Sherry Savy with Dry Sack and Bodegas Williams & Humbert

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Paola Medina of Bodegas Williams & Humbert.

Paola Medina of Bodegas Williams & Humbert.

Dry Sack Sherry Bodegas Williams & Humbert.

We decided to focus on Sherry as our fortified wine today. This fortified wine is very delicious and complex. It is however often misunderstood and underappreciated!

So joining us here today, in our first segment, to help us all become Sherry Savvy, is the winemaker for one of the most established, historical and largely awarded Sherry producers, Paola Medina of Bodegas Williams & Humbert.

Listen to Paola Medina at 5:24 minutes into the show.

On this week’s radio show…A salute to the glorious grape and beyond, from the table, to the fortified spirit, to the jewel of Spain, Rioja

We’ll start with our salute to the glorious grape, but beyond the grape as a table wine rather the role it plays in a variety of spirits of which there are many. Examples such as Pisco from Peru, Cognac from Cognac, Grappa traditionally from Italy…or as a  fortified wine like Port from Portugal and of one of the jewels of Spain, Sherry.

The Wine Ladies in Spain  for a wine, culinary and cultural tour!

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

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Gassier Sables d'Azur Rosé 2015

Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015

Susanne'sWine Pick

Susanne’s Wine Pick

Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015

So for me, especially with the hot days we’ve been having, I am gravitating to rose. My wine pick today is from the Cotes de Provence, the largest appellation in Provence, of course known for rose. Almost with 90% of its production is pink and a bright pale pink, known to be fresh, a hint of spice and floral notes.

Listen to my wine review on the radio show at 4:21 minutes in the show.

My choice is the Sables d’Azur Cotes de Provence 2015, rose, by Gassier, beautiful, salmon copper colour, fresh, crisp, dry, beautiful tones of fresh strawberry and peach, elegant, delicate, a blend of Cinsault, Grenache and syrah, lovely, delicious, all for $15.95 yum!

On this week’s radio show…A salute to the glorious grape and beyond, from the table, to the fortified spirit, to the jewel of Spain, Rioja

We’ll start with our salute to the glorious grape, but beyond the grape as a table wine rather the role it plays in a variety of spirits of which there are many. Examples such as Pisco from Peru, Cognac from Cognac, Grappa traditionally from Italy…or as a  fortified wine like Port from Portugal and of one of the jewels of Spain, Sherry.

Montgras Antu Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Montgras Antu Cabernet Sauvignon 2013. Georgia’s Wine Pick

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In Chile at Mont Gras with the winemaker Santiago Margozzini

In Chile at Mont Gras with the winemaker Santiago Margozzini. Montgras Antu Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Georgia's Wine Pick

Georgia’s Wine Pick

My wine pick today MontGras Antu Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 hails from the Maipo Valley, Chile, it is a Cab Sauv, sells for $17.95 and is worth every penny and then some.


Montgras Antu Cabernet Sauvignon 2013.

Listen to my wine review on the radio show at 3:02 minutes.

Produced by the winery Mont Gras, they make great wines over there, also super value for the price points, I’m sure this is not my first time that one of their wines have come up for me… but here is a winner!

Deep ruby red, Juicy, powerful, yet elegant, blackberry and blueberry and hints of black pepper on the nose, mouth filling, with more black berry, cherry, touch of oak, soft tannins, so delicious, with a long finish.. just got my bbq repaired, and Antu Cab coming back with my up-coming steak on the grill!

On this week’s radio show…A salute to the glorious grape and beyond, from the table, to the fortified spirit, to the jewel of Spain, Rioja

EPISODE 47

We’ll start with our salute to the glorious grape, but beyond the grape as a table wine rather the role it plays in a variety of spirits of which there are many. Examples such as Pisco from Peru, Cognac from Cognac, Grappa traditionally from Italy…or as a  fortified wine like Port from Portugal and of one of the jewels of Spain, Sherry.

