week of November 18

Hester Creek Merlot 2008 (VQA) (Canada) – “Filled with scents of plum, cherry, chocolate, black pepper, and sage, this Merlot sings with hearty winter stews, braised lamb shanks, bison burgers, roast pork with apple and sage, and grilled sirloin steak.” (tasting notes)

Black Hills Estate Nota Bene 2008 (Canada) -  “I am very pleased with the 2008 Nota Bene and how it displays such a great spectrum of flavours.  On the nose I pick up bright aromas of cassis, plum and raspberry.  I get a rich and smooth sensation on the palate with notes of mocha, spice and forest floor.  This wine has great balance and structure with a velvety mouth feel and a nice long finish.” - GRAHAM PIERCE, WINEMAKER

Black Hills Estate Alibi 2010 (Canada) – “The nose on the 2010 Alibi has a very interesting complexity of lemon citrus, with _oral notes and hints of honey and grapefruit zest. _e palate is smooth and tangy with _avours of pineapple, mandarin orange and Granny Smith apple. _is nicely balanced white has a medium body with a pure intensity that enables it to be very approachable. _e _nish is fresh and clean with beautiful _nesse. _e 2010 Alibi is a very versatile food wine, and is exceptional with seafood.” - GRAHAM PIERCE, WINEMAKER

Nalewka Babuni Cherry Dessert Wine (Poland)

Manischewitz Concord wine

Kah Blanco tequila - “Intense sweet notes of the cooked agave, followed by a spicy white peppery punch.  Silky and delicate, leaving on the palate a sachet of spices.”  (tasting notes) Gold Medal – 2010 Spirits of Mexico Tasting Competition

Kah Reposado tequila - “This ultra smooth and ultra high proof tequila (the highest proof tequila available) slips slowly down the walls of the glass demonstrating its powerful personality.  Full body, intense agave flavour.  Aged for 10 months in French limousine casks, where it acquires subtle hints of vanilla and caramel.”  (tasting notes)  Bronze Medal – 2010 Spirits of Mexico Tasting Competition

Kah Anejo tequila - “Aromas of chocolate, coffee and tobacco masterfully created during its 2 year aging time in American white oak casks.  Vanilla and spice notes.  Pristine finish.”  (tasting notes) Best of Category & Gold Medal – 2010 Spirits of Mexico Tasting Competition