Stardust Rocks Le Dome April 13th, 2019. Feel the Power of Love. We invite you to join us!
Party like a ROCK STAR and celebrate changing the world for children, youth and families being helped by the
Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton
Saturday April 13, 2019
Le Dome Banquet Halls
Doors open at 6pm
Includes: Top Class Entertainment, Silent/Live Auctions, All Inclusive Host Bar, Swag Bag, Wine Wall and many more surprises!
#stardustrocks
Providing Resources to Help Children, Youth and Families Thrive
“The Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton gave me the greatest gift of all, the gift of an education. I couldn’t have gone to school without their support and funding.“
Since 1990, with the support of generous, caring donors and sponsors, we have distributed over $5 million in support of the Halton Children’s Aid Society. We are proud that 100% of funds raised from donations are directed towards programs for our children and youth to make a significant, positive impact in their lives.
A volunteer Board of Directors oversees the Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton’s fundraising activities and fund disbursements. The crucial programs supported by the CAFH are delivered to all children and youth in need within the Region of Halton.
Honouring International Women’s Day with Wine, and Women of the vine!
International Women’s Day, or IWD is an annual celebration of women’s achievements,
On March 5th we were honoured to be the emcees for an IWD event, Zonta Celebrates in support of the Oakville Hospital Foundation with funds specifically directed to the issues of women’s health.
A global celebration that is marked around the world with festivals, conferences, fundraisers and fun runs. This March 8thmarked the 108th anniversary of IWD. With the first gathering happening in 1911 in the city of New York supported by over a million people from Switzerland, Denmark, Austria and Germany.
The mandate of IWD is to rally for gender equality and to honour and celebrate the achievements of women across the globe. Gender equality in the wine business we thought. Hmm… how are we doing ladies, in this traditionally dominated male industry? We recently had the opportunity to explore that very question.
Zonta International is a global organization of more than 29,000 members in close to 1,200 Zonta clubs in 63 countries. Since 1919 these ladies, advocates for women’s rights, have been working together to improve the lives of girls and women, for 100 years!
The Zonta Club of Oakville, one of these esteemed clubs hosted this spectacular celebration and fundraiser. It was an extraordinary evening, of passion and compassion with close to 600 guests in attendance.
The highlight of the evening was when keynote speaker two-time Olympic Gold Medal Winner, the fastest women on ice Catriona Le May Doan approached the podium.
She spoke of her victories and her challenges both on the ice and off, in her past and in the present. As a woman in sport, was it a level playing field? Here’s what Catriona had to say “It was for me in my sport but in the last seventeen years, the inclusion of women in other sports and teams has made an improvement but still has a way to go”. And for us in the world of wine, is there equal opportunity? We personally have seen a greater presence of women in our field. Back in 2002 when we started there were far fewer ladies. Fast forward many more female wine makers, viticulturists, sommeliers, marketing executives and writers are populating the business. Plus…. do women have better palates? Ah, the $64,000 question! We learn from Catriona that she too has a great love and appreciation for a fine glass of red wine! Besties forever!
Speaking of wine, over to the Wine Wall, what a fabulous collection of wines, wine baskets, and wine related accessories all auctioned off to the highest bid in our silent auction. A big thanks to the many sponsors and private individuals for their generous donations!
For this International Women’s Day, 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 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 has 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 Marilisa and asked if she would tell us a little more about the company and her role.
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 in north-eastern Italy. 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.
The company took a proverbial giant step in growth with the 5thgeneration Allegrini at the helm Marilisa’s father Giovanni.
‘It was” Marilisa goes on to explain with great admiration “the intelligence and hard work of her father. An instinctive man with respect to the land and innovative winemaking practices. That was integral in leading the way to modern winemaking and earning the reputation Allegrini enjoys today. Allegrini and Amarone della Valpolicella!
Just one example of many, he was one of the first producers to change the style and the methodology of making Amarone. Once little known, with a profile reminiscent of a port, to the prestigious and delicious wine it is today produced with dried grapes.
