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Wine Tasting – ‘Chile – Wines of Casa Marin’ – October 7th, 2008

This Tuesday (October 7th, 2008), Paul Martzoukos of Tannin Fine Wines will be hosting a Chilean Tasting featuring some of the lovely wines of Casa Marin. We’ve had the opportunity to try some of the wines and they are truly magnificent. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858. The tasting will start at 7:30pm sharp.

  • Cartagena Sauvignon Blanc
  • Casa Marin Cipresses Sauvignon Blanc
  • Casa Marin Miramar Riesling
  • Matisses Carmenere
  • Cartagena Pinot Noir
  • Cartagena Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Casa Marin Lo Abarca Pinot Noir

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:

  • October 14th: Taste of Europe – $40 – Spirits & Wine from around Europe
  • October 21st: No tasting, but catch us at the Rocky Mountain Food & Wine Show Oct 23-24th
  • October 28th: California Wines – Cline & Bogle
  • November 4th: South African Wines
  • December 2nd: Christmas Comfort – Scotch & Cognac

Written by Tony

October 6th, 2008 at 2:16 pm

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Wine Tasting – ‘Bill’s Bigger Bang’ – September 30th, 2008

This Tuesday (September 30th), Bill Medak of 123rd St Fine Wines will be showing off some great wines that are valued priced, but pack a big punch. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858.

    Our full lineup will be published soon.

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 Tasting

  • October 7th: Passion of the Produce – Casin Marin Winery of Chile
  • October 14th: Taste of Europe – $40 – Spirits & Wine from around Europe
  • October 21st: No tasting, but catch us at the Rocky Mountain Food & Wine Show Oct 23-24th
  • October 28th: California Wines – Cline & Bogle
  • November 4th: South African Wines
  • December 2nd: Christmas Comfort – Scotch & Cognac

Written by Tony

September 27th, 2008 at 10:18 pm

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Upcoming Wine Tastings – September/October 2008

wine flight Our next scheduled tasting will be on September 23rd, 2008 at 7:30pm. We typically enjoy seven (one ounce) pours of wine, each explained as they come out. Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four small food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for each event will be $35+GST and gratuity. These are sitdown tasting, and reservations are absolutely required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.


Upcoming Tastings:

  • September 23rd: Italy
  • September 30th: Bill’s Big Bang for Your Buck Tasting
  • October 7th: Passion of the Produce – Casin Marin Winery of Chile & Greens, Eggs, and Ham Farm
  • October 14th: Taste of Europe

Written by Tony

September 4th, 2008 at 10:15 am

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Wine Tasting – Great Greeks – August 19th, 2008

This Tuesday (August 19th,2008), we are having our first Greek Wine Tasting. We’ve got some beautiful wines hand selected by Paul Martzoukos of Tannin Fine Wines Ltd. The tasting starts at 7:30pm. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858.

On Tuesday, we will be tasting one ounce pours of these Wines:

  • Monemvasia White
  • Gaia Thalassitis
  • Hatzidakis Aidani Assyrtiko
  • Gaia Ritinitis Nobilis
  • Alpha Estate Red
  • Parparoussis Epilegmenos Oenos Nemea Reserve
  • Hatzidakis Vin Santo

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 Tasting

  • September 23rd: Wines of Italy

Written by Tony

August 19th, 2008 at 11:38 am

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Wine Tasting – ‘Deerfield Ranch Winery’ – August 12th,2008

This Tuesday (August 12th,2008), we are truly excited to be hosting a tasting of some of the wines from Deerfield Ranch Winery. We have been loving the “Red Rex” on our glass list for the last few weeks, and the rest of the lineup are real stunners, too. Andy Dunn of Gold Medal Marketing will be hosting the tasting, which starts at 7:30pm. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858.

On Tuesday, we will be tasting one ounce pours of these Wines:

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sangiovese
  • “Red” Rex
  • Merlot Cuvee
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Old Vine Zinfandel

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 Tasting

  • August 19th: Greek Wine Tasting – $35.

Written by Tony

August 8th, 2008 at 8:26 am

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Wine Tasting – White Wines – July 15th,2008

This Tuesday (July15th,2008), we will be trying some lovely white wines from around the world. Leila Zuniga of International Wine Cellars Inc. will be hosting the tasting, which starts at 7:30pm. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858.

