Tuesday, December 28, 2010

New Products This Week

New Products This Week

Wine

Yalumba Shiraz Viognier 2006

Beer

Pretty Things Hedgerow Bitter

Pretty Things KK

Fernie Brewing Sap Sucker Maple Porter

Nogne O India Pale Ale

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Rogue Yellow Snow IPA

Tuborg Pure Gold

Wine of the Week

Sperling Vineyards Sper...itz 2009

A blend of Bacchus, Riesling and Perle of Csaba grapes.  Fresh, crisp and aromatic this slightly bubbly wine makes an elegant alternative to Champagne to toast the New Year with. 

Vodka of the Week

Absolut Celebration

Add some disco sparkle to you New Year's Eve with this groovy bottle of vodka.

Beer of the Week

Swans Coconut Porter

coconut porter

Gold medal winner at the 2010 Canadian Brewing Awards in the fruit and vegetable category.
This limited run brew is a roasty, easy drinking, english style porter with a twist.  Expect coffee and dark chocolate flavours with a hint of coconut on the nose and in the finish.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

New Products this Week

New Wine

14 Hands Merlot

Amon-Ra Shiraz by Ben Glaetzer

Dona Paula Malbec

Gehringer Brothers Riesling Icewine

Inniskillin Riesling Icewine

Ram’s Leap Shiraz

Taylor’s White Port

New Beer

Deschutes Bond Series

Dogfish Head Chicory Stout

Dogfish Squall IPA

Dogfish Burton Baton

Mt. Begbie – Bob’s your Dunkel

Paddock Wood Winter Ale

Paddock Wood Loki Double IPA

Rochefort 10

Beer Restocks

Howe Sound Boomers Ale

La Messagere Gluten Free Red Ale

New Spirits

Finlaggan

Monday, December 20, 2010

Beer of the Week

Hobgoblin Ruby Ale Gift Pack


This dark ruby coloured ale is the perfect pint for those winter evenings. It has a strong malt backbone and gentle but refreshing hops on the finish, which makes it a truly delicious beer. For the Christmas season it is available in a gift pack with an etched 'Hobgoblin' glass - a great gift for the craft beer lover!


Wine of the Week

Stag's Hollow Simply Noir 2008
This wine will make a fantastic accompaniment to your roast turkey on Christmas day. Made of a blend of Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and Gamay; the ripe red and berry fruit, gentle tannins and smooth finish will compliment the delicious variety of flavours on offer at the table for Christmas lunch. This wine should please everyone around the table!




Wednesday, December 15, 2010

New Products this Week

New Wine

Badger Mountain White 3L

Badger Mountain Red 3L

Chateau Rousselle 2005

Clos Du Val Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Tormaresca Neprica Puglia IGT

Toscana Cabernet Whatchamacallit

Wine Restocks

Sperling Vineyards Market White

Sperling Vineyards Old Vines Foch


New Beer

Lighthouse Brewing Navigator Doppelbock


Beer Restocks

Eel River Raven’s Eye Imperial Stout

Elysian Immortal IPA

Phillips Dr. Funk Dunkel


New Spirits

Kraken Black Spiced Rum

Mount Gay Rum Eclipse Silver

O’Casey’s Irish Crème Liquor

Monday, December 13, 2010

Wine of the Week

Elderton Friends Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
"A beautifully defined wine with black currant and blood plum fruit flavours, with an
elegantly polished texture. Finishes with ripe fruit, mocha, vanilla-bean toasted oak with fine grained, powdery tannins. A high-quality, elegant Cabernet from up in the
Eden Valley ranges of the Barossa.” - Richard Langford

Beer of the Week

Nogne God Jul Winter Ale
This remarkably complex Strong Winter Warmer is full of Christmas pudding flavours with a spicy finish. It is not overly sweet and achieves a delicious balance between all the contributing notes of caramel, madeira, molasses, dates and coffee bean. A must try from this amazing Norwegian brewery

Thursday, December 9, 2010

New Products this Week

New Wine

Billi Billi Shiraz

Castello Sonnino Glaterra Toscana IGT

Cesari Valpolicella Classsico Superiore Ripasso

Chusclan Les Costes Cotes du Rhone

Monte Antico Toscana IGT

Rascal of the Vineyard

Villa Sandi Prosecco cluster 4 packs

New Beer

Abbaye Des Rocs Speciale Noel

Anchor Christmas Ale

Binchoise Speciale Noel

Budel’s Gift Box

Cooper’s Vintage Ale

Deus Brut des Flanders

Driftwood Cellar Dweller

Eel River Climax Noel Organic

Golden Pheasant Premium

Hitachino Nest Ginger Ale

L’Abbaye de Val Dieu Brune

Karmeliete Triple 1.5L

Moneuse Speciale Noel

Nogne O - God Jul

Nogne O – Imperial Stout

Phillips Instigator Doppelbock

Zatac Bright Lager

Beer Restocks

Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stour

Cooper’s Best Extra Stout

Southern Tier Unearthly IPA

New Spirits

Square One Cucumber Organic Vodka

Monday, December 6, 2010

Wine of the Week

Morande Pionero Cabernet Sauvignon


This excellent value Cabernet Sauvignon is full of blackcurrant flavours with notes of other dark berry fruit. It's smooth and has a touch of vanilla on the finish, and is all together a great example of a Chilean Cabernet. This will pair well with any grilled red meat dish, so even on a cold day, fire up the Barbecue and relax with this trophy winner at the Wine and Spirit magazine awards!

