Robert Mondavi

Robert Mondavi,the man, the winery, Napa Valley.. On this week’s audio podcast.

/0 Comments/in , , /by

Robert Mondavi,the man, the winery, Napa Valley.

Our next guest to share the story, of a man who created celebrity for himself and his winery. He also created celebrity for the whole wine region of Napa Valley, and actually of California.
We are talking about a great new world wine pioneer, an international icon, the late Robert Mondavi, founder of the Robert Mondavi Winery, co-founder with Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Opus One of course, a great patron of the arts, and so much more.

Robert Mondavi and Baron Phillipe de Rothshield

Robert Mondavi and Baron Phillipe de Rothshield

1966 The Winery’s first harvest is celebrated with the first Blessing of the Grapes.
1970 Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi meet for the first time in Hawaii. The Baron suggests the idea of a joint venture, which later becomes Opus One.The photo here is from a later time when the Baron visited Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa.

Mark de Vere, Master of Wine.

Mark de Vere, Master of Wine.

Here to share the Mondavi story, and share a few of his own, he is a celebrity in his own right.

Our guest  bearing the title of the most prestigious title in the world of wine, that is a MW. Master of Wine, such an elite group, one of only 38 residing in all of the US. Lots to cover today we welcome Mark de Vere, Director of Wine Education for the Constellation Academy of Wine.

Listen to Mark de Vere at 30:06 minutes into the show.

On this week’s radio show…Celebrities and their love of wine.

EPISODE 43

We have a great show for you today. Our topic “Celebrity Wines.”
Whether owning their own wineries or hooking up with an existing winery, famous directors, actors, musicians, around the world are getting involved in this business.
And why not?  Who wouldn’t want to own a winery?  We do! So we’ve got three special guests joining us here today. You know them all, from celebrity wineries,  the wines and the celebrities themselves.

After Robert’s success in Napa Valley, he returned to his boyhood home in Lodi and founded Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi…. everyday wine.

 

Robert’s foresight of planting vineyards throughout Northern California resulted in the Robert Mondavi Private Selection.

The late Robert Mondavi is considered the godfather of the California wine movement. This classic cab with cassis, blackberry and cedar notes has been made since the winery’s founding in 166. Enjoy it with hearty dishes, meats, lasagna or filet mignon.

The Wine Ladies meet Margrit Mondavi

On this week’s radio show…Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Dan Aykroyd, Crystal Head Vodka

Love delish premium vodka, Crystal Head, the blues, great comedy & the movie GhostBusters, tune in & be entertained with Dan Aykroyd.

/0 Comments/in , , , , /by

And finally, we close off the show with an interview we did previously with a very special guest, a fellow Canadian, he is a household name, a great man of comedy, of music, of business, you know him from the Blues Brothers and Ghost Busters and of course Crystal Head Vodka, as well as his wines. The one and only Dan Aykroyd!! You will not want to miss hearing what Dan had to say. He is brilliant, he is hysterical and he loves his wine! 

On this week’s radio show…Celebrities and their love of wine.

EPISODE 43

We have a great show for you today. Our topic “Celebrity Wines.”
Whether owning their own wineries or hooking up with an existing winery, famous directors, actors, musicians, around the world are getting involved in this business.
And why not?  Who wouldn’t want to own a winery?  We do! So we’ve got three special guests joining us here today. You know them all, from celebrity wineries,  the wines and the celebrities themselves.

Listen to Dan Aykroyd at 53:00 minutes into the show.

 

Dan Aykroyd wines produced and distributed by Diamond Estates, The Winery 

Tasting the range of Dan Aykroyd wines with Thomas Green, VP of Winemaking and VP Operations.

Crystal Head Vodka distributed by PMA, Peter Mielzynski Agencies Ltd.

Watch our trailer here as we search for Dan!

Francis Ford Coppola

On this week’s Audio Podcast…Francis Ford Coppola Winery.

/0 Comments/in /by

Francis Ford Coppola, 5 time Oscar winning director, producer of epics films, Godfather and Apocalpyse Now, with his own namesake winery, Francis Ford Coppola.

Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola

On this week’s radio show…Celebrities and their love of wine.

EPISODE 43

We have a great show for you today. Our topic “Celebrity Wines.”
Whether owning their own wineries or hooking up with an existing winery, famous directors, actors, musicians, around the world are getting involved in this business.
And why not?  Who wouldn’t want to own a winery?  We do! So we’ve got three special guests joining us here today. You know them all, from celebrity wineries,  the wines and the celebrities themselves.

