region. This focus remains the same today under the direction of the second generation, Alessandro Landini.
The estate comprises more than 30 hectares of vines, all of which are farmed organically
The estate comprises more than 30 hectares of vines, all of which are farmed organically. Additionally, seven of those hectares are farmed biodynamically. Alessandro strongly believes that in order to produce high-quality wines you must first respect the land in which the vines are planted. To this end he uses no pesticides in his vineyards and fertilizes by planting things such as fava beans and barley between the rows of vines, allowing them to flower, and then plowing them back into the soil to add important nutrients. A handful of wines see some time in the smaller barriques, but the large majority is aged in large botti. The wines of Viticcio represent an important combination of traditional, time-honored techniques with modern-day technology and respect for the environment.

Viticcio Morellino di Scansano 2015
Viticcio Morellino di Scansano 2015 c
Duccio Dogi, Export Director FATTORIA VITICCIO
Duccio Dogi, Export Director FATTORIA VITICCIO

On the show today,  a tribute to the most romantic day of the year, that is of course Valentine’s Day.Up next, our much anticipated wine segment which most fittingly comes from one of the most romantic regions of the world, that can only be Italy!!!

We’d now like to welcome from the glorious romantic region of Tuscany,  Senore Duccio Dogi, Senore Duccio is the Sales manager for the producer Fattorio Viticcio. They have been producing wine for over 45 years among the rolling green hills of Tuscan wine country in Greve in Chianti between the historic and enchanting cities of Florence and Siena

Today Fattorio Viticcio boasts 120 hectares of estate owned vineyards among the hills in Chianti Classico and Maremma. Senore Duccio is here to tell us more about this stunning region, and the beautiful wines Viticcio produces  including a very special release for Valentines Day!

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Cocktail Recipes Inspired with 360 Chocolate Vodka and Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream

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Create inspiring and delicious cocktails using two superb spirits.

The series of 360 Vodkas available in twelve decadent flavors including a focus today on the popular 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. The 360 Eco Luxury Chocolate Vodka, LCBO # 396671, $16.90 per 375 ml bottle is a six times distilled vodka made with eco awareness and corporate responsibility. It’s chocolate just like you want it… deep, dark and deliciously seductive. That’s the irresistible result of pairing smooth 360 Vodka with a double dose rich and creamy Chocolate.

And completing the cocktails, a daring alternative…the Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream, LCBO# 382747, $29.95 per 750 ml bottle the original strawberry cream liqueur! Combining strawberry cream with tequila…exotic, unexpected and delicious! Over twenty years later, Tequila Rose Strawberrhttps://tequilarose.comy Cream remains the world’s best-selling strawberry cream liqueur and was the inspiration that paved the way for the unique cream liqueurs that have followed.

Check out these 10 cocktail recipes

TEQUILA ROSE STRAWBERRY SPLIT BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream Liqueur. INGREDIENTS: 0.5 oz Tequila Rose. 0.5 oz Banana Liqueur. 0.5 oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. INSTRUCTIONS: Layer in a shot glass.
TEQUILA ROSE STRAWBERRY SPLIT
BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream Liqueur. INGREDIENTS: 0.5 oz Tequila Rose. 0.5 oz Banana Liqueur. 0.5 oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka.
INSTRUCTIONS: Layer in a shot glass.
TEQUILA ROSE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY BRANDS: Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream Liqueur. 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. 1.0 oz Tequila Rose. 0.5 oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. Splash of Half and HalfMix together and sever.
TEQUILA ROSE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY
BRANDS: Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream Liqueur. 360 Double Chocolate Vodka.
INGREDIENTS: 1.0 oz Tequila Rose. 0.5 oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, splash of Half and Half
INSTRUCTIONS: Mix together and sever.
CHOCOLATE COVERED RASPBERRY BRANDS: 360 Red Raspberry Vodka. 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. INGREDIENTS: 1.0 oz 360 Red Raspberry Vodka. 1.0 oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. 0.5 oz Simple Syrup. 3 Raspberries. 1.0 oz Sour Mix. 0.25 oz Raspberry Liqueur. INSTRUCTIONS: Shake and strain. Splash with lemon lime soda on top.

CHOCOLATE COVERED RASPBERRY
BRANDS: 360 Red Raspberry Vodka. 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. INGREDIENTS: 1.0 oz 360 Red Raspberry Vodka. 1.0 oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. 0.5 oz Simple Syrup. 3 Raspberries. 1.0 oz Sour Mix. 0.25 oz Raspberry Liqueur.
INSTRUCTIONS: Shake and strain. Splash with lemon lime soda on top.

