Black Hills Estate Syrah VQA 2009 (Canada) – “An exuberant wine with aromas of raspberry, cherry cola, blackberry and chocolate tantalizing the nose.  On the palate this silky smooth wine reveals great complexity with notes of charred meat, mocha and cigar box.  All in all full bodied, balanced wine with integrated tannins, rich mouth feel and a nice long finish.”  (Graham Pierce, Winemaker)

Cedar Creek Platinum Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (Canada) – “Big, bold and complex with aromas of black fruit, cassis, chocolate, mint and anise. Mouth filling with rich, ripe fruit, mint and a touch of earthiness. Balanced with elegant tannins and a long silky finish.” (website)

Ex Nihilo Merlot 2008 (Canada) – “Classic Merlot with a rich ruby-red colour and an expressive nose of raspberry, cherry, dark chocolate and allspice.  A silky mouthful of black cherry fruit and a balanced finish.  An elegant wine which is approachable now and whose structure will show added complexities over the next 5 – 8 years.”  (tasting notes)

Ex Nihilo Night – Bordeaux style blend 2008 (Canada) – “This Bordeaux style wine is perfectly balanced with aromas of rich raspberry, tobacco leaves and coffee beans.  The palate reveals flavours of cherry, chocolate and an earthiness that is supported by soft tannins and a finish that lasts as long as a clear Okanagan summer night.”  (tasting notes)

Red Rooster Winery Meritage 2008 (Canada) – “This Meritage is a classic blend of 58% Cabernet Franc, 38% Merlot and 4% Malbec, and sure to be the red ‘King of the Flock’.  The beautiful bouquet of black currant, cherry, black pepper, humidor and cedar brings a warming feeling with each swirl of the glass.  This full-bodied wine has wonderful flavours of rich, ripe black and red berries, delicate sweet spice, and toasty notes.  The drying finish lingers with flavours of sweet black fruits and a touch of spice.  Enjoy now through 2012.   FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent with marinated leg of lamb, barbecued lamb chops, steak and kidney pie, beef stews, beef brisket, and 2 year old Canadian cheddar.”   (tasting notes)

Alpha Zeta Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC 2009 (Italy) – “Full and rich, with a spicy cherry character balanced by smooth, rounded tannins.  Supple and long, with a bitter twist on the finish.”  (tasting notes)

Livio Felluga Vertigo IGT 2009 (Italy) – “Full-bodied, soft and well-structured; sweet tannins are well balanced with the acidity. A round and intensely fruity and spicy aftertaste.   Serving Suggestions:  Savoury full flavoured pasta or risotto dishes, grilled or stewed red meats, roast of beef and pork, lamb. Medium aged cheeses.”  (tasting notes)

La Valentina D’Abruzzo Spelt 2006 (Italy) - 100% Montepulciano “A wine which you notice for its ruby red color with purplish ecks. The nose notes wild berries, leading into violets, resin and bergamot for this substantial wine. To the palate it has a full, seductive body with no tannic overtones which melt into blackberry and blackcurrant intertwined with suggestions of cocoa and coffee. The palate is overwhelmed by rich balsamic emotions followed by the merest hints of wet graphite. It is perfect to accompany roast mountain lamb with aromatic herbs or Italian polenta with basil and wild mushrooms.”  (tasting notes)

Tenuta Degli Dei Le Redini IGT Toscana 2009 (Italy) – Varietals:  Merlot 90%, Alicante 10%.  Robert Parker – Wine Advocate – 91 points

Brigaldara Recioto della Valpolicella  DOC 2006 (Italy) - This is a red dessert wine with a sweetness of 10.  Varietals:  Corvina 40%, Corvinone 20%, Rondinella 15%, and 25% other varietals.  “The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico from Brigaldara shows gorgeous inner sweetness and perfume in a mid-weight, approachable style. Sweet red cherries, flowers, mint and rosemary come together nicely in the glass. Floral notes linger on the clean, minerally finish. This is an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next few years.” Robert Parker – Wine Advocate gave this vintage 93 points. 

