lakeshore living magazine

LAKESHORE LIVING

Celebrity ProfileMatt Dunigan

Home on the Grill

Light fareTrends and Advice from

Concept Lighting Galleries

KHACHI A stunning interior makeover by Ramsin Khachi

CHICWIN THE ULTIMATE TRIP TO NAPA

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CULt WiNeSGain Exclusive Access to Some

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iSSUE tWO | FALL 2011

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With a long-standing tradition of providing a professional objective opinion and exceptional value, Crescent Hill Gallery has a fiercely loyal client base. Lakeshore Living asked Gallery Director Megan Sinnett about what makes the Gallery such a unique destination for finding Canadian artwork.

Q: What makes Crescent Hill Gallery stand out from other galleries?A: We realize that visiting an art gallery can be an overwhelming experience and we make it our priority to alleviate any anxiety on the part of the customer. Clients are encouraged to take artwork home and live with it first, allowing them to view the work in their space free from any outside influences. Viewing the work on your wall is always a completely different experience than viewing it on a gallery wall. We don't believe in pressure tactics and want to ensure the client is making a purchase because they genuinely love the work and can't live without it.

Q: Crescent Hill Gallery has a loyal client base from all over Ontario, how have you been able to attract and maintain such a widespread following?A: We have been in business for over twenty years and have developed an exceptional word of mouth reputation. Our extensive and user friendly website has allowed us to take our client base, which began on a local level, and expand it province wide. After viewing the website it quickly becomes apparent to clients that Crescent Hill Gallery is well worth the drive to Mississauga.

Q: How does the gallery space facilitate for a unique viewing experience?A: Crescent Hill Gallery occupies 5600 square feet of stunning design space and is home to one of the largest collections of contemporary fine artwork in the province. Clients are invited to spend the afternoon browsing the gallery and are often fortunate to be on site when new works are delivered (by the artist) to the gallery. This allows admiring clients the unique opportunity to speak with the artist in a friendly, informal atmosphere. These chance meetings leave a lasting impression on both the artist and the customer.

Q: What makes your gallery collection unique?A: Crescent Hill Gallery recently merged with Envers Chapin Gallery (previously located in Toronto). This merger has doubled the size of our collection, allowing us to expand and carry the works of more than 50 internationally recognized artists, over half of whom are Canadian. We are always adding new talent to the collection, and are proud to promote a superb variety of artists at various stages in their careers. As a result of this diversity we are able to showcase works of varying price points designed to meet any budget. We have definitely become the premiere source for quality fine artwork in Southern Ontario. Crescent Hill Gallery now, quite literally, has something for everyone.

contact: Megan Sinnett phone: 905.820.2233 email: [email protected] web: www.crescenthill.com

Crescent Hill Gallery

Gallery DirectorMegan Sinnett

Visiting art galleries can sometimes be intimidating – not so at Crescent Hill Gallery.

WORKBOOK DISCOVER ORIGINAL CANADIAN ART AT CRESCENT HILL GALLERY

PHOTO TOP RIGHT:CAROLE ARNSTON

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HAROLD BRAUL

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With a long-standing tradition of providing a professional objec-tive opinion and exceptional value, Crescent Hill Gallery has a fiercely loyal client base. Lakeshore Living asked Gallery Director Megan Sinnett about what makes the Gallery such a unique desti-nation for finding Canadian artwork.


Q: Crescent Hill Gallery has a loyal client base from all over Ontario, how have you been able to attract and maintain such a widespread following?A: We have been in business for over twenty years and have developed an exceptional word of mouth reputation. Our extensive and user friendly website has allowed us to take our client base, which began on a local level and expand it province wide. After viewing the website online it quickly becomes apparent to clients that Crescent Hill Gallery is well worth the drive to Mississauga.

Q: How does the gallery space facilitate for a unique viewing experience?A: Crescent Hill Gallery occupies 5600 square feet of stunning design space and is home to one of the largest collections of contemporary fine artwork in the province. Clients are invited to spend the afternoon browsing the gallery and are often fortunate to be on site when new works are delivered (by the artist) to the gallery. This allows admiring clients the unique opportunity to speak with the artist in a friendly informal atmosphere. These chance meetings leave a lasting impression on both the artist and the customer.








MAYA EVENTOV

HAROLD BRAUL

TERRI HALLMAN

PIETRO ADAMO

With a long-standing tradition of providing a professional objective opinion and exceptional value, Crescent Hill Gallery has a fiercely loyal client base. Lakeshore Living asked Gallery Director Megan Sinnett about what makes the Gallery such a unique destination for finding Canadian artwork.


Q: Crescent Hill Gallery has a loyal client base from all over Ontario, how have you been able to attract and maintain such a widespread following?A: We have been in business for over twenty years and have developed an exceptional word of mouth reputation. Our extensive and user friendly website has allowed us to take our client base, which began on a local level, and expand it province wide. After viewing the website it quickly becomes apparent to clients that Crescent Hill Gallery is well worth the drive to Mississauga.

Q: How does the gallery space facilitate for a unique viewing experience?A: Crescent Hill Gallery occupies 5600 square feet of stunning design space and is home to one of the largest collections of contemporary fine artwork in the province. Clients are invited to spend the afternoon browsing the gallery and are often fortunate to be on site when new works are delivered (by the artist) to the gallery. This allows admiring clients the unique opportunity to speak with the artist in a friendly, informal atmosphere. These chance meetings leave a lasting impression on both the artist and the customer.