Today we discover that Allegrini’s Amarone, with son Franco as the winemaker since 1983 is considered the benchmark and the style new winemakers look to emulate.
Allegrini was also one of the first to develop several cru vineyards including La Poja, reviewed here below.
As we continue to chat Marilisa emphasizes how it is all about the land. How connected she and her family are to both the history and present of Valpolicella. The company’s holdings are impressive. They include several of the villages in the original (classico) region of Valpolicella. The company’s philosophy is to produce single vineyard wines made with local grape varieties.
The tireless Marilisa, a world-traveling ambassador for Allegrini and Valpolicella. She has been credited with taking an already famous company to new heights. And as a bold and brave CEO, along with brother and winemaker Franco, they’ve taken on new challenges and exciting acquisitions! To Tuscany, first in Bolgheri and then Montalcino.
We had the opportunity to enjoy two Allegrini wines at a recent get together.
The first one of particular pride and joy to Marilisa, with a special connection to her late father, the wine La Poja.
La Poja is a single vineyard spectacular wine, which comes from a specific parcel of land, the prestigious La Grola vineyard in the Valpolicella Classico area. Marilisa tells us that not long before her fathers passing Giovanni acquired this parcel. A piece at the top of the famous hill of the La Grola vineyard, 2.65 hectares “at great financial effort”. He believed so strongly in this location and the characteristics of the soil. 78% chalk and with great mineral content in its ability to produce exceptional wines with great structure and aging potential. Today La Poja is the crown jewel of “Grand Cru expression” of Allegrini. It rounds out their stupendous line up of wines including their Valpolicella, Palazzo della Torre and their iconic Amarone to name a few.
La Poja, single vineyard, single varietal made with 100% Corvina.
Elegant, rich and full bodied, seductive on the nose with intense aromas of black currant, juicy cherries, hints of spice, velvety on the palate with blackberry, cherry and hint of liquorice flavours ending with a luscious lingering finish.
We so enjoyed this full bodied, delectable wine! With a seductive nose of blackberries, spice, hints of vanilla and milk chocolate, a rich intense mouth filling red wine, lots of black fruit, with hints of smoke and a chocolate-mocha flavour on the palate. We loved it!
We hope you all have the opportunity someday to enjoy the wines of Allegrini and the fruits of this amazing historic winemaking family! Hats off to Marilisa, and to all the ladies out there forging their way in this 108thanniversary year of International Women’s Day!
For more information on Allegrini wines and their availability please visit www.woodmanwinesandspirits.com
A glittering, golden evening celebrating International Women’s Day with Zonta Celebrates and Olympic Gold Medalist, Catriona Le May Doan.
A glittering, golden evening celebrating International Women’s Day with Zonta Celebrates and Olympic Gold Medalist, Catriona Le May Doan.
Oh what a night! Everyone won gold March 5th as the inaugural Zonta Celebrates, International Women’s Day (Zonta Club of Oakville) event took place. It was an extraordinary evening of passion and compassion with close to 600 guests in attendance.
March 8th, 2019 is the 108th anniversary of International Women’s Day with events celebrated around the globe.
We were honored to be the emcees for an IWD event, “Zonta Celebrates” in support of the Oakville Hospital Foundation.
Zonta International is a global organization of more than 29,000 members in close to 1,200 Zonta clubs in 63 countries. Since 1919 these ladies, advocates for women’s rights, have been working together to improve the lives of girls and women, for 100 years!
The highlight of the evening was when keynote speaker two-time Olympic Gold Medal Winner.
The fastest women on ice Catriona Le May Doan approached the podium. She spoke of her victories and her challenges both on the ice and off, in her past and in the present. As a woman in sport, was it a level playing field? Here’s what Catriona had to say “It was for me in my sport but in the last seventeen years, the inclusion of women in other sports and teams has made an improvement but still has a way to go”. And for us in the world of wine, is there equal opportunity? We personally have seen a greater presence of women in our field. Back in 2002 when we started there were far fewer ladies, fast forward many more female wine makers, viticulturists, sommeliers, marketing executives and writers are populating the business. Plus…. do women have better palates? Ah, the $64,000 question!