Ehret Knight’s Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (USA) – “The taste of this wine has benefited greatly from the origin of and agricultural practices used in the vineyard.   It is currently dark in color, displaying a fruit with rich, distinctive flavours and intense aromas.  The mouth feel is soft, with tannins that are not overpowering, and silky with a long-lasting finish.  This wine will thrive in the bottle for the next 10 years.  100% Cabernet Sauvingon, aged for 24 months in French oak.” (tasting notes) 

Skinny Girl Sangria - 132 calories for a 5oz serving.  This Sangria is made with white wine.

Gibson’s Finest Rare 18 yr old rye
Billi Billi Shiraz (Australia)
Bacardi Breezer Mango Burst
Kirin Ichiban beer

The Romitorio Morellino di Scansano 2009 is 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.  “Unmistakable berry notes.  Full bodies, lush with good persistent softer tannins.  Serving Suggestions:  Roasted meats, BBQ Strip loin or rib eye, venison and bison.  Hard aged cheese.” (tasting notes)
My notes from the wine tasting I attended:  WOW.   

Norton Barrel Select Malbec 2008 (Argentina) – “Depply red with violet hues. Aromas of ripe red fruits, cassis and pepper. Sweet on the palate, friendly tannins with spicy flavours.  Very good persistence.”  (tasting notes)

Chateau Subilaux 2009 Bordeaux (France) - “90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc – it mixes ripe black fruits with smooth tannins to give a modern, easy-drinking Bordeaux.” (tasting notes)

Zonin Castello Del Poggio Moscato (Italy) – “Fresh and pleasantely sweet with a taste that reveals its varietal characteristic.” (website)

Romitorio Morellino di Scansano 2009 (Italy) – “85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.  Unmistakable berry notes.  Full bodies, lush with good persistent softer tannins.  Serving Suggestions:  Roasted meats, BBQ Strip loin or rib eye, venison and bison.  Hard aged cheese.”  (tasting notes)

Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG 2007 (Italy) – “100% Sangiovese.  The wine is smooth and rich on the palate, with soft tannins.  Serving Suggestions:  Serve with grilled and roasted red meats including lamb, beef and game, as well as favourite pastas with meat sauce and aged pecorino cheese.”  (tasting notes)

Baronia Del Montsant 2006 Englora  (Spain) – 47% Granacha, 22% Carinena (Samso), 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah, 4% Tempranillo. 

Bitch Grenache 2009 (Spain)

Kokomo Pinot Noir 2008 (USA) - “100% Pinot Noir – The nose has hints of sage, earth, cherry and spice with noted minerality.  Juicy cranberry and bing cherry on the palate.  Finishes with some nice acidity.  Great by itself, but pairs well with chicken, turkey or fish.” (tasting notes)

Dracula Syrah 2007 (USA) – “Reminiscent of the Master’s true love, this wine is exquisite. This Syrah has black cherry and dark chocolate flavors that launch into an intense, dark, rich and flavorful wine. Its perfect balance of spices sets up a silky texture and balanced, jammy finish.”  (tasting notes)

Rodrigues Cranberry wine (Canada) – “Exclusively Newfoundland! Produced with cranberries grown in a pristine environment on our Newfoundland marshes. Silky rich, presenting initial sweetness with a balancing astringency and, when chilled, a delectable accompaniment to poultry, pork and salmon entrees.”  (tasting notes)

Chocovine Raspberry – Chocolate Wine (Holland) – “Reminiscent of rich raspberry truffles. Fresh flavors of ripe berries melt into a long, luscious finish.” (tasting notes)

Fundador Brandy (Pedro Domecq) (Spain)

Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur - “Revered for centuries for its health and mystical properties, ginger is a versatile and unique ingredient. Domain de Canton captures the very essence of fresh baby ginger. It is married with fine eau de vie, VSOP, and XO Grande Champagne Cognacs, which when crafted with fresh Tahitian vanilla beans, Provencal honey, and Tunisian ginseng add both vibrancy and dimension. To maintain the highest quality possible, Domain de Canton is handmade naturally without preservatives or colorants.” (website)

Trader Vics Macadamia Nut Liqueur

Elkschnaps Jakbitter Herbal Liqueur (Sweden) – “… an exquisite blend of twenty-five herbs and spices, creating the perfect flavour – untamed, yet mild. Our own unique taste!”  (website)

