Glenn’s Booze News
By CeriB. Filed in Uncategorized |
Hi everyone; here are the in and outs for the month
Cadboro Bay Road;
Released over the last month;
- D’Angelo Pinot Noir, Merlot Cabernet, Sette Coppa & Tempranillo
- Gary Oaks Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir & Fetish
- Red Rooster Reserve Merlot
- Vista D’Oro port style wine
Glenn’s VQA pick of month; hands down the Quails’ Gate 2007 Family Reserve Chardonnay. The complexity, richness and balance are a benchmark on an international scale.
Cook Street Village Liquor;
Released over the last month;
Beer;
- Phillips Showcase 12pack mixer
- Central City Red Racer Lager
- North Coast Acme IPA, Pale Ale & Old #38 Stout
- Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA is back
- St. Peter’s Organic English Ale
Wine wise;
- Monseran Old Vine Garnacha
- Kettle Valley Pinot Noir
- Dragonfly Hill Vineyards Ortega, Cabernet Merlot & Bumble Berry dessert wine
- Mad Housewife Chardonnay
- Redtree Petite Sirah
- Prosecco Colli Trevignani – Sachetto
- Gazela Rose
- Mulderbosch Sauv Blanc
- Middle of Everywhere Shiraz
- Nazares – Tempranillo is back!
- Blasted Church Dam Flood is also back
Spirits;
- Limoncello – Materdomini
- Bruichladdich – Waves
Arriving soon;
- Ata Rangi Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
- Phillips Raspberry Wheat & 12 pack mixed case
- Campo Alto 2003 Rioja Crianza
Glenn’s other pick; d’Arenberg Derelict Vineyard Grenache, I took it to a BBQ and didn’t take notes but it was full throttle Aussie goodness in a glass. It is a Liberty exclusive.
The next Victoria Wine Society tasting is the annual Champagne event at Brasserie L’ecole on Sunday, July 12th at 3pm. Tickets are $60 for members and $70 non-members. SOLD OUT!