Best of the Breast Birthday Bash, celebrates with Girls’ Night Out “bubbly” at the 50th anniversary of the boob job and good breast health.
Dr. McLean of McLean Clinic.
Great party celebrating the 50 years of the Boob JOB!
Best of the Breast Celebration! 50th Birthday bash for breast augmentation, breast health and more! The party was located at Dirty Martini’s and hosted by Dr. McLean of the McLean Clinic in Mississauga. All the ladies were greeted with a glass of the delectable Girls’ Night Out Sparkling Wine, courtesy of Colio Estate Wines, celebratory and simply delicious, along with a gift bag filled to the brim with all kinds of great goodies.
Girls’ Night Out Wines
An inspiring roster of speakers, covered a range of topics including the history of the boob job, breast health, hormonal health, and more. The Wine Ladies demonstrated the ART of Sabrage, and then invited the host of the evening Dr. McLean, proficient with the knife albeit perhaps not a sword to try his hand at this artful and romantic opening of the bubbly. All proceeds to the evening went to the Betty Wallace Women’s Health Centre, The Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre. A great time was had by all. To view highlights of the evening click here.
Best of the Breast Celebration
Best of the Breast Celebration
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
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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.
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Chianti Classico Riserva, from Castello di Gabbiano with history of many centuries
Old world indeed, Castello di Gabbiano’s story dates back over 800 years when the castle was constructed in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. The story goes that the Gabbiano Knight on horseback protected the Castello di Gabbiano Estate from outside invaders. The Cavaliere on the label symbolizes the robust charm and tradition of the Chianti region.
With rich Tuscan soil, the producer has long been crafting some of the finest wines from the Chianti Classico region. The grapes for the 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG come from the estate vineyards at the Castello di Gabbiano in the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany. The fruit was harvested from the oldest vines of the historic vineyard with an average age of 30 years.
The Chianti Classico Riserva is 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot and was aged for 16-18 months in 100% French oak, 50% of which was new oak barrels. On the nose you will enjoy a beautiful aroma reminiscent of sweet violets and cherry while on the palate full bodied and complex, the wine delivers flavours of black fruit including plum and blackcurrant accompanied by a hint of licorice… simply delish!
For more information on Castello di Gabbiano contact Treasury Wine Estates
To enjoy this wine with fabulous food, breath taking song and Celebrity Chef Massimo Capra join us at our up coming event;