MAYA EVENTOV

HAROLD BRAUL

TERRI HALLMAN

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1 lakeshore living | Fall 2011

WORKBOOKDiscover original Canadian art

CeleBRIty pROfIleLife in the spotlight and in the community for CFL Hall of Famer Matt Dunigan

desIgneR nOtesDecoration for the holidays

HelpIng HAndsBuilding a better community through philanthropy

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luxuRy dRApeRyWindow treatments help set the mood for a room

KHACHI CHICCelebrity designer works his magic in Southeast Oakville

lIgHt fAReTrends and advice from Concept Lighting

pRestIge COlleCtIOnEleven pages of exceptional real estate opportunities

Cult WInesGain exclusive access to some extraordinary Napa Valley wines

All tHAt glItteRsKNAR Jewellery makes your shopping list sparkle

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FEATURES

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COVER STORY 7 CELEBRITy DESIGNER WORKS HIS

MAGIC IN SOUTHEAST OAKVILLE

EditorSteve McNeill | McNeill Communications

CrEativE dirECtorEric Pezik | Infinite Design House Inc.

PhotograPhY & Photo StYLingRoy Timm & Carole Buzzato Timm

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If you like Californian wines, you will want to hear what the Napa Valley Co-op has to offer, and get in on a fantastic wine tasting event the Co-op has organized with Budds’ BMW. Crescent Hill Gallery will also have some exquisite artwork displayed during this tasting event, so it promises to be a highly entertaining and enlighten-ing evening. Details about the wines, the Co-op and the tasting event are inside.

I also want to thank my good friend Matt Dunigan for taking time out of his busy schedule to allow us to profile him in our celebrity feature. A celebrated CFL quarter-back, hall-of-famer and TSN panelist, Matt is also a great guy.

We also feature some practical advice for homeowners who are looking for everything from window treatments by inVU Drapery to lighting by Concept Lighting, which has locations in Oakville, Mississauga and most recently Burlington.

Our mission is to bring informative and interesting stories to your doorstep. Enjoy this issue and watch for another terrific edition in the spring.

Sincerely,

Dan Cooper

>> A Day with Matt Dunigan. The CFL legend explains how Oakville became his new playing field. From his favourite haunts to the importance of giving back, Dunigan knows how to make a community home.

Dear Reader,

This is the second issue of Lakeshore Living and I’m proud that it is larger and better than the first.

The issue is loaded with great reading – from a spectacular reno by celebrity designer Ramsin Khachi of Oakville to an incredible California getaway offer by the Napa Valley Crush Co-op.

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All too often accessories take centre stage

for a room and while accessories are important

to help set the mood for a room, many forget

factoring in the right window treatment. It’s

important to spend time at the beginning of

any room redesign project developing your

complete colour palette. Many homeowners

choose neutral drapery, believing that the

drapery should blend in to the overall room

décor. What should be considered is that great

room inspiration could stem from the drapery

fabric – acting as the rooms jumping off point.

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to choosing the right window treatment than

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tern and hardware all make a statement that

can create the right balance in any room.”

There are a plethora of options available to

suit any style preference. The proper window

treatment can add another layer of interest to

a room. Even the rod itself has an impact, so

making the appropriate choice is critical to the

overall look of the room, and the flow of the

drapery. Unfortunately, drapery hardware is

often an afterthought, and yet it can be a critic-

al aspect of the room’s design. “Hardware to

drapery is like shoes to a dress,” says Lisa. It

may seem to be an incidental component, yet it

can have a very significant impact. Lisa points

to a nickel rod in the dining room. The brack-

et and finial are one piece, so there’s nothing

interfering with the flow of the drapery. The

style is traditional however the nickel finish

gives it a more modern feel, complementing

the room’s decor without overpowering the

room’s overall design.

The drapery in this room is a darker colour,

which draws attention by contrasting against

the light walls making the room appear larger.

In this room, using two liners was a must. The

first liner maintains the integrity of the fabric

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and protects the room’s furnishings from fading. The

second liner gives the silk body and ensures luxuri-

ous drapability. The panels are hung on hooks, which

makes exchanging them in the summer months easy.

“Interchanging your window coverings is a trend

that is growing in popularity. Such a practice keeps

the room interesting – and reduces the wear on the

drapes so your investment lasts longer.” Says Lisa.

Now more than ever there is a wide variety of

window treatment options – making treating them

daunting for some. That’s why our offering reaches

beyond the store “We offer inHOME consultations,

where we will bring the store to the customer. Our

design consultants will discuss décor style prefer-

ences and work to create a window solution that

marries function with style.”

“Many designers turn to us because of our exper-

tise and experience.” says Lisa. “We pride ourselves

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There are two liners

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FRONT ROOM

A pattern provides

interest and style; a

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KITCHEN

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The door is at once modern and traditionally

elegant. It’s weight, colour, hardware and custom-

designed and manufactured transomed side windows

set the stage. Entering the stone courtyard, walking

the steps and crossing the threshold you know you’ve

reached your destination: Home. And, in quintessen-

tial Khachi style, it all seems so effortlessly natural.

Greeting me for the first time with a warm smile

others generally reserve for long held friends, Ramsin

Khachi welcomes me into his most recent creation.

