Introducing uncompromising wines from Nova Scotia and Benjamin Bridge. Rare terroir, classic techniques.

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 On this week’s radio show…Toasting Canada’s 150th with wineries from coast to coast.

 Well we surely have plenty reason to pop the cork for Canada’s 150th birthday and that is exactly what we are going to do today with our featured wineries from different wine regions, Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia.

This region hugs the Atlantic side of North America, and is one of the most challenging places to grow wine grapes in the world, but it works. Nova Scotia folks, now being touted by many as “Canada’s next great wine region!

We’re so looking forward to chatting with winemaker Jean-Benoit Deslauriers of the multi award winning winery Benjamin Bridge Estate Winery located in the Gaspereau Valley of Nova Scotia, here are a couple of quotes describing the winery’s bubbly!

“Mind blowing sparkling wines that would challenge any highly – rated French Champagne” 

 Anthony Gismondi for the Vancouver Sun

And Tony Aspler had this to say “They are without question the best sparkling wines I have tasted in Canada”

“It’s a sparkler that rivals Champagne…one of the best Canadian wines I’ve tasted. ” 

Beppi Crosariol

Listen to Jean-Benoit Deslauriers at 17:49 minutes in the show.

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Next up we explore another exciting wine producing province in which temperatures dip well below zero. Nova Scotia.

Frisky Beaver Wanted Poster

Stay tuned…On this week’s radio show…Toasting Canada’s 150th with wineries from coast to coast. Wanted! Pink Beaver… Someone stole our pet!!

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 Pioneering winemakers are busy discovering new wine regions within Ontario.Ontario’s next VQA appellation Norfolk County, home of the Rapscallion Wine Company and the Frisky Beaver wine!

On this week’s radio show…Toasting Canada’s 150th with wineries from coast to coast.

On the show today we continue to celebrate and honour our nations  sesquicentennial birthday that is Canada’s 150th.

Happy Birthday Canada….a toast to you!  And what a fabulous country. Canada has been named AGAIN the 2nd “Best Country” (9.7 rating) in the world for a second year in a row, the “Great White North” was ranked second (Switzerland is #1 with a perfect 10 in the annual
“Best Countries” survey from the U.S. News & World Report.

Well we surely have plenty reason to pop the cork for Canada’s 150th birthday and that is exactly what we are going to do today with our 2 featured wineries from different wine regions, Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia.

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Our first winery from here locally in Ontario, most suitable for Canada’s birthday, the wine is called Frisky Beaver… Don’t you love it, the winery also has another label Smoke & Gamble… the Rapscallion Wine Company is situated in an emerging wine region Norfolk County which is aiming to become Ontario’s next VQA appellation.
And that used to be at one time the tobacco belt, no longer, wine grapes are staking a claim and making some fantastic wine! 

 So joining us to fill us in on whats happening in the region, and fill us in on what’s up with the Frisky Beaver, selling out and winning multiple  awards is Brock Marshall. Brock is in Sales, Marketing and Operations at Rapscallion, Brock to be our first guest.

Listen to Brock at 4:10 minutes in the show.

Frisky Beaver Red VQA and Frisky Beaver White VQA widely available in Ontario at over 400 LCBO outlets, over 50 grocery stores with a wine/beer/spirits license and a number of licensed establishments.

Frisky Red winner of the Gold at the All Canadian Wine Championships 2017-Red Hybrid Blends category. Frisky Red won Double Gold in this category in 2016 as well.

New this month to the LCBO Frisky Beaver Chardonnay VQA.

A recent visit to Rapscallion Wine Company in Norfolk wine country and a lovely tasting with (left to right) Brock Marshall, Georgia, Peter Graham, Susanne and Richard Czerlau. Check out the complete article in Power Boating Canada.  

 

Chateau Gassier Lavender fields of Provence.

Raise a glass to your Mom with a stunning rosé, the Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015.

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On this week's radio show... Celebrating Mother's Day in Style with Gassier Sables d'Azur Rosé 2015

On this week’s radio show… Celebrating Mother’s Day in Style with Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015

Raise a glass to your Mom with a stunning rosé, the Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015.

On this week’s radio show… Celebrating Mother’s Day in Style!

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Rosé wine from Provence, a French Bistro brunch and a bicycle tour in NOTL.

