Burrowing Owl Cabernet Sauvignon (BC) – “Smooth balanced tannins with a long length and a clean robust finish.  Mint, cassis, tobacco and cloves with a hint of nutmeg and the smoky notes of the oak.  22 months in oak aging with 14 months in new French barrels.”  (tasting notes) Double Gold Medal – 2009 All Canadian Wine Competition
Sandhill Merlot (BC) -” Deep garnet colour with a bouquet of rich dark plum, black currant, sweet vanilla, oak, leather and violet. A dry, medium to full-bodied wine with silky tannins, good structure and moderate acidity. Flavours of rich, almost sweet, black fruits and sweet spice fill the mouth. A lingering finish of spicy oak and juicy black fruits entices. Enjoy with grilled steaks and game meats; barbecued lamb chops; rich stews; 2 year old Canadian cheddar.”  (Sandhill winery website tasting notes)
Red Rooster Cabernet Merlot (BC) – “Notes of blackberry, plum and soft oak rise from the glass, while flavours of currant and spice linger to the finish.”  (website tasting notes)
Terra Andina Alto Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile) – “A nose of red fruit, cherries and plums is harmonized by notes of vanilla.  In the mouth it feels powerful, tasty and balanced, with sweet and round tannins.  Medium-bodied with a long, persistent finish.  This is the ideal wine to pair with red meats, stews, pasta and matured cheese.”  (tasting notes)
Terra Andina Carmenere Syrah (Chile) – “This complex wine exudes ripe blackberry fruit and blueberry, mingled with pepper, red bell pepper and caramel on both the nose and the palate.  The velvety texture with soft and voluptuous tannins make this a great pairing with rack of lamb or grilled meats.”  (tasting notes)
Terra Andina Semillon Chardonnay (Chile) – “Intense varietal aromas are highlighted by hints of tropical fruits, such as pineapple.  The palate is fresh, with balanced acidity and a clean, refreshing finish.  This wine is ideal for white fish and shellfish, or simply enjoy as an appetizer.”  (tasting notes)
Fess Parker Frontier Red (USA) – “A complex blend made from Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Petiti Syrah, Mourvedre and Carignan.  Aromas of chocolate, strawberry, smoke, leather, pepper and spice.  Savour flavours of blackberry, plum, raspberry and dried herbs.”  (tasting notes)
Hullabaloo Zinfandel (USA) – “Full-bodied with raspberry and blackberry aromas and rich flavours of cherry and pepper.  Made from Lodi’s famous old vines.”  (tasting notes)
9 North Rock & Vine (USA) – “Black currant with spice and cherry, mocha, licorice and toasty oak.” (tasting notes)
Valley of the Moon Cuvee de la Luna (USA) “The black cherry, vanilla and sweet tobacco aromas are enhanced with rosemary and baking spice notes.  Complex and concentrated black cherry and red currant flavors are integrated with rich oak and dark chocolate on the finish.  Supple tannins and balanced acidity provide excellent structure to this elegant and complex blend.”  (tasting notes)

Whistler Brewing Black Tusk Ale (BC)
Cannery Brewing Squire Scotch Ale (BC)
Sandhill Cabernet-Merlot (BC)
Trio Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Cab Franc (Chile)
Stella Mosca Cannonau Reserva Di Sardenga (Italy)
El Dorado 15 yr old rum (Guyana)
Lamb’s Blacksheep Spiced rum

“This Tempranillo was born as a resutl of a precise fermentation process control, a long  maceration of 28 days and 6 months of ageing in oak barrels.  It has a dark red colour, with strong and complex aromas.  Dark fruit flavours, soft attack, well-balanced, and with intense tannins typical of this variety.  Our oenologist highlights the presence of cinnamon and a hint of vanilla marked by wood.  With good finish, smooth and persistent.”  (tasting notes)  I found the Tempus Alba Tempranillo 2007 (Argentina) to be delicious.  It is as the tasting notes say well balanced and and with a persistent and smooth finish.

“A bright red colour with a lightly perfumed nose of rasberry and sour cherry.  Light to medium weight with dusty, slightly chalky tannins, crisp acidity and finishing with hints of raspberry, clove and a touch of menthol.  A pleasant, easy drinking wine.” (wine tasting notes)  I did find the Digger’s Bluff Stray Dog Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2006 (Australia) to be a very easy drinking wine and could distinguish the notes of berries but as far as cloves and menthol I think it would require a finer palate than mine to taste them.

