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Taste of Portugal & Spain – January 19th

michelle — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:12:03 +0000

Come down on Tuesday, January 19th to try some delicious wines from Portugal and Spain with Mr. Bill Medak of Winerunners Inc.

We will be sampling 1 oz pours of the following wines:

Forgotten Field 2008 (Portugal)
Volteo White 2008 (Spain)
Quinta do Correio 2007 (Portugal)
Ramon Bilbao Crianza 2006 Rioja (Spain)
Farizoa Vinho Alentanjo 2007 (Portugal)
Herade de Farizoa 2006 Seleccao do Enologo (Portugal)
Quinta de Pancas 2005 Touriga Nacional (Portugal)

Along with these wonderful wines, our Chef’s will have created 4 specially crafted food pairings to enhance your experience.

Menu…

Proscutio wrapped Scallop, Shallot & Apple w/ Sauteed Broccolini
Chicken, Pine Nut & Red Onion Salad w/ Berry Vinaigrette
Duck Breast, Paella Risotto Cake, Seasonal Veg & Mushroom/Port Glace
“Pao de Lo” (Sponge cake w/ Dulce de Leche & Spiced Chocolate)

This delightful evening is yours for only $45 per person. Reservations are required. Please give us a call at (780) 497-7858 to save a spot…Also, please remember to mention any allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of reservation.

“Winter Warmers” – December 1st

michelle — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:03:39 +0000

On Tuesday December 1st @ 7:30pm, Nancy Velthuizen of PMA Canada is hosting a “Winter Warmers” tasting..just in time for the holidays. This delightful evening is available to you for only $40.

We will be sampling the following:

Cinzano Prosecco and X-Rated Fusion Liqueur “Champagne” Cocktail
Amarula Cream Liqueur
Appleton Estate Reserve Rum (in the form of Buttered Rum)
Calvados Boulard (Apple Brandy) Grande Solage
Camus XO Elegance Cognac
Balvenie Signature 12 Year Old Scotch (3 Wood)
..and to end the evening
Offley 20 Year Old Port

And, of course (as always) Our Chef’s will have created an amazing meal to enhance your experience.

Menu TBA

Seating is by reservation only. Please remember to mention any allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of reservation. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Spanish Tasting – November 10th

michelle — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:48:22 +0000

On Tuesday November 10th @ 7:30 pm Mike Fregren from Christopher Stewart Wines and Spirits is bringing down some delightful wines for you to try.
such as…

Cristalino Cava Rosado Brut
2008 Botani
2008 Garnacha de Fuego
2005 Menguante Roble
2006 Altos De La Hoya
2007 Atteca
2006 Juan Gil Monastrell

Along with these wonderful wines, our Chefs are creating a menu to enhance your experience.

Menu TBA

This extraordinary evening is available at a cost of $38 per person. Please remember to mention any allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of reservation.

Canadian Tasting – October 20th

michelle — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:59:03 +0000

On Tuesday, October 20th Jason Sanwell from Fluid Imports is bringing down some wonderful little gems for you to try. Canadian wines have come a long way in the past couple of years, come on down and let us show you how!

~We will be serving 1 oz pours of the following wines~

2008 Black Hills Alibi
2007 Church & State Gewurztraminer
2007 Therapy Vineyards Chardonnay
2007 Church & State Pinot Noir Hollenbach Vineyard
2006 Church & State Merlot
2006 Therapy Vineyards Super Ego
2007 Black Hills Nota Bene

To go along with these wonderful wines, Our chef’s have devised a fantastic menu to enhance your experience.

~Menu~

Melon soup, spiced, vanilla crusted prawns, honey infused yoghurt.
Duck breast over mixed greens, Champagne vinaigrette, berries.
Espresso crusted beef tenderloin, mashed potato “poutine” & Saskatoon berry demi-glace.
Maple whiskey Nanaimo bars.

This delightful evening is available to you for only $38 per person. Book early to avoid disappointment. Please remember to mention any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of reservation.

Miguel Torres Winemakers Dinner – Sep. 24th

michelle — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:18:10 +0000

There are only 6 seats left! Book now to avoid disappointment!

Get ready! On September 24th, We are hosting a Miguel Torres Winemaker’s Dinner with Brand Ambassador Mr.Toni Batet. Spain’s leading wine dynasty, Torres has also branched out to include Vineyards in Chile, and indeed was one of the first Old World producers to place their faith in this, now renowned, viticultural paradise. This amazing evening is available at only $45/ seat..The festivities commence at 7:30 pm, book early to avoid disappointment!

We will be pouring 1 oz pours of the following amazing wines:

Vina Esmeralda (Spain)
Cordillera Chardonny-Viognier (Chile)
Torres Ibericos (Spain)
Santa Digna Carmenere (Chile)
Salmos Priorat (Spain)
Manso de Velasco (Chile)
Torres Moscatel Oro (Spain)

Along side these wonderful wines, a 4 course meal, specially crafted to compliment and enhance your experience.