Coming up on today’s show, the celebration of Moms everywhere! Mother’s Day is just around the corner. So today we thought we would share with you a few ideas on how to help make your Mom’s day a little extra special.

We we will take you to the beautiful historic region of Provence. The region located in southeastern France, the land of lavender, sunflowers, olive groves and rosé!


Provence, world renown for producing the best rosé in the world. These pink wines are being enjoyed now more than ever and with good reason!

Our first guest will be the President and CEO of Château Gassier .  A company involved in growing vineyards in this spectacular region for 5 generations, Olivier Souvelain.

Listen to Olivier Souvelain at 4:15 minutes in the show.

Originating from Barcelonnette (Hautes-Provence) and part of the Provencal nobility since 1421, the Gassier family bought Château Gassier and its 40 hectares of vines in 1982.

Today the vineyard is managed by Georges Gassier, who represents the fifth winegrowing generation of the family, working with the support from his father.

It is only over time that passion, hard work and know how combined, have helped Château Gassier to develop its exceptional potential for excellence.

Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015, Susanne’s Wine Pick

On this week’s audio podcast…We discover Napoleon Cortel Brandy de France

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Napoleon Cortel Brandy

Napoleon Cortel Brandy

Napoleon Cortel Brandy

What a delicious show we have planned for you today. Our theme, Historical Treasures of France, in wine, in brandy and in fromage!!!

In our second segment we shift our attention to a time long before the 16th century and a spirit that was called brandewijn, a Dutch word which later became known as brandy.

Joining us will be Franck Lemonnier, Director International Sales for Cortel Napoleon Brandy which is one of the finest brandies available on the market today, aged in wood casks, and sealed with a cork closure. This brandy is sophisticated,award winning of course, delish!

Franck to fill us in on the journey of how brandy was discovered, what exactly is “brandy”, how best to serve it, enjoy it and the delectable details on Cortel!

EPISODE 57 HISTORICAL TREASURES OF FRANCE

Listen to Franck Lemonnier at 25:26 minutes in the show.

 Triumphant Taste with Cortel Napoleon V.S.O.P. – Great Value Gifting!!

#LCBO #287409 $26.25 per 750 ml bottle or #LCBO #892315 $14.70 per 375 ml bottle.

Bouchard Père & Fils, three centuries and nine generations to the iconic wine region of Burgundy. Exclusive interview with Luc Bouchard

Bouchard Père & Fils, three centuries and nine generations to the iconic wine region of Burgundy. Exclusive interview with Luc Bouchard

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What a delicious show we have planned for you today. Our theme, Historical Treasures of France, in wine, in brandy and in fromage!! Bouchard Père & Fils

Bouchard Père & Fils

Bouchard Père & Fils

To start off we’ll go back almost three centuries and nine generations to the iconic wine region of Burgundy. Today we will feature one of the oldest Maison in Burgundy. Founded in 1731 with incredible holdings of 130 hectares including 12 Grand Crus and 74 Premier Crus. Unbelievable for Burgundy, the winery,

Château de Beaune, Head Office of Bouchard Père & Fils

Bouchard Père & Fils…

is the largest vineyard owners in the supremely coveted region of the Cote d’Or of Burgundy. We will be chatting with family member and Export Manager Luc Bouchard. We’ll explore the history of the region as well as the company, its fascinating history, the vineyards. And of course the deep cellars underground housing over 2000 bottles from the 1800’s, their iconic wines and much more.

We had the pleasure to meet Luc about a month ago, we tasted some great wines, we look forward to welcoming him to the show!

Listen to Luc Bouchard at 4:39 minutes in the show.

 

Did you ever want to be a winemaker of fine craft wines? Well now you can! Check out Wines Unlimited Craft Winemaking Event April 27th in Oakville.

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 Making craft wines at Wines Unlimited is guaranteed to be an easy, fun and affordable experience.
Sure to be the best winemaking experience yet at Wines Unlimited.

Meet Cathy Clark founder of Wines Unlimited, an independent winemaking store located in Oakville, Ontario.

For over 30 years, Cathy’s winemakers have been crafting artisan wines for their clientele, great wines, beating out many on the shelves in blind wine tastings. Cathy joins us to fill us in on making a great wine! It”s inexpensive, fun and easy at Wines Unlimited to be your own award winning winemaker!

