Watch The Wine Ladies TV TODAY out on location at the Angus Glen Golf Club for the Anne Murray Charity Golf Classic http://www.coloncancercanada.ca/charity_golf.php held in May 2010 in support of Colon Cancer Canada. Canadian icon, singer songwriter Anne Murray http://www.annemurray.com/ also known as the #1 female celebrity golfer in the world joins us for a glass of wine and discussion on her career in music and the cause dear to her heart, Colon Cancer and much, much more. Anne Murray’s life has been personally touched by this illness and she has made it her goal to get the message out to as many people as possible goal that Colon Cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable! Colon Cancer is 90% preventable if detected early. In 2009 and estimated 22,000 new cases were diagnosed in Canada. Close to 9100 Canadians lost their lives that same year. Speak to your doctor and get the test, Colon Cancer Canada http://www.coloncancercanada.ca/ Also joining Anne on the golf tee and on the show multiple Juno award winners the very funny Jann Arden http://www.jannarden.com/ and humanitarian Tom Cochrane http://www.tomcochrane.com/ , hockey legend Darryl Sittler http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darryl_Sittler and CTV Sports caster Brian Williams http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Williams_%28sportscaster%29 . All for a great cause, raising over $165,000 in support of Colon Cancer Canada. To our health and yours! Cheers! Many thanks to Michael Da Costa of Fortune Fine Jewellers http://www.fortunes.com/ for the jewellery worn on the show, from the Harmony Phi necklace and earrings worn by Georgia to the stunning black and white diamond necklace by Susanne. Also a big thank-you to Gina and Deborah for the fabulous fashions provided by and Silkeborg www.silkeborg.ca ,with two location in Oakville and Niagara-On-The-Lake. The Wine Ladies and guests also enjoyed from the iconic Penfolds www.penfolds.com ,the Penfolds Koonunga Hill Cabernet/Shiraz 2008 while speaking to their celebrity guests on the show. If you missed last week’s TV show not a problem, watch The Wine Ladies TV podcasts and archived shows on www.thatchannel.com/TheWineLadies from anywhere and anytime. Also, don’t forget to set that radio dial to The Jewel Radio Network at 88.5 FM in Toronto, 98.5 in Ottawa and 107.7 in Hawkesbury on line at www.jewelradio.com every Sunday morning at 8:30a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show. Carrie and the girls strut their stuff with Sex and The City 2 well watch out so do Swiss Wines in The City! https://sites.google.com/site/swisswineinthecity/home. Swiss Wines Rock! The “Big Apple” beckons for a remarkable and historical wine adventure at New York’s innovative winery and concert venue, The City Winery www.citywinery.com. Discovering Swiss Wines in the City in the heart of Manhattan to witness the bottling of two barrels of Switzerland’s finest wines from the Valais wine growing region, from two different wine producers Provins-Valais http://www.provins.ch/en/ and Jean-René Germanier http://www.jrgermanier.ch/ . With only 2% of Swiss wines ever leaving the country, the secret of Swiss wines are finally out. Swiss wines rock! Watch The Wine Ladies TV out on location in the “Big Apple” on www.thatchannel.com this Wednesday, June 2nd at 2:30pm-3:30pm! All the way from Switzerland we welcome to the show Chandra Kurt, wine writer, author and consultant http://www.chandrakurt.com/ ,”Wine Woman of the Year”, winemaker Provins-Valais, Madeleine Gay and Director General Provins-Valais Roland Vergeres. Also from Jean-René Germanier winery CEO Jean-René Germanier and Gilles Besse winemaker and TV personality. Welcoming us all to City Winery the founder Michael Dorf also drops in for a chat. ARTE VINO — SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2010 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm The 6th annual Arte Vino www.artevino.ca art and wine festival takes place on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Crystal Palace in Picton. The afternoon event showcases local artists and art organizations, wine sampling from regional wineries and fabulous food from local chefs and restaurateurs. Entrance Fee and 10 Tasting Tickets $35.00 each Tickets: https://artevino.ca/tickets/buy/

Toronto June 4th, 2010: It’s not about drinking more, it’s about drinking better, announced Dimi Lezinska, Grey Goose Global Ambassador. Grey Goose www.greygoose.com vodka is considered the world’s favourite luxury vodka. Made in Cognac, France it is often the choice of vodka aficionados, the who’s who and celebrities of the world. Just back from Cannes, France, Dimi was here in Toronto as part of his cross-Canada tour bringing knowledge of this summer’s hottest cocktail trends and tips. We were invited to a private tasting at Celebrity TV Chef Roger Mooking’s Kultura Restaurant www.kulturarestaurant.com Friday afternoon to enjoy Dimi’s latest cocktail creations for the summer made with GREY GOOSE® L’Orange Flavoured Vodka, GREY GOOSE® La Poire Flavoured Vodka, and GREY GOOSE® Vodka. All of these vodkas are available in Ontario at the LCBO ( $46.95 per bottle) A very handsome, tall man and dressed as only the French know how, we were struck by Dimi’s charm, charisma and depth of knowledge. He is a true master of his craft, a “cocktail curator” who specializes in the fine art of mixology. Not surprising, as we later discovered that Dimi is a celebrity in his own right having achieved international recognition as the co-host of the Discovery Channel’s hugely popular “Cocktail Kings,” a guide to some of the best cities in the world and the cocktails to enjoy in their most stylish bars, restaurants and hotels and seen on TV in over 50 countries. We tried a stunning array of elegant, delicious and simple to make at home cocktails for any entertaining occasion.