Menu…

Crab cake with a leek, fennel, fig salad & Frangelico cream
Bison and potato empanadas with Saskatoon berry glaze
Spinach, roasted pepper & three cheese beef roulade, paella peppers & Spanish cream
Latin style cobbler, dulce-de-leche & peppered chocolate

Seating is by reservation only, give us a call at (780) 497-7858 to save a spot. Please remember to mention any allergies/ dietary restrictions at the time of reservation.

Chardonnay Tasting! and/or Come Celebrate Summer!

michelle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:58:55 +0000

On Wednesday September, 2nd we are holding a Chardonnay tasting. Curtis Bawden (Pacific Wines & Spirits) and Natasha Susylinski (Summit Fine Wines) are bringing down some wonderful little gems – 7 to be precise, and our chefs are busily working on a menu of 4 specially crafted food pairings..all for only $40!

We will be serving 1 oz pours of the following:

Henry of Pelham Cuvee Catherine Brut (Canada)
Angove’s Limestone Coast Chardonnay (Australia)
Maison Joseph Drouhin Chablis (France)
Calina Chardonnay (Chile)
Luigi Bosca Chardonnay (Argentina)
Cambria Chardonnay (USA)
Mt. Boucherie Chardonnay (Canada)

Menu…

Scallop Ceviche with Sauteed Pears & Greens
Apple & Brie Soup with Mussels
Halibut with Panko/Coconut Prawns, Bok Choy & Leeks with a Pineapple/Citrus/Sweet Pepper Chutney
Baked Apple Panini with Honey/Vanilla infused Yogurt, Creme Fraiche, Berries & Mango reduction

The festivities commence at 7:30pm and reservations are required, give us a call at (780) 497-7858 to save a spot.
Please remember to mention any allergies/ dietary restrictions at the time of reservation.

Chilean Tasting Cancelled

michelle — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:19:40 +0000

Unfortunately we’ve had to cancel our Chilean tasting on August 11. Thank you to all who did show interest, and please check back often for future tastings.

Wines of Australia – July 21st

michelle — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:55:53 +0000

Tuesday, July 21st we are holding an Australian wine tasting, presented by Erin Ross of ‘Beeswing’. There will be 6 wines combined with 3 specially crafted food pairings..all for only $35 dollars!
Book now to avoid disappointment.

We will be tasting 1 oz pours of the following wines:

Mirli Mirli Chardonnay
Lake Breeze Burnoota Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon
Kerti Kerti Cabernet Sauvignon
Bullant Cabernet/Merlot
Bindi Bindi Shiraz
Lake Breeze Frontignac

Menu…

Apricot glazed prawns w/ mixed greens & toasted pumpkin seeds
Rack of lamb w/ butter poached potatoes, demi & balsamic/fig reduction
Peach & roasted pecan cobbler w/ dulce de leche

“Pinot Mania”

michelle — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:03:27 +0000

Tuesday June 16th (just in time for Father’s Day) we are holding a “Pinot Mania” tasting, featuring new world and old world style Pinot Noir, Gris, and Blanc.

We will be tasting 1 oz pours of the following wines:

2006 Saddleback Pinot Blanc
2005 Elk Cove Pinot Blanc
2004 Barmes Beucher Pinot Gris Rosenberg Calcarious
2007 Elk Cove Pinot Gris
2006 Elk Cove Pinot Noir
2003 Guillon Gevrey-Chambertin “Vielles Vignes”
Brun Reserve 1 er Cru

Menu…

Chilled Trio of Melon and Champagne Soup
Seafood Salad with Apple/Citrus Salsa
Veal Manicotti with Oyster Mushrooms and Brown Butter
Lemon Tart Almandine & Blood Orange Sorbet

East And West Tasting.

michelle — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:44:38 +0000

Next Thursday (May 28th) we are hosting a Canadian wine tasting featuring wines from Henry of Pelham (Niagara Peninsula) and Mt. Boucherie (Okanagan.) The tasting will be comprised of 7 wines and 4 specially created food pairings.
The tasting starts at 7:30pm and reservations are definitely recommended.

We will be tasting 1 oz pours of the following wines:

Henry of Pelham 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Henry of Pelham 2006 Reserve Riesling
Mt. Boucherie 2005 Chardonnay
Mt. Boucherie 2006 Pinot Noir
Henry of Pelham 2007 Baco Noir
Mt. Boucherie 2005 Summit
Henry of Pelham 2006 Select Late Harvest Vidal

Food Pairings:
1st course: Mussels with Scallop Mousse in a Calvados Cream
2nd course: Maple Walnut Crusted Salmon over Mixed Greens with Black Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette
3rd course: Bison Rib-eye, Sweet Potato Gratin, Sauteed Mushrooms and Sweet Peppers with Grainy Dijon and Horseradish Cream
4th course: Fruit Cobbler de Leche