Nestled on a quaint street off of Oakville’s Lakeshore,

this home is a far cry from the house Khachi first laid

eyes on 14 months ago. “When I bought this house

it was covered in mould and falling apart. And it was

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CELEBRITY PROFILERamsin Khachi // Interior Designer

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WHO IS RAMSIN KHACHI

only 23 years old,” Khachi explains. But, walk-

ing in he saw what it could be, if he stripped it

back and allowed himself the opportunity to

put his over 20 years of expertise in designing,

building and decorating to work. Unencum-

bered by the restrictions of client work, Khachi

approached this project with a what would

be ideal attitude. “In each room of the house

I thought of everything that I’d want, or what

bothers me in those rooms traditionally, or

what doesn’t normally work, and I fixed it.”

And while the home literally has it all – think

biometric locks, radiant heating at the outdoor

cooking area, a motion-sensor activated hot

water recycling system and a safe room, to

name only a few features – it remains a com-

fortable and inviting family home.

This balance of modern and tradition-

al, formally elegant yet family functioning is

something Khachi strives for on all projects.

“It’s tough to achieve; tough to find the right

balance,” he admits. “I do it every day with

clients, because often I’m working with two

people and fusing their styles together to

achieve a balance of suiting both tastes. In

this house, it was all me, but I still had to find

a balance. I had to keep my hand on it so the

pendulum wouldn’t swing too far either way. I

pushed the envelope; more classic in the formal

rooms. Then I pushed it again making it more

modern in the transitional spaces, like the hall-

ways. you’re always walking that balance.”

Ramsin Khachi is an established designer and

builder as well as a popular industry expert and

television personality. He dispenses incredible

design ideas that transform into sophisticated

residential and commercial spaces.

For over 20 years, his firm has become

renowned for generating creative solutions

to problems facing the modern-day client.

He has been spreading his wisdom in design

construction and decor on the Marilyn Denis

Show on CTV, during many public appearances

and has been a regular on CityTv’s, CityLine as

the program’s in-house design expert for over

a decade. Known for his vivacious personality

and distinctive style, he educates the viewers

on design trends, innovative products and the

latest in techie gadgets.

A true believer in giving back to his com-

munity, Khachi contributes to several different

charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foun-

dation for which he has designed room

makeovers for children struggling with life

threatening illnesses.

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In each room of the house I thought of everything that I’ d want, or what bothers me in those rooms traditionally,

or what doesn’t normally work, and I fixed it.“ ”

KHACHI CHIC RAMSIN KHACHI

Some ways this balance was achieved was

through theme and variations. Take the cus-

tom-designed plaster mouldings in the formal

living room. These were inspired by a piece of

glass Khachi found while travelling and used in

the main upstairs bathroom, flanking the mirror.

This pattern is also repeated in the formal dining

room’s medallion, although in a unique and dif-

ferent way. Another example is the Cambria

quartz. A fan of the functionality and variations

this material provides, Khachi used it in the

countertops of almost all the rooms – includ-

ing the garage worktop. Working with a palate

of greys and whites, the Cambria quartz allows

for a flow throughout the home. But to achieve

the right look, Khachi had to overcome one

challenge.

“I love Calcutta marble, and I used it in the

formal living room around the fireplace,” Khachi

explains. This was repeated in the family room

as well. But Khachi wanted Cambria quartz in

Above: The vast, light-filled kitchen prep area is fully equipped, with Khachi ensuring the space will work for you, rather than you having to work to care for the space.

Top left: Clean, elegant and functional, a Khachi take on the ideal kitchen Centre left: Khachi’s creation - Calcutta

marble-like quartz countertops, available through Cambria

Bottom left: Kachi maintains a space

needs to function as good as it looks, and so he took care in picking the hardware features


I pushed the envelope; more classic in the formal rooms. Then I pushed it again making it more modern in the transitional spaces.‘‘ ’’


the kitchen – and they didn’t have a colour that

flowed with Calcutta the way he wanted it to.

“So I worked with Cambria,” he continues. “The

countertops in the kitchen were inspired by Cal-

cutta marble, designed by Cambria quartz and

myself. I love this new product.”

Beyond his custom Cambria Calcutta-inspired

quartz, there are so many elements that make

this home distinctly Khachi. “If you ask my staff

they’ll say there are so many elements in this

home that make it ‘Khachi’,” he begins. “The

attention to detail, the design aspect; every

single little thing is picked by me. My inspira-

tions came from many elements: the Hans Grohe

faucets, the imported tiles and even my travels.

Nothing was done dismissively. I had something

to say about everything.”

As he guides me through all six stories of this

home – including the decadent master suite,

...cont’d on page 13

Above: The master ensuite invites you to bathe yourself in luxury, soaking in the beauty of the space that surrounds you.

Top Right: The master shower room is outfitted with the latest and greatest gadgets, making your morning prep time enjoyable.

Centre & Bottom Right: Rich neutral tones and decadent materials create

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When you walk into some spaces you know what it should or could be, and I see this in my mind. I get a feeling and a vision and then I work at making it happen.‘‘ ’’

left: Situated adjacent to the kitchen, the family room highlights the home’s family- friendly attitude.

