In-Store Molson ‘M’ tasting
CJ’s will have an in-store tasting of the new premium beer to be released in Alberta by Molson’s. Come try Molson ‘M’! Friday February 25 from 4pm til 8pm.
week of February 11
La Frenz Shiraz (Canada – BC) -I tried this wine at the Naramata Bench tasting and it was FANTASTIC!! Seriously, YUM!! Or as the website states: “This shiraz is very reminiscent of a northern Rhone style. The aroma shows beautiful ripe red and dark fruits with floral and violet notes showing through. This shiraz is more about elegance and layering than sheer power, showing sweet fruits, superb French oak, ripe tannins, and a wonderful length to the palate. A great example of cool climate shiraz or syrah depending on where you are from in the world.”
Wolftrap White (South Africa) – “Spicy with fruit blossom flavours, followed with a well textured palate and balanced acidity.” (Bacchus group tasting notes)
Sutter Home Fre Chardonnay (non-alcoholic) (USA)
Croft Pink Port (Portugal) -“…wonderfully fresh and vibrant, full of the rich fruit flavours of port but with a unique and distinctive appeal.” (website)
Diplomatico Blanco rum (Venezuela) – I tried this one at a tasting event in Edmonton last week. It is delicious. A white rum that you don’t need to add mix to, it is perfect straight. Click on the link to learn more about this superb white rum.
Hacienda Saruro rum liqueur (Venezuela) – I tried this one at the tasting event in Edmonton too. It was a good event. This is a very tasty rum liqueur. The rep for this product told me a lot of people mix this with egg nog. I cannot wait for Christmas this year 
Snow Leopard vodka (poland) – “Fresh floral and anise aroma. Rich body of creamy, vanilla, nut and peppery spice flavours. Ultra smooth finish.” (website)
Sakiri vodka (France) – Beautiful, smooth. Again an item I tried at the tasting in Edmonton last week. Did I mention it was a good tasting? Nevermind all the wines I tried. This vodka has been added to the wine tasting on February 25.
Brew Dog 5am Saint ale (Scotland) – “We’ve dry-hopped this little beauty to the brink and back with the help of amarillo and centennial hops that create an all out riot of citrus, orange and lychee flavours. Cast away any aspersions and let the crook of BrewDog be your guide in a whirlwind of conformity and mediocrity. Once this ruby liquid forms a foamy halo around your glass, you’ll never want to look back.” (tasting notes) Yes, I drank this at the tasting too. DELICIOUS. The lychee is very subtle but adds a lovely note of flavour to this beer.
Captain Morgan’s Private Stock rum
Crown Royal Black rye
Jackson Estate Stich 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
Jackson Estate Stich 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) will be on offer to taste at CJ’s Liquor on Saturday February 12 / 1pm-3:30pm. “Passion fruit and riper citrus dominate aromatics; 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 manner.” (tasting notes from the website)
Portugal & Spain Sit-down Wine Tasting
We will finally have the tasting room up and running on Friday February 25 (6pm-8pm)! First tasting will be wines from Portugal and Spain: Vila Real Duoro Reserva White & Red, D.O. Toro Talamo, Baron de Ley Gran Reserva 1998 and Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased at CJ’s Liquor Unlimited.
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)
Elephant Island Frambroise
Here’s something different. It is a fortified fruit wine. And it is GOOOD!! Elephant Island is a fruit winery in the Naramata Bench region of British Columbia. The frambroise tastes exactly like a fresh pick raspberry. It starts off sweet and then becomes tart ending in a smooth sweetness that doesn’t overpower. Want something new and interesting for dessert? Try the Elephant Island Frambroise.