Di Bernardino Pecorino 2013, Georgia’s Wine Pick.

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Georgia enjoys a meal at home of grilled eggplant, Ontario field tomatoes and Parmesan shavings. Perfect with the Di Bernardino Pecorino 2013.

Georgia enjoys a meal at home of grilled eggplant, Ontario field tomatoes and Parmesan shavings. Perfect with the Di Bernardino Pecorino 2013.

This week’s wine pick I discovered while at the bar waiting to be seated for dinner.

A delicious white wine, something off the beaten track. Surprise.The glass placed before me… as I swirled, notes of peach, and touches of lemon and mango… so seductive, then when I tasted, nicely crisp, delish with apple, lemon and a hint of yellow plum, mouth filling and simply yummy. Went great with my thin crust white pizza with wild bison sausage

My great find is from the producer Di Berardino, the 2013 Pecorino.

Pecorino is also the name of the grape.From the region of Abruzzo Italy, situated on the Adriatic coast, Price point $24.00 local here in Ontario. And by the way 100% organic!

Di Bernardino Pecorino 2013

Di Bernardino Pecorino 2013

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Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan de Dieu 2011

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan de Dieu 2011, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

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Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan de Dieu 2011

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan de Dieu 2011

So I found another great bargain on the shelves this week, a French bargain from the Rhone, theDomaine Le Grand Retour Plan de Dieu 2011. The price is $13.95. It’s a new release here in Ontario our home market.

Susanne'sWine Pick

Susanne’s Wine Pick

It is from the winery Domaine Le Grand Detour and the wine is their Plan de Dieu 2011.I took it to a family get together on the weekend, and it got rave reviews!

A grenache blend, mostly Grenache at 70% with 20% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah. It is full bodied, 14.5% alcohol, with delicious mouth watering ripe juicy flavours of black berry and cherry.Give it a try!

 

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan de Dieu 2011

Grenache Blend

VINTAGES#: 224592

$13.95

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SIDEWAYS... The Movie.

The Role of Wine in Film, Jancis Robinson guest stars on The Wine Ladies audio podcast.

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Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

On this week’s radio show…

The Toronto International Film Festival in full swing. We thought we would have a look at some of the roles that wine has played in a variety of movies. What impact has these films have had on you the consumer! Take the movie Sideways for example, the sales of Pinot Noir skyrocketed and what happened to the sales of Merlot?

They tanked…. for awhile anyways! Well we’re going to find out why because joining us on the show is Frank Ostini, the owner of the Hitching Post II Restaurant, frequented by Miles and Jack in the film Sideways, now celebrating it’s 10th anniversary.
Also joining us, one of the most influential wine critics, journalists, authors, wine TV show hosts, Jancis Robinson about the film Red Obsession, the story of wine from Bordeaux to Bejing…. An incredible story.

Also, Kathryn Kates,proprietor of Kathyrn Kates Public Relations,journalist and song writer, Kathryn currently writes a column Celebrity Dinner Date, of which we were one, or a duo, we’ll chat with Kathryn about that as well as introduce you to singer and songwriter Daniel Casavant and their new single, “Walking From The Clouds”.

And finally the Founder of the Toronto International Film Festival and now founder of another festival The Niagara Integrated Film Festival, Bill Marshall with tons of stories.

All that coming up! What a line up!

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Episode 09-08-2014 The Role of Wine and Film with Frank Ostini, Jancis Robinson, Kathryn Kates and Bill Marshall

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Hahn Winery Pinot Noir 2013

Hahn Winery Pinot Noir 2012, Monterey, California, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

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Hahn Winery Pinot Noir 2012

Hahn Winery Pinot Noir 2012

Well I find myself in the same camp as Miles did in Sideways. He adored Pinot Noir as so do I! As you know Pinot Noir is often referred to as the heart break grape, because its so hard to grow. Just like the womanizer Jack broke Stephanie’s heart (played by Sandra Oh) in the movie. This grape can be very fickle indeed and break a winemakers heart too.

Susanne'sWine Pick

Susanne’s Wine Pick

My pick is the Hahn Winery Pinot Noir 2012. Hanh is a family owned winery out of Monterey. They’ve been making wine for over 30 years and have maintained their commitment to high quality and handcrafted wines. You can depend on Hahn!

This Pinot gives me what I like! It’s medium in body, wonderful aromas of strawberry, cherry and notes of spice. $18.95, a super buy

 

Hahn Pinot Noir Monterey

Pinot Noir

LCBO#: 226555 – $18.95

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Episode #5.Wine and Film

On this week’s radio show…with the Toronto International Film Festival in full swing we thought we would have a look at some of the roles that wine has played in a variety of movies and the impact that these films have had on you the consumer! Take the movie Sideways for example, the sales of Pinot Noir skyrocketed and what happened to the sales of Merlot?

