TIFF Wolf Blass wine dinner worthy of the Red Carpet! Meet “Wolfie ” the man that made it all happen!
With Wolf Blass founder “Wolfie” at TIFF
This week we attended the Wolf Blass 2012 Luxury Collection Release wine dinner at the stunning Malaparte Restaurant located at the TIFF LightBox. We were anticipating meeting Wolf Blass himself, the man behind the iconic brand and famous bow tie! “Wolfie” as he is called did not disappoint and neither did the four stunning wines we were privileged to enjoy.
Wolf Blass is the official sponsor of TIFF, for the second year running, and Wolf Blass is right at home on the red carpet and award ceremonies having won more awards than any other brand in the world! Wolfie, or the “Cool Wolf” as we nicknamed him last night, he really is a “dude” who appreciates living life to the fullest, embracing sports, he still skis, the arts, culture and of course amazing food and wines was totally engaging as he orated standing on the chair about the history, the present and the future plans of the company he founded over 46 years ago in 1961.
The Luxury Collection features four classic wines from three stellar vintages.
2010 Wolf Blass Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz
2010 Wolf Blass Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
2008 Wolf Blass Black Label Langhorne Creek Barossa McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Malbec
2009 Wolf Blass Platinum Label Barossa Valley Shiraz
Wolf Blass The Luxury Collection 2012
The evening was a true celebration of stupendous wines. An absolutely delicious and inspired wine and food pairing menu in a stunning venue. With Wolf Blass himself and Head Winemaker Chris Hatcher on hand to answer all our questions and entertain us. The group of wine writers, bloggers, and television personalities embraced this wonderful, totally TIFF party, as Wolf Blass is the official sponsor, for the second year running.
Head winemaker Chris Hatcher
The stunning white and silver Malaparte provided the perfect backdrop for the evening. The tables dressed elegantly with white table cloths, floral arrangements bursting with colour and vivacity. Our dinner menu, five courses were five star, equaling the showcasing of the Wolf Blass 2012 Luxury Collection release.
The four wines included in the collection, two new Grey Labels from the 2010 Vintage. The first a Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz, the blend Wolf used to create his very first wine under the Wolf Blass label in 1967. The McLaren Vale Shiraz, a wine described as being the “definitive expression of this unparalleled Australian wine region”.
The 36th release of the iconic Black Label 2008 vintage and finally the 2009 Platinum Label Shiraz.
Wolf Blass wine dinner at TIFF
The fourth course, Red Wine Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib, see complete menu was Georgia’s favorite pairing with the 1998 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon, caressing the stemware, returning over and over to the bouquet and commenting on the complexity, and finish, worth every single Cabernet Calorie!
Thank-you to all who attended Zip n Sip with The Wine Ladies Sept 9 th
Zip lining and rappelling at Long Point Eco-Adventures followed by a luxurious lunch and beautiful wine tasting at Burning Kiln Winery.
Awesome time was had by all September 9th for our 1st Zip N Sip wine adventure. Fourteen fun and adventure seeking wine lovers joined us for a spectacular day which included the excitement zip lining and rappelling at Long Point Eco-Adventures . Then a luxurious lunch across the Street at Burning Kiln Winery , a beautiful tasting of Burning Kiln’s wines and a walk and tour through the vineyard and winery.
For complete details on our adventure click here.
Zip lining and rappelling at Long Point Eco-Adventures
Burning Kiln Winery is located on the “South Coast”. This is an upcoming wine region, soon to be Ontario’s newest designated viticulture area.
Burning Kiln Winery enjoys the long summers, warm lake breezes and the beautiful vistas of the waters of Long Point Bay. The vineyards and winery are located in Norfolk County, just minutes from Port Dover, Simcoe. The sandy beaches of Turkey Point overlook the UNECSO designated Long Point World Biosphere Reserve. The name recalls the dangers of early tobacco farming and marks the end of this traditional farming activity. From these ashes and traditions is reborn what the early explorers Dollier and Galinee discovered and wrote about in 1669 – great land, great wine and great adventure!
Watch for our next Adventure in wine with The Wine Ladies to be announced soon!
Adventures in wine with The Wine Ladies
Zip n Sip Wine Adventure with The Wine Ladies Sept 9th
Tweet to Win! Over $3500.00 in prizes to be won in wine country with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Bed and Breakfast resorts, wineries, restaurants and more!
Congratulations to all of our winners!
And this week's winner is…… Melissa Finn @MelissaFinn
Congratulations to Sunday’s winner (Oct 28th ,2012 ) who won the stay at the Baroque House www.baroquehouse.com in Niagara-on-the-Lake and assorted prizes valued at $900.00!