Speaking of wine, over to the Wine Wall, what a fabulous collection of wines, wine baskets, and wine related accessories all auctioned off to the highest bid in our silent auction. A big thanks to the many sponsors and private individuals for their generous donations!
A big thanks to the many sponsors and private individuals for their generous donations!
For more pictures of the entire evening please visit Zonta Club of Oakville Facebook Page.
The Wine Ladies Audio Podcast…Celebrating International Women’s Day 2019 With Three Remarkable Women! Follow Us At https://www.mixcloud.com/WineLadies/
Zonta Celebrates International Women’s Day…Celebrating 108 years in 2019!
The Zonta Club of Oakville has partnered with the Oakville Hospital Foundation to celebrate International Women’s Day. This is happening on
Tuesday, March 5, 2019, and Zonta International’s 100th anniversary.
This event is a celebration of women and a fundraiser for the Oakville Hospital Foundation, Zonta International
and Zonta Club of Oakville.
Share this information with your friends, family, children, book clubs, athletes, co-workers, an inspiring night!
Bring everyone out to this celebration!
Many new surprises at this very special celebration of INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY and ZONTA INTERNATIONAL Celebrating 100 years!
Our guest speaker will be the fastest woman on ice, Catriona Le May Doan.
Catriona won the Olympic Gold Medalist in 2002 Winter Olympic Games. She held the world record in the 500 metre skating for 10 years. During her career, Catriona broke 13 world records.
Love wine??
New this year! Our wine wall silent auction! Bid on rare wines, some of your favourites, wine accessories, wine tours and more!
If you would like to donate the the wine wall for the silent auction please email us at info@thewineladies.com
SOME OF OUR VERY GENEROUS SPONSORS OF THE WINE WALL! THANK-YOU!!!!
On This Week’s Audio Podcast…International Women’s Day 2019
Tune In Today! The Wine Ladies Audio Podcast…Celebrating International Women’s Day 2019 With Three Remarkable Women! Follow Us At https://www.mixcloud.com/WineLadies/
Meet Marilisa Allegrini, wine women extraordinare… Lady Amarone.
Introducing QuickStrip, the game changing delivery system.
Ladies and Gentlemen…Live and in Person…This is Tom Jones! The Wine Ladies Holiday Party!
Don’t forget, The Wine Ladies Holiday Party For The United Way, Halton & Hamilton will be here soon!
Why wait? it’s less than 2 weeks away!
Event Details
Date: November 8th,2018
Time: 7:00 pm -10:00 pm: 7:00 pm-7:30 pm red carpet/photo opportunities
7:30 pm-10:00 pm: Event program (red carpet, wine sampling, cocktail style appetizers, live auction, raffle, speakers, entertainment, fashion show, cash bar and taping of The Wine Ladies TV show.
Place: Noble Hall, 2273 Royal Windsor Drive, Oakville, Ontario L6J 7X8
Cost: $60.00 per ticket (includes wine sampling, cocktail style appetizers, fashion show, entertainment/speakers plus 1 ticket for a door prize of a sleigh filled with wine valued at approx $1500.00). Over $10,000 in prizes to be won!
Dress: Dressy /Tres chic
On this week’s Audio Podcast…
Coming up on today’s show, the holidays will be sneaking up on us before you know it, and our thoughts will start to turn to the many up coming festivities, lots of family and friends, great food, wine, perhaps a little gift giving and of course parties!!!
It is an exciting time of the year where we get to let loose a little and have some serious fun! There are however many folks, individuals and families that aren’t quite so fortunate. So we are throwing a BIG, massive, fun filled holiday party in support of the United Way Halton and Hamilton.
And you are all invited!
