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Winemaker’s Dinner – Jeff Kunde of Kunde Estates, April 28th, 2009

This Tuesday (April 28th, 2009,) we are proud to be hosting a winemaker’s dinner with 4th generation winegrower, Jeff Kunde. Jeff will be visiting us from Kunde Family Estate Winery in California and will be describing the wines as they come out. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858. The tasting will start at 7:30pm sharp.

We’ll be tasting one ounce pours of these new favorites:

  • Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Zinfandel
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Century Vines Zinfandel

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing a meal consisting of four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $50 +GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tastings – 7:30pm on the following dates:

    Please check back. Additional wine tastings will be scheduled in May.

Written by Tony

April 21st, 2009 at 4:50 pm

Posted in Tastings

Wine Tasting – California Wines – Fess Parker, April 14, 2009

On Tuesday, April 14th, 2009, we will be trying some fantastic wines from Fess Parker in California. Curtis Bawden of Pacific Wine & Spirits will be hosting the tasting, and telling us all about them. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858. The tasting will start at 7:30pm sharp.

We’ll be tasting one ounce pours of these new favorites:

  • Viognier
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Zinfandel
  • Frontier Red
  • Syrah
  • Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $35 +GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tastings – 7:30pm on the following dates:

  • April 28th: Winemaker’s Dinner – Jeff Kunde of Kunde Estates. $50
    Additional wine tastings will be scheduled in May.

Written by Tony

April 10th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

Posted in Tastings

Wine Tasting – ‘Argentina’ – March 10th, 2009

On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009, we will be trying some amazing wines from Argentina. Jason Sanwell of Fluid Imports will be hosting the tasting, and telling us all about them. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858. The tasting will start at 7:30pm sharp.

We’ll be tasting one ounce pours of these new favorites:

  • Nomade Torrontes 2007
  • Tempus Alba Tempranillo 2005
  • 7 Lunas Syrah 2006
  • Tempus Alba Malbec 2006
  • CarinaE Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
  • Tempus Alba Pleno blend 2005
  • CarinaE Prestige blend 2006

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $40 +GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tastings – 7:30pm on the following dates:

  • April 14th: California Wines – Fess Parker – $35
  • April 28th: Winemaker’s Dinner – Jeff Kunde of Kunde Estates. $50

Written by Tony

March 10th, 2009 at 11:04 am

Posted in Tastings

Tasting – ‘Liquor Tasting’ – March 3rd, 2009

martini art On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009, we will be presenting some fantastic new liqueurs to our lineup. Deb Pirker of Diamond Estates will be hosting the event and telling you all about them. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858. The tasting will start at 7:30pm sharp.

We’ll be tasting 1/2 ounce pours of these new favorites:

  • Prairie Organic Vodka
  • Union Whiskey
  • Union Vanilla Whiskey
  • Pyrat Rum
  • Patron Cintronge
  • Patron XO Cafe
  • Djanga Chocolate/Star Anise Liqueur

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $40 +GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tastings – 7:30pm on the following dates:

  • March 10th: Argentina – $35
  • April 14th: California Wines – Fess Parker – $35
  • April 28th: Winemaker’s Dinner – Jeff Kunde of Kunde Estates. $50

Written by Tony

March 3rd, 2009 at 6:51 pm

Posted in Tastings

Wine Tasting – ‘Organic Wines with Bill Medak’ – WEDNESDAY, February 25th

corkscrew This Wednesday (February 25th,2009,) Bill Medak of 123rd St Fine Wines will be coming over to talk about Organic Wines. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858. The tasting will start at 7:30pm sharp.

We’ll be tasting one ounce pours of these new favorites:

  • Ram’s Leap Sem/Sauv Blanc ‘07- New South Wales, Australia
  • Bonterra Viognier ‘06 North Coast, CA.
  • Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise Pinot ‘04- Pierre d’Heillyet Martine Huberdeau, France
  • Ca’ Del Solo Sangiovese ‘05(Bonny Doon Vineyard) San Benito, CA
  • Heller Estate Cabernet ‘04 – Carmel Valley CA.
  • Temple Bruer Shiraz Malbec ‘05 – Langhorne Creek, Australia.
  • Cono Sur Cab/Carmenere ‘07 – Colchagua Valley, Chile
  • Pares Balta Mas Elena ’05 – Merlot, Cab Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. – Penedes Spain.

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $35+GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tastings – 7:30pm on the following dates:

  • March 3rd: Liquor Tasting – $40
  • March 10th: Argentina – $35
  • April 14th: California Wines – Fess Parker – $35
  • April 28th: Winemaker’s Dinner – Jeff Kunde of Kunde Estates. $50

Written by Tony

February 25th, 2009 at 6:44 pm

Posted in Tastings

Wine Tasting – Wines of France – February 17th, 2008

This Tuesday, February 17th, we will be taking a tour of France. Valerie Albrecht of Crush Imports will be our host for the evening. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858. The tasting will start at 7:30pm sharp.