Niagara-on-the-Lake…an enchanting destination, for fine wine, food, theatre and much more! An easy drive, just ninety minutes from Toronto, NOTL is an oasis for the palate, the food and wine simply delectable, top notch entertainment, home to the world-famous Shaw Festival Theatre, quaint yet sophisticated with superb shopping. Steeped in history NOTL is located on the southern shores of Lake Ontario where the Niagara River ends its journey into this famous Great Lake, now the selected destination of discriminating travellers from around the world. So much to see, to do, to taste and to embrace! Plan a romantic weekend get a way, or a couple of days with friends or with family. With over 160 incredible Bed and Breakfasts ready to welcome you, feel at home away from home, with friendly personal service, amazing fresh, home cooked meals, from farm to table ingredients, and the "scoop" on what to see, where to go, what not to miss, there is a B & B for everyone, perfectly suited to your taste, from the traditional, to the contemporary, the historic and even small cottages to accommodate the family! Visit www.niagarabedandbreakfasts.com for details on accommodation and highlights for the region depending on the season. Watch The Wine ladies TV all about Niagara-n-the-Lake as well as our fabulous contest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ufwL088aUBw&noredirect=1
Tweet to Win! Over $3500.00 in prizes to be won in wine country with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Bed and Breakfast resorts, wineries, restaurants and more!
Win one of 6 incredible prize packages. Every week we will feature a stunning Niagara Bed and Breakfast resort and give away a great prize including accommodation and assorted great gifts
It's easy as 1-2-3
- Make sure that you are following us on Twitter @TheWineLadies
- From Sunday, Sept 16th,2012 @ 12pm EST until Sunday, Oct 28th, 2012 @11:00am EST tweet the follow hashtag #NiagaraBBTWLContest Below are examples that you can use and modify as you see fit.
Example Tweets:
• #NiagaraBBTWLContest Enter me in @TheWineLadies contest to win $3500.00 in prizes in Beautiful Niagara @OntarioBnBs
• @TheWineLadies stay in a #NiagaraBBTWLContest win prizes @OntarioBnBs
- Each Sunday at 11:00 am, one winner will be selected at random from all the tweets received that week. Below is a list of the schedule and prizes.
Week #1: Sept 16th – Sept 24th, – Lakelands Luxury B&B prize package. Value $550.00 @LakelandsBnB Winner #1 Mike @ekimonalletsac
Week #2: Sept 24th– Sept 30th – Stewart House B&B. Value $600.00 Winner #2 Emma Walpole @emmaleewalpole www.thestewarthouse.ca
Week #3: Sept 30th – Oct 7th – Brockamour Manor Value $600.00 Winner #3 Sandy T @SassyGirlCanada www.brockamour.com
Week #4: Oct 7th-Oct 14th – Wishing Well Cottage Value $675.00 Winner #4 @savvari www.wishingwellcottage.com
Week #5 Oct 14th-Oct 21st – Post House Inn Value $700.00 Winner #5 Cheryl @loucheryl www.historicinnsofniagara.com
Week #6: Oct 21st-Oct 28th – Baroque House Value $900.00 Winner #6 Melissa Finn @MelissaFinn www.baroquehouse.com
2. Each time you tweet (or re-tweet our Tweets) using the hash tag #NiagaraBBTWLContest, your name will be entered into our draw for a chance to win the prize. Keep entering every week for the next 6 weeks for your chance at one of 6 great prizes. Be sure to add @thewineladies at the end of your Tweet as well to help track it.
3. If you don't TWEET you can also enter on The Wine Ladies FACEBOOK Fan page too right here. http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wine-Ladies/74962673175
The more you Tweet, the better your chances! The winners of will be randomly selected at 11:00am every Sunday (Sept 24th,Sept 30th,Oct 7th,Oct 14th, Oct 21st.Oct 28th) and notified via TWITTER and FaceBOOK
Good luck everyone! See you in Niagara!
SAVE THE DATE “Bubbles to Boobies” Sept 20th
SAVE THE DATE for the most “Uplifting” 50th Birthday Bash you’ll EVER attend!
Breast implants have come a long way since the first breast augmentation was performed 50 years ago in 1962. Dr. McLean, an innovator and thought leader in the cosmetic surgery industry, is taking this opportunity to educate women about the evolution of breast enhancement since then. He will also address the health concerns and questions many women have regarding breast implants – not only for those women considering breast augmentation but also for those who have had implants for several years. Other experts on hand throughout the evening will discuss subjects related to breast health, such as mammography, hormonal health and body image.
Best of the Breast Celebration.
They’re bouncy…they’re beautiful… and they’re having a birthday!
