Friday 1 April – Thursday 7 April
Bacardi Breezer 4 packs – all flavours $1 off
Polar Ice vodka 750 ml – $4 off

Friday 1 April – Thursday 14 April
Bacardi Breezer Party Pack – 1 dozen case – $5 off
Brewhouse 24 can packs – $2 off

CarinaE Torrontes (Argentina) – “The Torrontes is from the best areas of Cafayate, where the sun and the freshness of the altitude allow excellent ripeness for an optimal expression of the aromas.  Typical of its terroir, tender, supple and elegant, its exuberant nose of exotic fruits will seduce you, and take you away on floral notes that will bewitch your palate.  Ideal for beginning your meal with soft appetizers, or fish or seafood.”  (tasting notes)  If it had been up to me all I could have said is:  “Summer in a bottle.” 
CarinaE Cuvee Brigitte (Argentina) – “72% Malbec, 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)
Pinnacle Cherry vodka
Bacardi Torched Cherry rum - Barbados cherries and torched aloe from Africa blended with bacardi superior white rum.
Mango Burst Bacardi Breezer - the latest flavour addition to the Bacardi Breezer family. 
Caramel alcohol infused Whipped Cream
Chocolate alcohol infused Whipped Cream
Vanilla alcohol infused Whipped Cream

Quail’s Gate Dry Riesling (Canada)
Bishop of Riesling (Germany)
Fresita Sparkling Wine  (Chile)

“This succulent dessert wine exhibits a very aromatic profile of baked pear, fig, orange and ripe citrus…” (winery tasting notes).  It is succulent and delicious without being too sweet – only a 2 on the sweetness scale.  “Botrytis cinerea” or Noble Rot reduces this late harvested fruit to a raisin concentrating the flavours and sugars.  I tasted the Quail’s Gate Optima at the BC VQA wine tasting and had to bring it in, even if I’m the only one who buys it.  It is dessert in a bottle without the sugar hangover.

Sottano Reserva Malbec (Argentina) – “Excellent color, good expression of its variety with a mix of red and black fruits.  Spices like clove and white pepper in the nose.  Good structure with ripe tannins perfectly combined with the oak.  Long and persistent at the palate.”  90 points Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Sottano Clasico Cabernet Sauvignon (Argentina) – “A deep and intense color with ruby hues.  Coffee, cassis, cappuccino, and snuff, are part of the wine complexity in its aroma.  With a large volume in mouth, there are soft and ripe tannins, achieving a perfect balance with the oak.”  86 points Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Elephant Island Pear wine (BC) -“Lovely, delicate aromas carried on a fresh + crisp blanket of bartlett pear flavors. Fermented to dry, a completely refreshing dry dinner wine. Epic on a patio overlooking a lake on a smoking hot summer’s day.  Recommended Pairings – Summer salads (think creamy dressings with a healthy dose of fresh cheese worked in) –ie. Spinach and Strawberry or Creamy Pasta dishes – Fresh Pear and Curry Pasta. Generally, light meats with cream-based sauces – Pork, chicken and seafood dishes work nicely.”  website
Mike’s Hard Blueberry Lemonade

Tempus Alba Tempranillo (Argentina)
Mission Hill SLC Merlot (Canada)
St. Emilion red table wine (France)
Kraken Black Spiced rum

Friday April 15 – 7pm-9pm
We will be tasting wines from Canada’s Church & State winery in the tasting room.  This will be a sit down tasting event.  Tickets are $35, include tastings of 6 wines, paired appetizers and a $15 coupon towards any wines tasted.  The tickets can be purchased at CJ’s Liquor Unlimited.

The Church & State Cabernet Blanc Rose  (BC)”…has been made in a white wine style, using 100% traditional red wine grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon.  After harvest, the grapes are de-stemmed and left on their skins to soak under their own weight.  Their natural juices absorb the colour of the skins, transforming it to a crisp pink hue.  Very refreshing, with just a hint of sweetness.”  (winery tasting notes)
This wine is divine.  The moment I tasted it I was transported to a bright sunny deck out in the Okanagan.  I can’t wait for summer.  It does have a hint of sweetness – just about a 2 but not quite in sweetness level.  Think of this as your turkey wine this Easter.
We will be tasting this wine at the March 25th tasting in the tasting room at CJ’s.  Tickets are available at CJ’s.