When we heard that Tsufit our first business coach was going to be speaking at the “Woman’s Post Courage to Lead” seminar we thought we simply had to go catch up and make sure to get a personally autographed copy of her fantastic new book!.
Well we finally made it to the top! Well by that we mean the 10th floor at the CBC studios here in Toronto! That’s the spot where the fierce dragons reside from the fabulous CBC hit series ! Dragon’s Den!
Twenty Valley Niagara Country Run
Dear Wine Ladies,
I have always been a great fan of Canadian wines and committed to burning off those Cabernet calories by taking in an extensive run a couple of times a week. Listening to your radio show last Saturday I was thrilled to learn about the Twenty Valley Niagara Country Run taking place in mid June. Is this run similar to the famous annual Medoc Marathon that takes place in Bordeaux? Could you please share a few of the details of the run with your readers? It truly sounds like an incredible weekend offering the perfect blend of great wine, food, and a little competition!
Rob
Ottawa, Ontario
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Dear Rob,
We too are thrilled about this inaugural run, which is indeed modeled after the Medoc Marathon as well as other runs in California and Australia. Approximately 2000 runners, from elite athletes to competitive runners to casual walkers will all have one thing in common, the opportunity to sample wonderful, premium wines from 13 wineries in the Twenty Valley region. The weekend promises to be a celebration of great food, great wines and entertainment for the whole family. Similar in spirit to the Medoc Marathon, runners are being encouraged to arrive in costume adding to the fun, face painting, music, an all day barbeque and wine tours will also be part of this celebration and healthy competition. The Twenty Valley Niagara Wine Country Run has something for everyone, whether you’re in tip-top shape and ready for the Half Marathon or just in the mood for an easy 4K stroll, through the vineyards.
Already, with still two weeks to go, (June 13th and 14th) the run is poised to be a huge success, an historical wine event for Canada with over 1,500 runners signed up from across the country and the United States. For more details or to register www.winecountryrun.com
Dear Wine Ladies,
As a newbie to wine, just having graduated from wine coolers… sorry Wine Ladies, I have started to enjoy roses. My question is how do roses get their colour? Is it simply a blend of red and white wine?
Set that radio dial to CP24 Radio1050 (a.m) or directly on line at CP24.com every Saturday morning at 10a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show.
What is the proper way to taste wine? Is it really appropriate to slurp your wine as you might a hot soup? According to a “wine expert” friend of mine, she says it is and maintains that all the experts do it. What do you say?
Anna
Calgary, Alberta
Be sure to join us for an incredible weekend June 13th & 14th as Georgia retreads her running shoes and Susanne dusts hers off in time for the inaugural Twenty Valley Niagara Wine Country Run. Fashioned after the famous Medoc Marathon held every year in Bordeaux, you can be a part of wine and sports history!
First of its kind in Canada, this unique run winds through Twenty Valley wine country showcasing Ontario’s stunning vineyards and premier wineries. The run finishes in downtown Jordan where all runners and supporters are invited to celebrate at the Finish Area Street Party. Join 3,000 runners from all over Ontario at the Twenty Valley Niagara Wine Country Run June 13th & 14th 2009
Half Marathon * Team Relay * 10 K Run * 4K Stroll/ Walk
Run through Ontario’s stunning vineyards, over big green hills and take in the sun bright in the early summer sky.
Test your Legs-Treat your taste buds!
Situated in Niagara’s lush Greenbelt, just an hour’s drive from Toronto or Buffalo, Twenty Valley is home to many of Ontario’s and Canada’s premiere wineries and the perfect destination for this year’s leisure & casual run. All participating wineries crafting fine VQA wines will be offering personalized tours & tastings on Saturday June 13th at the wineries and at the runner’s expo.
See you there!
Above: AJ McLaughlin, Nicolette Novak, Marie Brennan and Elliot Kerr join us in-studio
To find out the scoop set that radio dial to CP24 Radio 1050 or listen online Saturday morning May 30th at 10a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show. “Test Your Legs and Treat Your Taste Buds” at the inaugural Twenty Valley Niagara Wine Country Run, sure to be an historical event, our topic for this Saturday’s show. Be sure to join us as we welcome our guests Elliot Kerr, President of Landmark Sport Group, AJ McLaughlin, proprietor of Angels Gate Winery and Nicolette Novak of the Good Earth Cooking School, passionate about this event. Whether you choose to race or stroll, the vineyards beckon as do the premium wines of Twenty Valley.
Visit the Wine Country Run website to register for the race:
See you there. Remember don’t whine about the run!.enjoy wine while you run!
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Dear Wine Ladies,
Last weekend at one of our favorite restaurants, we ordered a bottle of wine that we’re very familiar with. We felt a little awkward sending it back, but did it anyways. The server was fine with it but afterward we wondered what could have been the reason the wine tasted so badly. Does it have to do with the cork?
Thomas