Join us for Guest Experts, Hors D’Oeuvres, Refreshments, Prizes and More!
Nothing says celebration like a little bubbly, so from “Bubbles to Boobies”, The Wine Ladies will be here demonstrating the art of Sabrage.In times of triumph French officers under Louis XIV, and later, Napoleon’s gallant soldiers – the Hussars -opened Champagne with a strong blow from their swords.Napoleon is known to have said, “Champagne! In victory one deserves it; in defeat one needs it.”
The first 200 guests will receive a free gift bag!
Date:Thursday, September 20th, 2012
Place: Dirty Martini Bar & Resto Lounge, 2075 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, On
Time: 7 pm to 11pm
Dress: Wear something pink!
Cost: Minimum $5. Donation
Proceeds benefir the Betty Wallace Women’s Health Centre.
RSVP on or before Friday September 14th,2012 at www.mcleanclinic.com/bestofthebreast or 905-273-4888
Tweet to Win! TIFF prize packages valued at $1500 for lovers of film and fine Wolf Blass wines.
Wolf Blass Wines. Two First Prizes valued at $250.00 each.
“Official wine sponsor Wolf Blass Wines wants you to Enjoy The View at this year’s TIFF Festival with a prize pack for lovers of film and fine Australian wine.”
Win one of 3 great Enjoy The View TIFF Festival prize packages. One Grand prize ($1000.00), and two (2) 1st prizes values at $250.00 each
It’s easy as 1-2-3
- Make sure that you are following us on Twitter @TheWineLadies
- From right now until Wednesday, Sept 5th,2012 @ 11am EST, tweet the follow hashtag #TIFFWolfBlassTWLContest Below are examples that you can use and modify as you see fit.
Example Tweets:
• #TIFFWolfBlassTWLContest Enter me in @TheWineLadies contest to win prizes @WolfBlassWines for TIFF
• @WolfBlassWines official wine sponsor #Tiff 2012 #TIFFWolfBlassTWLContest @thewineladies
- Each time you tweet (or re-tweet our Tweets) using the hash tag #TIFFWolfBlassTWLContest, your name will be entered into our draw for a chance to win one of the 3 prizes. Be sure to add @thewineladies at the end of your Tweet as well to help track it.
- If you don’t TWEET you can also enter on The Wine Ladies FACEBOOK Fanpage too right here.
The more you Tweet, the better your chances! The winners of will be randomly selected on Wednesday Sept 5th, 2012 and will be notified by noon on Thursday Sept 6th, 2012 (at noon)
Good luck everyone! See you at TIFF 2012
Prize Packages:
1 Grand Prize Package: Approximately $1000
- 2 TIFF tickets (to a select official festival film)
- 2 bottles of Wolf Blass wine
- 1 decanter
- 2 high-quality wine glasses
- 2 Wolf Blass jackets
- An electronic wine fridge.
Wolf Blass Wines. Grand Prize Value $1000.00
First (2) Prize Packages: Approximately $250.00 each
- TIFF tickets (2) (to a select official festival film**)
- Two LCBO gift cards
- 1 decanter
- 2 high-quality wine glasses
Wolf Blass Wines. Two First Prizes valued at $250.00 each.
TIFF Wolf Blass wine dinner worthy of the Red Carpet! Meet “Wolfie ” the man that made it all happen!
South Africa wine,culinary and safari tour with The Wine Ladies April 14,2012
South African tour of a lifetime, 14 day tour with 7 day culinary program, 7 day safari. Prepare to be awestruck! For the complete itinerary click here http://gotouchdown.com/special-tours/wine-tour.html
ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!
We are going to South Africa in April 2013 for 14 days. Culinary and wine tour for the 1st 7 days followed by an incredible, spellbinding African Safari for the next 7. Sure to be on everyone’s bucket list, our exclusive tour will include wineries, wines and exhibitions not normally accessible to the public or other tours! Only 10 spots in all. We are so excited!!! Who would like to join us on this FIVE STAR, all inclusive adventure?
For those of you located outside the geographical area, we are happy to arrange a personal web cast. Please email info@TheWineLadies.com to set up. Everyone around the globe is welcome!
Spark City Media Challenge, our chance at $2000 for our charity.
Yesterday The Wine Ladies were part of media and blogger teams from across Toronto, driven by our thirst for victory and our desire to do good. We competed in an adventurous, city-wide scavenger hunt. We were armed with an all new Chevrolet Spark and an iPad. Ours was the hot green colour called Jalapeño. Each team was given tasks to complete unique tasks around the city, using our unique Ipad as a clue giver. The winning team will receive $2,000 for the registered charity of their choice. Our Charity of choice for this event is The Angel Project. We will know if we win on Monday! Keeping our fingers crossed on that one.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, perfect for a second date!
