Free Saturday Wine Tasting, May 12, 2-4pm: Mission Hill

Mission Hill definitely doesn't need much of an introduction. This Okanagan winery has been a giant in BC for decades now, offering well-made wines at a number of different price points. We will be sampling three offerings from their Reserve series and one from their value-priced Five Vineyards line (made with grapes from the winery's multiple vineyards scattered throughout the Okanagan). Join us this Saturday, May 12, from 2 to 4 pm to sample these excellent Mission Hill selections. 

Reserve 2010 Viognier
Reserve 2010 Chardonnay
Five Vineyards 2011 Rosé
Reserve 2010 Pinot Noir

Free Saturday Wine Tasting, May 5, 2-4pm: Rosés

If you like to drink pink, you'll be wowed by the assortment of rosés we'll be pouring this Saturday May 5, from 2 to 4 pm, at our free tasting. There will definitely be something to please every palate. Join us!

Clos Du Soleil 2011 Rosé
Quinta Ferreira 2008 Rosé
Wild Goose 2010 Blanc de Noir
See Ya Later Ranch 2010 Nelly
Quail's Gate 2011 Rosé

Free Saturday Wine Tasting, April 28, 2-4pm: Arrowleaf

Open since 2003, Arrowleaf Cellars winery has firmly established itself as a reliable producer of fine Okanagan-grown wines (that also sell for a reasonable price). Owned and operated by Swiss expats Joe and Margaret Zuppiger and their son, Manuel, there is a definite European influence in the wines they make.

In fact, the four wines we'll be pouring will give you a good indicator of their range and style. Stop in Saturday April 28, from 2 to 4 pm, and taste for yourself!

2011 Bacchus
2011 Gewurztraminer
2011 Pinot Gris
2010 Pinot Noir

Tix Now Available for Victoria Wine Society "Best of Chile" Event, April 30

Tickets are now available for the next Victoria Wine Society event, which will be held Monday, April 30, at 7 pm at Hotel Rialto (1450 Douglas St). This will be the "Best of Chile" tasting, which was the feature country at the Vancouver Winefest.  Sharon McLean and Treve Ring will be the guest speakers.


The lineup:
Luis Felipe Edwards, Marea de Leyda 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
Miguel Torres, Maquehua, 2011 Chardonnay
Concha y Toro, Terrunyo, 2008 Carmenere
Undurranga, Founder’s Collection 2007 Cabernet
Luis Felipe Edwards, Dona Bernarda 2008 Cabernet blend
Undurranga Altazor 2008 Cabernet, Syrah, Carmenere blend
Concha y Toro, Don Melchor, 2008 Cabernet
Errazuriz Maximiano Reserve 2008 Cabernet
Almaviva 2008 Cabernet blend
Casa Lapostolle, Clos Apalta 2008 Carmenere, Cabernet

Cost is $45 for members and $55 for nonmembers. To register for the tasting, payment must be received in advance to reserve a space, and there will be no exceptions, as availability is limited. For membership renewals and tasting fees, stop in and see us here, or at the Cook St Village Liquor store at 230 Cook St (250-995-2665).

Free Saturday Wine Tasting, April 21, 2-4pm: Red Rooster

Originally started by Prudence and Beat Mahrer in the '90s, Red Rooster's first vintage was 1997. The Mahrers established a good reputation for this Naramata Bench winery before selling it to Andrew Peller, Ltd. in 2005. Today, Red Rooster carries on that reputation with the skill of its young winemaker Karen Gillis. Stop in this Saturday, April 21, from 2 to 4 pm, to try three new 2011 releases and one reserve red.

2011 Bantam
2011 Pinot Blanc
2011 Pinot Gris
2009 Reserve Merlot

Even More New Weekend Arrivals!

We'll continue see more and more new 2011 releases as we head toward the warmer months, and this week's releases are perfect for the glimpse of sunny weather we're currently enjoying. Don't forget about our free Saturday wine tasting tomorrow (Saturday, April14), where we'll be sampling five lovely wines from Sonoran Estate from 2 to 4 pm.

NEW
Osoyoos Larose 2008 1.5L
Red Rooster 2011 Bantam
Red Rooster 2011 Gewurztraminer
Red Rooster 2011 Pinot Gris
Red Rooster 2011 Pinot Blanc
Sandhill 2010 Pinot Gris
Wild Goose 2011 Pinot Gris

BACK IN STOCK
Dirty Laundry 2011 Riesling
Little Straw 2010 Sauv Blanc
OKV Red
Quail's Gate 2011 Rosé
Quail's Gate 2011 Chasselas/Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris
Quail's Gate 2011 Chenin Blanc
See Ya Later Ranch 2009 Pinot Noir

Here Come The 2011 Releases!

It's that time of year when new releases from the most recent vintage start to show up. We've recently had some nice 2011 bottlings hit the shelves, and there many more on the way!

NEW WINES
Cedar Creek 2011 Pinot Gris
Cedar Creek 2008 Cab Merlot
Clos du Soliel 2011 Rosé
Gray Monk 2011 Kerner

NEW VINTAGES
Arrowleaf 2010 Pinot Noir
Cedar Creek 2011 Ehrenfelser
Cedar Creek 2011 Gewurztraminer
Cedar Creek 2011 Riesling
Cedar Creek 2011 Proprietor's White
Inniskillin 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Lake Breeze 7 Poplars 2009 Merlot
Saturna 2010 Pinot Gris
Sumac Ridge 2007 Steller's Jay Brut splits