Welcome to Cheers to Wine and Food with Linda Bramble. Join us for a celebration of a quality lifestyle. Sit back and relax, perhaps with your preferred glass of wine or favourite dish, and enjoy the show with good taste. Discover a world of culinary tourism, wineries, restaurants, and get recipes for gourmet cooking. Enjoy the tips from Niagara cooks, winemakers, and cookbook authors. Hear about Niagara Icewine, Ontario wines to Okanagan wines, and international vintages. We savour an international flavour, from Niagara wines to Napa, Australia to Austria, Burgundy to Burnaby, Old World to New World. Join us for tasting tips and wine picks on Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, California Chardonnay, Riesling, among other wines from around the world.

Pictured above, Niagara Falls illuminates in red as it launches the Go Red For Women movement sponsored nationally by Macy's and Pfizer. This awesome visual ushers in "National Wear Red Day for Women," Friday, February 4. The American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" initiative invites women to take charge of their heart health, make it a top priority, and live a stronger, longer life. To learn more visit www.americanheart.org or call 1.888. MYHEART (1.888.694.3278).

SUPER BOWL SNACK: Looking for fast fun snacks to serve at your Super Bowl party? Noted chef and author of the 1-2-3 cookbook series, Rozanne Gold says, guacamole is a great nutritious snack that everyone at your super bowl party will enjoy.

On the radio menu this week, we're serving the following tips and tidbits for you to enjoy ... Cheers !

If You Love Wine ... make it unconditional love
A Lingering Kiss
Pork Ribs 101
New Owner for Mondavi
Bergamot and Earl Grey Tea
French Wine Exports Plummet
Eating His Words -- A Menu You Can Really Eat!
California Wines

Romantic Valentine's Day Pairings for Legendary Love Foods. According to the Wine Market Council and Merrill Research, a whopping 95 percent of wine drinkers agree that wine makes a perfect gift. "Valentine's Day is a wonderful time to surprise your Valentine with the gift of wine," explains Andrea Immer Robinson.

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Ontario Wine Society Icewine Weekend
Hernder Estate Wines, Annual Valentine's Dinner and Dance
Montreal High Lights Festival
F.A.B. Fest, Miami Florida
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Cupid says wine is a perfect gift for Valentine's Day. What will you be giving as a Valentines Day surprise this year?

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