Red carpet, amazing food, wine, a His n Her fashion show. What’s hot, what’s not! And not only in what to wear but how to dress your holiday table too! We’ll have a sleigh filled to the brim with wine, valued at $1500.00 as our door prize and tons of other raffle prizes too!
Reserve the date November 8th! Happening at Noble Hall, formerly Otello’s in Oakville. Let’s raise some serious cash and help as many as we can!
EPISODE 75
The Wine Ladies Holiday Party in support of the United Way. November 8th, 2018
The Wine Ladies Holiday Party in support of the United Way. November 8th, 2018
The Wine Ladies Holiday Party
in support of the United Way Halton & Hamilton.
Get yourself red carpet ready for the holiday season. Coming up, November 8th, The Wine Ladies Holiday Party in support of the United Way Halton & Hamilton.
The Wine Ladies TV show “One Sip At A Time” will be shot on location at Noble Hall, Oakville.
Just in time for the up-coming festive season!
Join us for a fabulous evening of fine wine, food, entertainment, great prizes and stunning holiday fashions for him and her. Tips on entertaining for the holiday season, from wine, to trendy and easy appetizers to trimming your tree and decorating with the latest colours and styles.
Feel like a star as you walk the red carpet.
Savour the culinary masterpieces of Executive Chef Jonny O’Callaghan of Noble Bistro from downtown Oakville and Lorne Park. Sip on a selection of international and VQA wines.
As for entertainment, rumour has it that Tom Jones, Frankie Vali, Neil Diamond and even Bob Marley will rock the stage for your enjoyment.
A stunning fashion show featuring two downtown Oakville high end boutiques for him, JOEY FOR MEN and her SHE IS.
Decorate your holiday table with style and class with tips from our decor expert, Elizabeth Law of Elizabeth Interiors, Burlington.
Ticket price is $60.00 support the UNITED WAY.
DOOR PRIZE
Enjoy all of the above plus a chance to win one of Santa’s sleighs brimming over with a variety of stunning wines over $1500.00.
or call The Wine Ladies at 416-716-8510
Live auction prizes could include a dinner for eight prepared in your home by Executive Chef Jonny O’Callaghan of Noble Bistro, a wine tasting excursion via limo to Niagara wine country, a Fall Fashion wardrobe for him and her valued at $1000.00, a stunning piece of jewellery from a renowned local jeweller and your home personally designer decorated for the holidays including all the trimmings, and much,more!
All in support of the very worthy cause the United Way. Help our Oakville chapter help our community. Bring a little brightness to the less fortunate and shine a star just for a brief time for those in need.
Event Details
Date: November 8th,2018
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00pm: 7:00pm-7:30pm red carpet/photo opportunities
7:30pm-10:00pm: Event program (red carpet, wine sampling, cocktail style appetizers, live auction, raffle, speakers, entertainment, fashion show, cash bar and taping of The Wine Ladies TV show.
Place: Noble Hall (formerly Otello’s), 2273 Royal Windsor Drive, Oakville, Ontario L6J 7X8
Cost: $60.00 per ticket (includes wine sampling, cocktail style appetizers, fashion show, entertainment/speakers plus 1 ticket for a door prize of a sleigh filled with wine valued at approx $1500.00).
Dress: Dressy /Tres chic
Many thanks to our generous sponsors for making this all possible.
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Hail to the Almighty Caesar! Join us July 7th for the Toronto Caesar Challenge. In support of HOW, Hygiene On Wheels.
Caesars, Music, Food
We’re on the hunt for the craftiest and most delicious Caesar in Toronto. Known as Canada’s greatest BOOZY invention. Toronto’s bars, restaurants and venues have created their own versions of this National drink.
A panel of judges will be crowning Toronto’s Best Caesar.
Your ticket includes 2.5 hours of enjoying TEN of the most creative and delicious Caesars in Toronto. Created by the finest restaurants and bars around. Includes yummy food and drink tastes from local companies, live music and more!
