At Pondview Estate Winery with the Puglisi’s and David Levy of Chocolate Tales. Get ready  to make truffles!

Two of life’s greatest pleasures together, wine and chocolate, was the theme of the day.  Enjoyed with an awesome group, a decked out limo for VIP travel,a knock-out fabulous chocolate inspired luncheon, three wine tastings, including icewine slushies and a chocolate truffle workshop, thank you David Levy of Chocolate Tales  in Niagara-on-the-Lake, how much more can you ask for on a chilly February winter day.

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Never a dull moment and lots of fun on The Wine Ladies wine tours to be sure!

If you could just imagine the best possible group ever of extreme fun loving, crazy for wine and chocolate twenty-five individuals, it wouldn’t be much different from the incredible group we had with us on our inaugural Wine and Chocolate tour last month.

All VIP guests receive a gift bag filled to the brim with wonderful surprises including some Cookies & Corks and d’vine Skin Care made from grapes!

Lots of prizes to be won! Psychic Marishka and Fire Captain Roy each win a bottle of delicious 2011 Northern Ice 2011 Cabernet/Dornfelder Signature Series from the Ice House Winery. Congrats!

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Three spectacular wineries, exclusive tastings, private Barrel Cellar tasting and  luncheon plus a Chocolate truffle workshop, Icewine Slushies and more!

Join us Sunday, February 24^th, 2013, Niagara-on-the-Lake

RECEIVE $15.00 in The Wine Ladies $ GIFT CERTIFICATE to spend on The Wine Ladies Online store.

A special gift bag filled to the brim with lots of goodies too.

Buy your VIP ticket here now.

Explore the decadently sweet and savoury art of wine and chocolate pairing.  Visit 3 spectacular Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries, personally selected by The Wine Ladies and taste a selection of stunning VQA wines paired with chocolate-infused dishes – from classically sweet flavour combinations to unexpected surprises.  For chocolate lovers and foodies a like, a perfect day for a romantic celebration for two, group of friends or a girls’ getaway!

Everything for your day is included in our pricing from first class transportation, to exclusive tastings, a spectacular lunch in the  Barrel Room of Jackson Triggs Estate Winery  with VQA wines, led by celebrity wine maker Marco Piccoli and Executive Chef Tim Mackiddie.  Chocolate workshop to be led by David Levy, Founder of Chocolate Tales, infuse an decorate your truffle to your heart’s content! While riding back in style and sipping on sparkling wine, unveil your loot bag filled to the brim with goodies, and pay attention, you may hear your name called as a winner of one of the fabulous multiple prizes!

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Meet Jackson-Triggs winemaker Marco Piccoli

Fresh baked goodies and coffee from Whole Foods Oakville will await you as you board, and set off for a spectacular wine and culinary adventure! 

So grab a few friends or your partner and make this year’s Valentine’s Day extra special! 

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Sunday February 24^th – 9:45am-7pm

Two convenient pick-ups

9:45am Departing from Yorkdale Mall (Milestone’s entrance) and returning at 7:00pm

10:30am Departing from Whole Foods (HSBC side) and returning at 6:00pm

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Be greeted by a glass or two of JT Sparkling wine, upon arrival. Then meet celebrity wine maker Marco Piccoli who will take you on a winery tour and then lead you through an exclusive seated tasting in the stunning barrel cellar.

Following the tasting, Executive Chef Tim Mackiddie will share a few words on his inspiration behind the spectacular lunch menu we are all about to enjoy, all recipes reflecting the theme of wine and chocolate. Tasted wines will served throughout the lunch. 

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 Though Pondview Estate Winery itself is new, the Puglisi family has been growing grapes since the 1970s. As a testament to the quality and craftsmanship put into each bottle of wine, Luciano (Lou), was crowned 2008 Grape King, a Ministry of Agriculture award for the finest vineyard operator in Ontario. Meet the 2008 Grape King and enjoy a personalized tasting to include a range of award winning VQA wines, including one spectacular wine and chocolate inspired pairing!

Meet the winemaker Jamie Macfarlane and his partner and fellow proprietor Karen.  Specializing in icewine, often referred to as Canada’s “liquid gold” Jamie and Karen’s boutique winery was  recently featured on Dragon’s Den, showcasing their specialties which include their ever popular Vidal Icewine Slushie. Simply divine, we’ll enjoy this unique and delicious cocktail paired with a dark chocolate, cherry, almond and ginger treat. Other tastings will include icewine cocktails with a nod to Valentine’s Day with red raspberry, pomegranate and possibly even rose petals making an appearance.

 The Ice House is the perfect spot to toast a special occasion, and bid adieu to a completely wonderful day of adventure for our palates! 

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Jackson Triggs Estate Winery Luncheon Menu*

Cauliflower and white chocolate “cappuccino” | Truffle creme | Valrhona coco

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Baby romaine

Pinot vinaigrette | Dark chocolate caramel hazel nuts | Nosy goat

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Beef cheeks braised in red wine and cocoa nib | Ontario root vegetables | Candied garlic | Fine herbs

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Milk chocolate custard tart | Grapefruit