They tanked…. for awhile anyways! Well we’re going to find out why because joining us on the show is Frank Ostini, the owner of the Hitching Post II Restaurant, frequented by Miles and Jack in the film Sideways, now celebrating it’s 10th anniversary.

Also joining us, one of the most influential wine critics, journalists, authors, wine TV show hosts, Jancis Robinson about the film Red Obsession, the story of wine from Bordeaux to Bejing…. An incredible story.

Also, Kathryn Kates,proprietor of Kathyrn Kates Public Relations,journalist and song writer, Kathryn currently writes a column Celebrity Dinner Date, of which we were one, or a duo, we’ll chat with Kathryn about that as well as introduce you to singer and songwriter Daniel Casavant and their new single, “Walking From The Clouds”.

And finally the Founder of the Toronto International Film Festival and now founder of another festival The Niagara Integrated Film Festival, Bill Marshall with tons of stories.

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The Role of Wine in Film, Jancis Robinson guest stars on The Wine Ladies audio podcast.

181 Merlot Lodi by Delicate Vineyards

181 Merlot Lodi by Delicate Vineyards, Georgia’s Wine Pick

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181 Merlot Lodi by Delicate Vineyards

181 Merlot Lodi by Delicate Vineyards

Well seeing as we’re going to be starting off today’s radio show with a wine film that took place in California. I was feeling a little badly about the lowly regarded grape Merlot in our first film today (Sideways). Therefor, I picked a California Merlot. Now I must confess I don’t usually gravitate automatically to Merlot, but I did come across one this week that I really liked. It’s owned by Delicato Vineyards in the Lodi appellation of California.

181 Merlot Lodi by Delicate Vineyards

And their tag line is “Not all vines are created equal”. The 181 refers to the vine stock which is “the most coveted vine stock in Bordeaux. So how did I like it? I truly did. It was rich and elegant. It had ripe fruity plum and cherry notes, hints of spice and great finish.Great Merlot buy for $16.95

And so although the grape was dumped on in the hit movie Sideways by Miles, we say don’t be such a snob Miles,, pick a bottle up tonight for TIFF!

Noble Vines 181 Merlot from Lodi, California

LCBO#: 226530 – $16.95

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Episode #5.Wine and Film

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Sonoma County, Reasons to add it to your bucket list! Power Boating Canada

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Check out a our article in Power Boating Canada…. Living The Boating Lifestyle… We were thrilled to recently travel to Sonoma County to shoot an episode of The Wine Ladies TV….

Chef Justin Wangler and Farmer Tucker Taylor, Kendall-Jackson, Sonoma County, California - The Wine Ladies TV

Chef Justin Wangler and Farmer Tucker Taylor, Kendall-Jackson, Sonoma County, California – The Wine Ladies TV.

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Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, Georgia’s Wine Pick.

Magical Peru! Pisco es Peru. Reasons to add it to your bucket list! Living the Boating Lifestyle. Power Boating Canada.

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Pisco es Peru

Pisco es Peru

Check out a our article in Power Boating Canada…. Living The Boating Lifestyle… We were thrilled to recently travel to PERU to shoot an episode of The Wine Ladies TV….

Power Boating Canada Magazine

Power Boating Canada Magazine

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Sonoma County including Executive Chef Justin Wangler

California harvest has begun. On this week’s radio show we showcase Jackson Family Wines.

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This week The Wine Ladies explore one of California’s iconic wineries. One of the most successful family owned wineries in California. The producer of the #1 selling Chardonnay in North America for over 22 years, Kendall Jackson.

Welcoming several guests from Sonoma County including Executive Chef Justin Wangler. He is in command of a state of the art kitchen and creating exciting and unique dishes with unusual  fare growing in the KJ international gardens. Talk about Farm to Fork!

Wine master Randy Ullom wields a mean wine thief, explains “battonage” and extolls the virtues of  cool climate wines, Kendall Jackson’s signature.

Farmer Tucker of KJ, in charge of the Sensory Gardens joins us and explains how a lemon tree, grapefruit and certain herbs all add up to a Sauvignon Blanc.

  And finally we get the scoop on some of the particulars, the tasting notes and availability of many of the Jackson Family Wines while chatting with Maria Allan, a KJ rep passionate about these award winning brands.

Don’t miss out on best selling Chardonnay and celtuce!  

You’ll just have to tune in!

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Episode #3. Jackson Family Wines featuring Kendall-Jackson, Sonoma, California

 

Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

 

Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay 2013

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Dear Wine Ladies

Over the last little while it seems that Spanish wines seem to be popping up at various dinner parties and get together more and more. We really enjoyed one of our most recent white wine discoveries called  Viura (we think) which we were told was a Spanish wine that cost less than $15.00. Neither my boyfriend or I can remember where it came from in Spain and was wondering if this is the name of an area, a brand name or a town. Any additional info on this wine would be appreciated.

Barbara, Barrie, Ontario
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Jackson Family Wines

Jackson Family Wines