360 DOUBLE CHOCOATE VODKA BULLDOG BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka INGREDIENTS: 2.0 oz 360 Double Chocolate, 1.0 oz Coffee Liqueur, Cream, Cola INSTRUCTIONS: Mix ingredients in glass with ice and top with Cola and cream.
360 DOUBLE CHOCOLATE VODKA BULLDOG
BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka
INGREDIENTS: 2.0 oz 360 Double Chocolate, 1.0 oz Coffee Liqueur, Cream, Cola
INSTRUCTIONS: Mix ingredients in glass with ice and top with Cola and cream.
360 DOUBLE CHOCOLATE VODKA COVERED ORANGE BRANDS: 360 Mandarin Orange Vodka, 360 Double Chocolate Vodka INGREDIENTS: 2.0 oz 360 Mandarin Orange Vodka, 0.5 oz OJ., 0.5 oz Agave Nectar, 0.5 oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, Chocolate syrup for drizzle. INSTRUCTIONS: Add ingredients shake with ice and strain into martini glass that has been drizzled with chocolate syrup.
360 DOUBLE CHOCOLATE VODKA COVERED ORANGE BRANDS: 360 Mandarin Orange Vodka, 360 Double Chocolate Vodka
INGREDIENTS: 2.0 oz 360 Mandarin Orange Vodka, 0.5 oz OJ., 0.5 oz Agave Nectar, 0.5 oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, Chocolate syrup for drizzle. INSTRUCTIONS: Add ingredients shake with ice and strain into martini glass that has been drizzled with chocolate syrup.
360 VODKA S'MORE BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka 2.0 oz 360 Double Chocolate INGREDIENTS: 0.5 oz Agave Nectar 3.0 oz Lemon Lime Soda 1.0 oz Chocolate Syrup Graham Cracker for rim. INSTRUCTIONS: Rim a martini glass with graham cracker rim. Drizzle 1.0 oz chocolate syrup in glass. Mix ingredients together and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a roasted marshmallow.
360 VODKA S’MORE
BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka 2.0 oz 360 Double Chocolate
INGREDIENTS: 0.5 oz Agave Nectar 3.0 oz Lemon Lime Soda 1.0 oz Chocolate Syrup Graham Cracker for rim. INSTRUCTIONS: Rim a martini glass with graham cracker rim. Drizzle 1.0 oz chocolate syrup in glass. Mix ingredients together and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a roasted marshmallow.
INGREDIENTS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, McCormick Irish Cream Liqueur INGREDIENTS: 2.0 oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, 0.5 oz Peppermint Schnapps, 0.5 oz McCormick Irish Cream. INSTRUCTIONS: Shake and serve up with a candy cane.
BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, McCormick Irish Cream Liqueur
INGREDIENTS: 2.0 oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, 0.5 oz Peppermint Schnapps, 0.5 oz McCormick Irish Cream.
INSTRUCTIONS: Shake and serve up with a candy cane.
360 DOUBLE CHOCOLATE JALAPENO MARTINI BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka INGREDIENTS: 2.0 Oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, 1 Jalapeño Pepper sliced,pinch Cayenne Pepper INSTRUCTIONS: Muddle Jalapeño Pepper slices. Add ingredients. Fill with ice. Shake/Strain.
360 DOUBLE CHOCOLATE JALAPENO MARTINI BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka INGREDIENTS: 2.0 Oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, 1 Jalapeño Pepper sliced,pinch Cayenne Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS: Muddle Jalapeño Pepper slices. Add ingredients. Fill with ice. Shake/Strain.
360 CHOCOLATE VODKA PEPPERMINT SHOT BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka INGREDIENTS: 2.0 oz 360 Double Chocolate 0.5 oz Peppermint schnapps INSTRUCTIONS: Shake over ice and serve in a chilled martini glass.
360 CHOCOLATE VODKA PEPPERMINT SHOT
BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka
INGREDIENTS: 2.0 oz 360 Double Chocolate 0.5 oz Peppermint schnapps
INSTRUCTIONS: Shake over ice and serve in a chilled martini glass.
BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, McCormick Irish Cream Liqueur INGREDIENTS: 2.0 oz 360 Double Chocolate,0.5 oz Coffee Liqueur. INSTRUCTIONS: Shake ingredients with ice in a shaker and strain into a martini glass.
360 MOCAHATINI
BRANDS: 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, McCormick Irish Cream Liqueur INGREDIENTS: 2.0 oz 360 Double Chocolate,0.5 oz Coffee Liqueur. INSTRUCTIONS: Shake ingredients with ice in a shaker and strain into a martini glass.