Kicking off the show we talk with with Lise Asimont, Director of Grower Relations

(on the left) over at Francis Ford Coppola winery. She will give us the scoop  on the winery and the famous director himself.

Listen to Lise Asimont at 6:12 minutes into the show.

Francis Ford Coppola Winery an oasis to visit for all ages.From the wine experience of over 40 wines made on-site at the state of the art winery, to delicious dining at RUSTIC restaurant serving Francis’s favourite recipes featuring on site organic herbs and produce, to relaxing by the 3600 sq foot swimming pool and park area and movie gallery of course featuring memorabilia from 50 years of film making.

Francis Ford Coppola Wines distributed by Noble Estates Wines & Spirits

 

  Born from a celebration of love, Sofia wines began as a gift from a father to his daughter. The sparkling wine, as bright and effervescent as the woman who inspired it, the charming and stylish Sofia Rosé, along with the alluring Riesling, are a tribute to the romantic, ebullient spirit of women everywhere.

Robert Mondavi,the man, the winery, Napa Valley.. On this week’s radio show.

Meet Mark Beringer, 4th generation winemaker Beringer Vineyards… On this week’s audio podcast.

/0 Comments/in , , /by
Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer

Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer

Beringer Vineyards named one of the most beautiful European-style wineries in Napa Valley, California.

On this week’s radio show…Ancient Vines,Historic Wines, Antiques, Beringer Vineyards, Taylor-Fladgate Port plus a great new find, Porta 6.

EPISODE 38

In our first segment an iconic winery, rich in history and absolutely stunning, Beringer Vineyards.Record breaking of which The Wine Advocate Robert Parker had this to say,
“After Years of visiting the world’s best wine producers, I cannot think of too many cellars where I have walked out shaking my head at such an extraordinary range of quality”.

This winery founded in 1876 by two brothers who left their homeland, the Rhine Valley in Germany to pursue their careers and their dreams and to continue the family wine making tradition is Beringer Vineyards. 

Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer

Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer

Today we are so pleased to welcome,the 4th generation winemaker of the historic wine family and wine producer located in Napa Valley. Recognized as one of the finest wineries around the world.It is,among the most awarded and it is Beringer Vineyards, and our guest.Coming up first is Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer.

Listen to Mark Beringer at 7:52 minutes in the show 

 Beringer’s historic wine caves. Tours available.

Georgia’s Wine Pick…Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Porta 6 launches in Ontario, a 90 Pointer claims Decanter Magazine.

Dancing With Mississauga Stars 2015 raises $125,000 for The Community Foundation of Mississauga, Susanne’s Tango.

/0 Comments/in , , , /by
Dancing With Mississauga Stars, Susanne and Ciro Tango

Dancing With Mississauga Stars, Susanne and Ciro Tango.

One of the most talked about local events, the third annual Dancing with Mississauga Stars gala was held on Friday November 6, 2015 at the Mississauga Convention Centre.

Dancing With Mississauga Stars 2015

We raised over $125,000 for The Community Foundation of Mississauga.

This year five stars have accepted the challenge to raise essential funds for the Foundation while learning one ballroom dance. They performed their chosen dance in front of the audience on gala night. These brave stars were Tim Beckett, Fire Chief of Mississauga; Lauren Bernardi, Principal, Bernardi Human Resource Law; Dorothy Guerra, Owner Birth Yoga Studio, Susanne Seelig-Mense, Partner The Wine Ladies; and Cliff Silveira, Director of Operations, Mississauga Convention Centre.

Dancing With Mississauga Stars, with partner extraordinaire Ciro, Danced to raise funds for Community Foundation of Mississauga!

With partner extraordinaire Ciro, Danced to raise funds for Community Foundation of Mississauga!

For complete information on the event and information about The Community Foundation of Mississauga.

What We Do?

All Community Foundations share three roles. We;

  • bring donors to the table as community builders, and help them formulate and realize their philanthropic goals, matching their interests and concerns with community needs and organizations, and finding innovative and responsible ways to give their investments lasting impact.
  • take the broadest view of what a community is and what it needs to succeed. This is why our grants support everything from shelter, sustenance and care for those most in need, to recreation, the arts, and the environment.
  • take the long-term view for our communities: we identify long-term needs and opportunities and invest in sustainable solutions, helping our communities become resilient, resourceful, and ready for the future they want.

Community foundations work with donors to create their charitable legacy. No matter the gift size, our donors know they are helping to create a permanent endowment for the community, with the investment earnings distributed to the broadest range of charitable initiatives in the community.