Beer of the Week

Fuller's Vintage Ale 2010
This beer is a classic and is presented in a handsome red gift box; each bottle is also numbered as there is a limited amount brewed once each year.This is a Strong Ale with complex notes of caramel, butterscotch and earthy hop notes. The best thing to do  is to buy a few and age it. Vintages made ten years ago, properly stored are drinking beautifully now, displaying ever developing complex notes. Like a fine wine this ale is one to save and savour. Start your collection of age-worthy beers with this London beauty.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Boony Doon Vineyard




There are some fairly esoteric techniques included in the Bonny Doon Cannon.

“Bonny Doon has always been an innovator and always pushed the envelope.” Thinking back on all that they have accomplished. It dooned on them that what they needed to do was harness all of the great innovative and experimental zeal that is the company’s forte...and channel it into a clear precise direction.

“The wines their making now are vibrant, soulful that’s the only way I can describe them”
The Cigare Volant in recent vintages has been awesome concentrated and elegant and most significantly, age worthy.

Since early 2004 they have practiced strict adherence to biodynamic viticulture practices.
They believe these practices give them the best opportunity to produce the distinctive and interesting-in a word the best wines possible.

They also get a number of artist to do their lables.

Now avaible at Firefly Maple Ridge
Le Cigare Blanc 2008-57% Rousanne,43% Grenache blanc
This wine is sturdy in pome fruit, Asain pear and quince with suggestions of honeydew and lime blossom,caradmom and liliac. Beautiful balanced.
Le Cigare Volant 2006-43% Syrah, 43% Grenache, 11% Cinsault. Making for a bright and wonderfully gamey wine. Very youthful with toasty notes of cherry,birch, sassafras and pommergrante.
Syrah Le Pousseur 2007-White Pepper, Bacon fat, violets, anise and licorice.

New Products this Week

New Wine

Bonny Doon Cigare Volant

Bonny Doon Le Pousseur

Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc

Fonseca – Bin 27 Premium Reserve

Kangarilla Road The Elegant Ocker

Morande Sauvignon Blanc

Morande Cabernet Sauvignon

Saxenburg Guineau Fowl

New Beer

Brew Dog Hardcore IPA 4 packs

Brew Dog Punk IPA 4 packs

Lighthouse Shipwrecked Triple IPA

Natureland Organic Variety 6 pack

Southern Tier IPA 6 packs

Beer Restocks

Belgian Variety Beer Pack

Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA

Lakefront Brewery IPA

Samuel Smith Winter Warmer

New Spirits

Sweet Carolina Sweet Tea Vodka

Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve

Gift Cards Available!!!



Need a last minute gift for someone? Gift cards are always the right size and definitely do not disappoint!


Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Beer of the Week

Lost Coast Indica IPA


This award winning beer gained a Gold in All About Beer Magazine and is a must try. It is a hoppy, full bodied beer, with a crisp and clean finish. Made with generous amounts of Columbus, Willamette and Centennial hops, this Californian brewery have produced an American IPA in a nutshell!

Wine of the Week

Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Nouveau 2010

The annual event of the Beaujolais Nouveau release is often greeted with a party for some! This lively, light bodied, fruity and easy drinking wine has notes of red cherries and plums, and is designed to be slurped rather than sipped.  Relax with a few friends and enjoy!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

New Products this Week

New Wine

Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir

Ayler Kupp Riesling Spätlese

Bear Flag Red

Beronia Rioja Reserve

Chateau La Gorce Red

Chocovine

Elvis Blue Christmas 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Nouveau

Klinker Brick Old Vines Zinfandel

Michel Torino Organic Torrontes

Perrin Reserve Rasteau

Peter Lehmann Reserve Riesling 2002

Tio Pepe Fino Sherry



New Beer

Brew Dog 77 Lager

Brew Dog 5am Saint Amber Ale

Central City Red Racer Winter Ale

Central City Winter Medley Pack

Eel River Organic Porter

Elysian Avatar Jasmine IPA

Elysian The Immortal IPA

Fuller’s Vintage Ale

Tree Brewing Midwinter Spiced Ale



New Spirits

Lemonhart Premium Demerara Rum 375mL

Regional Resposado Tequila

Monday, November 22, 2010

Wine of the Week

Pascual Toso Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon


If all you think of when Argentina is mentioned is Malbec, then you will be missing out on some other great wines. This full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the classic Mendoza region is choc full of dark cherry notes with black pepper, coffee, mint and vanilla from the year spent maturing in oak.