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Still time to enter to win!!! Contest closes Monday, Feb 3rd at noon!

ENTER TO WIN…Instagram Valentine’s Day Contest.The Ideal Couple! 360 Vodka and Tequila Rose for the perfect pairing.

ENTER TO WIN…Instagram Valentine’s Day Contest.The Ideal Couple! 360 Vodka and Tequila Rose for the perfect pairing.

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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!We’re celebrating the day of love with a delicious perfect pairing Instagram Contest!

Cupcakes made with Tequila Rose and 360 Vodka


Enter to win this prize.

A fabulous combination prize package which includes a bottle of the 360 Eco Luxury Chocolate Vodka, LCBO # 396671, $16.90 per 375 ml bottle. A six times distilled vodka made with eco awareness and corporate responsibilty. It’s chocolate just like you want it… deep, dark and deliciously seductive. That’s the irresistible result of pairing smooth 360 Vodka with a double dose rich and creamy Chocolate.

And a daring alternative…the Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream, LCBO# 382747, $29.95 per 750 ml bottle the original strawberry cream liqueur! Combining strawberry cream with tequila…exotic, unexpected and delicious! Over twenty years later, Tequila Rose remains the world’s best-selling strawberry cream liqueur and was the inspiration that paved the way for the unique cream liqueurs that have followed.

Here is How To Enter:

1.Follow us! @#TheWineLadies on Instagram Tags: 360_Vodka   trajectorybev #360Vodka

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2. Like This Post  

360 Vodka and Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream Contest

3.Tag your drinking partner! (Each friend you tag = One entry) Unlimited tags and entries. We will randomly select a winner from the comments below, so stay tuned here and turn on post notifications to see our winner announcement. Contest ends – Monday, Feb 4th, 2019 at noon EST. Our winners will be contacted through Instagram DMs & announced in our Instagram Stories. The prizes will be shipped directly to you.  

TEQUILA ROSE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY BRANDS: Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream Liqueur. 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. 1.0 oz Tequila Rose. 0.5 oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. Splash of Half and HalfMix together and sever.
TEQUILA ROSE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY BRANDS: Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream Liqueur. 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. 1.0 oz Tequila Rose. 0.5 oz 360 Double Chocolate Vodka. Splash of Half and HalfMix together and sever.


For an entire range of awesome cocktail recipes. Cocktail Recipes Inspired with 360 Chocolate Vodka and Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream

Happy Valentine’s Day & Good Luck to all!

Disclaimer:  This giveaway is in no way endorsed sponsored or administered by Instagram or Facebook. By entering, entrants confirm they are 19+ of age and release of all responsibility and are adhering to Instagram and Facebook Terms of Use.

Want to know more about these great prizes?

Tune into our audio podcast below  Wednesday, February 6th, 2019

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Twenty Valley Winter WineFest

Twenty Valley Winter WineFest a spectacular time!

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A wonderful time at Twenty Valley Winter WineFest!

Check out highlights from the weekend here.

Niagara Icewine Festival audiopodcast Jan 2019 Facebook
Niagara Icewine Festival audiopodcast Jan 2019 Facebook

Leonard Pennachetti, President and CoFounder Cave Spring Cellars.

Cave Spring Cellars, The House That Riesling Built! Up Close And Personal With Len Pennachetti

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Up next on this week’s audio podcast we welcome just awarded the 2017 Niagara Lifetime Achievement Award, President and Co-Founder Cave Spring Cellars, Len Pennachetti. Although much too young for this honour it however shows what he has accomplished and given to the area.

Listen to Len at 13:49 minutes in the audio podcast.

Niagara Icewine Festival audiopodcast Jan 2019 Facebook
Niagara Icewine Festival audiopodcast Jan 2019 Facebook
Cave Spring Cellars located in Jordan Village, Niagara.

Cave Spring Cellars goes back multiple generations starting with Len’s grand-dad Giuseppe Pennachetti. He came to Canada from Fermo, Italy. At that time he followed his love of wine and in time planted the native Labrusca grape. He however knew much more was possible!

