week of February 4

Elephant Island Frambroise fortified wine (BC) – a dessert wine that tastes like a fresh picked raspberry. Lead Dog Ale (Yukon Brewing) Goldschlager (cinnamon schnaps liqueur with gold flakes) Diplomatico Exclusive Reserve rum (Venezuala) Niersteiner Gutes Kabinett (Germany)

week of January 28

Red Rooster Reserve Gewurztraminer (Canada) – “This Queen hen really knows how to stand out and flock with aromas of spring blossoms, lemon drops, delicate pear and a touch of sweet spice and lychee fruit. A medium-bodied, dry, slightly rich wine with flavours of tropical fruit and pear. Which linger on through the refreshing finish.”  (website) […]

week of January 21

Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (New Zealand) – “Named for owner and founder John “Stich” Stichbury, passion fruit and riper citrus dominate aromatics, and the palate follows in fruit flavour profile. A fine but well integrated acidity directs these intense primary flavours, giving flesh and texture and also cleansing the palate in a food friendly […]

week of January 14

Vina Errazuriz Wild Ferment Chardonnay (Chile) – “…A greater pleasure is this drop-dead-gorgeous homage to Meursault.  Muddled lemon, nectarine and peaches dominate, with a ribbon of butterscotch.  Stunning.”  (90 Points – Kurtis Kolt – Wine Access – Dec 10/ Jan 11) Chilkoot Lager (Yukon Brewing) – “Crisp and clean, pure and natural” – everything you want […]

week of January 7

Tin Whistle Chocolate Cherry Porter (Canada – BC) Lagunitas Czech Style Pilsner (USA) Michel Torino Don David Malbec (Argentina) “Very well balanced with sweet and soft tannins.  Fruity full of plums and chocolate notes.  Pleasant finish.”  (Michel Torino winery website) Whistler Brewing Black Tusk Ale Hasses Apple Pie Liqueur Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 yr old […]

week of Dec 31

Highland Park 18 yr old scotch Lagunitas – The Censored Rich Copper Ale Rogue Morimoto Black Obi Soba – “The delicate flavor of our roasted Soba brings a nutty finish to this light and refreshing ale. A perfect accompaniment to lighter cuisine.” (Rogue brewery tasting notes) Tree Brewing Spiced Reserve Ale Wynham Estate Bin 999 Merlot […]