Royal Wedding cocktails for Canadians to toast the royal couple! In anticipation of the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton, we chat with royal mixologist Angus Winchester, having served royalty and created 4 special cocktails in honour of the wedding with 2 billon expected to enjoy! Doc Angus Winchester with his Doctor’s bag filled with an assortment of instruments! Shaker, shot glass, mixer and more! Angus Winchester, esteemed British mixologist who has shaken and served cocktails for the royal family says “the historical significance of royal wedding cocktails began in 1840, when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert featured a Claret Punch to commemorate their nuptials. This tradition continued throughout the years inspiring classic cocktails from the famed Savoy in London which included Wedding Bells, hand‐crafted for the groom’s grandparents in 1947 when Queen Elizabeth married Prince Phillip, and the Blushing Monarch created with much admiration for his beloved mother in 1981 when Princess Diana married Prince Charles.” Gin is one of the oldest white spirits and is commonly used in royal wedding cocktails. It’s also a self‐professed favourite of the Queen whose preferred tipple is a gin and wine aperitif, while her husband Prince Phillip enjoys a classic gin martini. This history has paved the way for gin to be a featured ingredient in Prince William and Kate’s royal cocktails, following in the footsteps of their ancestors before them. Angus Winchester, who has shaken and served cocktails for the Royal Family, shakes up a quartet of cocktails using Tanqueray Gin, drawing inspiration from the classic Victorian wedding adage ‘something, old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! The Wine Ladies enjoy the cocktails and join in the fun! “The Blushing Bride”, “Something Blue” and “Something Borrowed” are the cocktails featured starting with The Wine Ladies, Georgia’s, Susanne’s and Angus’. Something Blue was created in honour of the sapphire ring worn by Princess Diana, this eye catching drink sparkles and pleases the palate! Recipes to enjoy as you watch the nuptials on TV Something Old This classic drink, documented in the famed Savoy cocktail book, embodies everything we love about Kate: it is fresh and lively with an understated elegance, and the grenadine twist makes it a true “blushing bride”. The Blushing Bride ¾ oz. Tanqueray Dry Gin ¾ oz. Triple Sec ½ oz Orange juice ½oz Lemon juice ½oz Grenadine Shake all very hard and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with Flamed Orange Zest. Something New An original cocktail hand‐crafted for Prince William and Kate, this drink is served in a long glass to represent the couples’ long life together, featuring the King of Fruit, the pineapple – so termed for its crown of leaves. The Newlyweds 1.5oz Tanqueray Dry Gin 1oz fresh lemon juice 1oz simple syrup 3 chunks fresh pineapple 1 small slice fresh ginger Soda Muddle fruit and add remaining ingredients, except the soda. Shake hard and strain into tall ice filled glass. Add fizz and garnish with pineapple leaf and pineapple wedge. Something Borrowed “Borrowed” from world‐renowned female mixologist, Audrey Saunders, this cocktail is intended to demonstrate equality in marriage featuring equal part ingredients with a touch of spice (important in all good marriages). Yin and Yang ¾ oz Tanqueray Dry Gin ¾ oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth Dash Orange Bitters Stir all together and strain into chilled cocktail glass, garnish with orange twist Something Blue In honour of the sentimental sapphire engagement ring worn by the much beloved late Princess Diana, this eye‐catching drink sparkles when it forms a brilliant blue ring on the bottom of the glass, also predicting blue skies ahead for the happy couple. Colour Me Royal .75oz Tanqueray Dry Gin 1/2oz Maraschino Liqueur ½ fresh lemon juice 1 bar spoon Blue Curacao Shake all ingredients (except Blue Curacao) hard and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Slowly pour Blue Curacao down the inside of the glass to lie at the bottom

Last May, a group of Ontario wine producers headed to the U.K. to take part in the Seriously Cool Chardonnay event that featured the province’s top Chardonnays at a debut tasting held at Canada House in London for wine critics and the trade. The Ontario Chardonnays were tasted … and praised … by such noted British wine critics as Jancis Robinson, Steven Spurrier and Oz Clarke. Buoyed by the success of the London event, British Columbia has now joined Ontario to take on the Big Apple in another Seriously Cool Chardonnay event on March 8th for key wine writers and members of the wine trade. For the upcoming New York City event, more than 100 Chardonnays from Ontario and British Columbia were previewed by a panel of wine experts and 54 top wines were selected. These wines were poured at the Ontario Wine Society’s dress rehearsal last week at the Toronto Lawn and Tennis Club in Toronto. We had a chance to taste and meet some of the winemakers: and principles: before they head to NYC for their March debut on the 50th floor of the prestigious McGraw-Hill building in midtown Manhattan. Ontario makes some very impressive cool climate, Burgundian-like Chardonnays, and other styles including sparkling and Icewines. Good luck everyone!

