At Home With The Wine Ladies featured July 2008! Celebs Suburban Stars! Throwback Thursday

Celebs Suburban Stars from Suburban Life Magazine.
Our good friend Kathryn Kates contributing writer for and The Toronto Star’s Saturday At Home With columnist asked us if we would like to showcase our homes in the magazine. We thought what a great way for people to get to know us a little bit more.
Although we are close as sisters and live close to each other,one street over and ten houses down, our decorating styles couldn’t be more different. We each have our own distinct styles.
Georgia’s style is more modern, sleek and minimalist. She likes clean lines and big sunny windows. Just like her smile and personality.
Susanne tends to be a little over dramatic from time to time maybe even a bit flamboyant. Romance is very important to me.
Although our home decorating styles are different we agree when we pick a wine for dinner. Georgia’s wine cellar at home is fully stocked with a great selection f over 5000 bottles.
For other celebrity home features you can read Kathryn’s articles and stories in The Toronto Star every Saturday as well as 6 times a year in Suburban Life.
Uncorking prize homes
Georgia Mensé-Chase and Susanne Seelig-Mensé are sisters known to lovers of the grape as the Wine Ladies. Owners of a small wine agency, the Montreal-born oenophiles have become media darlings in recent years.
Epic Christmas wines, spirits and gift ideas for the holiday season.
On today’s show we are celebrating with a wonderful group of guests… a charismatic winemaker from Italy, ( Gruppo Mezzacorona) a local artisan with a great Christmas gift idea for the wine and food lover in your life (Celtic Relics) and a spirit that’s a perfect ingredient to the classic Christmas drink, Eggnog. (El Dorado Rum)
So joining us first, calling in from the historic beautiful region of Trento, Italy, Lucio Matricardi of Gruppo Mezzacorona.

Lucio earned his Ph.D. in viticulture and enology from the University of California at Davis and has worked at wineries from around the globe.
We recently had the honour of attending a very special luncheon here in Toronto hosted by Woodman Wines & Spirits whereby Lucio was the guest of honour. A spectacular tasting of the winery’s portfolio including the iconic Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio, one of the most popular wines enjoyed all over the world.
Listen to Lucio on this week’s audio podcast at 4:14 minutes in the show.

For highlights of the luncheon and wine tasting…
Experiencing Pinot Grigio in Historic Trento and Sicily Sizzling with Stemmari reds!

It never ceases to amaze us the power of social media and the incredible connections and discoveries that can be made. This is how we discovered our next guest.
Josh Dalziel owner of Celtic Relics custom woodworking based out of Fergus, Ontario. Josh creates the most spectacular handmade, custom, live edge designed beauties, including charcuterie boards, tipsy timbers for shots and more.
He has an incredible story of courage and determination!
Listen to Josh on this week’s audio podcast at 24:18 minutes in the show.


Makes a great Christmas gift! Still time to order yours’ from Josh! Contact him on Instagram.@CelticRelics
CONGRATULATIONS @maureengrahamrealtor our lucky winner of the Celtic Relics Tipsy Timber 10 Shot Board. Valued at $140.00. |

And to our last guest we jump right into a spirit that has over the last few years found itself becoming a serious player in the respected spirits industry.
Much like “fine spirits” such as Malt Scotch and cognac the premiumization of rum is commanding the attention of many a discerning palate. There is much more to rum than your classic rum & coke.
So to fill us in on the latest in rum, we welcome Shaun Caleb to the show. Mr. Caleb is the Master Distiller for Demerara Distillers located in Guyana.
DDL is touted as one of the best rums in the world. The very smooth and uniquely complex aged El Dorado rums which represent over 300 years of Caribbean rum making. All available at your local LCBO.
Listen to Shaun on this week’s audio podcast at 35:45 minutes in the show.

We recently had the opportunity to enjoy a tasting of Mr Caleb’s rums as well as a few delicious Christmas cocktails. Enjoy!

To a Collins glass add rum, lime juice, fresh cranberries and maple syrup. Stir well. Clap mint in your hand and drop it in the glass. Add crushed ice and stir up the ingredients from the bottom of the glass until mixed well. Garnish with a generous offering of mint sprigs, a few cranberries and dust with icing sugar on the leaves. Serve with a red and white striped paper straw.

Add rum, eggnog, extract and bitters to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a large rocks glass without ice. Grate nutmeg and cinnamon over the top of the glass and serve.
WIN! Celtic Relics Tipsy Timber 10 Shot Board. Value $140.00. Christmas Instagram Contest
We’re celebrating Christmas and the Holiday Season with an Instagram Contest!
Enter to win this prize.
This stunning Celtic Relics tipsy timber 10 shot board valued at $140.00 could be yours! Handmade right here in Ontario by local artisan Josh Dalziel. This fabulous prize will be sure to add fun, joy and style to your Christmas and the Holiday Season. Holidays are for family, friends and large amounts of shots! I’m Irish you’re Irish let’s all do some Irish Whiskey!