Far left: The custom designed transomed side windows flanking the front entrance help set the stage as you enter this simply stunning home.


the stunningly detailed guest powder room,

the personal professional gym, the fun and

functional home theatre and the practical-

ly perfect wine room – Khachi smiles. “I

think I did a good job. I’m happy with it,” he

reflects. Good job? Even with all his experi-

ence and credentials and accolades, Khachi

remains humble – a rare trait in someone of

his calibre.

“you have to keep a handle on your princi-

ples; they make you who you’ve become, and

if you change your principles you can lose it all

quickly.” Khachi’s principles? While he never

outlined them they’re easy to see through

his personality and track record: strong work

ethic, honesty, dedication and perseverance.

“I think that’s the key to my success,” he con-

fides. “I think if someone else can do it, I can

do it and then I do.”

Asking him how it all came together, Khachi

shrugs his shoulders and smiles. “When you walk

into some spaces you know what it should or

could be, and I see this in my mind. I get a feeling

and a vision and then I work at making it happen.”

With this project done, Khachi continues to push

himself and his abilities forward. “I want to build

Khachi branded homes one at a time as perfect

as I can, as good as I can, and so that it’s afford-

able. This is one of my dreams.” LL


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SINCE 2008, DON PARANS AND

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PROVIDED TAIlORED CUSTOMER CARE.

A RETAIl AND BUIlDER/RENOVATOR

VETERAN, PARANS DISCOVERED A VOID IN

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Putting his more than 30 years of retail

expertise to work, Parans decided to fill this

void with the launch of his first store. By early

2012, customers will be able to find their light-

ing needs in one of three Concept Lighting

locations: Oakville, Mississauga and Burling-

ton. Each of these stores boasts two things:

great products and exceptional staff.

“Lighting is not a self-service industry,” Parans

explains. “you need to consider scale, room size,

ceiling height, lighting requirements and have

an understanding of electrical design and instal-

lation suitability. That’s what we provide: Our

expert staff, all with a strong décor background,

helps select the best lighting possible and guide

the home decorator through the process.”

And what a selection! What truly sets

Concept Lighting apart from a chain or

box store is the distinctive, high fashion

pieces they carry. With over 48 suppliers,

Parans and his team scour the world to find

truly unique, statement lighting pieces, in

styles to suit all manner of customer. From

cascading crystal chandeliers, to robust

mission-style lanterns, and even mod-

ular contemporary steel and glass pieces

of art, there is literally something for every-

one’s interior and exterior lighting needs.

But, in the off chance that the perfect fit isn’t

in his store or his suppliers’ repertoire, Parans

has another option up his sleeve: custom light-

ing. “We’ve worked with homeowners, interior

designers, decorators and other contractors

to create the perfect lighting piece for a home

or business.”

“We are passionate about lighting,” Parans

confesses with a smile. “We want to help

people create beautiful rooms and beauti-

ful homes. What we sell is fashion…lighting is

jewellery for the home.”

Parans’ background in sales combined with

his strong design aesthetic has led him to

expand Concept Lighting to include Concept

Flooring at the Oakville location, and Con-

cept Kitchens and Baths, to be launched at the

Burlington location’s grand opening. “We’re

servicing people in the renovation industry.

Lighting was an obvious void, but there was

also a need for quality flooring and plumb-

ing products.” Seeing this need, Parans set

about filling it, in the same manner as with the

lighting: With quality products, and expert

staff. “Our Burlington location will include

3000 square feet of kitchen and bath. We’re

also introducing natural wool area rugs in all

stores. We keep providing what our customers

are looking for. And this means our customers

keep coming back.”

The quality, service and expertise of the

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impact not just locally, but internationally as

well. To date, Parans and his team have done

projects across the GTA as well as in Miami,

Chicago and Coral Gables.

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NESTlED IN THE PICTURESqUE

ROllING HIllS OF NAPA VAllEY IN

NORTHERN CAlIFORNIA ARE SOME OF

THE MOST ExCITING YOUNG wINEMAKERS

IN THE wORlD. THEY POSSESS THE

PASSION TO CREATE lIMITED PRODUCTION

ARTISANAl wINES THAT GARNER HIGH

PRAISE FROM wINE CRITICS AS wEll

AS lOYAlTY FROM THEIR DEVOTED

CUSTOMERS wHO ANxIOUSlY AwAIT

EACH RElEASE.

Access to these exceptional wines is limited

simply because they are produced in such minis-

cule quantities – a few hundred to a few thousand

cases. This means they won’t be found in wine

shops or other retail outlets. These wines can only

be purchased directly at the winery or shipped to

a select number of customers lucky enough to be

on the winery’s subscription list.

Some of the famous “cult” wineries, such

as Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate, have

significant waiting lists that result in years of

delay before you receive your first shipment.

Of course, few of these wines ever make

their way to Ontario. These wineries are

simply too small to rate a listing with the LCBO.

Restrictive import laws and lofty LCBO mark-

ups make it almost impossible to receive

shipments directly from a Napa Valley winery.

your only hope of savouring these special

wines is to travel to Napa Valley.

Until now…

The story begins with celebrated wine-

maker Ryan Waugh and his wife Crystal, who

produce only 3,000 cases of vintage wine

each year under his label Waugh Cellars.

Almost all of this wine is sold directly to his fer-

vent fans, with a small amount being sold to

a few favoured high-end restaurants in Texas

and Florida.

Waugh’s life was changed forever when, as

a student, a friend’s father offered him a glass

from a special bottle of Napa Valley Cabernet


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Sauvignon. This fateful glass sparked an

intense passion for wine and steered him onto

the path of starting his own winery.