“As The Wine Ladies”, Dimi announced, “I must first make you my GREY GOOSE® Moonlight Martini made of course with red wine.” We were simply delighted that he had created a special cocktail that would combine this prestigious vodka with our usual beverage of choice. We were not disappointed, as the appearance, taste and aroma of this cocktail tantalized our various senses to create an unforgettable experience. We agreed with Dimi as he announced that “any better would be simply unbearable”. A work of art for all the senses, aromatic with the essense of the l’orange deftly floating around the rim of the glass with the berries and the Shiraz offering a hint of spice and dark fruit, brilliantly deep purple laced with a dash of bright red and a taste that defies words. Perfect for an afternoon cocktail, racy and delicious. GREY GOOSE® MOONLIGHT MARTINI 1 Part GREY GOOSE® L’Orange Flavoured Vodka 1 Part freshly pureed blackberries ∏ Part fresh lemon juice 1/3 Part sugar syrup 1 Part Red Wine Fill a cocktail shaker with all ingredients. Add ice and shake vigorously until shaker beads with sweat. Serve in a chilled martini glass and garnish with orange zest. Tip: Try making this cocktail with different wines, including a rich Pinot Noir and Malbec. Next on the list was a drink made with GREY GOOSE® La Poire Flavoured Vodka. Before we even began, he first poured us each an ounce of this vodka and swirled it with ice. The aromas of the pears were simply stunning as Georgia proclaimed, “this is incredible, you don’t even need to drink this but simply enjoy the aroma in the glass all night long!” Bonus…..less calories that way! Then, a cocktail including champagne/sparkling wine. As The Wine Ladies we always say this beverage is never enjoyed nearly enough so to include it in this cocktail was simply a brilliant idea. Susanne announced, “I’m having a Girls Night Out BBQ in June and that this would be simply a fabulous drink to serve my B.F.F’s.” Ok. With a sweep of the hand, Susanne was summoned behind the bar with the master himself to create the GREY GOOSE® LA POIRE GOLDENROD. A light and refreshingly elegant cocktail, served in a flute with what appears to be the signature garnish, the zest of the orange, inspired by Grey Goose founder ______backyard orange tree. Simply delightful, delicate, slightly floral in the nose, with pears and the hint of citrus creating perfect harmony in the glass. GREY GOOSE® LA POIRE GOLDENROD 1 ∏ Parts GREY GOOSE® La Poire Flavoured Vodka π Part premium elderflower syrup (available at St. Lawrence Market in Toronto and other specialty markets across Canada) ∏ Part fresh lemon juice 3 Parts champagne/sparkling wine Add first three ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled champagne glass. Top with champagne and present with an orange twist. Finally last but not least The Odessa Cocktail, inspired by Dimi’s last trip to Cannes was the grand finale of this entertaining and delicious afternoon. GREY GOOSE® ODESSA COCKTAIL 2 Parts GREY GOOSE® L’Orange Flavoured Vodka ∏ Part Martini Rosso 5 parts pink grapefruit juice in a high-ball glass with ice. So taken and inspired was Susanne with Dimi’s talent and charm that she asked him to autograph the GREY GOOSE® La Poire Flavoured Vodka and GREY GOOSE® L’Orange Flavoured Vodka bottles so generously donated for her Girls’ Night Out BBQ. Promising to return in time for the 2010 Toronto Film Festival we have invited Dimi to be on The Wine Ladies TV! For a glimpse of Dimi check this out here. Bientot, until we meet again.

Dear Wine Ladies, I am a culinary student, am starting to enjoy a glass of wine accompanying my meals and am starting a project on cooking with alcohol. Why should wine be used in cooking and what does it add to a recipe? Bret Toronto, Ontario Dear Bret, Enjoying food and wine in a pairing or utilizing it in a recipe can definitely add another dimension to the gastronomic experience. Cooking with wine adds extra flavour; it acts like a turbo booster, just as garlic, salt, pepper and even lemon does. It can also add extra body, complexity and texture. Wines with high acidity can serve to tenderize and impart flavour as well. When using wine in your recipes, be mindful of the amount of wine you use, too little can be inconsequential while too much can be overpowering. PS. Check out Liaison College http://www.liaisoncollege.com/ with over 10 locations to learn all the tricks to the trade.