Tawse Winery, Summer Solstice Concert with Jim Cuddy

Magical time at Jim Cuddy Summer Solstice Concert 2016, Tawse Winery,The Wine Ladies TV

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Gentlemen prefer Preferred Magazine….and VDF Gives You Pitars

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Carlo Greco, Publisher Preferred Magazine

Finally, to close off the show, we’re going to shift gears just a little bit, and welcome the Publisher Carlo Greco of Preferred Magazine to the show, a stunning, up scale magazine, a coffee table bookazine. Carlo to fill us in on what is trending these days, in the way of travel, cars, cigars, food, and wine including his love of Prosecco and Pitars too, just featured in Preferred. Although targeted toward primarily the gentlemen, ladies this is for you too.

Listen to Carlo Greco at 42:57 minutes in the show

 

VDF Wines Gives You Pitars

On this week’s radio show…

Lavish lifestyle with prize Pitars Prosecco, Preferred Magazine and Executive Chef from OVEST.

Coming up on our show today, one of Italy’s many claims to fame, is of course their very own sparkling wine, growing in popularity day by day. Not only is it a wine, but it is a place, and it is a grape and there is a bit of confusion out there about this delightful and delicious bubbly and that is Prosecco.

Episode 46: Pitars Prosecco;Nicola Pittaro, Danylo Mielnik, Carlo Greco

There is much more to this bubbly, with an interesting history, than many might know. So in our first segment we are excited to share with everyone today a very special winery, located in the Friuli region in northeastern Italy, the wine Castel Pitars winery.

Pitars Winery

Here is a wine producer that dates back to 1510, steeped in tradition, now run by four brothers producing an exciting array of wines, along with their Prosecco, wines of indigenous grapes, international varietals and unique blends.

Pitars family

Pitars Prosecco DOC, Susanne’s Wine Pick

Danylo Mielnik, Executive Chef Ovest Cucina E Vineria.

If you love Italian food you are going to love Ovest Cucina E Vineria!

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Danylo Mielnik, Executive Chef Ovest Cucina E Vineria.

Danylo Mielnik, Executive Chef Ovest Cucina E Vineria.

And if you are anywhere near King and Bathurst streets in our fair city of Toronto, don’t miss out on the restaurant Ovest Cucina E Vineria. We love Italian food, always a fave. But here the Executive Chef Danylo Mielnik, is a rock star with traditional and authentic Italian dishes. This chef is hitting new heights with creative, delectable twists leaving you begging for more! Chef Mielnik, will join us. What’s new and exciting on the chef’s menu? Why are people flocking to Ovest?Find out why in our second segment.

Listen to Danylo Mielnik at 31:00 minutes in the show

Pitars Wines imported and distributed exclusively by VDF Importers of Fine Wines.

Order on line or contact us to setup a wine tasting at your home, restaurant or business establishment. info@vdfwines.com or 905-995-2542

Follow us on Twitter @VDFWines

On this week’s radio show…

Lavish lifestyle with prize Pitars Prosecco, Preferred Magazine and Executive Chef from OVEST.

Coming up on our show today, one of Italy’s many claims to fame, is of course their very own sparkling wine. Growing in popularity day by day. Not only is it a wine, but it is a place and it is a grape. There is a bit of confusion out there about this delightful and delicious bubbly. It is Prosecco.

Episode 46: Pitars Prosecco;Nicola Pittaro, Danylo Mielnik, Carlo Greco

There is much more to this bubbly, with an interesting history, than many might know. So in our first segment we are excited to share with everyone today a very special winery, located in the Friuli region in northeastern Italy, the wine Castel Pitars winery.

Pitars Winery

Here is a wine producer that dates back to 1510, steeped in tradition, now run by four brothers producing an exciting array of wines, along with their Prosecco, wines of indigenous grapes, international varietals and unique blends.

Pitars family

Pitars Prosecco DOC, Susanne’s Wine Pick

 

On this week’s radio show…Lavish lifestyle with prize Pitars Prosecco, Preferred Magazine and Executive Chef from OVEST.

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Pitars Prosecco

Pitars Prosecco

Pitars Wines imported and distributed exclusively by VDF Importers of Fine Wines.