Here is How To Enter:
- @TheWineLadies @CelticRelics
- #celticrelics #custom #woodworking#handmade #homedecor #diy #hgtv#buylocal #reclaimed #liveedge #kitchendesign #cheflife #charcuterie #charcuterieboard #antipasto#christmas #holidays #perfectgift #fergus #ontario #madeincanada #partytime #shots #shotsshotsshots #onemoreround
3.Tag your drinking partner! (Each friend you tag = One entry) Unlimited tags and entries.
We will randomly select a winner from the comments below, so stay tuned here and turn on post notifications to see our winner announcement.
Contest Starts Friday, Dec 6th, 2019 at noon and ends – Thursday, December 12th, 2019 at noon EST.
Our winners will be contacted through Instagram DMs & announced in our Instagram Stories. The prizes will be shipped directly to you.
Join us Sept 28th for the 2017 Open House at Chateau Le Jardin.
An exclusive invitation for upcoming Brides and Grooms and all folks planning a wedding.This year, Chateau Le Jardin is pulling out all of the stops for our 2017 Great Gatsby themed Open House.
We have vowed to wow offering everything from live entertainment and wine tastings to a new and improved menu that will be sure to impress! Also in attendance will be many vendors, both in-house and new that can help give you an idea of what you need at your upcoming event! Arrive before 8:00 PM and you will be entered for a chance to win a Grand Prize!
Looking for further details? Sorry, we’re keeping our surprises hush hush. You’ll just have to come and find out on September 28, 2017!
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Raise a glass to conquer cancer – Princess Margaret Lottery Home – October 14th, 2017 – Oakville
Raise a glass to conquer cancer – Princess Margaret Lottery Home
Join us at The Princess Margaret Lottery Fall showhome for an evening filled with wine, food pairings, entertainment and a chance to have a first look at your potential future home.
Saturday, October 14, 2017
372 Pinehurst Drive
Oakville, Ontario
6:00 to 9:00PM
If you have any questions about tickets please contact: Kat Aptekar at Kat.Aptekar@thepmcf.ca or 416-946-2066
Tickets: $100.00 each
Our entertainment…. the fabulous
Many Thanks To Our Sponsors
Join us Oct 1st, 2016 for Raise A Glass to Conquer Cancer benefiting The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. An evening filled with wine, food pairings, entertainment and a chance to have a first look at your potential future home.
How to remove wine stains from antiques with restoration specialist Kieren Hall, Acacia Restorations.

Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations explains how to remove wine stains.
And finally, after our earlier discussions with the owners of these traditional family run wineries, that go back multiple generations, we realized that there’s probably lots of family heirlooms and antiques that continue to be handed down. So why not look at how best to care for them? Or even maybe restore some of these antiques to their original state and beauty?

Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations
On this week’s radio show…Ancient Vines,Historic Wines, Antiques, Beringer Vineyards, Taylor-Fladgate Port plus a great new find, Porta 6.
EPISODE 38
For tips on restoration, on protecting antiques, on how to remove wine stains and much more Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations join us. He is an antique craftsman and restoration specialist. And Kieren will join us here in our final segment. He will answer all of these questions. Come to think of it we have an antique trunk that definitely could use a face lift too.
Listen to Kieren Hall at 57:23 minutes in the show

Kieren Hall, the Founder and Proprietor of Acacia Restorations skis us how to remove wine stains.
Meet Mark Beringer, 4th generation winemaker Beringer Vineyards… On this week’s audio podcast.
Ask The Wine Ladies. I have a red wine stain on my shirt, what do I do now?
Wine Glass Writer.No more messy wine charms anymore!

Wine Glass Writer
The Wine Ladies latest wine accessory discovery!
Only $11.00 Click here for more details or to purchase.
Perfect for any dinner party, get together or girls night in. No more wine charms. Just write your guests name on the glass and you are set! 100% Made in the USA. The Wall Street Journal says this is as an “Improvement of the wine charm!” And we agree totally.
Washes off with soap and water. Be creative and have fun! Makes the perfect hostess gift too!
Its as easy as 1-2-3!
1.dries in 1-3 minutes
2.stays on for the life of party
3.washes off with soap and water
4.non-toxic,patented ink for all glass,crystal, or glazed ceramics!
5. chilled wines: write above the pour line
Available in 2 great color selections to suit any decor or party theme.
New Holiday Colors
Holly Berry Red, Forest Green, & Snow Flake/Hanukkah Blue Set
Only $11.00 for set of 3. Click here to purchase.
Metallic Colors
Metallic Gold, Silver & Emerald Green Color Set
Savino A must have for the wine lover in your life!
The Wine Ladies latest wine accessory discovery!
NEW To The Wine Ladies on line store.
Only $44.95. Click here for more details or to purchase.
AS SEEN in Food and Drink Magazine Holiday 2013
Savino is an easy-to-use wine preservation system that allows you to enjoy your favorite wines anytime without waiting for an occasion. Open any bottle with confidence, knowing that you can enjoy the full original flavor of Tuesday’s wine on Saturday.
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How it works
After enjoying a glass, simply pour the remaining wine into the well designed, sturdy glass carafe.
Insert the float to create a physical barrier between the wine and oxygen.
Place the lid on top of the carafe and store in the refrigerator or wine storage area.
When ready to enjoy your next glass, pour directly from the Savino to enjoy the wine’s full flavour and original character.
Features
Savino does not try to control the environment of an opened bottle of wine like other wine preservation solutions on the market. Instead Savino creates a new, elegant environment designed to preserve and serve wine.
Designed, manufactured and assembled in the U.S.A.
Made from the highest quality Glass and BPA-free materials to be durable and functional for everyday life.
The float is designed to hold up to years of use while not discoloring or imparting any taste onto your favorite wine.
Dishwasher safe
750 ml capacity