Beaujolais Release Party Imagine: it’s London, England in the 1980s. You’re working in the financial district and it’s coming up on the third Thursday of November the annual release for Beaujolais Nouveau. You and all of your colleagues put down bets on who can be the first one to return from France with a bottle…
Tag: Firefly Fine Wines and Ales
Riesling at Firefly
A Riesling to Live Put aside any lingering thoughts that Riesling is always sweet. This high quality, noble grape can produce some of the most versatile styles of wines ? from sparkling wine, to bone dry still wines, to off-dry, to lusciously sweet Icewine. The strong backbone of acidity this grape is known for allow…
Tour de France Wine & Cheese Tasting – August 25, 2011
Firefly presents: Cheese and wine pairing seems obvious, but when you get the right matches they really sing. Our first step in the right direction was to pair Pekka, Benton Brothers Cambie Street cheesemonger, with Sheila, Firefly sales advisor, Certified Sommelier and French Wine Scholar. Pekka is a cycling enthusiast with great knowledge when it…
News from Firefly
Yes, we’re open! Dust is in the air around the Plaza 500 Hotel, but don’t worry – Firefly Fine Wines and Ales on Cambie St. is not going anywhere! While the hotel renovates and rebrands to be an Hotel Indigo, Firefly will continue to operate with regular hours: 10am to 11pm, seven days a week. Canada…
Upcoming Seminars at Firefly Fine Wines and Ales – Cambie Street and Maple Ridge
IPA Evolution Firefly Fine Wines and Ales – Cambie Street In the last few months we have had some great beer events around ‘La Table Commune,’ however, they have mostly focused on the traditional European beer styles. So it’s time to give the new world some love! The beer style in the North American spotlight is, without…
Firefly Wines Bordeaux vs The World
Cabernet Sauvignon is with out question the king of all red grape varieties. It is revered for its complex aromas, masculine structure and ability to age. It is in the Bordeaux region of France where Cabernet Sauvignon reaches its finest expression. Wineries all over the world aspire to produce wines that mimic those of Bordeaux. There…
