There will be an in-store tasting of Peachy Canyon Incredible Red Zinfandel (USA) and Jackson Estate Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) on Saturday February 12 from 1pm until 3:30pm.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Come in to the store and try Navarro Correas Extra Brut Sparkling Wine on Friday February 11 from 4pm until 8pm.

Red Rooster Reserve Gewurztraminer (Canada) – “This Queen hen really knows how to stand out and flock with aromas of spring blossoms, lemon drops, delicate pear and a touch of sweet spice and lychee fruit. A medium-bodied, dry, slightly rich wine with flavours of tropical fruit and pear. Which linger on through the refreshing finish.”  (website)
D.O. Toro Talamo Tinta de Toro (Spain) – This wine received 90 points from Robert Parker of Wine Advocate. 
Baron de Ley Gran Reserva 1998 (Spain)
Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio (Spain)
These Spanish wines will be featured during our first sit-down tasting @ CJ’s Liquor Friday February 25 6pm-8pm.  Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased at CJ’s Liquor. 
Navarro Correas Extra Brut Sparkling Wine (Argentina) – “Pale yellow in colour.  Fruity and fresh, where the white peach, apricot and toasted bread tones stand out.  In the mouth it appears with great complexity, a lot of fruit, highlighting the flavor of dry peach, pears and yeast.  It has a long finish.”  (website)  We will have an in-store tasting of this sparkling wine on Friday February 11 from 4pm until 8pm. 
Wiser’s Legacy Canadian Whisky -“… Palate – Buttery toffee and tart green apple, followed by deep, bold oak and hints of fresh cracked black pepper.  Finish – Warm lingering oak and toffee, with vanilla and apple”  (website)
Scapa 16 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky - “Taste Perfectly balanced and rich with a tang of ginger and sweet baked apples.  Finish Rich long very slightly dry with the merest hint of the sea.”   (website)
Taylor 30 year old Port - “The 30 year old tawny shows incredible length with smooth butterscotch and caramel flavours.”  (website)

Jackson Triggs White Merlot (Canada)
Fuzion Shiraz – Malbec (Argentina)
Brazin Old Vine Zinfandel (USA)

The Don David Malbec Reserve 2008  from Argentina starts with a mouth full of sweet red berries and ambles to toasted and vanilla flavours finishing with ripe firm tannins.

Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (New Zealand) – “Named for owner and founder John “Stich” Stichbury, passion fruit and riper citrus dominate aromatics, and 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.” (website) Category Champion – Wine Access (Canada) July 2010
Yellowglen Pink sparkling wine (Australia) – “A soft, rosy blush shade, Pink has lots of bubbles and smells of strawberries. Beautiful berry flavours are enhanced with citrus, making Pink a party in your glass! (website)
Sweet Nikki Brown (Half Pints Brewing – Winnipeg, MB) – “…it’s a little sweet, and a little bitter.  Brewed in the American Brown tradition, this hoppy ale is nut brown in colour…The addition of two different British crystal malts give the beer a sweet, fruity flavour while Belgian Biscuit and Chocolate malts lend a deep, nutty complex character..to the finish.  I’ve used UK Golding and Yakima Valley Cascade hops to add a flowery citrus finish to the beer.  Try it with a ploughman’s lunch of Rye bread, Asiago cheese and deli pickles.  Serve at 8C in a pint glass. Bottle may contain sediment.”  (brewmaster’s notes)
Squire Scotch Ale (Cannery Brewing – BC) – “…Squire Scotch Ale is rich in both flavour and tradition. This variety of pale ale is defined by malt flavours that are strong and smoky with a touch of sweetness. The deep caramel colour and gentle hop profile round out this classic style ale. ”  (website)  This beer won a Gold Medal at the 2010 Canadian Brewing Awards.   

Mission Hill Quatrain (Canada – BC)
Coudoulet de Beaucastel Red (France)
Moselland Art Vitis Riesling (Germany)
Sortilege Maple Syrup & Whisky

“The complex nose melds mineral notes and tropical fruit aromas with bright acidity, creamy texture, and a lingering finish.” (label on wine bottle)  I agree with this assessment of the Errazuriz Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2009; however, it is better described in the write up in the Wine Access magazine Dec10/Jan11:  “A … pleasure is this drop-dead-gorgeous homage to Mersault.  Muddled lemon, nectarine and peaches dominate, with a ribbon of butterscotch.  Stunning…90 points”  (Kurtis Kolt)