We’ll be tasting one ounce pours of these new favorites:

  • Chateau de Chasseloir Muscadet
  • Paul Zinck Gewurztraminer
  • Magellan Pinot Noir
  • Chateau Ollieux Romanis Prestige
  • Domaine Calvet Thunevin Presidial Rouge
  • Château Larose Perganson
  • Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $35+GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tastings – 7:30pm on the following dates:

  • WEDNESDAY, February 25th: Organic Wines with Bill Medak – $35
  • March 3rd: Liquor Tasting – $40
  • March 10th: Argentina – $35
  • April 14th: California Wines – Fess Parker – $35
  • April 28th: Winemaker’s Dinner – Jeff Kunde of Kunde Estates. $50

Written by Tony

February 15th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

Posted in Tastings

Wine Tasting – “Wines of Canada & America” – February 10th, 2009

This Tuesday, February 10th, we will be taking featuring some lovely wines from Canada & the US. Spike Maynard of Harvest Vintage Imports will be our host for the evening. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858. The tasting will start at 7:30pm sharp.

We’ll be tasting one ounce pours of these new favorites:

  • Averill Creek Pinot Grigo
  • Lake Breeze Chardonnay
  • Lake Breeze Pinot Noir
  • Lake Breeze Meritage
  • Big Basin Syrah
  • Hendry Primativo
  • Konzelmann ice wine

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $35+GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tastings – 7:30pm on the following dates:

  • February 17th: Tour of France $35
  • WEDNESDAY, February 25th: Organic Wines with Bill Medak – $35
  • March 3rd: Liquor Tasting – $40
  • April 14th: California Wines – Fess Parker – $35
  • April 28th: Winemaker’s Dinner – Jeff Kunde of Kunde Estates. $50
    Check back, we will be doing additional tastings in March & April

Written by Tony

February 9th, 2009 at 3:07 pm

Posted in Tastings

Wine Tasting – ‘Australia’ – February 3rd, 2009

On Tuesday, February 3rd, we start our tasting lineup again for 2009. Amy Budde of Artisan Wines will be our host for the evening. She will be showing us the wines from Zontes Footstep Winery of Langhorne Creek & Jip Jip Rocks Winery of Limestone Coast. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858. The tasting will start at 7:30pm sharp.

We’ll be tasting one ounce pours of these new favorites:

  • Zontes Footstep Pinot Grigio
  • Zontes Footstep Dry Rose
  • Zontes Footstep Sangiovese Barbera
  • Zontes Footstep Cabernet Malbec
  • Zontes Footstep Shiraz Viognier
  • Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet
  • Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $35+GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tastings – 7:30pm on the following dates:

  • February 10th: Wines of Canada & America – $35
  • February 17th: Tour of France $35
  • WEDNESDAY, February 25th: Organic Wines with Bill Medak – $35
  • March 3rd: Liquor Tasting – $40
  • April 14th: California Wines – Fess Parker – $35
  • April 28th: Winemaker’s Dinner – Jeff Kunde of Kunde Estates. Price TBD.
    Check back, we will be doing additional tastings in March & April

Written by Tony

January 24th, 2009 at 7:56 pm

Posted in Tastings

Tasting: Bubbly Tasting – November 25,2008

wine flight This Tuesday (November 25th, 2008), Jennifer Katona will be hosting our bubbly tasting with some delicious sparkling treats. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858. The tasting will start at 7:30pm sharp.

We’ll be tasting one ounce pours of these new favorites:

  • Champagne Cocktail [Kir Royale with Chambord]
  • Gray Monk Sparkling
  • Domaine Ste Michelle Brut
  • Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noir
  • Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2002
  • Moet Nectar Imperial
  • Grand Marnier Louis Alexandre

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $40+GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tastings – 7:30pm on the following dates:

  • December 9th: Christmas Comfort – Scotch, Brandy & Cognac – $40
  • Wednesday, December 17th: Year End Tasting – $45

Written by Tony

November 22nd, 2008 at 2:09 pm

Posted in Tastings

Wine Tasting – ‘South African Wines’ – November 4th, 2008

This Tuesday (November 4th, 2008), Dana Cluff of Excess Wines will be showing off some beautiful South African Wines. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858. The tasting will start at 7:30pm sharp.

We’ll be tasting one ounce pours of these new favorites:

  • Firefinch Sauvignon Blanc
  • Kloovenburg Chardonnay
  • White From Red Shiraz Rose
  • Firefinch ‘Ripe Red’
  • Joubert-Tradau ‘R62′
  • Weltevrede Tricolore Red
  • Weltevrede Oupa Se Wyn (Dessert Wine)

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $35+GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tastings – 7:30pm on the following dates:

  • Novmeber 18th: Casin Marin Winery of Chile – $35
  • November 25th: Bubbly Tasting – $40
  • December 9th: Christmas Comfort – Scotch, Brandy & Cognac – $40
  • Wednesday, December 17th: Year End Tasting – $45

Written by Tony

November 4th, 2008 at 7:38 pm

Posted in Tastings

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