Appleton Classic white rum (Jamaica) – “Appleton White rums aren’t mass-produced, they’re hand-crafted, aged and filtered slowly through special charcoal. This results in a smooth, brilliantly clear and light bodied rum with a subtle taste and delicate aroma.” (website)

Regalia Silver Russian Vodka with rack

San Miguel Pale Pilsner (Philippines) – “This pale, golden lager has a hint of pleasant, hoppy aroma. It has medium body balanced smooth and moderate bitterness a snappy clean palate.” (website)

Red Horse beer (Philippines)

Palm Bay Passion Fruit Hibiscus Oasis cooler

Burrowing Owl Meritage (Canada)
Tempus Alba Pleno Reserve (Argentina)
Apothic Red wine (USA)
Cline Zinfandel (USA)
Crabbies Ginger beer

Terre di San Venanzio Prosecco Brut DOCG (Italy) – On the nose green apple and pear with great fresh aromatic notes.  The palate is continuous and lively in the mouth, slightly sweet but perfectly balanced. 

Chateau La Rame Bordeaux Rouge 2009 (France) – “Harvested from 30 year old vines. A vivid garnet red with bluish tints. On the nose, intense, full-bodied aromas of small black and red fruits (a touch of Crème de Cassis and raspberry jelly), as well as hints of pepper, mint and spices (cinammon, vanilla) enhanced by a woody fragrance. On the palayte, pure, noble substance, with a tightly-knit, silky texture and very distinct tannins. Spicy and concentrated on the finish.” (website)

Quinta do Crasto Douro 2009 (Portugal) – “Elegant and fresh approach, with upfront fruits leading to a solid structure with fine, round and evolving tannins.  Finishes very pleasant, persistent, with fresh aromatic notes of ripe wild berries.”  (website)

Cathar Crianza Ribera del Dorero 2007 (Spain) – “Purple-colored, it offers up notes of cedar, smoke, mineral, and blackberry.  With an elegant personality, ample silky, spicy fruit, good depth and a long finish.”  (tasting notes)

Brewhouse Honey lager

Crystal Head gift packs - 750ml sized Crystal Head vodka packaged with 2 skull shot glasses. 

Malibu Snowflake coconut flavoured rum - Flakes of real coconut suspended in Malibu rum – like snowflakes.

Malibu Black coconut flavoured rum - “Malibu Black combines the smooth coconut flavor that you love with higher proof and less sweetness for a bolder taste of the Caribbean.” (website)

Nut Liquor Peanut Butter infused vodka - YUM!!!  Add a little chocolate liqueur and make a reeses peanut butter cup martini!!! 

Pinnacle Cherry Lemonade vodka

Cedar Creek Platinum Meritage (Canada)
Absinthe Strong 70% & ritual spoon/ glass gift pack
Flor de Cana Black Label 5 year old
Diplomatico reserve rum
Hardy Emu 999 tawny

Thanksgiving long weekend sale: 
Friday 7 October thru Monday 10 October

Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc (750ml) – $9.95

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir (750ml) – $18.40

Glen Breton Rare single malt whisky (750ml) – $75.00

Bacardi Oakheart spiced rum (750ml)- $23.95

Crown Royal (750ml) – $25.00

Corzo Silver tequila (750ml) – $63.95

Corzo Reposado tequila (750ml) – $65.95

Corzo Anejo tequila (750ml) – $68.95

Corona dozen bottles – $23.50

Brewhouse pilsner dozen cans – $13.75

Brewhouse honey dozen cans – $13.75

Brewhouse light pilsner dozen cans – $13.75

Bud light Lime dozen cans – $22.25

Smirnoff Ice dozen bottles – $27.00 

All prices include bottle deposit and GST.

CarinaE Cuvee Brigitte 2009 (Argentina) is 72% Malbec and 28% Cabernet Sauvignon.  This assemblage of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted with grapes produced in our vineyards.  The result is a very elegant wine, round and full, with expressions of ripe fruits, spice box and hints of chocolate and vanilla provided by French barrels. (tasting notes)