A Community Foundation is not the object of a donor’s philanthropy but rather seeks to provide donors with the information, resources and tools to accomplish their charitable goals.

Each Community Foundation is autonomous and governed by a Board of Directors made up of community-minded leadership. Yet, they are linked and supported by Community Foundations of Canada’s strong national network; www.communityfoundations.ca.

Dancing With Mississauga Stars 2015

Dancing With Mississauga Stars 2015

Susanne’s performance with professional dancer Ciro Delgado. Asi se baila il tango…(Veronica Verdier) Bailongoht

Dancing With Mississauga Stars #SupportSusanne for The Community Foundation of Mississauga.Raised to date $2961.00

Jancis Robinson

Wine World News.Hot off the Press with UK’s Wine Critic Jancis Robinson.

/0 Comments/in , /by

In our first segment our esteemed guest world renown British Master of Wine, wine critic, journalist and multi award winning author. Now with her just published 4th edition, “The Oxford Companion to Wine”. Jancis Robinson to join us and reveal a multitude of changes including brand new entries that had no place in her previous 3rd edition of nine years ago. The wine world is evolving at a brisk, exciting pace!

Listen to Jancis Robinson at 7:58 minutes into the show

 

Jancis Robinson Fourth Edition The Oxford Companion

  • Almost 4,000 A to Z entries on a breathtaking range of topics. From grape varieties and regions to viticulture, growers, and the history of wine
  • More than 60% of entries have been comprehensively revised and updated to include the very latest international research and opinion
  • 300 brand-new entries. Including wine apps, aromatics, geosmin, Hong Kong, minerality, natural wine, social media, and tasting notes language
  • Edited by the award-winning online publisher and Financial Times wine correspondent, Jancis Robinson OBE, Master of Wine, and Julia Harding MW.
  • 187 top local experts, including more than 50 new ones, contribute entries on their specialist regions. Such as Walter Speller on Italy, Huon Hooke on Australia, Michael Fridjhon on South Africa, David Schildknecht on Germany and Austria and Victor de la Serna on Spain.
  • Beautiful new page design incorporating new colour photographs and black and white line drawings.
  • All maps of wine regions have been updated for this edition.

 EPIDODE 31

On this week’s audio podcast…

Wine World News… Hot off the Press with UK’s Wine Critic Jancis Robinson PLUS the Pacific Northwest Winning Wine Regions, BC and Oregon.

Extra, extra, read all about it! We have the latest scoop on what is happening in the world of wine. Coming to you today from one of the greatest authorities on wine worldwide. She hails from the UK and is Jancis Robinson.

You’ll hear all about what is happening in China’s vineyards. Yes they grow grapes, they make wine and in fact are the 5th largest producer of wine in the world.

We’ll chat about climate change. Is it affecting our vineyards and how? And finally we have red wine, white, rose and yellow, but have you heard of “orange wine”? And no it is not made with oranges!

We like to stay on top with what’s going on in our market here as well. So as we just recently had a Vintages release of some of the wines of the Great Pacific Northwest, we thought we would take this opportunity to share with you what is going on in two of it’s exciting regions.
Our next two guests hail from award winning wineries representing BC  and Oregon.

Dirty Laundry…”The Okanagan’s Dirty Little Secret”..Hear why on The Wine Ladies audio podcast!

Dancing With Mississauga Stars #SupportSusanne for The Community Foundation of Mississauga.Raised to date $2961.00

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

The Community Foundation of Mississauga is thrilled to present its third Dancing with Mississauga Stars Gala, this year on November 6th, 2015. Fashioned after the TV show, it is an action packed, glitzy evening beginning with a cocktail reception and ending with a live deejay and a whole lot of fun in between.

Dancing with Mississauga Stars

Dancing with Mississauga Stars

As The Wine Ladies we are thrilled and honored to take part in this year’s fundraising event! We are truly blessed and strongly believe in giving back to our community. This is our chance to truly make a difference and we are asking you to help us make that happen.

We have two important goals!

1. Our financial challenge is to raise $10,000.

Dancing with Mississauga Stars

Dancing with Mississauga Stars

Progress as of Aug 26th, 2015

2. Our dancing challenge…Susanne will be representing The Wine Ladies Nov 6th by learning then performing the Tango at the Gala event.

“As The Wine Ladies, my sister Georgia and I are truly blessed and strongly believe in giving back to the community. I have always had a passion for singing and dancing, so learning and performing a ballroom style dance in front of a live audience, and doing this for such a worthy cause, is a bucket list dream realized. I am thrilled to be part of this dancing adventure. Join me and Georgia so we can make a difference and make others dreams come true”, says Susanne.