Cave Spring is a hidden historical treasure that lies within the heart of #JordanVillage. Long before Cave Spring put down roots in the village, Jordan Wines occupied the historic building. Established in the early 1920s, they produced wines made from native grape varieties. Not quite the world renowned wines Ontario has now gained a reputation for.⁣
Cave Spring is a hidden historical treasure that lies within the heart of #JordanVillage. Long before Cave Spring put down roots in the village, Jordan Wines occupied the historic building. Established in the early 1920s, they produced wines made from native grape varieties. Not quite the world renowned wines Ontario has now gained a reputation for.⁣

Cave Spring Cellars is known for being among the first to plant the vitas vinifera grapes Riesling and Chardonnay. The vineyards are situated on one of the finest slopes of the Beamsville Bench. Len and his father founded Cave Spring Cellars in 1974 and planted these noble grapes in 1978.

Cave Spring Cellars 2016 Chardonnay Estate paired with @delaterrebakery Butternut Squash Galette.
Cave Spring Cellars 2016 Chardonnay Estate paired with @delaterrebakery Butternut Squash Galette.

Believing in the marriage of wine, food and hospitality, Len together with his wife Helen Young expanded the company to include On The Twenty Restaurant in 1993. In 1996 they and later added accommodations to the equation with building of Inn On The Twenty.

Inn On The Twenty located in the heart of Jordan Village.
Inn On The Twenty located in the heart of Jordan Village.
According to Len, "Riesling icewine is icewine off steroids!"
According to Len, “Riesling Icewine is Icewine on steroids!
Cave Spring Cellars recently chosen by the prestigious Wine and Spirits Magazine as one of the Top 100 Wineries of 2018. The only Canadian winery to have this honour.
Cave Spring Cellars recently chosen by the prestigious Wine and Spirits Magazine as one of the Top 100 Wineries of 2018 in the entire world. The only Canadian winery to have this honour.

On This Weeks The Wine Ladies Audio Podcast…The Niagara Icewine Festival 2019

Limoncello and Malfy Gin Free Giveaway from The Wine Ladies

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Susanne enjoys a Lemon Pie Cocktail made with Limoncello, vanilla vodka, a splash of soda water and a mint garnish. Georgia enjoys a Lemon Drop Martini made wth Limoncello, vodka, lemon juice, sugar around the rim and a lemon rind garnish.

Susanne enjoys a Lemon Pie Cocktail made with Limoncello, vanilla vodka, a splash of soda water and a mint garnish. Georgia enjoys a Lemon Drop Martini made wth Limoncello, vodka, lemon juice, sugar around the rim and a lemon rind garnish.

Happy Holidays everyone!

We’re celebrating the kick off to the holiday’s with another Spirited Holiday Giveaway.

Enter to win one of 2 prizes.

1. Rossi D’Asiago Limoncello. The #1 selling Limoncello in Canada.  $23.40 per bottle at the LCBO.
2. Malfy Gin  – Malfy Gin brand. Now the #1 selling premium flavoured gin in Ontario.$34.95 at the LCBO

Here is How To Enter:

1.Follow us! @thewineladies on Facebook or #TheWineLadies on Instagram
2. Like This Post  
Limoncello and Malfy Gin Giveaway
3.Tag your drinking partner! (Each friend you tag = One entry)
Unlimited tags and entries.
We will randomly select a winner from the comments below, so stay tuned here and turn on post notifications to see our winner announcement.
Contest ends – December 25th, 2018 noon EST. Our winners will be contacted through Instagram DMs & announced in our Instagram Stories. The prizes will be shipped directly to you.

Happy Holidays & Good Luck to all!

Disclaimer:  This giveaway is in no way endorsed sponsored or administered by Instagram or Facebook. By entering, entrants confirm they are 19+ of age and release of all responsibility and are adhering to Instagram and Facebook Terms of Use.
Want to know more about these great prizes?
Tune into our audio podcast below.
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Episode 77: When Life Gives You Lemons! Make Limoncello!

Episode 77: When Life Gives You Lemons! Make Limoncello!

J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2016 with Brie Cheese

J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2016, Susanne’s Wine Pick

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J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2016 Susanne's Wine Pick

J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2016

LISTEN TO MY REVIEW AT 4:55 MINUTES IN THE SHOW

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J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2016

So this week I went with a red wine today too. My pick is from Paso Robles, situated on California’s Central Coast. Georgia and I visited this winery a couple of years ago. We headed down the coast after shooting our show in Napa Valley.

So J, for Jerry Lohr, has been around since 1974, a hugely successful brand, one of America’s most known wineries, they have two wine centers now, one in San Jose and of course the one we visited. J Lohr is actually one of the few family owned estate-focused wineries of this size.

To the vino, you know me pretty well, how often do I gravitate to Merlot? Not that often right? So this time I did and I was super happy about the J. Lohr Osos Merlot 2016 $22.95 I cracked open when I got home!

