BCLBD 2007 BORDEAUX RELEASE
The annual Bordeaux Release arrives to 21 BC Signature Liquor Stores and 4 BC Liquor Stores on Saturday September 25th, 2010. Take advantage of our knowledgeable in-store product consultants to guide you through the 2007 vintage selections. This vintage has produced some charming wines for delicious drinking now and over the next few years. Don’t miss your chance on September 25th to add fabulous Bordeaux to your dinner table or create a vertical for your wine cellar. Bordeaux is also the perfect gift for anniversaries and gift giving!
For further information about BC Liquor Stores’ special events, new products and more visit our website: www.bcliquorstores.com/event
Welcome to Legacy Liquor Store soon to open
The newest addition to the Millennium Village has set everyone a buzz with excitement! Legacy Liquor Store, an elegant and modern 8600 square foot space, is the largest privately-owned liquor store in British Columbia. Whether buying on a budget or for that special occasion, we’ll help you find what’s right for you at Legacy. We will carry one of the largest selections of international and domestic wines, beers and spirits, as well as sake, craft beer and other specialty products.
- Not sure what you are in the mood for or have questions about a product? Let Legacy Liquor Store’s knowledgeable and friendly staff help answer all your questions.
- Try before you buy at our tasting bar, where Legacy offers food pairing options, fun cocktail recipes, and an opportunity to discover new wines.
- Expand your alcohol knowledge and join us for special events such as Brew Master visits, Wine Maker tastings, and Charity Tasting Events. Visit our website for a calendar of events.
- Take advantage of our web delivery service. We always hope you’ll come visit us at the store, but we know sometimes it’s just not possible. Simply pop over to our website, select from real time inventory, submit your order, and we will deliver it right over to you. Pre-order pickup is also available for when you’re in a hurry.
- Our On-Staff Event Planners can help take all the guess work out of what to order for that garden party or family wedding. Just call to set up an appointment.
- Gift-giving made easy. We offer personalized gift baskets, glassware, a selection of food and alcohol related books that are sure to please. We also offer a corporate gift program for your clients and complimentary gift wrapping on bottles of wine.
We are truly excited to be a part of the newest waterfront neighbourhood in Vancouver and will work hard to ensure your visit to Legacy Liquor Store is an opportunity to learn about new products and participate in fun events. We hope to have you visit us often for first-rate product selection and friendly, personalized service!
House Wine Wine Tours to South America
house wine is thrilled to announce that we are now offering wine tours in partnership with Indus Travels. Join us on the road for our exciting wine travels starting January 2011. Our first tours take us to Argentina for 13 days and Chile 9 days.
We look forward to introducing you to some of our favourite wineries, the personalities behind them and the stunning locations of their properties. Beyond wine, immerse yourself in the local food, culture and important sites. The size of the group will be small and intimate. Sign up for both excursions back to back or register for the country of your choice.
Expect plenty of Malbec, juicy steaks, tango in Argentina and in Chile prepare yourself for gourmet meals and a warm welcome. Click here for more information.
Saturna Island Family Estate Vineyards Woof White Donates to Mosaic Dog Rescue
$2 from EVERY BOTTLE of Woof White goes directly to Mosaic Dog Rescue
Saturna Island Family Estate Winery has partnered with Mosaic Dog Rescue to donate $2 from every bottle of their new Woof White to this Saturna Island-based animal rescue fund. Mosaic Dog Rescue saves dogs at risk at high kill facilities and adopts them into homes in the Victoria area.
Woof White is hand crafted by winemaker Danny Hattingh from 100% Estate grown Pinot Gris. The label was commissioned by Mosaic Dog Rescue founder, Janet Land, and painted by Jack Campbell, a Saturna Island artist. A closer look reveals that the painting is actually a mosaic of many breeds of dogs within one larger dog.
About Saturna Island Family Estate Winery
The Saturna Island Vineyards are situated on a bench of land nestled between the waters of the Pacific, and a magnificent soaring sandstone and granite cliff face on the south side of the island. There are sixty acres of vines under cultivation in four designated vineyards, which make Saturna Island Family Estate Winery one of the largest estate vineyard and winery operations in coastal British Columbia.