On this week’s radio show…

Episode 46

Lavish lifestyle with prize Pitars Prosecco, Preferred Magazine and Executive Chef from OVEST.

Coming up on our show today, one of Italy’s many claims to fame. It is of course their very own sparkling wine, growing in popularity day by day. Not only is it a wine, but it is a place.  It is also a grape and there is a bit of confusion out there about this delightful and delicious bubbly and that is Prosecco.

Episode 46: Pitars Prosecco; Nicola Pittaro, Danylo Mielnik, Carlo Greco

There is much more to this bubbly, with an interesting history, than many might know. So in our first segment we are excited to share with everyone today a very special winery, located in the Friuli region in northeastern Italy, the wine Castel Pitars winery.

Pitars family

Pitars family

Here is a wine producer that dates back to 1510, steeped in tradition, now run by four brothers producing an exciting array of wines, along with their Prosecco, wines of indigenous grapes, international varietals and unique blends.

First up, we welcome Nicola Pittaro, of Pitars to the show, to share a little about Pitars story, their wines and why Trip Advisor says don’t miss out on Pitars if you are anywhere near this region!

Listen to Nicola Pittaro at 6:00 minutes in the show

Pitars Wines imported and distributed exclusively by VDF Importers of Fine Wines.

Order on line or contact us to setup a wine tasting at your home, restaurant or business establishment. info@vdfwines.com or 905-995-2542

Follow us on Twitter @VDFWines

Gentlemen prefer Preferred Magazine….and VDF Gives You Pitars

Willson Oakville Film Festival

Willson Oakville Film Festival Present SOMM: Into The Bottle.

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Willson Oakville Film Festival

Willson Oakville Film Festival

Willson Oakville Film Festival Present 

SOMM: Into The Bottle

Saturday, June 25th, 2016 1:00pm at Film.ca

Enjoy The Film & Then – Finish The Evening With Great Wine & Food

SOMM:Into The Bottle

Watch the trailer here.

The Willson Oakville Film Festival presents  SOMM: Into the Bottle”. The celebrated documentary about trying to pass the sommelier test.  This sequel to  raises the curtain into the seldom seen world that surrounds the wine we drink.

How many people understand how wine is produced? How it is grown? What goes on in the cellar? We discover that far more than just grapes go into the bottle, through the eyes of the world’s greatest sommeliers and winemakers.

Enjoy The Film & Then – Finish The Evening With Great Wine & Food

Enjoy the regional premier screening of “SOMM: Into the Bottle”. After the film join The Wine Ladies at Noble Bistro, in downtown Oakville for an exclusive 2 hour event! ONLY 50 VIP Guests.

Saturday, June 25th, 2016 3:30-5:30pm

Taste special wines from Creekside Estate Winery, indulge in fabulous food from one of Oakville’s newest restaurants, Noble Bistro, 218 Lakeshore Rd E, featuring “Chopped Canada’s” season 1 winning chef, JohnRoss Woodland.

 Take home swag valued at $50.00, win door prizes, and get your photo taken in front of The Wine Ladies’ photo wall.

Film + Wine / Food Event: $40 + HST + ticket service fee.
Or just see the film for $15 + HST + tickets service fee.
To attend the Wine/Food Event, must be 19 years of age or older.

A big shout out and thank-you to our sponsors for making this possible! 

         

The Wine Ladies SPOTLIGHT Wine Sceptre

J Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2013, Paso Robles, Susanne’s Wine Pick

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J Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2013

So this week I went with a red wine today too. My pick is from Paso Robles, situated on California’s Central Coast. Georgia and I visited this winery a couple of years ago. We headed down the coast after shooting our show in Napa Valley.

So J, for Jerry Lohr, has been around since 1974, a hugely successful brand, one of America’s most known wineries, they have two wine centers now, one in San Jose and of course the one we visited. J Lohr is actually one of the few family owned estate-focused wineries of this size.

To the vino, you know me pretty well, how often do I gravitate to Merlot? Not that often right? So this time I did and I was super happy about the J Lohr Osos Merlot 2013 $21.95 I cracked open when I got home!

