One night I went to a steak house in the city and described to the waiter the characteristics of what I was looking for in the wine I wished to consume.  I asked for a wine that was full bodied,  jammy, smooth, with a clean long finish.  He brought out The Holy Trinity and based on that evening I brought it into CJ’s.  It is a blend of three grapes – Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvedre.  I highly recommend The Holy Trinity 2004.

This week’s special is only advertised on the website or through the weekly newsletter  and will run Monday 19 July through Thursday 22 July.

Brewhouse 24 can suitcase – $2.00 off
Bacardi white 750ml – $4.00 off/bottle
Crown Royal 750ml – $5.00 off/bottle
Smirnoff Ice $2.00 off/ dozen bottles and $1.00 off/ 4 pack
Schmitt Sohne Blue Label Riesling - $3.00 off/ bottle

We’ve got some great new products to try.  The ever favourite mudshake comes in Pina Colada flavour now and with every purchase of a four pack you will receive a parfait/milkshake glass (while quantities last).  The Vincor company is introducing a new wine on the market – ‘Open’.  Also a new Canadian vodka that is said to be hangover free and to be infused with an herb that ‘cures’ all that ails you – check it out on their official website (just click on Signature Vodka below).

Mudshake – in a new flavour for summer – Pina Colada
Open VQA - a new Canadian wine from the people that bring you Jackson Triggs –  Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Signature Vodka – this vodka is from a company in Montreal, Quebec and is reputed to be hangover free. 

Alive coolers in Mixed Berry flavour
White Owl Rye Whisky from Highwood Distillers based in High River, Alberta
Glenrothes Select Reserve Scotch – this scotch has a full malty flavour, medium sweet, vanilla and orange zest on the palate.  If you don’t believe me check out their website.

I finally tried the Church & State Quintessential 2005 and all I have to say is … YUM!!  The Quintessential is a blend of five varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Malbec.   It is a full bodied fruit forward wine with hints of vanilla and chocolate, very smooth tannins and acidity with a nice long finish that lingers until the next sip.  I loved it.  I would highly recommend this wine.  It is a wine that is ripe for drinking right now.  Okay, so I had a little more to say than YUM.

Where to begin, where to begin.  Hmmmm….

Too many choices….

Maybe for this posting I will just stick to beer.  Now where to begin!!  So many options.
Beer for me is a seasonal thing – in the summer I like a good heifeweisen or wheat beer and in the winter when it’s cold I reach for a nice thick creamy stout.  Something with lots of espresso and chocolate.  YUM…

The new gopher beer from Big Rock is a nice crisp lager.  Their lime beer is also my favorite out of all the lime beer choices. 
The 6 different beers in the Mill St Summer Sampler pack are very refreshing on a hot day, especially the lemon tea beer.  We were trying to bring this one in the individual 6 bottle pack but they aren’t available in Alberta
As for light beers I’m still a fan of the Canadian 67.
Let’s not forget the Big Rock Grasshopper.  So good with a wedge of lemon or lime.  That’s refreshing. 

In the fall we’ll discuss my choices for amber ales.  Guess what – Big Rock Traditional Ale – on top.

This week’s specials run from Monday July 12 thru Thursday July 15. 

Canadian Club Rye - 1.75l – $4 off/bottle
Sauza Silver Tequila - 750ml & 1.14l sizes – $2 off each bottle
Schmitt Sohne Blue Label Riesling - $2 off/ bottle
Mike’s Hard Black Cherry Lemonade and Original Hard Lemonade - $1 off each/ 4 pack

This will be the last sale advertised in-store.  All future sales will only be listed on the website or you can find out about them in advance by signing up for our newsletter.