Burrowing Owl Pinot Noir (Canada – BC) – Described on the website tasting notes this wine has “…refined silky, elegant tannins and balanced acidity. The wine has a beautiful mid-palate and such persistent flavour that you will not want to share it.”
Jule Akvavit  (Denmark)
Samuel Adams Winter Lager (USA) – “Bold and rich, with a touch of holiday spice.The first thing one notices about a Samuel Adams® Winter Lager is the deep ruby color. Then comes the magical aroma which promises something special on the tongue. The cinnamon, ginger, and hint of citrus from the orange peel blend with the roasty sweetness of the malts to deliver a warming, spicy flavor. On the palate Samuel Adams Winter Lager is rich and full bodied, robust and warming, a wonderful way to enjoy the cold evenings that come with the season.” (Samuel Adams website)
Miller Street Winter Beer Sampler (Canada – Ontario)

Chateau Pesquie (France)
Masi Soave Levarie Classico (Italy)
Wally’s Hut Cabernet/ Merlot (Australia)

This is a white Cote du Rhone.  And it is delicious.   Buttery mouth feel with good acidity leading to a smooth finish.  The Domaine de la Presidente Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2008 will be my Christmas turkey wine this year.

Velvet Devil Merlot 2009 (USA -Washington State) – “PURE VELVET! Milk chocolate, wild blackberry, baking spice, rose oil…beautifully perfumed Washington in a glass….Velvet Devil? HELL YEAH! ” (Charles Smith wineries website)
Barley Stacks Shiraz 2005 (Australia) – “A wonderfully weighted wine showing plum and an array of mixed berries and cherries, interwoven with vanilla flavour, blackberries, spices, ground coffee, mocha and some lingering chocolate. The palate is well structured being in balance with oak, both new and seconds, finishing with a veil of soft tannin and acid.” (Barley Stacks winery website)
Peachy Canyon Cirque du Vin 2007 (USA – California) – “Aromas of black currants, sage, leather, cherries and spice fill the glass. Lightly toasted oak with hints of vanilla follow the fruit and spice. The palate is fresh and layered with soft tannins.” (winemaker’s tasting notes)
Peachy Canyon Incredible Red Zinfandel 2007 (USA – California) – “Bright fruit mild acid and an elegant finish that makes it a very food friendly wine that is reasonably priced.” (winemaker’s tasting notes)
U’Luvka Vodka  (Poland)
Three Olives Vodka - wheat and gluten free, nut free, lactose free and vegan.  FYI.
Three Olives Grape Vodka
Cruzan Single Barrel Rum
New Gift Packs:
Baileys w/ glasses
Bacardi White Rum with Shaker and Citrus Squeezer

The NK’Mip (pronounced in-ka-meep) winery is North America’s first Aboriginal owned and operated winery.  It is situated in the South Okanagan on a bench overlooking Osoyoos Lake. 
The Qwam Qwmt 2007 Syrah has a deep rich colour.  It has a strong berry flavour with cracked pepper to add a spicy touch.  The long, supple finish is highlighted with a soft vanilla caress.  Definitely a full bodied wine.

Inniskillin 2006 Discover Series Petit Verdot VQA (Canada – BC) – “The 2006 Petit Verdot displays vivid currant and cherry aromas.  Deep purple in colour, this wine has prune and black cherry flavours that are well balanced with firm tannins.”  (Tasting Sheet)
NK’Mip Qwam Qwmt 2007 Syrah VQA (Canada – BC) – Pronounced in-ka-meep.  “This wine has aged in French and American oak for 18 months.  Full red berry, plum and jam flavours rush forward with cedar box and cracked pepper to create an intriguing balance.  Chewy tannins linger on the palate and harmonize with a soft, vanilla finish.” (Tasting Sheet)
Carlo Rossi Paisano (USA – California) – This is a red wine with a sweetness level of 2.   “In Italian, “paisano” means friend! This best-selling Carlo Rossi wine goes great with everything from fish to chicken, but most importantly is best enjoyed among family and lifelong friends.” (Carlo Rossi website)
Evan Williams Egg Nog - the website states that this egg nog tastes “creamy with vanilla notes, Bourbon bread pudding.”  YUM!
Linkwood 30 year old Single Malt Scotch – this is a scotch from Speyside region of Scotland.
Fullers Vintage Ale - “Though Vintage Ale 2005 is good for drinking today, it is also ready to lie down in your cellar reaching peak condition in three or four years. We recommend Vintage Ale 2005 be consumed at cellar temperature or 52ºF or 10ºC. Pour it slowly into a Cognac balloon and allow the beer to breathe. Then sip it on its own or with a fine cheese and feel the warmth of the season come upon you.” (Fuller’s Vintage Ale website)

Red Knot Shiraz (Australia)
Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec (Argentina)
Milagro Single Barrel Reserve Reposado Tequila
Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila
Crabbies Ginger Beer

Smooth long finish on a well balanced full bodied wine.  The Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon will be a new ‘go to’ wine for me, an easy choice when I can’t make up my mind.  

“Deep, ripe ruby red color with fine brilliance. Concentrated body, rich in ripe almost sweet tannins. Its fragrant aroma evokes blackcurrant, tar and wood notes originating from the barrels it was aged in.”  (winemaker’s comments on Santa Rita website)