Dear Wine Ladies, Living in Vancouver I often visit Washington State for short holidays and bring back some duty-free. Over the years I have noticed that the duty free scotch whiskey does not taste as good as the regular scotch in the BC liquor stores. The alcohol content of the duty-free scotch is usually slightly higher than the BC bought product; but this can be mostly discounted by adding a little more water to the duty-free product. So doing a taste test of both products side by side, there’s no doubt there is a big difference. One of the brands I am talking about is Glenfiddich. I have asked the manufacturers of these brands about this, but they claim there is no difference. Thanks for your columns: I read them in every issue of 24! Robert, Vancouver Dear Robert, Thanks for the great question. Indeed the products should be identical whether they are selling in duty free or at the retail level. If not, the company would be running a serious risk of confidence in the brand and ruin. The company Glenfiddich, has a stellar reputation and we were certain there must be some kind of explanation, which it turns out there is. We approached a Senior Brand Manager for Glenfiddich in Canada, Lindsay Prociw and posed the question. Here is what she had to say “ anything labeled the same in Duty free as on store shelves in Vancouver, should in fact be the same product. Glenfiddich 12 is bottled in Scotland and shipped out to different locations throughout the world with no difference to those shipped to Duty-free and those to Canadian Liquor Board stores” We further learned that the point of differentiation you mention, alcohol content is a true observation. Lindsay went on to explain that Duty Free often has limited edition and exclusive products, which in this case includes a Distillery edition of Glenfiddich. This edition has a slightly higher alcohol content often referred to as “Cask Strength”, hence the appreciable difference in taste of the whiskey.

Watch The Wine Ladies TV “live” TODAY on www.thatchannel.com Wednesday at 2:30pm. Austrian wines are receiving accolades from experts around the world and winning international competitions for producing excellent quality, superb value wines. Join us this week as we welcome Export Director Ludwig Holzer of Winzer Krems www.winzerkrems.att to learn more. Winzer Krems is one of the most important producer of quality wines in Austria, located in the famous single-vineyard Kremser Sandgrube Why not venture out and try something a little different and try wines from Austria, like a delicious crisp white wine with flavours of spice, light herbs and minerals Winzer Krems Gruner Veltliner http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=589002 or perhaps an elegant and smooth Austrian red wine Winzer Krems Blauer Zweigelt 2008 http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=143073 perfect for the traditional schnitzel or stew. We will! Also in studio all the way from the Kitchener campus of Liaison College www.liaisoncollege.com three up and coming soon to be graduates bring their version of Austrian cuisine to the table. Come and see what these soon to be new chefs come up with! Vilkomen! Erica Bowes, John Michael Creaser and Les Skibinski of Liaison College Kitchener campus! If you missed last week’s TV show not a problem, watch The Wine Ladies TV podcasts and archived shows on www.thatchannel.com/TheWineLadies from anywhere and anytime. Also, don’t forget to set that radio dial to The Jewel Radio Network at 88.5 FM in Toronto, 98.5 in Ottawa and 107.7 in Hawkesbury on line at www.jewelradio.com every Sunday morning at 8:30a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show. With spring in full swing, this week we’ll explore how the fresh herbs from your garden can influence the perfect food and wine pairing. Our in studio guests from beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, will be our guides sampling select herb-inspired appetizers and wine combinations, courtesy of participating wineries at the “Wine and Herb Touring” www.niagaraonthelake.com weekends taking place throughout the month of May. On today’s show Jana Bonifero with the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival www.niagarawinefestival.com who will lead us through the wonderful up and coming events that taking place in this stunning wine region as well as Executive Chef David Penny of Jackson-Triggs Vintners www.jacksontriggswinery.com who is in charge of the food component bringing with him some wonderful fresh-herb inspired appetizers with wines to match. And finally, navigating Niagara wine country whether on foot, on two wheels or four, Lance Patten, Proprietor of Niagara Wine Tours International www.niagaraworldwinetours.com will be with us to share a variety of tours to suit your every need. Up-coming events in May not to be missed Terroir Wine Celebration in Prince Edward County May 29th,2010 This year 5 new county wineries will open their doors, bringing the total number of wineries in the county to over 20. Come taste their wines first at Terroir, Sat. May 29, 2010 from Noon – 5:00pm.Wineries will be serving their own unique county-produced wines, featuring the new spring releases. Crystal Palace Fairgrounds, Picton, ON $20.00 pre-purchased ~ $25.00 at the door (cash only) Please note that attendance is restricted to those 19 years and over. Wheelchair accessible. Tickets: http://www.thecountywines.com/terroir/index.html Wine and Herb Weekends in Niagara-On-The-Lake, May 2010 Niagara-on-the-Lake’s casual spring celebration of great wine and fresh herbs! Spend a weekend in May exploring our neighbourhood of 22 wineries with your Wine & Herb touring pass. As you tour, each stop will feature a different herb-themed food pairing matched to a premium Niagara VQA wine selected to highlight the flavour and aroma of the herb. Your touring pass may be used any weekend in May. Touring pass $43.00. Passes can be purchased online at www.niagaraonthelake.com