28/03/2009 at 9:24 AM Posted in 'Ask the Wine Ladies'

Who’s your daddy?

Dear Wine Ladies,

Just a quick question about my most favorite red wine grape, the ruling king of grapes, the almighty Cabernet Sauvignon! A friend of mine maintains that the Cab’s lineage is from the second rate Cabernet Franc, and another grape he was not aware of. Tell me this isn’t true…
Thanks Wine Ladies

Geoff

27/03/2009 at 9:18 AM Posted in 'Events'

Napa, California wine tour with The Wine Ladies – November 19th-23rd

If you love wine, we invite you to join us on an intimate wine tour of Napa Valley November 19th-23rd.

26/03/2009 at 9:09 AM Posted in 'Media'

Beyond the ABC club…. anything but Chardonnay! Arabella Spring 2009 issue

When the Founder and Editor in Chief Deb Usher of the brand new magazine ARABELLA asked us if we would like to write an article about unusual white wines varietals… we thought what fun!

25/03/2009 at 8:25 PM Posted in 'Ask the Wine Ladies'

The right glass makes bubbly last longer

Dear Wine Ladies,

A few weeks back in the Life Style section of the Globe, they were talking about budget sparkling wines for Valentines. In the photo I noticed they showed the wine being poured into one of those old coupe, dessert style glasses. I thought tall thin glasses were the best for bubbly? Are these others coming back into style?

Heather
Edmonton

25/03/2009 at 1:48 PM

Radio Show Update March 28th, 2009

Find out what’s on The Wine Ladies Radio Show this week.

19/03/2009 at 8:58 AM Posted in 'Events'

Spring Into Salute - May 4th-9th,2009

18/03/2009 at 8:06 PM Posted in 'Events'

Portugal, taste all its’ splendour March 29th-April 25th. Win a $500 dinner at Chiado Restaurant

Discover the wonderful wines of Portugal this month that have many experts and wine connoisseurs around the world applauding their diversity, their quality and terrific value.

18/03/2009 at 12:36 PM

Radio Show Update for March 21st, 2009

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

15/03/2009 at 9:28 AM Posted in 'Ask the Wine Ladies'

NK’Mip Cellars in British Columbia

Dear Wine Ladies,

I heard that there is a winery in British Columbia that is actually owned and operated by an Indian Band. This is pretty cool! I’d love to know more! How are the wines and do they make any icewine...my new found passion! Is it possible to purchase any of these wines on line?

David

14/03/2009 at 9:27 AM Posted in 'Ask the Wine Ladies'

Cooking with Alcohol

Dear Wine Ladies,

I am a culinary student and am part of a group project that is looking at cooking with alcohol. What are the reasons for cooking with wine, what does it do to the food and does the acidity in wine play a role? Help please.

Keith

13/03/2009 at 3:23 PM Posted in 'Ask the Wine Ladies'

Pad Thai, your choice white or red.

Dear Wine Ladies,

Next week I’ll be having the ladies over for an evening of wine, food and fun. I’ve decided to go with Pad Thai for something a little different. I have no idea which wine to pair with it. I normally drink red, but I know most of the girls will only drink white. Any suggestions?

Leesa

12/03/2009 at 1:42 PM Posted in 'Ask the Wine Ladies'

Not getting served? Help yourself to the wine.

Dear Wine Ladies,

A group of friends and I were out the other night at a restaurant (quite pricey) enjoying the food, but not so much the wine. It’s not that the wine wasn’t good, it was actually delicious, the problem was the server was less than attentive when it came to topping up our glasses. It was very frustrating! So, we were wondering, is it bad etiquette to take the wine and pour it ourselves?