31/01/2009 at 4:35 PM Posted in 'People'

Niagara College Teaching Winery…. Canada’s teaching winery!

In November 2008, we were delighted to have an opportunity to meet the very charming and dynamic Steve Gill

29/01/2009 at 4:28 PM Posted in 'Ask the Wine Ladies'

Wine and cheese, the classic pairing!

Dear Wine Ladies,

I am hosting a wine and cheese bridal shower for my daughter and am not very familiar with wine information. There will be approximately 40 women. I would like to serve a variety of wines but have no idea what kind of wines I should buy. Can you offer me some suggestions?

29/01/2009 at 4:26 PM Posted in 'Ask the Wine Ladies'

Icewine, drink it now or later?

Dear Wine Ladies,

At the icewine festival this weekend I tasted a delicious Vidal icewine which I learned was aged in oak. Is this typical? Are icewines ok to age or should they be consumed when young?

Barry

28/01/2009 at 4:23 PM Posted in 'Radio Show'

Radio Show Update January 31st, 2009

Check out what’s happening this Saturday at 10AM on The Wine Ladies Radio Show on 1050CHUM.

28/01/2009 at 4:17 PM Posted in 'Wine'

Variety is the spice of life” says, Wyndham Estate Chief Winemaker Nigel Dolan

George Wyndham, known as the father of Australian Shiraz planted Australia’s first commercial Shiraz vineyard in 1830 and has made this variety its signature grape.

28/01/2009 at 4:04 PM Posted in 'Media'

Marriage Made-in Heaven for The Wine Ladies and Winning Brands

Marriage Made-in-Heaven for The Wine Ladies and Winning Brands Marketing Partnership Is Designed to Make Good Advice the Basis of Success in Wine Culture

28/01/2009 at 3:55 PM Posted in 'Events'

Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show: February 27th – March 1st, 2009

We are inviting you to join us at the 20th Annual Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show, the largest consumer golf show in North America. Three days in spring of golf, golf, golf! Golf courses, golf destinations, demonstrations by leading golf pros, golf equipment, accessories and now The Wine Ladies featuring Mike Weir….. well maybe not Mike Weir but his wines anyway!

22/01/2009 at 2:38 PM Posted in 'Ask the Wine Ladies'

The nose of a wine

Dear Wine Ladies,

Does the “nose” of a wine just mean its smell or is it more complicated than that?

Brian

21/01/2009 at 2:56 PM Posted in 'Radio Show'

Radio Show update for January 24th, 2009

See what’s on The Wine Ladies Radio Show this Saturday, January 24th at 10AM on 1050CHUM.

21/01/2009 at 2:47 PM Posted in 'Dining'

Romantic Dinner for Two Restaurant: Wellington Court Restaurant, Saint

Now you can enjoy a romantic evening for two, finely crafted for you in the grandeur of one of The Wine Ladies specially selected restaurants located in and around the GTA as well as in select cities across Ontario.

21/01/2009 at 2:34 PM Posted in 'Ask the Wine Ladies'

Have your wife try some lighter reds first

Dear Wine Ladies,

As a true fan of red wine how it pains me to see my wife missing out on all the fabulous Cabernets, Shiraz’s and Malbecs out there for the tasting! Unfortunately she doesn’t see it, or taste it that way! I find myself often giving in and opting for the Chardonnay or the Pinot Grigio… again. Are there any red wines in particular that a novice red wine drinker might be more likely to enjoy?

Graham

14/01/2009 at 2:41 PM Posted in 'Radio Show'

Radio Show update for January 17th, 2009

Find out what’s on The Wine Ladies Radio Show, this Saturday January 17th at 10am on 1050CHUM

09/01/2009 at 4:53 PM Posted in 'Ask the Wine Ladies'

How to extract a crumbly cork

Dear Wine Ladies,

This may sound like a silly question but I’m truly at odds on the best way to deal with a crumbly cork! Last night, once again, while trying to open a bottle of wine the cork was dry and crumbly. The harder I tried, and the further I drove the cork screw, the more the cork crumbled and then finally ended up in fragments in the bottle. Is there a way to properly extract a crumbly cork? I’m throwing a big birthday bash and don’t want to be fussing with floating cork! Thanks Wine Ladies!

Chris

07/01/2009 at 2:05 PM