So this Merlot actually has a substantial dose of Malbec in it, no shrinking violet this wine, bright, seductive aroma of plum and blueberry, full juicy dark fruit flavour and a lengthy finish.

Episode 77: When Life Gives You Lemons! Make Limoncello!

Episode 77: When Life Gives You Lemons! Make Limoncello!

Two Hands Sexy Beast 2017

Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Georgia’s Wine Pick

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Two Hands Sexy Beast 2017 Georgia's Wine Pick

Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Georgia’s Wine Pick

LISTEN TO MY REVIEW AT 3:20 MINUTES IN THE SHOW

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 Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

So my wine pick today comes from TWO HANDS WINES , founded in 1999 by two guys at a friends engagement party. That actually is when they decided it was time to make their own wine and market it to the world.

Fast forward, they are in the Barosaa Valley and have done extremely well. In November 2012, Two Hands was named in the Wine Spectator’s annual Top 100 for the 10th year in a row. An achievement apparently that no other winery can boast.

Kind of liked the name of this wine, Sexy Beast. I figured when I tasted this Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, South Australia, maybe the name came from the way in which the  oak and tannins in this wine are being tamed. Or wrestled down by the intense deep purplish colour, abundant red  fruit, cassis and notes of chocolate…and minty spice. Mouth filling, a beast of a wine, coming in at 16% alcohol, wow… yummy! Sexy Beast is part of the Picture Series of Two Hands Wines.

Two Hands Sexy Beast Cab Sauv 2017 LCBO

Episode 77: When Life Gives You Lemons! Make Limoncello!

Episode 77: When Life Gives You Lemons! Make Limoncello!

The Wine Ladies meet Celebrity Chef Clodagh McKenna at Dish Cooking School

On this week’s audio podcast…Holiday Entertaining with Celebrity Chef Clodagh McKenna, Guinness, Chase Vodka and Writers’ Tears Irish Whiskey

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Coming up on today’s show, we are talking about glorious food and drink from “across the  pond” as they say. We’ll  be covering  from Ireland a feisty celebrity chef and an award winning whiskey. And from the UK a taste of England in a spirit you will covet. We promise!

EPISODE 76

Holiday Entertaining Audio Podcast Clodagh McKenna

We’ll start off with an Irish segment and an internationally known Celebrity Chef, visiting here in Toronto. She is Clodagh McKenna. You may have seen her on Rachel Ray ,on The Today Show or maybe even Marilyn Dennis. She is a TV Host, Cookbook author and restauranteur. How does she do it all?

She is absolutely divine and you are going to love her!!

Listen to Chef Clodagh McKenna at 3:39 minutes into the audio podcast.

Chef Clodagh McKenna make a turkey with Guinness

Roast Pancetta Wrapped Turkey with Guinness and chestnut gravy

So with the holiday season fast approaching  Clodagh was recently here in Toronto to host an intimate and interactive holiday entertaining event.
The Wine Ladies were guests at the event and witnessed her Irish charm and fabulous cooking talents first hand! Clodagh shared not only her entertaining tips but also a few Guinness based holiday season recipes.CLICK HERE for recipes.

Chase Vodka

And then to our second segment  we turn our focus to England and to the recently crowned “World’s Best Vodka” Chase Vodka, awarded in San Francisco. Chase Vodka is the first and sole British potato vodka on the market. Unique to Chase, it is truly a field to bottle spirit, with the full pedigree potatoes, grown, mashed, fermented and distilled on the Chase family farm deep in middle England.

We welcome head ambassador James Chase to the show. We learn a little about the company, what makes Chase so special, so smooth and so delicious! Perfect for the holidays too with beautiful packaging.

Listen to James Chase at 15:28 minutes in the show. 

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And to close off the show we are back to the Irish. Here’s one of the favorites of the boys in Susanne’s household, and that is Walsh’s Writers’ Tears Irish whiskey!

Our final guest today is the founder of Walsh Whiskey Distillery, Bernard Walsh. Joining us to share the story of Irish whiskey, from its earliest days, to now, how its made, how best to enjoy and what makes Writers’ Tears so unique and special. Bernard Walsh.

Listen to Bernard Walsh Chase at 27:35 minutes in the show. 

Writer’s Tears Copper Pot Irish Gift Pk with 2 Glasses. Available at the LCBO for $49.95

Enjoying our first Christmas Dinner of the Season with Celebrity Chef Clodagh McKenna and Guinness!

Award winning Chase Vodka the first and sole British potato vodka on the market.

Spirited Holiday Giveaway from The Wine Ladies – Chase Vodka, Writers’ Tears Irish Whiskey