Saturna Island Family Estate Winery’s winemaker, Danny Hattingh, crafts wines from 100% Estate fruit. The winery produces Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Rose, Blanc de Noir, Sparkling and a Port-style wine, named Vinsera. www.saturnavineyards.com
About Mosaic Rescue
Mosaic Rescue is a registered non profit society dedicated to the rescue and adoption of small and medium sized mixed breed dogs (Mosaics) who are at risk in high kill facilities.
In 2008 Little Rock Animal Services euthanized 2,800 dogs, 70% of the more than 4,000 dogs that ended up in the pound that year. These numbers are especially shocking to those of us who consider our dogs members of the family.
Many of the dogs at that shelter are wonderful, friendly, adoptable pets who deserve not only to live but to have a loving family of their own. Mosaic Rescue is committed to working with rescue partners on both sides of the border to save as many of these dogs as we can and place them in loving forever homes in the Victoria BC area.
Saturna Island Family Estate Wines available through
BC Mainland Cassandra Anderton 604 617 2205 casssandrajane10@shaw.ca,
Vancouver and Gulf Islands Shane Miller 250 818 3918 sivwineshop@hotmail.com
www.saturnavineyards.com Tel: (250) 539-5139 Toll Free: 1-877-918-3388
Media Contact
Cassandra Anderton
604 617 2205
Cassandrajane10@shaw.ca
Rhys Pender’s Wine Plus
Wine Plus+ Links with UBC Okanagan
Wine Plus+ is excited to announce an agreement to offer the WSET courses in conjuction with UBC Okanagan in Kelowna starting this Fall. Courses will be held on the UBCO campus in Kelowna and all three levels of WSET course – Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced will be on offer. To launch these new programs we are offereing a discounted rate for classes this Fall. Foundation Certificate is just $200 and the Intermediate Certificate just $700, both including the WSET exam. Follow the links to register at www.wineplus.ca.
WSET Fall Schedule – Penticton & Kelowna
There is a full range of courses offered at the mentioned discounted prices for this Fall. All WSET classes are taught by Master of Wine Rhys Pender. The Fall schedule is shown below. Register now as courses are filling up fast. Register at www.wineplus.ca
PENTICTON:
- Found. (2 x evenings) – SPECIAL PRICE $200 $300 (Incl. Exam) Wed, Aug 25 & Sep 8, 2010 (6:00 – 9:30 pm)
- Inter. (3 day) – SPECIAL PRICE $700 $800 (incl. Exam), Sundays, Nov 28, Dec 12 & 19, 2010 (9am - 5pm)
- Adv. (6-day) – SPECIAL PRICE $1100 $1400 (incl. Exam) Mon’s, Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 29 & Dec 6 (9am-5pm)
KELOWNA:
- Found. (2 x evening) – SPECIAL PRICE $200 $300 (incl. Exam), Tues, Sep 14 & 28, 2010 (6 – 9:30pm)
- Inter. (6 x eve) - SPECIAL PRICE $700 $800 (incl. Exam), Tues, Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 9, 30, Dec 6 (6 – 9:30pm)
Training, Education & Corporate Events
Wine Plus+ specializes in offering a variety of wine training and education events. We will happily develop a cost-effective program for employee training or fun and educational corporate tasting events. Contact us at rhys@wineplus.ca for more details. Rhys Pender MW will personally conduct all staff training sessions.
Tasting Series
The Tasting Series begins again on September 20th in Penticton with a tasting of White Burgundy. There are still a few spots left for the first tasting and for those who want to purchase all four upcoming tastings this Fall for a discounted price. Each tasting regularly just $40 (+tax). Click on the PayPal links at http://www.wineplus.ca/Register.html to sign up.
Wine Selection of the Month
Domaine de Beaurenard – Cotes du Rhone, France. 2007 (13.5%) $24 – 90 pts
Medium-ruby in colour. The nose is quite intense with ripe red cherry, floral, spice, candy floss and clove – all typical of the Grenache grape. There is also a warming softness to the nose that is very inviting. The palate is dry and quite full, again with that warming, cuddly feeling. Acid and tannins are both soft and blueberry and cherry fruit finish with leather, graphite and a touch of garrigue. Good length. A very nice & great value wine. RATING: 90 pts
See more wine reviews at www.rhyspender.com
Contact Wine Plus+
Rhys Pender MW
Mobile: 250.317.8796
