After 3 long years of searching Jak Meyer finally found the perfect vineyard site in the Okanagan Valley. In 2006 he and his wife Janice bought a small 1.62 hectare vineyard on the coveted Naramata bench, and in 2009 a 6.9 hectare property in Okanagan Falls. The Meyer’s focus is Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, producing les than 3000 cases from mature 14 year old vines. Having fun and making excellent wines is the family philosophy and Jak was only too happy to oblige and agree to be our West Coast winemaker for our friendly battle of the wines event East Meets West on September 22nd. Jak is up to the challenge and we can’t wait to taste his award winning wines paired to perfection with our host restaurant Seafood, Steak and Song, 3 S’s Restaurant in beautiful downtown Oakville. East Meets West Wine Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner with The Wine Ladies To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or click here to purchase online. Join us September 22nd 2nd, 2011 for a spectacular evening of sensory sensations, set in the “singingly stylish” 3 S’s Restaurant located in beautiful downtown Oakville, Ontario. “East meets West” as celebrity winemaker Jak Meyer from Meyer Family Vineyards of the spectacular Okanagan Valley, wine region showcase their wines in a friendly battle with the winemakers of the newest winery from the South Coast region Burning Kiln Winery. Get to know the face behind award winning wine labels from both wine regions, the crown jewels of the Canadian wine industry as celebrity winemakers guide you through the individual wine and food pairings. Truly an evening to savour for all of the senses! Enjoy exquisite wines and scintillating food to mesmerize your palate and magnificent music for your ears and art for your eyes too. Be entertained with the sensationally talented “3 S’s singing servers”, a one and only restaurant experience as they showcase songs from smooth n’ silky jazz, snazzy show tunes to classic ballads against the backdrop of an array of special art. The Wine Ladies TV cameras will be there welcoming you and capturing the magic and special moments of this sparkling night. Walk away with your loot bag as a sweet memory of the evening. Our silent auction table will be abundant with an assortment of incredible prizes, featuring something for everyone. The funds raised that evening are for ArtHouse not-for-profit charitable organization. ArtHouse offers cost-free programs to young children, helping them develop their hidden talents and experience the thrill of creative and artistic expression. For more information watch our promo video here. To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or click here to purchase online. A very special thank-you to our Gold Sponsor Rumi Galleries located in Mississauga, Ontario, Established in 1981, Rumi Galleries is one of Eastern North America’s premier galleries specializing in 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th century antiques and fine art. With locations in Ontario, Canada and Connecticut, USA and provides clients with exceptional service and taking pride in offering only the highest quality antiques and fine art. With a vast inventory and extensive show space we have something to suit all tastes, ensuring a visit to either of our locations will be a pleasant one. Our outstanding online gallery provides the opportunity to view our full inventory, regardless of its location. We invite you to call upon our expertise when selecting antiques or fine art for your personal collection. Thanks to all of our sponsors: AgilityGuard, Aradia Fitness, Blue Heel Dance Studios, Burning Kiln Winery, Diamond in the Ruff Golf Course and Cottages, Muskoka, Gear Music, Jonathan Quinn, Kitchen Designers Plus, Meyer Family Vineyards, Some Like It Hot Yoga, Rumi Galleries, 3S’s Restaurant, T-Zone, The Wine Ladies

Exclusive event! Austrian winemakers’ dinner featuring Fred Loimer from Weingut Loimer (Kamptal) and Willi Sattler from Weingut Sattlerhof (Styria). Six wines, six courses, six tables, and two winemakers walking the room for an interactive, decadent and fun winemakers’ dinner! The two winemakers will play musical chairs, sitting down with you at your table for one of the courses, so you have the rare opportunity to chat with both winemakers. All set in the inspired by turn of the century French bistros, Cowbell Restaurant a neighbourhood bistro, showcasing locally and ethically produced food. Date: July 22, 2011 Reception: 6:30pm Dinner: 7:00pm Venue: Cowbell Restaurant, 1564 Queen St West, Toronto Tickets: $135 + taxes & gratuities RSVP: To make your reservation, please contact Cowbell directly at 416.849.1095 or call 416-967-3348 Wines featured that evening include:. Fred Loimer: Loimer GV Kamptal DAC 2009 – VINTAGES release July 23 – $16.95 Loimer Seeberg Riesling 2006 – $59.95 Loimer Pinot Noir Terrassen 2008 – $33.89 Willi Sattler: Sattlerhof Morillon Steirische Klassik 2009 – VINTAGES release July 23 – $22.95 Sattlerhof Sauvignon Blanc Kranachberg Grosse Lage 2009 – $54.95 Sattlerhof Beerenauslese 2010 (375ml x 6) Morillon (AKA Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc) – $48.95 The Consulate General of Austria, Commercial Section and Le Sommelier, Exclusive Wine Agents, is putting on this exclusive wine and food tasting experience and is part of the Austrian Wines by the Riedel Glass Campaign. About The Wine Ladies The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne founded by entrepreneur sister team in 2003, take life one sip at a time as they share the splendour of food and wine for all and the wonderful lifestyle it entails. Regular national TV personalities, columnists and hosts of their own weekly TV and radio show about wine, food and lifestyle these ladies share their passion and live life to the fullest and without hesitation. Their motto “everything in life somehow comes back to the vine” keeps their audiences entertained and informed. Connect with The Wine Ladies by visiting them at TheWineLadies.com or follow them on The Wine Ladies Facebook Fan Page, Twitter or The Wine Ladies YOU TUBE channel.