On Tuesday, we will be tasting one ounce pours of these White Wines:

  • Sparkling Surprise
  • Ironstone Obsession Symphony
  • Bleasdale Verdelho
  • Tommasi Vermentino
  • Wirra Wirra Semillion-Sauvignon Blanc
  • Gehringer Brothers Ehrenfelser
  • Peter Lehmann Rose

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $30+GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tasting

  • August 19th: Greek Wine Tasting

Written by Tony

July 13th, 2008 at 8:34 pm

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Wine Tasting – Australian & new Zealand Wines

This Tuesday (July 8th,2008), we will be trying some lovely wines from Australia and New Zealand. Nancy Velthuizen of PMA Canada will be hosting the tasting, which starts at 7:30pm. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858.

On Tuesday, we will be tasting one ounce pours of these Sandhill Wines:

  • Villa Maria Private Bin Riesling
  • Nugan King Valley Pinot Grigio
  • Nugan King Valley Chardonnay
  • Cookoothama Pinot Noir
  • Nugan Alfredo King Valley Sangiovese/Merlot
  • Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Nugan Mclaren Parish Vineyard Shiraz

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $30+GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tasting

  • July 15th – Wacky Whites – Unusual Varietals from Around the World

Written by Tony

July 3rd, 2008 at 10:28 pm

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‘Touring the Glens’ Scotch Tasting – Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

whiskeyOur June Scotch Tasting is just around the corner. This makes a terrific Father’s Day gift for the Whiskey lover on your list. On Wednesday (June 18th, 2008), we are having a special Scotch Tasting, featuring some of the whiskeys of Glenfarclas, Glenmorangie, and Glengoyne. Curtis Bawden of Pacific Wine & Spirits & Jennifer Katona of Charton Hobbs will be hosting the tasting, which starts at 7:30pm. Reservations are required, so please call us at (780) 497-7858.

    On Wednesday, we will be enjoying 1/2 ounce pours of these fantastic scotches:

  • Glenfarclas 10, 21, & Cask Strength
  • Glenrothes 12
  • Glenmorangie 10 Year
  • Glenmorangie Nectar D’or ‘Sauterne’ Finish
  • Glengoyne 17 Year

Along with the scotches, 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 Tasting

  • June 24th – Canadian Wines
  • July 8th – Australia & New Zealand Wines
  • July 15 – Wacky Whites – Unusual Varietals from Around the World

Written by Tony

June 13th, 2008 at 3:51 pm

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Wine Tasting – “Bigger Bang for Your Buck” – June 10th, 2008

This Tuesday (June 10th, 2008), we will be enjoying some wines that prove to don’t need to spend alot to get alot. All of the wines selected are phenomenal bottles that retail for between $20-$30. Bill Medak of 123rd St. Fine Wines & Spirits will be hosting the tasting, which starts at 7:30pm. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858.

On Tuesday, we will be tasting one ounce pours of these Wines:

  • Nino Franco Rustica Prosecco di Valdobbiandene (Italy) NV
  • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) 2007
  • Serrata Belguardo (Italy) 2004 -Sangiovese and Cabernet
  • Truchard Cabernet (California) 2003 Cab, Cab Franc and Petite Verdot
  • Rutherglen Reunion MSG (Australia) 2005 Mouvedre, Shiraz & Grenache
  • Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo (Italy) 2005
  • Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec (Argentina) 2005

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $30+GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tasting

  • June 18th – Scotch Tasting – Touring the Glens
  • June 24th – Canadian Wine
  • July 8th – Australia & New Zealand
  • July 15 – Wacky Whites – Unusual Varietals from Around the World

Written by Tony

June 8th, 2008 at 1:26 pm

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Wine Tasting – “Argentina with a Touch of Chile” – May 20th, 2008

This Tuesday (May 20th, 2008), we will be enjoying some amazing wines from Argentina and Chile. Deb Pirker of Diamond Estates Wine & Spirits Ltd. will be hosting the tasting, which starts at 7:30pm. Reservations are required, so please call for seating at (780) 497-7858.
Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $30+GST and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858, as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tasting

  • May 27th: Canadian Wines
  • June 10th: Bill’s Bigger Bang for Your Buck
  • Wednesday, June 18th: Scotch Tasting – Touring the Glens
  • June 25th: Australia

Written by Tony

May 17th, 2008 at 11:26 pm

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