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At Wines Unlimited in Oakville ready to make a The Wine Ladies Pinot Noir Rose from Chile. Cathy Clark and Gail Morrone our winemakers show us how it’s done! Winner Darlene Gustin who won the $250 gift certificate to make wine donated for the Anchor Bar’s VIP launch March 15th Women, Wine, Wednesdays with Jazz joins in too! Great fun and delicious too!

Check out The Wine Ladies partners and clients  here.

Craft Winemaking Experience April 27th, 2017.

Our very popular Craft Winemaking Workshops are held most Thursdays from 7 – 9pm at the store. These fun and informative workshops are the perfect way to find out more about Craft Winemaking. During the two hour workshop you will get to taste some excellent wines (white, roses and reds) as well as some basic food pairings. You will also have a hands-on experience of both making some wine and of bottling wine. This workshop is the perfect night out for couples looking for something different for date nite or for small groups looking to spend an evening out enjoying some great wines and having fun with friends.

Spaces are limited to 12 people and cost $20 + HST per person. You can book by calling us on 905 338 9463 or you can email cathy@wines-unlimited.ca for more details

More details of upcoming workshops can also be found on our Facebook page. As spaces are limited we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. Also, it is possible to have an exclusive workshop for your friends so please contact cathy@wines-unlimilted.ca for more details as to how you can book this workshop for your very own private Craft Winemaking Party.

Celebrity Chef Massimo Capra, Great Grappas from Bottega SpA and craft wine making from Wines Unlimited.

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 Our first guest on the show today enjoys travelling around the world as a host of his own TV show, author of 4 books, owner of 5 restaurants, guest celebrity chef on long running City Line… who could it be????

There’s only one answer to that question and one man to fit the bill, and that is Celebrity Chef Massimo Capra! You all know him well, the charismatic, fun loving, moustachioed Massimo to join us as our first guest. Born in a small town in Lombardy , Italy, we chat with Massimo about his Italian roots and his latest venture Capra’s Kitchen, just recently opened to rave reviews!

Listen to Massimo Capra on the show here at 3:11 minutes.

The Wine Ladies visit Capra’s Kitchen and see first hand the secret’s of Chef Massimo and son Daniel’s secret of the signature pizza. Watch the tour here.  

What spirit is perfect after meals, nicely chilled, pairs delightfully with dark chocolate and is used to “correct espresso” in Veneto?  

Grappa!

We welcome another guest to the show,also calling in from Italy,from Processco, Veneto and although we’re going to stay within the region of Veneto we’ll turn our attention away from wine for a little bit and move to a “trending” refined white spirit housed in glorious artsy glass bottles.

This spirit is called Grappa, and we will be chatting with the founder of the multi generational luxury house of Bottega SpA, Sandro Bottega.

Listen to Sandro Bottega on the show here at 11:20 minutes.

 

 

Did you ever want to be a winemaker of fine craft wines? Well now you can!

Our final guest Cathy Clark founder of Wines Unlimited, an independent winemaking store located in Oakville, Ontario. For over 30 years, Cathy’s winemakers have been crafting artisan wines for their clientele, great wines, beating out many on the shelves in blind wine tastings. Cathy joins us to fill us in on making a great wine! It”s inexpensive, fun and easy at Wines Unlimited to be your own award winning winemaker!

Listen to Cathy Clark on the show here at 25:30 minutes.

 

WATCH VIDEO

At Wines Unlimited in Oakville ready to make a The Wine Ladies Pinot Noir Rose from Chile. Cathy Clark and Gail Morrone our winemakers show us how it’s done! Winner Darlene Gustin who won the $250 gift certificate to make wine donated for the Anchor Bar’s VIP launch March 15th Women, Wine, Wednesdays with Jazz joins in too! Great fun and delicious too!

La Dolce Vita With Celebrity Chef Massimo Capra.

Spectator Marilisa Allegrini

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

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Marilisa Allegrini is the first Italian woman wine producer to grace the cover of Wine Spectator! We have a fantastic show for you today all in celebration of International Women’s Day that is coming up on March 8th, International Women’s Day was officially launched in 1911 and today over 100 years later IWD is celebrated around the world with 1000’s of events taking place honouring women everywhere for their various achievements.

Listen to the Audio Podcast here now.