Sella & Mosca Cannonau Reserva Di Sardenga (Italy) – “In the most outstanding vintage years, Sella & Mosca produces a Riserva version of its Cannonau, made from grapes picked in selected portions of its Cannonau vineyards. Aged three years in oak prior to release, this aristocratic red will sustain a decade or more of aging.  Sardinia’s premier wine estate, Sella & Mosca, is known on the Italian mainland and elsewhere in Europe for its remarkably fine and distinctive wines. Sella & Mosca ranks among Europe’s most progressive wine estates and comprises the second largest contiguous vineyard in Italy. Grape Varieties 100% Cannonau Color Rich red Bouquet Intense with scents of violet. Taste Well-rounded and supple with rich, ripe, plummy flavors.”  (tasting notes from www.wine.com)
Quail’s Gate Fortified Vintage Foch (BC) – Our FVF possesses aromas of coffee, mocha and dark chocolate, mingling with dark fruits and complex Foch notes. A rich round palate with residual fruit sweetness and fine grain tannins make this a great after dinner crowd pleaser. Enjoy as is, or pair it with stronger cheeses and rich chocolate desserts. This wine will benefit from bottle aging…” (tasting notes)
Cruz Garcia Real Sangria (Spain)
Czechvar premium beer (Czechoslovakia) – the original budweiser
Mike’s Hard Pomegranate Lemonade
ChaCha Pheasant’s Tears Grappa - (Georgia) – “Grappa is a uniquely Italian drink. Traditionally, made from pomace, the discarded grape seeds, stalks, and stems that are a by-product of the winemaking process, Grappa has been around since the Middle Ages. For generations, Italians have sipped this “firewater” after meals and even added a little to their morning espresso, to “correct” it. Once considered an acquired taste, popular only in Italy, Grappa, today, is making itself known around the world. Distilleries from Australia to Oregon, as well as Italy, are trying their hand at making Grappa, with surprisingly good results.  Traditionally, Grappa is served chilled in small glasses and served after the meal, as the Italians believe that it aids digestion. Correctly, Grappa should be swirled gently in the glass and then brought to your nose, before tasting. It is then tasted in small sips. In Italy, Grappa is also added to espresso to make a “Café Corretto,” a popular after-dinner concoction. In the United States, you’ll find Grappa at higher-end Italian restaurants and retailers. If you’ve never tried Grappa, you’re in for a treat. It’s a fiery, but tasty beverage, just the thing for a cold winter’s night.”  from www.lifeinitaly.com

5 am Saint (Brewdog microbrewery – Scotland)
Michel Torino Cuma Organic Malbec (Argentina)
Effen vodka

Tempus Alba Pleno Reserva (Argentina) – “Tempus Pleno Reserve 2006 is a 50% Malbec – 50% Cabernet Sauvignon blend which, according to our oenologist, highlights the particular characteristics of the grapes that gave birth to this wine.  These grapes come from our own vineyards in Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo.  With a deep, intense red colour and black notes, we highlight in this wine intense aromas of very ripe red fruits and red pepper with vanilla and chocolate hints marked by 15 months of ageing in new oak.  Delightful fruit-forward structure, with ripe tannins and a very harmonious blend of flavors.”  (winery tasting notes)

Amador Foothill Sauvignon Blanc (Fume Blanc) 2006 - (USA) – “Citrus, grapefruit and exotic spicy aromas lead to balanced flavors of citrus, melon, herbs and tropical fruit.  Part of the wine was barrel fermented and sur lie aged to add a rich, velvety texture and a lingering finish.”  (winemaker’s notes)  88 points, Best Buy Wine Enthusiast
Amador Foothill Estate Bottled Sangiovese 2006 - (USA) – “The 2006 Sangiovese has vivid color and rich berry aromas with spice.  Strawberry, plum, and cherry fruit flavors are enhanced by a refined tannin structure, firm acidity, and a lingering finish.”  (winemaker’s notes) 86 points Wine Enthusiast 2009
Amador Foothill Clockspring Zinfandel 2007 - (USA) – “Lush cherry and spicy aromas lead to rich cherry and raspberry fruit flavors accented with black pepper.  Well-balanced, with ripe tannins and a lingering, velvety finish, the wine can be enjoyed by itself or with food.”  (winemaker’s notes) 
Tempus Alba Tempranillo 2007 - (Argentina) – “This Tempranillo was born as a result of a precise fermentation process control, a long maceration of 28 days and 6 months of ageing in oak barrels.  It has a dark red colour, with strong and complex aromas.  Dark fruit flavours, soft attack, well-balanced, and with intense tannins typical of this variety.  Our oenologist highlights the presence of cinnamon and a hint of vanilla marked by wood.  With good finish, smooth and persistent.”  (website tasting notes)
Digger’s Bluff  Stray Dog Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2006 - (Australia) – “A bright red colour with a lightly perfumed nose of raspberry and sour cherry.  Light to medium weight with dusty, slightly chalky tannins, crisp acidity and finishing with hints of raspberry, clove and a touch of menthol.  A pleasant, easy drinking wine.”  (winery tasting notes)

Whistler Brewing Black Tusk Ale
Samuel Adams Winter Lager
Velvet Devil Merlot (USA)
Weinert Malbec (Argentina)
Bowmore 12 yr old scotch