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT

Any individual or corporate support is welcome.
All gifts with a value of $10 or more will be tax receipted.

Thank you for your donation to the Community Foundation of Mississauga!

Purchase your tickets for the Nov 6th gala.

Thanks to our generous sponsors to date.
 
 

Dancing With Mississauga Stars, Community Foundation of Mississauga, Susanne’s Tango.

Godfather of Zin Joel Peterson

Meet the “Godfather of Zin”, rebel winemaker Joel Peterson of Ravenswood.

/0 Comments/in , , /by

The afternoon soared with fine wine, awesome food and incredible music. We attended the Wine Rock Ravenswood Experience in Toronto at the cool venue 99 Sudbury.

Attending was Joel Peterson, rebel winemaker, and reputed “Godfather of “Zin” (Zinfandel).  Founder of Sonoma Valley’s Ravenswood winery treated us to a fabulous line up of his award winning Zins.

Chef Rob Rainford

Awesome event at 99 Sudbury with The Godfather of Zin, winemaker and founder Ravenswood Wine Joel Peterson, rock star Ian Thornley and super Chef Rob Rainford.

"Godfather of Zin", rebel winemaker Joel Peterson of Ravenswood

“Godfather of Zin”, rebel winemaker Joel Peterson.

Godfather of Zin Joel Peterson

#WineRock @99Sudbury @ChefRobRainford @ThornleyMusic @RavenswoodWine @thewineladies Fab event, met the Godfather of Zin Joel Peterson, delish 2008 Belloni Zinfandel, stay tuned for interview

Celebrity BBQ Chef Rob Rainford worked his magic with barbecue finger foods, sensational creations including quail, lamb, Jerk Chicken and much more, all paired with the variety of Peterson’s wines.

Canadian rock star Ian Thornley entertained the crowd with an exclusive debut of songs from his up coming acoustic CD. All the high notes were hit for everyone of our senses on this sunny, engaging summer afternoon.

Ravenswood Besieged 2013, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

Piper Heidsieck Oscars

On this week’s radio show…We have Oscar fever! Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck, Piper Heidsieck Champagne and much more!

/0 Comments/in , , , /by
Oscars

Oscars

On this week’s show….We celebrate the Oscars, from the illustrious Piper Heidsieck Champagne flowing, to the culinary creations of Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck, to the excitement of the Governor’s Ball and the Night of the 100 Stars Viewing party!
And then… here at home, many of us celebrate the Oscars with a get together and parties where we eat, drink and view the awards with groups of friends and fans of film!

BRAND NEW SHOWS every Monday at 10:00 am and Wednesday at 2:00 pm or listen ON DEMAND on line anytime.

The creative culinary genius Wolfgang Puck for the 21st time in charge of the menu for the Governors Ball.

We’ll chat with Wolfgang about what will be on the plates…a collection of over 50 imaginative dishes, to tantalize and pleasure the palates of the stars attending the 87th Oscars Governors Ball.

 Cecile Bonnefond, CEO Piper Heidsieck and Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck

Listen to Cecile Bonnefond  17:24 minutes into the show.

  Known the world over for the red of its label and the gold of its wine Piper Heidsieck is the exclusive Champagne of the Oscars. A perfect pairing, as one of the world’s most awarded Champagnes, one of France’s oldest Champagne houses, with a fascinating history and story, Piper Heidsieck has long been a supporter of cinema. We are excited to welcome CEO Cecile Bonnefond to the show to chat about the magic and allure of Champagne, the natural partnering of Piper Heidsieck with the Academy Awards, the most prestigious awards in film, we’ll chat about the history of the house, and the Champagnes that will be served at the pre-show of the Oscars as well as at the Governors Ball where the rare Prestige Cuvee may many a flute fill!

 Rare 1988 – EXCLUSIVELY served in Governors Ball Oscar statuette engraving room. Sophisticated, complex, warm wine, powerful, yet elegant.
Each Oscar winner receives a stunning bottle and engraved.

Norby Walters,the Producer of the “Night of the 100 Stars Award Viewing Gala.”

Listen to Norby Walters at 37:57 minutes into the show.
Now in its 25th year, the grande old dame of Oscar parties. Norby will tell… not all but give us a hint on who might be walking the red carpet, he’ll share some of the trials and tribulations of mounting such a successful party year after year. What will be served, and who will hob nob with who!
 