Niagara-on-the Lake turned out to be the perfect venue for my second date, from the food and wine, to the picturesque old town, to the sounds of the music festival, a little shopping and a small dose of history. How could he not be impressed with wine country?
And so he was. It was my turn to come up with a plan for Saturday afternoon which was to be our second date. Being quite the foodie and wine lover that I learned he was, spending the day in Niagara was a natural. Three wineries, I thought will be ideal, each with a unique focus, a stroll around the old town, quaint but with sophistication, a little window shopping, and a few stops along the way taking in the sounds of the music festival. This would be perfect. He enjoys a good band or quartet, this I know, as he plays a couple of instruments himself… hmmm we could do a duet, I could sing and tickle the ivories, but I digress.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Queen Street
We’ll top off the evening with a stupendous tasting menu over at Peller Estates. http://www.peller.com Celebrity Chef Jason Parsons rocks the kitchen, is a friend and a great guy with a big personality, I’ll have to introduce him.
Celebrity Chef Jason Parsons of Peller Estates
It’s all come together nicely, the plan is set, just hoping it will be a delightful sunny afternoon!
Saturday afternoon, the sun is shining and we are off, cruising down the highway, the top down and the tunes playing. Niagara-on-the-Lake is 1.5 hours from Toronto, easy drive with easy conversation and anticipation for the day before us.
Our first stop, Konzelmann Winery http://www.konzelmann.ca/ where we are greeted by the General Manger, Jensin Ozkur who personally gives us a tour, so passionate about the winery, the wines and the vineyards. Konzelmann Estate Winery was founded in 1984, although the family has been in the wine business for over 100 years with its origin in Germany, in the town of Uhlbach (not far from Stuttgart) founded in 1893. “This is the only winery in NOTL” Jensin explains “with vineyards on the lake”. The view is spectacular with the vineyards overlooking Lake Ontario, 16 hectares in all, made up of vitis vinifera grapes including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Gewurztraminer as well as Zweigelt.
Zip n Sip Wine Adventure with The Wine Ladies Sept 9th
Join The Wine Ladies on a mission to experience first-hand the excitement and rush of zip lining and rappelling, followed by a luxurious lunch and beautiful wine tasting at Burning Kiln Winery. We’ll be leading a tour here sharing this unique adventure and culinary treat. On the road to the “South Coast” an upcoming wine region, soon to be Ontario’s newest designated viticulture area, we are headed for an exhilarating day of adventure for not only our palates, but our body and soul too!
Burning Kiln Winery
If you’ve never tried it, here’s the perfect opportunity to join an intimate group of 14 for a fun filled, food and wine excursion! We have done it and loved it so much we wanted to share it with our fellow wine lovers and friends.
Burning Kiln Winery
Purchase your exclusive ticket on line here http://guestli.st/116742 or call 905-338-6797 for your all inclusive exclusive VIP ticket.
We’ll start at Long Point Eco-Adventures www.lpfun.ca , where we will be 2 groups of 8 (Georgia’s team and Susanne’s team) led for 2 hours by 2 handsome, fully trained young zip line guides. Of course, games, fun and prizes always a part of the wine adventure experience with The Wine Ladies. So stay tuned!
Long Point Eco-Adventures
The Wine Ladies invite you, for what promises to be a fun filled culinary and sport adventure, something a little different for couples, groups of friends or singletons too.
Date: Sunday, Sept 9th,2012
Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Day itinerary:
11:00 am – Arrival at Long Point Eco-Adventures – registration, outfitting and zip lining school.
11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Zip lining and rappelling
1:30 pm-3:00 pm – Lunch at Burning Kiln Winery
3:30 pm -5:00 pm Vineyard and winery tour, meet the winemaker, exclusive wine tasting and shopping.
Limit: 14 persons
Price is $129.00/person. Includes zip lining and rappelling, complementary wine tasting and exclusive tour of the vineyards and winery and a spectacular lunch hosted by the winemaker.. Just bring yourself, all gear is provided. Please wear comfortable/running shoes.
If you are searching for the perfect culinary and sporting adventure please join us for Zip n Sip with The Wine Ladies.
DIRECTIONS
Please allow 2.5 hours drive from Toronto. If you are interested in car pooling with someone please contact us at 905-338-6797. We will meet at Long Point Eco-Adventures for 11:00am on Sept 9th.
Long Point Eco-Adventures
1730 Front Road,
Turkey Point, Ontario N0E Canada
Adventures in wine with The Wine Ladies