My Favourite Wine: Laurie Belle

Get Cooking with the Stars host Laurie Belle has appeared locally and internationally in music videos, television commercials and television and film guest-starring roles. The Leftcoast TV star has interviewed celebrities from Gene Simmons to supermodel Coco Rocha and politican Hedy Fry.

In her spare time, Belle enjoys tennis, spending time with family, cooking, travelling, modeling, exploring new cultures and furthering her research skills. She holds degrees in business, communications and a master's degree in education and leadership.

Q: Do you have a favourite wine? Why?

My favorite grape is from the Shiraz, Syrah family. I enjoy full-bodied, dark berry notes with hints of chocolate, and one of my favorite wines is Rosemount Shiraz (Black Label ) or I recently tried Bloodstone Shiraz.

Q: Do you have any favourite memories that involve wine?

I like to experiment with different wines, pairings and certain names capture my attention. I recently tried a full bodied vino called Tik Tok: an interesting story about a watchmaker who was imprisoned for stealing bedsheets! It has a happy ending as his family redeeemed their name with this wine. I enjoyed this while relaxing in the jacuzzi surrounded by candles, music, and then topped off with chocolate. I also find that sipping on glass of wine while cooking for loved ones is an ideal way to relax but also allows for creativity and self expression.

Q: If you could share a bottle of wine with anyone, alive or dead, who would it be?

This one I had to ponder over for quite a while. Male or Female? It would depend on my mood. Johnny Depp for his depth of character or Adam Sandler because he is soooo funny and I would like for him to choose the grape.

Photo by Todd Duncan Photography, courtesy of Lesley Diana at The Promotion People