Episode 54: February 21, 2017

Off to Italy next with Marilisa Allegrini, owner of Italy’s 2016 Winery of the Year, a global ambassador for the iconic wine region of Veneto. A voice for the women today in this business traditionally dominated by men, the “voice of Amarone”. Marilisa will join us and share her story of this historic winery going back six generations, explore her philosophy, her challenges and her greatest accomplishments.

Listen at 13:47 minutes into the show.

Amazing afternoon meeting and tasting a selection of wines with  Marilisa Allegrini, “the voice of Amarone “, proprietor Allegrini vineyards. Check it out here. 

The spectacular Villa della Torre in Fumane di Valpolicella, today the official reception venue of the Allegrini group companies.

On this week’s radio show… Celebrating women from around the globe with International Women’s Day

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Celebrating Women From Around The Globe With International Women’s Day!

Tune in Wednesday March 1st, 2017


We have a fantastic show for you today all in Celebration of International Women’s Day that is coming up on March 8th. International Women’s Day was officially launched in 1911. Today over 100 years later IWD is celebrated around the world with 1000’s of events taking place. 

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So coming up today, The Dinner Party, is one such event, an annual fundraiser. Started in 2003 is co-presented  by Women of Halton Action Movement and Zonta Club of Oakville. This is a fabulous evening coming up on March 8th, honouring International  Women’s Day. Our first guest to fill us in on the event and a little more about the mission of Zonta. Zonta is a global organization in 67 countries. Catherine Bobesich, the Fundraising Chair and Communications chair of Zonta Club of Oakville. 

Listen to Catherine Bobesich at 4:13 minutes into the radio show.

For tickets to The Dinner Party. 

Off to Italy next with Marilisa Allegrini, owner of Italy’s 2016 Winery of the Year, a global ambassador for the iconic wine region of Veneto. A voice for the women today in this business traditionally dominated by men, the “voice of Amarone”. Marilisa will join us and share her story of this historic winery going back six generations. We will explore her philosophy, her challenges and her greatest accomplishments.

Listen to Marilisa Allegrini at 13:47 minutes into the radio show.

 

Wines available in our market include the Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre 2013 – $24.95 per bottle and the Allegrini Soave 2015 -$16.95 per bottle

Listen to Amanda Usher at 31:54 minutes into the radio show.

And finally our final guest is accomplished jazz musician, Emily Steinwall.The Emily Steinwall Quartet features some of the rising young stars in Canada’s jazz scene. With a voice that is distinctive and emotional, sophisticated playing and a beat that swings, this group captures the essence of jazz. On March 15th, they will feature special guest Brian Dickinson, a Juno award-winning piano player. Brian  has been a mainstay on the Canadian jazz scene for over thirty-five years. The group features Emily Steinwall on voice and saxophone, Hayden Farrar on upright bass, David Steinmetz on drums and Brian Dickinson on piano.

Listen to Emily Steinwall at 41:54 minutes into the radio show

Cabin. Gifts, Goods and Grooming for Gents.The perfect gift for him!

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Cabin. Gifts, Goods, and Grooming for Gents.

And finally to close off the show. Let’s talk about what is trending? Now is this for HIM or for HER??? Cabin. Gifts, Goods, and Grooming for Gents. Close shaves, short sides and back cuts for all ages. So cool, so sexy no matter the age! Packing the bodies in for a variety of shaves and cuts, the old fashioned barber shop is back!!! At Cabin, located in Mississauga, we will welcome founder and operator Louis Manzo to fill us in. What an awesome gift for your guy and for you!

Listen to Louis Manzo at 1 hour into the show.

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Something trending big these days are the old fashioned barbershops. Take a look around, they’re popping up everywhere.In the old days A place where the guys used to go for a hot towel shave, a beard trim and a hair cut… but even more it was a place for them to gather, feel comfortable and share a little camaraderie, maybe have a coffee.

 

While men were going to women’s salons, Manzo wanted to create “a social aspect around grooming and accessories that guys would like, private clubs exist but nothing at a pedestrian level”, explains Manzo.

Awesome gift ideas for the man in your life!

if you’re looking for something unique and cool for your guy, there are so many unique things to buy. Lots of Canadian brands too…Hand blown whiskey tumblers, luxurious Merino Wool throw hand woven by group of Grannys in New Brunswick,mens jewellery,cool work accessories, bowties, socks, underwear, hats, winter accessories and more.