Times are still pretty tough for many in the hospitality industry, and a 5 to 15 per cent increase to the bottom line wouldn’t be too hard to take. Monitoring your shrinkage due to waste, theft and poor controls with respect to alcohol might help you find a portion of those profits. There are a few basic tactics or tools a restaurateur can employ to rectify this situation: 1. Demonstrate to employees your commitment to achieving an acceptable level of shrinkage. If staff feels management does not monitor diligently, it can create an environment of carelessness, over pouring, free drinks and theft. 2. Train employees to ensure that product isn’t wasted. Consider the additional cost of a bartender pouring a six-ounce glass of wine instead of five ounces. Although many corporate operators may have sophisticated systems to monitor costs, they too require a manager’s oversight. In smaller establishments, managers should randomly watch wine pours. Finally, employees who pour should not be in charge of counting inventory. 3. Consider using outside experts. Over the last few years, more owners have recognized the benefits of hiring an outside source to determine inventory loss and pinpoint where the shrinkage is occurring. President Mark Halpern of Toronto-based Profit Shield says that most restaurant owners believe shrinkage is just the cost of doing business. He continues: “The reality is, that’s just not the case. We explain how the audit is done, we invite employees to follow us around, and we review reports with the owners and the servers and ask for suggestions and questions.” After an audit the average variance usually decreases to four per cent from 15 per cent, according to Halpern. If you would like more information on the audit process please email markhalpern@profitshield.ca Jason Acosta, owner of Pizza Rustic based in Toronto, says that six months ago shrinkage in his establishment was sitting at approximately 22 per cent. After working closely with an auditing company on a weekly basis, that figure came down to three per cent, which he maintains is acceptable, but could be even lower. In keeping with this direction, Justin McAuliffe, manager and sommelier of the Miradoro restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Winery in Oliver, B.C., says no shrinkage is acceptable. He maintains diligent control over all three and five ounce pours. He adds: “Everything is recorded, even if a sample is offered. If a client does not like the wine, and it is poured down the sink, that is recorded as well.” Halpern suggests that if the variance becomes less than three per cent, the owner offer a reward to the serving team. The bottom line is that an improved level of shrinkage can be a win-win situation. About The Wine Ladies The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne founded by entrepreneur sister team in 2003, take life one sip at a time as they share the splendour of food and wine for all and the wonderful lifestyle it entails. Regular national TV personalities, columnists and hosts of their own weekly TV and radio show about wine, food and lifestyle these ladies share their passion and live life to the fullest and without hesitation. Their motto “everything in life somehow comes back to the vine” keeps their audiences entertained and informed. Connect with The Wine Ladies by visiting them at TheWineLadies.com or follow them on The Wine Ladies Facebook Fan Page, Twitter or The Wine Ladies YOU TUBE channel.