Waugh learned the basics of winemaking

at the Savannah Channelle. The experience

instilled in him the philosophy of carefully nur-

turing the grapes while in the vineyard and

then making wines with minimal interaction

once they go in the barrel. This creates wines

that are a true representation of their varietal

and which exhibit unique flavours and struc-

tural depth. These characteristics have been a

hallmark of the wines made by Waugh.

In 2001, Waugh founded Waugh Cellars,

which produces award-winning wines that

include a Russian River Chardonnay, A Napa

Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Zinfandel

from the Dry Creek region of Sonoma. Waugh

also makes a second, even more exclusive,

wine brand called “Six Degrees” which sells

for more than $80 per bottle exclusively on

allocation to his wine club members.

Four years after founding Waugh Cellars,

the then twenty-something winemaker con-

ceived the idea of building a winery that would

be unlike anything existing in California. This

winery would provide custom crush wine-

making services to a select few high-end

boutique Napa winemakers in an incompar-

able setting. Most of the artisanal “virtual

wineries” utilize the services of a custom crush

facility for making their wine. Typically these

facilities are located in industrial park set-

tings and are able to process millions of cases

of wine each year for scores of winemaking

clients. Waugh wanted something differ-

ent – a completely unique winery that would

provide a collegial environment and state-

of-the-art equipment for a few handpicked

winemakers whose vision and winemaking

passion matched that of Waugh himself.

This vision has resulted in the creation of a

project called “The Caves At Soda Canyon.”

Waugh purchased the site and navigated the

tortuous process of getting the necessary

environmental approvals from Napa County

to realize the dream of this winery.

Rather than being located in an impersonal

industrial park, Waugh secured a spectacu-

lar mountaintop site, 900 feet above the

floor of the Napa Valley, on the Palisades

of Stag’s Leap. From this perch, visitors can

survey the whole of the Napa Valley, from the

towers of San Francisco and north to Calis-

toga. The winery is being constructed wholly

underground in 20,000 square feet of caves,

tunneled into the side of the mountain. Con-

struction was started in 2008 with completion

being scheduled for the harvest of 2012.

Almost from the moment of announcing

the project, Waugh was flooded with inquir-

ies from winemakers who wanted a home to

make their wine. He interviewed dozens of

winemakers until he found the select few who

met his exacting standards of winemaking.

Waugh finally selected two other winemakers

who shared his passion for high quality wine-

making – the Buoncristiani Family Winery and

famed consulting winemaker Craig MacLean.

Both of these winemakers have earned num-

erous awards for producing exceptional Napa

wine and can boast outstanding scores from

noted wine critics such as Robert Parker Jr.

and Jim Laube of Wine Spectator Magazine.

Of course, Waugh intends to make his Waugh

Cellars wine at the facility as well.

With plans in place for the new winery,

Waugh’s next challenges were to finance the

project and then to take this innovative concept

and open new markets for his wine. His dream

was turned into reality through a fateful meet-

ing with Stephen Elliott, a retired lawyer from

Toronto. Elliott and his wife Barbara had just

purchased a vacation home in the famed Napa

resort called The Carneros Inn. The Elliotts

had been bitten by the Napa winemaking bug

and they formed a partnership with Waugh to

finance the construction of his dream project.

Elliott was not content with just being a part-

ner in what would surely prove to be one of

the most unique and prestigious wineries in

the Napa Valley. Elliott had a mission to find a

method for Ontario residents to enjoy these

unobtainable Napa wines, without having

to travel to Napa. This meant navigating the

shoals of regulations from the LCBO and the

Canadian Border Services Agency.

After many attempts, Elliott f inally real-

ized that the solution was to form an Ontario

co-operative corporation. A co-op is a spe-

cial type of corporation that operates under

its own set of rules. In April of 2011, The Napa

Valley Crush Co-operative Ltd. was formed,

with Elliott as founder and president. This was

to be the very first wine consumption co-oper-

ative ever formed in Canada.

It is here that he spends time with customers old and new and shares with them his experiences in

winemaking and connects them through the unique

joys of wine drinking.


LUxURY ONE WEEK VACATIONAT THE fAMEd CARNEROS INN

WIN THE ULTIMATE TRIP TO NAPA VALLEY

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visit www.napawinecoop.com and click on the Lakeshore Living link for your chance to win.

One couple will win a luxury one week vacation

in the famed Napa Valley in Northern California.

Enter today for a chance to win this once-in-a-life-

time wine country vacation.

you will experience this unforgettable vacation

in a luxury wine country villa located at the famed

Carneros Inn. The Carneros Inn was voted “one of

the top 20 romantic vacation spots in the world”

by Travel & Leisure Magazine. This luxury villa

normally costs up to $2,500 per night when rented

through the Carneros Inn.

- 7 nights in a luxury wine country home located at the Carneros Inn. This private home has two master ensuite bedrooms and more than 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor living area.

- Round-trip air travel for two persons on Air Canada between Canada and San Francisco, California.

- Access to restaurants, three swimming pools, spa and fitness centre and other amenities offered by the Carneros Inn.

- Complimentary bottle of Waugh Cellars Chardonnay upon check- in.

- Tour and wine tasting at the Caves At Soda Canyon. This is an exciting new winery now being constructed on the Palisades of Stag’s Leap in the Napa Valley.

