Villa Maria Private Bin Gewurztraminer 2007/ Leasingham Wines Magnus Shiraz 2006

This was my first taste of the Gewurztraminer varietal and, well…., YUM.  It is a dry (sweetness of 01) medium bodied white wine.  The colour is a rich golden straw yellow.  There is a definite hit of spices smoothed by ripe lychee fruit.  Seriously, I drank the whole bottle.  The winemaker suggests serving it with […]

Dooley’s iced coffee

Are you looking for that perfect blend of after dinner coffee and dessert on a hot summer night? Dooley’s iced coffee Pour cooled coffee into ice cube trays and freeze. Once frozen take two cubes and place in a glass. Then pour Dooley’s toffee liqueur over the cubes. Coffee and dessert all in one.  Perfect […]

canada day weekend specials

This year Canada Day falls on a Thursday and let’s be honest, if you can, you will be taking Friday off making for a 4 DAY WEEKEND!!  And that is why this special is going to be for 5 days!!  Because you are going to start getting ready for THIS “weekend” on Wednesday. ( Maybe I’m […]

week of June 25, 2010

This week’s new additions are rum, rum and more rum, oh, and some vodka….and a liqueur, oh, and wait….a gluten free beer….I think that’s it. Doorly’s XO Fine Old Barbados Rum 1919 Rum 8 year old Diplomatico ‘Anejo’ Rum Sweet Sippin’ Canadian Maple Whisky – a blend of the finest maple syrup and Premium Canadian […]

Hardys Captains Shiraz/ 1865 Sauvignon Blanc

This week’s red is a Shiraz  from South Eastern Australia.  It is  medium bodied with light fruit notes.  And it is a 2005 – ready to drink now.  Easy smooth finish.  The Hardys Captains Shiraz 2005 retails for $10.95. The white wine selection is from the San Pedro vineyard in Chile.  1865 Sauvignon Blanc is a […]

Father’s Day weekend specials

  Because every Father is special we are having an extreme sale with deep discounts this Father’s Day weekend – Friday June 18 thru Sunday June 20. Crown Royal (750 ml) on sale for $24.00.  That’s a savings of $6.00 per bottle.  Limit 2 per customer. Bacardi 8 year old rum (750 ml) on sale for $28.90.  That’s […]