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, […]

week of November 12

Inniskillin 2006 Discover Series Petit Verdot VQA (Canada – BC) – “The 2006 Petit Verdot displays vivid currant and cherry aromas.  Deep purple in colour, this wine has prune and black cherry flavours that are well balanced with firm tannins.”  (Tasting Sheet) NK’Mip Qwam Qwmt 2007 Syrah VQA (Canada – BC) – Pronounced in-ka-meep.  “This wine […]

week of November 05

Taylor White Port (Portugal) – this port is prepared the same way as traditional port but using white grapes.  It is drier and fruity in taste, an unusual appertif, best served chilled.  Remy Martin XO Excellence Fine Champagne Cognac  (France) – the tasting sheet on the website refers to notes of late summer fruit, juicy […]

week of October 29

Voga Sparkling Pinot Grigio (Italy) – “Shimmering bubbles flow gently upwards and the light scent of white flowers and orchard fruit reaches you.  The creamy mouth feel and toasty, citrus finish give it a wide appeal.  Make desserts a real treat with this striking sparkling, well-priced beauty. Pairs with Lemon -Infused Rice pudding with spiced […]

week of October 22

Sailor Jerry Spiced rum in 375ml size Gibson’s 12yr old in the 1.75ml size (just in time for Christmas entertaining) Fat Bastard Shiraz (France) Beaucastel Cote du Rhone (France) (a definite staff pick) Boutari Naoussa (Greece)

week of October 15

Pelee Island Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (Ontario, Canada) Trove Riesling/ Gewurtztraminer (750ml & 2 L cask) (cellared in Canada) Trove Shiraz/ Malbec (2L cask) (cellared in Canada) Full Press Cabernet Sauvignon (3L cask) (cellared in Canada) Cruzan Black Strap rum (St. Croix) Fuller’s London Porter beer (Britain) Mission Hill Reserve Shiraz (Canada) 20 Bees Cabernet/ Merlot […]