- Dinner with Napa winemaker Ryan Waugh at a fine Napa Valley restaurant.


ENTER

TO WIN

Co-ops are intended to provide goods, ser-

vices, or employment to their members on the

most favourable terms possible. The Wine

Co-op was formed to supply the highest qual-

ity, artisanal Napa Valley wines to its members

at a cost that reflects only the actual direct

costs of winemaking. The Co-op can do this

by making its own wine in the Caves At Soda

Canyon in Napa. The Co-op has appointed

Waugh as the winemaker for the Co-op wines.

He will select premium grapes from prime

vineyard sources in the Napa Valley and will

oversee every step of the winemaking process

in the Caves At Soda Canyon. The result will

be superb Napa wines that will match some of

the most expensive wines in the Napa Valley.

Best of all, these wines will be available exclu-

sively to members of the Co-op.

The difference for Co-op members is that

instead of paying the usual sky high prices

for Napa wine, they will be able to enjoy it at

a price that is 90 percent below what would

otherwise be paid for wines of this stature.

This is possible only through the Co-op struc-

ture where the wine is made exclusively for

members without the indirect costs of over-

heads, distribution and importation costs that

can represent up to 90 percent of the cost of

a premium bottle of Napa Wine.

Traditionally, the main roadblock to the

enjoyment of Napa wines here in Ontario is

in the form of the taxes and markups imposed

by the LCBO and the federal government. If

you attempt to import a case of Waugh’s Six

Degrees Cabernet Sauvignon into Ontario,

you would be saddled with paying upwards

of $100 per bottle in taxes and LCBO mark-

ups, on top of the $80 retail cost of the wine

at the winery.

A member of the Napa Valley Crush Co-op

will be able to import their custom wine into

Ontario by paying the applicable taxes based

upon the Co-op’s “winery cost.” This means

that the taxes to bring the wine into Ontario will

amount to only a few dollars a bottle.

The Co-op will take care of all of the paper-

work for each member and the wine can be

shipped either directly to the member’s home

or office, or to a warehouse facility in Buffalo

at the Canadian border for even greater cost

savings.

By joining the Wine Co-op, a member is

granted the opportunity to enter into a Wine-

Share Agreement. This provides that, for a

one-time payment, a member will receive a

five-case allocation of Napa wine every year

for 25 years. Co-op members are assured their

allocation of Napa wine each year regardless

of how high the retail wine prices may go in

the future.

At the present time, the Wine Co-op is

accepting a limited number of applications

for membership. Because these wines will

be limited production, membership is being

closed at a total of 450 members.

Further information about the Wine

Co -op can be obtained by v is i t ing

www.napawinecoop.com or contacting

Michael Freeman, Business Development

Manager [email protected]. LL

www.napawinecoop.com


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being MATTlife in the spotlight and in the Community for Cfl hall of famer


By JOHN KERNAGHAN

CELEBRITY PROFILEMatt Dunigan // CFL to Road Show


SCIENCE ON THE BRAIN

wHEN MATT DUNIGAN RETURNED TO THE GTA

FOUR YEARS AGO, HE PUT THE SAME KIND OF

wORK ETHIC INTO CHOOSING A HOMETOwN,

AND A HOME, AS HE DID DURING HIS HAll-

OF-FAME PlAYING CAREER THROUGH TwO

DECADES IN THE CANADIAN FOOTBAll lEAGUE.

“We looked all around the Toronto area,” the TSN

analyst and Road Grill host said. “And I mean all around.”

See, he approached the home hunt in the same

way he studied opponents as a Grey Cup winner.

Football is 95 percent preparation and perspira-

tion and five percent execution, Dunigan explains.

So he did his homework and came back to Oakville,

his home in the early 1990s when he led the Toron-

to Argos and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

“Oakville is really about comfort, but I also

wanted to submerge my kids in stimulus. There

were all kinds of opportunities and activities. It filled

all the requirements for a family – a great commun-

ity feel and atmosphere and schools. We’re pleased

with the way things transpired.”

He stressed that anyone who has raised teen-

agers knows the importance of engaging them and

that’s what Oakville has been – a comfort zone that

allowed his kids to prosper.

Many former pro athletes disengage after their

careers, but Dunigan said he embraced the chance

to contribute in his adopted hometown. “I’m a big

believer in giving where you live. I was able to work

with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and that was

important for me, to try to make a difference in the

community.”

Dunigan, who was humble as a pro (even after

several years as a CFL quarterback he used to greet

media with a ‘Hi, I’m Matt Dunigan’) helped high

school programs and individuals without looking

for media recognition. “you can’t just live in a com-

munity. you have to give of yourself. you want to

make your community better.”

Indeed, his resume of community engagement

across Canada is stellar. In 1989, Dunigan won

the Tom Pate Memorial Award for his off-f ield

involvement.

It wasn’t enough that Matt Duni-

gan gave his body to football. He’s

given his brain to science too.

He lives every day with some kind

of post-concussion syndrome since

he was slammed into the turf in a CFL

game 15 years ago.

So he says it only make sense that

what has happened to him should

be examined someday to hopefully

shed more light on a subject that is

still not well understood.

Dunigan is also a spokesman for

the ThinkFirst Foundation, which

is devoted the study of concus-

sions and programs to raise public

awareness.

