Stag’s Hollow Heritage Block 1 is a Bordeaux-style blend.  It is full bodied, the colour is such a dark mahogany that it is almost black.  It has a well rounded full feel in the mouth.  The firm Cabernet grape is mellowed by the soft supple fruit of the Merlot grape.  I enjoyed the warmth of this wine.  Stag’s Hollow is a winery in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia.  This is another fine example of wines produced in Canada.

Coudoulet de Beaucastel Red – a french wine from the Cote du Rhone region.  It is described as bright and lively with great depth.  Luscious flavours with hints of thyme.
Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf-du-pape
Domaine de Beaurenard Cotes  du Rhone
Stag’s Hollow Cabernet Sauvignon - another wine for our Canadian collection – this one is from the South Okanagan Valley.
Stag’s Hollow Heritage Block 1 - “Plum flavours carry through and combine with spicy French oak notes. Soft tannins and sweet red licorice lingers pleasantly on the finish.” – tasting notes from the website.
Blasted Church Merlot – There is an interesting story as to why this winery picked the name ‘Blasted Church’.  Check it out by clicking on the link and hitting ‘our name’ and then ‘the story’.  We already carry the Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend and so decided to add this one to the family.  Yet another wine from Canada.  The Merlot is described as: “Layers of raspberry, strawberry, damson plum followed by black cherry and a touch of mint. ” on the website.
Woody’s Refresher (Cream Soda) – remember the Saspirilla that tasted like Root Beer.  We currently can’t get it in as it is out of stock in the warehouse.  We keep trying.  Every week.  Anyway this cooler tastes like Cream Soda. 
Coronita Fiesta Pack – the 207ml bottle of corona  in a 24 bottle pack. 

Whistler Summer Mountain Mixer 12 bottle pack
Dos Equis Special Lager
Mike’s Hard Black Cherry Lemonade
Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec
Michel Torino Cuma Organic Cabernet Sauvignon
Michel Torino Cuma Organic Torrontes
Oyster Bay Merlot
Fresita Sparkling Wine
Botter Prosecco Spumante
Lemoncello
Havana Club Anejo Blanco Rum
3 Olives Rootbeer Vodka

Australia produces some great wine and this is one of them.  The Chapel Hill McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 exudes warmth on the palate.  The acidity is nicely balanced to give a slight edge to the plum, liquorice, cherry and chestnut flavours.  The whole wine has a full round feeling in the mouth with a smoothness that lingers.  I enjoyed this wine and would definitely recommend it as a companion on a dark stormy night next to a roaring fire.

Since it is still summer I thought it would be a good idea to introduce you to a beer we have started stocking on the shelves.  This is Kirin Ichiban beer it is traditionally from Japan and is also brewed in the USA.  I find it to be a refreshing crisp beer.  It is a perfect compliment to Sushi, or any light fish or seafood dish for that matter.  We sell it in the 6 bottle case.

We are going to have a sale for 2 days – Saturday August 7 and Sunday August 8.

Get $5 off when you buy 2 – dozen bottle cases of Bud Light Lime.  (there is no sale price for only 1 dozen bottles purchased)
$5 off – 24 bottle case of Corona (and a free bag of ice – sorry the beer won’t be cold)
$1 off – Alexander Keith’s dozen bottles in all 3 flavours (green (IPA), red and white)
$2 off – 750 ml of Smirnoff vodka
$2 off – 750 ml & 1.14l Captain Morgan Spiced rum
$3 off – 750 ml Wiser’s DeLuxe rye

Kirin Ichiban beer – a refreshing beer from Japan
Chapel Hill McLaren Vale – click on the link for tasting notes.  This sounds delicious.  I am buying the first bottle.  2008 was given 94 points. 
Barefoot Moscato – a customer asked us to bring this in.  She described it as taking a bite out of a fresh crisp apple. 

Masi Soave Classico Levarie – a light crisp refreshing, subtle easy drinking wine.  This is a nice alternative to the Pinot Grigio.
Little Black Dress Chardonnay
Fess Parker Zinfandel
Kirsch Schladerer – who wouldn’t love a cherry flavoured liqueur?
Alize Gold (Passion Fruit & Cognac)
Midnight Sun Espresso Stout – one of my favorite stouts – this one is brewed in the Yukon by the Yukon brewing company.