Tickets are only $20.00!
Three sessions available.
1:00pm – 3:30pm
4:00pm – 6:30pm (SOLD OUT)
7:00pm- 9:30pm
This event is 19+
Proceeds benefit www.hygieneonwheels.org
COMING UP NEXT ON THE WINE LADIES AUDIO PODCAST
“TAKING LIFE ONE SIP AT A TIME”
EPISODE 72: Toronto Caesar Challenge in support of HOW, Hygiene on Wheels.
For Deborah’s exclusive interview on the show.
We ‘re shifting our gears, just temporartily away from the vine to an iconic cocktail. What is Canada’s very own cocktail originally created in 1969 at the Calgary Inn? This drink was officially named Canada’s national cocktail by Parliament in 2009.
It is the the spicy, scrumptious, red hot cocktail, the Bloody Ceaser!
Coming up on July 7th here in Toronto is the inaugural Caesar Challenge. Major restaurants, bars and venues around the city will all gather to create their very own signature version of this National drink. Presented to an esteemed panel of judges! Including us!! We’ll be part of the judging committee too!
What a great time it is going to be. All those Caesar lovers out there showing off their creativity, drink, fabulous food and music. It is going to be awesome.
This event/competition is a fundraiser with the proceeds going to the organization, HOW, Hygiene on Wheels.
Founded by CEO Deborah Daniel. This is truly an inspired initiative to help the homeless have access to mobile showers, and laundry services using retired mobile Toronto transit buses.
Click here to donate to HOW.
JUNO Cup Rockers trade in their microphones for hockey sticks!
JUNO Cup Rockers trade in their microphones for hockey sticks!
The Wine Ladies TV interviews with Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy, Billy Talent’s Jon Gallant and Sarah Harmer and NHL Great Mark Napier.
First published Feb 11, 2011.
With less than two months to get ready for Juno Cup, presented by The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, Canada’s fearless musicians traded in their microphones for hockey sticks and sized up the competition.
Some of the NHL’s greatest players during the first-ever training camp that was held at the Ricoh Coliseum.
We were thrilled to be invited to witness some practice drills last week. The 8th annual Juno Cup will be held On Friday, March 25th where proceeds benefit MusiCounts for music programs across Canada.
Additional players for The Rockers and NHL Greats will be announced soon.
Check out our interviews with The Rockers Jim Cuddy: Jon Gallant: Sarah Harmer: and NHL Great Mark Napier. Highlights of the day here.
The Rockers Team:
Jim Cuddy 11-time JUNO Award winner with Blue Rodeo.
In 2016 we met up with Jim once more.Tawse Winery Summer Solstice Concert interview June 18th, 2016 with Jim Cuddy and The Wine Ladies TV
Andrew Scott and Chris Murphy Members of the JUNO Award-winning group, Sloan.
Jon Gallant Seven-time JUNO Award winner with Billy Talent.
Peter Kesper Two-time JUNO Award nominee with NQ Arbuckle (in goal)
Sarah Harmer 2011 JUNO Award nominee
The NHL Greats:
Gary Roberts 89 Stanley Cup winner with Calgary Flames, and former Toronto Maple Leaf.
Gary Leeman 93 Stanley Cup winner with the Habs, and former Leaf.
Mark Napier Two-time Stanley Cup winner (Montreal and Edmonton)
Paul Coffey Hockey Hall of Fame, 2004.
Brad Dalgarno NY Islander’s first round pick and seven-season veteran.
Juno Cup will take place Friday, March 25, 7:30 pm at Ricoh Coliseum.
2018 JUNO Cup
This years’s JUNO Cup is being held March 23 in Burnaby BC. Jim Cuddy is back again on The Rockers team!
JUNO Cup tickets are available at Ticketmaster. Individual tickets to JUNO Cup are priced at $20 + fees.
Please note, $15 tickets (plus fees) are available when purchasing 10 or more, with all proceeds benefiting MusiCounts.