But the echoes of his concus-

sion problems reverberated very

close to home when his teenage son

Dolan suffered three concussions in

a short period in 2007.

Dolan had all the size Matt lacked

(he played at 5-10, 180 pounds while

his son was 6-5, 217 pounds), but as

the sports world has slowly learned,

size is no guarantee against brain

injury.

“I had to take the dog out of the

fight,” Matt says of the tough, but

realistic decision the family arrived

at. Dolan agreed to quit football and

pursued baseball.

The father knows only too well the

legacy of too many hits to the head.

“you get symptoms all the time and

you just try to plow through them.”

CORBETTS SOURCE FOR SPORTS

Corbetts is and has been the Dunigans’ go-to

shop for all things sports.

If Corbett’s did not have what we needed – a

particular shoe size for example – they would

instantly order what we needed and give us a

call when it arrived. Friendly, accommodating

and truly a “one-stop shop” for all things sports.

450 South Service Road west, Oakville

wESTBROOKE

I’ve been working with TSN for 12 years now

and one of the many perks is having the oppor-

tunity to work alongside John Mathioudakis,

the owner of Westbrooke of Ancaster, Fine

Tailored Men’s Clothing and Furnishings.

John and his staff are the best in the business

because he gets to know his customers and

caters to their specific needs and likes. When

you want to dress to impress, head to West-

brooke and let John take over.

283 wilson Street East, Ancaster

HAVANA CASTlE CIGARS

First of all, the longtime proprietors of Havana

Castle, Andy and Alex, are very difficult to tell

apart because the brothers are only one year

apart in age. But that does not matter because

either one will instantly make you feel welcome

and at ease as they help you find the right cigar

or product.

Havana Castle Cigars is the place to go for

friendly service and the greatest selection of

cigars and accessories.

48 lakeshore Road west, Oakville

O’FINN’S IRISH TEMPER

Since moving back to the beautiful community

of Oakville, my wife, Kathy, and I found ourselves

frequenting O’Finn’s Irish Temper. Probably

because O’Finn’s is so down-to-earth, easy and

comfortable. Kinda like us! Whether it was for a

family get together, a celebration, a quick bite

or just a place to unwind and spend quality time

together, O’Finn’s was always there.

136 Church Street, Oakville

SOME OF MATT’S FAVOURITE PlACES TO SHOP

BEING MATT MATT DUNNIGHAN


’’Dunigan has been the Honorary Chair-

man for the Canadian Diabetes Association,

Crimestoppers and the Canadian Association

for Community Living. He was also the spokes-

person for and involved with the Variety Club,

Special Olympics, Easter Seals, Uncles at

Large, United Way and the Children’s Hospital.

Moreover, he chaired and organized three

charity golf tournaments: The Matt Dunigan

Crimestoppers Classic, The Silver Arrow Mer-

cedes Matt Dunigan Quarterback Classic

and The Matt Dunigan Superstar Extrava-

ganza. The tournaments generated in excess

of $150,000 for local charities. He has also

been a regular participant in the Dan Cooper

Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament at Glen

Abbey for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton.

The kids, Dane, Madison & Dolan have flown

the coop and Dunigan and wife Kathy leave

many good memories behind as they leave

their Oakville home to return to Texas, where

Matt spent some of his early life. The move is

to be closer to other family members but Duni-

gan will continue to serve as analyst and colour

commentator on TSN’s CFL broadcasts.

And he hopes to continue in the food forum

with the production company which worked

on Road Grill. The two seasons of the ener-

getic show are still in reruns and Dunigan is

looking for a new vehicle.

His Food Network show was launched in his

backyard on Monks Passage in Glen Abbey.

“The Food Network was advertising open

auditions for a grill show and my wife Kathy

kept saying I should submit a tape. ‘OK’ I said,

‘get the video camera out.’ “

The audition featured Dunigan’s trademark

enthusiasm and southern U.S. drawl, a win-

ning combination.

Does he know barbeque?

“Hey, I’m a Texas guy.”

Still, he makes it clear. He’s a grill man, not

a chef. Dunigan, who looks as buffed as his

playing days, said he couldn’t get by on celeb-

rity. “I had a lot to learn and studied to pick up

everything I could.”

He’s unsure where that side of his working

life is going but has a long-term deal with TSN

following 12 years with the network. The half-

time panel in particular provides something

of a second childhood for him. “It is a blast.

It’s both a haven and a release. We can act on

that show in ways we never can in normal life.”

The exchanges are often sharp and funny as

he joins Burlington native Chris Schultz and Jock

Climie with host Dave Randorf. The hits are of

the verbal kind, a blessing after Dunigan’s 14 CFL

seasons as a classic gridiron warrior. He was a

player who wouldn’t take shortcuts.

CFL fans will recall Dunigan’s 1991 Grey

Cup victory. Played in the bitter cold, with a

broken collarbone, he still iced the game with

a 36-yard touchdown pass.

But in 1996 his unrelenting style caught up

with him. Playing for Hamilton, he was flat-

tened in a game that year and never played

again. This was long before concussions were

widely discussed in sports circles and those

who got them were supposed to suck it up,

strap on the helmet and go out on the field.

After that hit, however, Dunigan knew some-

thing was seriously wrong and that has led to

his key role as an advocate for Think First. (See

sidebar story Science on the Brain.)

