In-Store Specials Thurs Dec 2 – Sun Dec 5

Thursday December 2 – Sunday December 5   (10 am – 11pm) Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur – $27.00/ 750 ml bottle Crown Royal – $25.00/ 750 ml bottle Wisers Deluxe – $24.00/ 750 ml bottle Alberta Springs Rye – $20.00/ 750 ml bottle Alberta Premium Rye – $19.50/ 750 ml bottle (glass only) Captain Morgan Spiced […]

Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived!!

Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2010 Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2010

week of November 26

Burrowing Owl Pinot Noir (Canada – BC) – Described on the website tasting notes this wine has “…refined silky, elegant tannins and balanced acidity. The wine has a beautiful mid-palate and such persistent flavour that you will not want to share it.” Jule Akvavit  (Denmark) Samuel Adams Winter Lager (USA) – “Bold and rich, with a […]

Domaine de la Presidente – Grands Classiques – Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2008

This is a white Cote du Rhone.  And it is delicious.   Buttery mouth feel with good acidity leading to a smooth finish.  The Domaine de la Presidente Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2008 will be my Christmas turkey wine this year.

week of November 19

Velvet Devil Merlot 2009 (USA -Washington State) – “PURE VELVET! Milk chocolate, wild blackberry, baking spice, rose oil…beautifully perfumed Washington in a glass….Velvet Devil? HELL YEAH! ” (Charles Smith wineries website) Barley Stacks Shiraz 2005 (Australia) – “A wonderfully weighted wine showing plum and an array of mixed berries and cherries, interwoven with vanilla flavour, blackberries, spices, […]

NK’Mip Qwam Qwmt 2007 Syrah

The NK’Mip (pronounced in-ka-meep) winery is North America’s first Aboriginal owned and operated winery.  It is situated in the South Okanagan on a bench overlooking Osoyoos Lake.  The Qwam Qwmt 2007 Syrah has a deep rich colour.  It has a strong berry flavour with cracked pepper to add a spicy touch.  The long, supple finish […]