Just 3 days to go to Open Up Your Heart in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation The Wine Ladies wine tasting event! Reserve your ticket today. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Why not give your sweetheart, friends, family and in fact yourself and everyone that you love and care about the gift of a healthy heart? Join us this Thursday Feb 17th, 2011 for The Wine Ladies Open Up Your Heart in support of Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario wine tasting dinner ($125.00 per ticket includes gratuities and taxes) at Cucci Ristorante in Oakville. And we haven’t forgotten about the classic Valentines gifts and treats like perfume, jewellery, chocolate, wine and more…. that will be there too! Everyone gets a gift bag valued at $150.00. (include new picture of gift bag here)Extend the love for your heart from the inside and out! To view the dinner menu and reserve your ticket today here or call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 If you missed last week’s TV show not a problem, watch The Wine Ladies TV podcasts and archived shows on The Wine Ladies TV Show and ThatChannel.com from anywhere and anytime. Spring is just around the corner and with that comes the annual Wine & Cheese Show. Check out some of these great things at the show this year. This three-day event features a tasty selection of gourmet foods, award-winning wines, beers, spirits and vintages, and interactive and informative seminars! Wine and Cheese Show March 18-20 at the International Centre, the ultimate food and drink experience. Be sure not to miss Visit the Toronto Wine & Cheese Show Sat. March 19, 2011, from 5pm-10pm for Girls’ Night Out! TIX FOR LADIES ONLY $12 AT THE DOOR. Sponsored by Girls’ Night Out Wines. Win a $7000 Shores of Erie Girls’ Night Out Package! Check out this fabulous prize here. Join Food Network Canada Star Kevin Brauch, The Thirsty Traveler as he hosts the Annual Patrón Spirits Bartender Competition, at the 2011 Toronto Wine & Cheese Show! 18 top Ontario Mixologists compete for the title of Patrón Ontario Bartender of the Year. Sun. March 20th, 1-3 in the Jazz Garden. This week’s Genie Award Best Motion Picture Nominee is befitting of a bit of bubbly! Les Amours Imaginaires (HEARTBEATS) 31st Annual Genie Awards will be taking place March 10th, 2011 in Ottawa. These prestigious awards are Canada’s “Oscars” and we thought it would be fun leading up to the awards ceremony to feature one of the top 5 Best Motion Pictures nominees each week and match it up with The Wine Ladies pick for award winning culinary and wine combinations. Given that it is Valentine’s Day, we thought we would select the romantic drama LES AMOURS IMAGINAIRES (HEARTBEATS) as this week’s Best Motion Picture nominee. The film is a story about close friends Francis and Marie, who both fall in love with the same person. Francis and Marie meet Nicolas at a dinner party, and the trio begins to spend a lot of time together. However, with each passing day, Nicolas becomes more remote, causing the two friends to obsess over him and compete for his attention. The classic love triangle. Given the movie theme is about love and its Valentine’s Day we thought a bit of bubbly was in order. Therefore to celebrate Valentine’s Day the most romantic day of the year this week’s this culinary, wine and movie combination fitting of a Genie Award is Jackson-Triggs sparkling wine Methode Classique paired with a popcorn worthy of the red-carpet, Truffle Popcorn. The truffle oil sprinkled over the is a match of true love. The contrast of the richness of the truffle and the crisp acidity of the sparkling wine gets top marks from all. This combination worthy of a Genie Award! Watch for The Wine Ladies at the 31st Genie Awards with red-carpet interviews , fabulous fashion and more. The Wine Ladies Genie Awards episode brought to you in part by Tribute. Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy, Billy Talent’s Jon Gallant and Sarah Harmer JUNO 2011 nominee trade in their microphones for hockey sticks at Juno Cup training camp. With less than two months to get ready for Juno Cup, presented by The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, Canada’s fearless musicians traded in their microphones for hockey sticks and sized up the competition: some of the NHL’s greatest players — during the first-ever training camp that was held at the Ricoh Coliseum. The Wine Ladies were invited to witness some practice drills last week. The 8th annual Juno Cup will be held On Friday, March 25th where proceeds benefit MusiCounts for music programs across Canada. Additional players for The Rockers and NHL Greats will be announced soon. Check out our interviews with rockers Jim Cuddy: Jon Gallant: Sarah Harmer: and NHL Great Mark Napier: and highlights of the day here: The Rockers Team: Jim Cuddy 11-time JUNO Award winner with Blue Rodeo Andrew Scott and Chris Murphy Members of the JUNO Award-winning group, Sloan Jon Gallant Seven-time JUNO Award winner with Billy Talent Peter Kesper Two-time JUNO Award nominee with NQ Arbuckle (in goal) Sarah Harmer 2011 JUNO Award nominee The NHL Greats: Gary Roberts ?89 Stanley Cup winner with Calgary Flames, and former Toronto Maple Leaf Gary Leeman 93 Stanley Cup winner with the Habs, and former Leaf Mark Napier Two-time Stanley Cup winner (Montreal and Edmonton) Paul Coffey Hockey Hall of Fame, 2004 Brad Dalgarno NY Islander’s first round pick and seven-season veteran Juno Cup will take place Friday, March 25, 7:30 pm at Ricoh Coliseum. Tickets to Juno Cup now on sale. $19.75/ticket, Family Pack of six for $99.00 (plus service charges) through Ticketmaster.ca, or by phone at 1-855-985-5000. Proceeds benefit MusiCounts. The Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show is Canada’s largest consumer golf show! Now in it’s 22nd year, the Golf Show features golf courses and resorts from all over the world, golf-related travel destinations, Ontario PGA professionals giving onsite instructions and ongoing golf demonstrations. Test the newest golf clubs and discover the latest accessories to improve your game. It’s the must-attend event for every golf enthusiast, from beginner to expert.