Allison Modesto,Marketing for Girls Night Out Wine, Ontario Canada.
Allison will share with us the wines of the hugely popular Girls’ Night Out wines, one of the most successful launches in LCBO history. Many of us up north celebrate the Oscars with friends at home, many ladies gather with bubbly and eats and treats as they take in the academy awards with their own viewing parties. Girls Night Out wines for the Girls Night In on February 22nd.

We’ve got Rock Stars! Of the kitchen that is…Celebrity chefs are the new rock stars

/0 Comments/in , , , , /by

Be a witness to a dynamic display of culinary arts at Delta Meadowvale’s Chef Wars competition.

The event to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Mississauga on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Guests will dine on a gourmet five course menu. The menu inspired by Delta Meadowvale’s Executive Chef Andrew Nelson and Personal Chef Solutions’ Owner and Head Chef Terry Port.

The chefs will entertain guests with a live cooking experience. A secret ingredient will be revealed and incorporated in each course. A panel of judges including The Wine Ladies and Chopped Canada winner Chef JohnRoss Woodland will evaluate each dish on presentation, taste, and creativity.

On this week’s radio show…
Chef Wars! Chopped Canada’s Celebrity Chef and Judge Roger Mooking.

BRAND NEW SHOWS every Monday at 10:00 am and Wednesday at 2:00 pm
or listen ON DEMAND on line anytime.

Coming up on today’s show, we’ve got Rock Stars!

Of  the kitchen that is…. Celebrity chefs today are the new rock stars, with so many cooking shows on the air from Hells Kitchen, to Iron Chef and one of our faves, CHOPPED Canada our daily diet excuse the pun is consumed with celebrity chefs, their talent and the dishing out of critiques.

 And speaking of critiques, we, The Wine Ladies have  been asked to be Celebrity Judges for Chef Wars, a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity whereby just like in the TV show CHOPPED Canada, two accomplished chefs, in this case, Chef Andrew Nelson of the Delta Meadowvale Hotel as well as Chef Terry Port, of Personal Chef Solutions will vie for THE winning TITLE creating a fabulous menu using secret ingredients.

And as celebrity judges, we thought we’d reach out for some advice and why not go to the best of the best!

Joining us on the show, Celebrity chef extraordinaire,television host,judge on CHOPPED Canada, cookbook author, and an award winning recording artist,Celebrity Chef Roger Mooking. 

 Also joining us Executive Chef JohnRoss Woodland, who traded in his hockey skates for chopping knives as he trained to become a professional chef that lead him to fame as a recent winner of CHOPPED Canada winning $10,000 in prize money, and as it happens Roger Mooking was one of the judges that helped make that happen!

 We’ll be sure to get a lot of advice from these guys for not only ourselves being judges but also for our next guest Executive Chef Andrew Nelson of the Delta Meadowvale Hotel who is one of the two chefs competing at the CHEF WARS event! Andrew has quite a lineup of awards already attached to his name, so a formidable opponent he will be for sure.

 All this excitement and competition will be to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Mississauga. Habitat offers a hand up, not a hand out and helps make homes a reality for families in need. Mark Jambrovic, Event Manager, joins us to share all of this with us. It’s going to be a great show.

BRAND NEW SHOWS every Monday at 10:00 am and Wednesday at 2:00 pm
or listen ON DEMAND on line anytime.

 BRAND NEW SHOWS every Monday at 10:00 am and Wednesday at 2:00 pm
or listen ON DEMAND on line anytime.

Celebrity Chef Roger Mooking a reoccurring judge on Chopped Canada, which premiered to an all-time audience record high for Food Network Canada joins The Wine Ladies on the radio show  with a little advise on how to best be a Food Judge for Chef Wars! Hear what he has to say! Thanks Roger for your help!

 

Habitat for Humanity Mississauga builds simple, decent houses which are sold to partner families.

Sold at no profit and financed with affordable, no-interest mortgages geared to the partner family’s income. Habitat for Humanity homes help families avoid making impossible choices between rent and other basic necessities such as proper food, education, and medical expenses . It is a hand up not a hand out program relying on donations and in-kind contributions from all facets of the community.  Monthly mortgage payments are contributed to a revolving fund which is used to provide more affordable homes. For more information please visit habitatmississauga.ca.

Chef War Judge….. Chopped Canada’s JohnRoss Woodland as featured in Good Life Mississauga Fine Living Magazine.

Chef War Judge’s….. The Wine Ladies  as featured in Celebrity Dinner Date with Kathryn Kates in Good Life Mississauga Fine Living Magazine

Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 2012

Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2013