To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or online click here. East Meets West Wine Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner….with The Wine Ladies ……a fundraiser in support of ArtHouse Join us September 22nd 2nd, 2011 for a spectacular evening of sensory sensations, set in the “singingly stylish” 3 S’s Restaurant located in beautiful downtown Oakville, Ontario. “East meets West” as celebrity winemaker Jak Meyer from Meyer Family Vineyards of the spectacular Okanagan Valley, wine region showcase their wines in a friendly battle with the winemakers of the newest winery from Lake Erie North Shore, Burning Kiln Winery. Get to know the face behind award winning wine labels from both wine regions, the crown jewels of the Canadian wine industry as celebrity winemakers guide you through the individual wine and food pairings. Truly an evening to savour for all of the senses! Enjoy exquisite wines and scintillating food to mesmerize your palate and magnificent music for your ears and art for your eyes too. Be entertained with the sensationally talented “3 S’s singing servers”, a one and only restaurant experience as they showcase songs from smooth n’ silky jazz, snazzy show tunes to classic ballads against the backdrop of an array of special art. The Wine Ladies TV cameras will be there welcoming you and capturing the magic and special moments of this sparkling night. Walk away with your loot bag as a sweet memory of the evening. Our silent auction table will be abundant with an assortment of incredible prizes, featuring something for everyone. The funds raised that evening will are for ArtHouse not-for-profit charitable organization offers cost-free programs to young children, helping them to develop their hidden talents and experience the thrill of creative and artistic expression. For more information watch our promo video here: To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or online click here. A very special thank-you to our Gold Sponsor Rumi Galleries located in Mississauga, Ontario. Established in 1981, Rumi Galleries is one of Eastern North America’s premier galleries specializing in 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th century antiques and fine art. With locations in Ontario, Canada and Connecticut, USA and provides clients with exceptional service and taking pride in offering only the highest quality antiques and fine art. With a vast inventory and extensive show space we have something to suit all tastes, ensuring a visit to either of our locations will be a pleasant one. Our outstanding online gallery provides the opportunity to view our full inventory, regardless of its location. We invite you to call upon our expertise when selecting antiques or fine art for your personal collection. Thanks to all of our sponsors: AgilityGuard, Aradia Fitness, Blue Heel Dance Studios, Burning Kiln Winery, Diamond in the Ruff Golf Course and Cottages, Muskoka, Gear Music, Jonathan Quinn, Kitchen Designers Plus, Meyer Family Vineyards, Rumi Galleries, Some Like It Hot Yoga, 3S’s Restaurant, T-Zone, The Wine Ladies. Event Details Date: Thursday September 22nd, 2011 Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm 7:00pm- 7:45pm: Reception (wine, sparkling wine and appetizers) 7:45 pm-10:00pm: 4 course dinner matched with wine 2 wines from each region, your hosts The Wine Ladies and guest winemakers from will lead you through a wine tasting. Place: 3 S’s Restaurant, Oakville, 266 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville Ontario L6L 1J1 Cost: $125.00 (HST and gratuities included) To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or online click here. About Art House ArtHouse, a not-for-profit charitable organization offers cost-free programs to young children, helping them to develop their hidden talents and experience the thrill of creative and artistic expression. The arts enhance personal development, improve social cohesion and promote active citizenship. Today, ArtHouse is living its vision building a strong foundation which serves children regardless of their socio-economic status. We are inclusive because we know that the arts can strengthen all lives and indeed communities. Today, we also celebrate a community in transition, rich and diverse both culturally and artistically. And perhaps, in this exciting new age of creativity, years from now we at ArtHouse can look back knowing that we changed a life, influenced a career decision or helped put a “star” on the stage. http://www.youtube.com/wat​ch?v=RqaFD44Ixx4&feature=p​layer_embedded About The Wine Ladies The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne founded by entrepreneur sister team in 2003, take life one sip at a time as they share the splendour of food and wine for all and the wonderful lifestyle it entails. Regular national TV personalities, columnists and hosts of their own weekly TV and radio show about wine, food and lifestyle these ladies share their passion and live life to the fullest and without hesitation. Their motto “everything in life somehow comes back to the vine” keeps their audiences entertained and informed. Connect with us on FaceBook.

Toronto: May 5th, 2011 Meet Australia’s First Families of Wine, Guardians of the Soil with over 1,200 years of family winemaking. Recently we had the first-ever opportunity to meet the premium producers behind Australia’s First Families of Wine (AFFW) as they showcased more than 1,200 years of collective winemaking at an exclusive media and trade tasting. AFFW’s “Guardians of the Soil”. The event showcased more than 60 iconic wines and rare back-vintages that demonstrate the unique characteristics of cherished vineyard sites from a collective of multi-generational family winemakers who are “guardians of the soil” for 16 Australian regions across four states. It was a really unique experience whereby like speed dating, we moved from table to table with our group of wine media, sommeliers and VIP trade with an opportunity to speak and taste with the principles of these iconic producers. Check out our interviews with Peter Barry of Jim Barry Wines: and Alister Purbick of Tahbilk Winery and Vineyard: from two of these distinguished producers. Look for these wine labels by these amazing producers at the LCBO and Vintages from Brown Brothers, Campbell’s ,d’Arenberg, De Bortoli, Henschke, Howard Park, Jim Barry Wines, McWilliam’s, Tahbilk,Tyrrell’s, Wakefield, Yalumba To know more about this check this out: Australia’s First Families Of Wine