So this Merlot actually has a substantial dose of Malbec in it, no shrinking violet this wine, bright, seductive aroma of plum and blueberry, full juicy dark fruit flavour and a lengthy finish. PLUS 2013, they are saying is was an extremely strong vintage for Paso Robles!

 JLohr Los Osos Merlot 2013 $21.95 

Listen to my review at 5:05 minutes in the radio show.

Susanne'sWine Pick

Susanne’s Wine Pick

For more of Susanne’s Wine Picks  

On this week’s Audio Podcast…

Lavish lifestyle with prize Pitars Prosecco, Preferred Magazine and Executive Chef from OVEST.

Coming up on our show today, one of Italy’s many claims to fame, is of course their very own sparkling wine, growing in popularity day by day. Not only is it a wine, but it is a place, and it is a grape and there is a bit of confusion out there about this delightful and delicious bubbly and that is Prosecco.

Episode 46: Pitars Prosecco;Nicola Pittaro, Danylo Mielnik, Carlo Greco

There is much more to this bubbly, with an interesting history, than many might know. So in our first segment we are excited to share with everyone today a very special winery, located in the Friuli region in northeastern Italy, the wine Castel Pitars winery.

Pitars Winery

Here is a wine producer that dates back to 1510, steeped in tradition, now run by four brothers producing an exciting array of wines, along with their Prosecco, wines of indigenous grapes, international varietals and unique blends.

Pitars family

Pitars Wines imported and distributed exclusively by VDF Importers of Fine Wines.

Order onlines, or contact us to setup a wine tasting at your home, restaurant or business establishment. info@vdfwines.com or 905-995-2542

Follow us on Twitter @VDFWines

 

Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Georgia's Wine Pick

Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Georgia’s Wine Pick

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 Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

 Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

So my wine pick today comes from TWO HANDS WINES , founded in 1999 by two guys at a friends engagement party. That actually is when they decided it was time to make their own wine and market it to the world.

Fast forward, they are in the Barosaa Valley and have done extremely well.In November 2012, Two Hands was named in the Wine Spectator’s annual Top 100 for the 10th year in a row, an achievement apparently that no other winery can boast.

My pick is the Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

 ($27.95 – VINTAGES #219469)

Listen to my review at 3:40 minutes in the radio show.

Episode 46


Kind of liked the name of this wine… Sexy Beast…I figured when I tasted this Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, South Australia, maybe the name came from the way in which the  oak and tannins in this wine are being tamed…. Or wrestled down by the intense deep purplish colour, abundant red  fruit, cassis and notes of chocolate…and minty spice. Mouth filling, a beast of a wine, coming in at 16% alcohol, wow… yummy! Sexy Beast is part of the Picture Series of Two Hands Wines.

Georgia's Wine Pick

Georgia’s Wine Pick

For Other Georgia’s Wine Picks Click Here.

On this week’s radio show…

Lavish lifestyle with prize Pitars Prosecco, Preferred Magazine and Executive Chef from OVEST.

Coming up on our show today, one of Italy’s many claims to fame, is of course their very own sparkling wine, growing in popularity day by day. Not only is it a wine, but it is a place, and it is a grape and there is a bit of confusion out there about this delightful and delicious bubbly and that is Prosecco.

Episode 46: Pitars Prosecco;Nicola Pittaro, Danylo Mielnik, Carlo Greco

There is much more to this bubbly, with an interesting history, than many might know. So in our first segment we are excited to share with everyone today a very special winery, located in the Friuli region in northeastern Italy, the wine Castel Pitars winery.

Pitars Winery

Here is a wine producer that dates back to 1510, steeped in tradition, now run by four brothers producing an exciting array of wines, along with their Prosecco, wines of indigenous grapes, international varietals and unique blends.

Pitars family

Pitars Wines imported and distributed exclusively by VDF Importers of Fine Wines.

Order onlines, or contact us to setup a wine tasting at your home, restaurant or business establishment. info@vdfwines.com or 905-995-2542

Follow us on Twitter @VDFWines