BC Wine Deal: September 4th, 2012

The following wines have been reduced at participating BC VQA and BCLDB Stores.

Church and State Gravelbourg Chardonnay was $29.90 is now $24.90

Inniskillin Pinot Noir Reserve was $18.99 is now $17.49

Inniskillin Chenin Blanc was $16.99 is now $15.49

Joie PTG was $25.90 is now $23.90

Kalala 3 Cru Nomad was $17.90 is now $14.90

Kalala 3 Cru Traveller was $19.90 is now $16.90

NKMIP Meritage QQ was $30.00 is now $24.99

Rigamarole Red was $14.99 is now $13.99

Saturna Pinot Gris was $ 16.99 is now $11.99

Saturna Rose was $14.99 is now $11.99

Saturna Un-Oaked Chardonnay was $15.99 is now $11.99

See Ya Later Chardonnay was $19.99 is now $17.99

See Ya Later Pinot Noir was $22.00 is now $20.00

See Ya Later Riesling was $16.99 is now $14.99

Sumac Ridge Cabernet/Merlot was $14.99 is now $13.99

Sumac Ridge Gewurztraminer was $14.99 is now $13.99

Sumac Ridge Merlot Private Reserve was $15.99 is now $14.99

Sumac Ridge Sauvignon Blanc was $13.99 is now $12.99

Summerhill Pinot Gris was $17.95 is now $15.95

1976 Paris Tasting Re-Creation

It’s back!! Since the original event in June sold out so quickly, and so many folks missed out, we’re staging an encore performance! In case you missed the last description, here’s a brief synopsis: we taste 9 wines blind, California vs. France, and rate our winners along a 20-point scale, just like they did in 1976 when the French judges chose California wines over French ones (as portrayed in the movie “Bottle Shock”). It’s great fun, the last one was a blast, and as always we’ll have some nibbles provided by Chef Alistair from Tap Restaurant.

Wednesday Sept 26 at 6:30pm
$100.00 per person, seating is very limited.

The Cabernets:

• Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2005 $1099.99 (an original competitor)
• Clos de Marquis 2005 $106.99 (Second wine to Leyoville-Les-Cases, an original competitor)
• Clos Du Val Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 $89.99 (original competitor)
• Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 $59.99 (original competitor)
• Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 $71.99 (Second wine to S.L.V., an original competitor)

The Chardonnay:

• Joseph Drouhin Clos De Mouches Blanc 2009 $119.99 (original competitor)
• Louis Jadot Meursault Charmes 2009 $99.99
• Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2007 $79.99 (original competitor)
• Grgich Hills Chardonnay 2008 $75.99 (winemaker of Ch Montelena, original competitor)

For tickets or more information contact me at Everything Wine by email JCarrier@everythingwine.ca or phone at 604-542-2480.
 - Jordan Carrier

Monthly Picks: September 2012

It's the Last of the Summer Wine for September's picks. All are still available directly from the wineries as of this posting.

Intrigue Wines 2011 Focus Riesling - $20
The nose is subtle, but has depth with layers of pear, roasted lemon and lees. This is followed by an off-dry palate with measured acidity and a long, long, mouth-watering finish.
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La Frenz Winery 2011 Sémillon - $20
Enhanced with 10% barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc, its traditional blending partner, to add an extra layer of complexity and citrus kick, this Sémillon has a mouth-watering combination of vibrant acidity and rich texture from tropical and ripe melon fruit.
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Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2009 Pinot Noir - $20
This is the second vintage of the winery's new Pinot Noir program which sees the firm hold back the varietal tier wine 2 years prior to release. The patient approach has certainly elevated the quality and value of the wines which have become some of the best Pinots in the southern part of the valley.
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SpierHead Winery 2011 Riesling - $22
Acid level is not for the faint of heart, yet, serves its purpose - balancing the fruit and full-ish body - leaving the wine with a (mostly) dry finish.
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Cassini Cellars 2009 Reserve Chardonnay - $29
A delightful, fully oaked Chardonnay from a concentrated, hot vintage that manages to remain fairly bright and fruity - not burdened with the chunky nature of lesser, over-oaked Chards.
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