“I don’t dwell on that time, I try to look for-

ward,” he says. In fact, he’s not sure what lies

ahead. “I don’t know if I’ve really found what

I want to do.” LL

HOME ON THE gRILLWhen there was a casting call for a new cook-

ing show on the Food Network, specifically

barbecuing, Kathy Dunigan gave her husband

a nudge.

“I said, ‘What do I know about cooking?’ But

then I considered, I’m a Texan and we’re talk-

ing the grill – so I showed up and gave it a shot.”

The result was the popular Road Grill and

Dunigan became a master of the spatula and

tongs. Actually, he’s pretty humble about it all,

saying the recipes come from his producers

and he just has to put on a good show.

One of the show’s specialties is the Honey

Mustard Chicken Drumstick. See next page

for the recipe.

It is a blast. It’s both a haven and a release. We can act on that show in ways we never can in normal life.“ ”

Ingredients

q1/2 cup liquid honey

q1/4 cup Dijon mustard

q1 teaspoon mustard seeds

q2 teaspoons chopped garlic

qJuice and zest of 1 lemon

q2 tablespoons olive oil

qSalt and pepper to taste

qOil for brushing

q12 Fresh chicken drumsticks skin on

HONEY MUSTARd CHICKEN dRUMSTICK

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Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Reserve ¼ cup

(60ml) for basting later.

Rinse chicken and pat dry. place rinsed chicken in a large sealable plastic bag.

pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and toss to ensure the

legs are evenly coated.

Marinate 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Once chicken has marinated, prepare barbeque for indirect medium heat

(350°f/175°C) leaving one side on and one side off. Oil the grill to prevent sticking.

place chicken on the grill over the side with no heat (indirect medium heat).

turn chicken every 3-4 minutes, brushing with the reserved marinade. Cook

for approximately 15-20 minutes or until chicken is crispy and cooked

through. Chicken is done when the juices run clear.

Remove chicken from the grill, let rest for 5 minutes and serve.Courtesy of the food network

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mined to build a relationship and create customers

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asset as they support us and refer us to their friends.”

How does Knar make this happen? “Honesty. Integ-

rity. Trustworthiness,” Jeff elaborates. “We care about

every client and every thing we do for them.”

The Oakville community has embraced Knar Jewellery

as much as Knar Jewellery has the community. “Oak-

ville is a special place in Canada. Our clients love

what we do and tell us this every day. It’s lovely to

hear that from people who could shop anywhere in

the world.” But, a trip to Knar provides just that: a trip

around the world. Jeff and Greg travel the globe to

discover new pieces and artisans to meet their clients

expectations. Each year they challenge themselves

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From custom design work, to repurposing older

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artisans, Knar has their pulse on what their clients want

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FASCINATING MINDS SINCE 1911 ,

OAKVIllE’S APPlEBY COllEGE HAS

ESTABlISHED A GlOBAl REPUTATION

AS AN INNOVATIVE lEADER IN THE

DEVElOPMENT OF TEACHING AND

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Founded by John S. H. Guest, Appleby

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“What started as an all-boys school in one

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“We are extremely proud of our past,”

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Throughout the 2011-2012 school year,

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HELPING HANDSPhilanthropy // The Joy of Giving Back

DAN WITH THE COMIC VISION TEAM. DAN IS A MAJOR SPONSOR FOR THE OAK-

VILLE PERFORMANCE By SOME OF CANADA’S BEST KNOWN STAND-UP COMICS.

RAISING MONEy FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HALTON – DAN COOPER,

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FOR THE PAST SEVERAL yEARS I HAVE BEEN ENCOURAGING AREA

CITIZENS TO GET INVOLVED; TO HELP MAKE THIS COMMUNITy AN

EVEN BETTER PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE.

Charity begins at home. Whether we give money, time or both, it is

imperative to help those less fortunate than ourselves. “Give where

you live” is not just a catchy phrase; it is a philosophy to live by.

I’m proud that The Dan Cooper Team has supported many worthy

causes – everything from minor sports to major campaigns. A com-

munity is more than bricks and mortar – the character of a place is

defined by the caring and generosity of its citizens. I’m proud to live

in such a caring community and prouder that The Dan Cooper Team

can be counted as one of the area’s generous corporate citizens.

One of the causes we support is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton

– a very valuable resource for the troubled youth in our midst. As

the event sponsor for the Dan Cooper Celebrity Invitational Golf

Tournament, I can say the money raised is helping hundreds of our

youth. www.bbbshalton.ca

Another terrif ic organization is the Oakville Hospital

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pital. This is a much-needed state-of-the-art facility that will set

a benchmark for health-care services in a community hospital.

www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com.

Last year I was proud to be the venue sponsor for Comic Vision

– an important organization that is helping the fight against blind-

ness through comedy. Shows across Canada with top comedians

make this event the most successful night of fundraising support

of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. www.comicvision.ca

Other organizations I support include Appleby College, which

celebrated its 100th anniversary this year and will once again hold

its fabulous gala in the spring, and the Oakville Centre of the Per-

forming Arts, which provides an important cultural element to our

community. The Dan Cooper Concert Series brings international

stars to our small corner of the globe. To see what performances

are coming up visit www.oc4pa.ca.

I encourage you to give back to the community in any way you can. your

support is not only appreciated by those who need it, but goes a long way

to making ours a stronger, healthier and happier community. LL

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