week of August 26

Evil – Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (Australia) – This is what Craig Pinhey (Wine Access taster) had to say about the 2006 vintage: “88 Points – The odd upside-down EVIL on the label makes a statement on the shelf. Blackish red, with a jammy berry fruit nose, EVIL has a rich meaty undertone, and its 15 per cent […]

week of August 12

Smirnoff Twisted cooler party pack Hochtaler dry – cask (Canada) Sawmill Creek dry white – cask (Canada) Sawmill Creek dry red – cask (Canada) Revelstoke spiced rye – its not new to the store but we brought in 2 new sizes:  mickeys (375ml) & minis (50ml)   Twisted Tea Lead Dog Ale (Yukon Brewing) Mill […]

week of August 5

Granville Island English Bay Pale Ale (BC) – “Our ENGLISH BAY PALE ALE has a smooth, mild flavour brimming with West Coast character and a caramel malt aroma. A true pale ale, it gets its perfect balance from natural carbonation and careful maturing under the watchful eye of our brewmaster.” (website)Granville Island Cypress Honey Lager (BC) […]

week of July 29

Skinny Girl Margarita – “…At only 100 calories for a full 4 oz serving, natural flavors, lightly sweetened with agave nectar, and made with premium Blue Agave clear Tequila…” -Bethenney Frankel Revel Stoke Spiced rye – “…blends four-fold Madagascar bourbon vanilla with dashes of ginger, ground bark of cinnamon, coriander and cardamom to craft our […]

week of July 22

Arran 14 yr old single malt whisky (Scotland) – “An initial burst of brine leads onto warming toffee appleas and hazlenuts.  This is followed by dates, chocolate orange and spiced tea cake.  The mouthfeel is overwhelmingly rich and weighty.”  (website) Mythos lager (Greece) – “… it is a Lager with a rich head, bright blonde color […]

week of July 15

Henry of Pelham Sibling Rivalry White (Canada) – “Bright, white and out of sight; the triumvirate of Riesling, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer. Long names and hard to pronounce, so we call this wine ‘White’. Not just another single varietal wine — why choose one grape when you can have three? Think lime citrus and apple freshness […]