Beer of the Week

Ballast Point Yellowtail Pale Ale
This is a golden pale ale, with a light and refreshing flavour,
 a balanced finish and a nice touch of hop flavour. An ideal beer to have while watching the game with a big bowl of Nachos! If you like a lighter brew but also like the complexity of craft beers, then this Pale Ale is for you.  

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

New Products this Week

New Wine

Joie PTG 2008

MHFE Five Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

Pascal Tuoso Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Prospect Merlot

William Fevre Champs Royaux Chablis



New Beer

Dead Frog Christmas Beeracle

Dead Frog Mandarin Orange Amber Ale

Howe Sound Father John’s Christmas Ale

Mt. Begbie Nasty Habit IPA

Phillip’s Dirty Squirrel Hazelnut Ale



Beer restocks

La Binchoise Blonde

Red Racer ESB


New Spirits

Captain Morgan 1.14L

Gibson’s Finest 1.175L

Regional Blanco Tequila

Wiser’s Small Batch

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Beer of the Week

Howe Sound Boomer's Red Ale


Howe Sound Brewing have launched a special commemorative ale for Andrew 'Boomer' Eykelenboom, a medic with the Canadian Forces who was killed in Afghanistan. This is a highly drinkable and well balanced Canadian Red Ale made with five different malts and two different hops. It is smooth with a good malty back-bone and refreshing finish. $1 from every bottle sold will go to Boomer's Legacy Fund. This helps soldiers fund people in need in the areas that they operate, such as funding for an orphanage or health centre. A worthy beer for a worthy cause!

Wine of the Week

Cristalino Cava Rosado Brut

This fruity yet dry sparkler exhibits aromas and
flavours of Strawberry and red Cherry. It has a clean and crisp finish and makes a perfect aperitif or paired with a lox salmon appetizer

Friday, November 12, 2010

One Year Anniversary Celebration November 27th

Firefly Fine Wines and Ales is proud to celebrate the one year anniversary of its Maple Ridge store with a complementary wine and beer tasting event on Saturday, November 27, 2010 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 21755 Lougheed Highway. Guests can embrace the festive spirit early and stock up on a vast selection of wines and beers from a diverse range of quality wineries and breweries.


Maple Ridge residents can enjoy social mingling, taste testing and Christmas preparations at the special event. In-house wine professionals will provide a sample of stylish wines and ales from select wineries and breweries in British Columbia. Wineries in attendance are Bonita’s Winery, Forbidden Fruit Winery, Hainle Vineyards, Stag’s Hollow Winery, and Chocovine. Select craft beer featured will be Central City Brewing, Russell Brewery, Howe Sound Brewery, Tree Brewing, and Lighthouse Brewing. This contemporary exploration of beverages takes place amidst an equally cutting-edge interior of inviting dark wood and sleek chrome that houses over 2000 square feet of choices.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

New Products this Week

New Wine

Arrowleaf First Crush White

Arrowleaf First Crush Rosé

Arrowleaf First Crush Red

Columbia Crest Merlot

Falcon Hill Riesling

Jaffelin Bourgogne Aligoté

Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Rosado

Quinta de Ventozelo – 10 yr old Tawny

Sachetto Pinot Grigio


Beer restocks

Bard’s Tale – Dragon’s Gold Gluten Free Beer

Cannery Squire Scotch Ale

Central City Red Racer IPA


New Spirits

Absolut Celebration

Glenfarclas 1994 Family Cask

Noilly Prat – Extra Dry

Monday, November 8, 2010

Beer of the Week

Cannery Brewing

Maple Stout
(Stout, dark and handsome)

The addition of natural maple brings this premium Stout a softer, smoother mouth feel and adds a touch of sweetness to balance the dark rich malts.
It is a truly Canadian version of an old British classic.

Wine of the Week


Big House Red 2009

Clean palate and flavours of red fruits, rhubarb and spice witha finish of subtle vanilla and a touch of smoke.
Stands up to the spiciest barbequed ribs and grilled meats.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

New Products this Week

New Wine

Big House White

Big House Red

Segura Viudas Brut Reserva 200ml



New Beer

Driftwood Fat Tug IPA

Faxe Premium Gift Pack

Hobgoblin Glass and Bottle set

Innis & Gunn Oaked Collection Pack

Lighthouse Variety Pack

Phillips Dr. Funk Dunkel



Beer restocks

Cannery Wildfire IPA

Gulden Draak 750mL and 1.5L

Lakefront Brewery New Grist Non Gluten

Propeller London Porter



New Spirits

Canadian Club Premium with Four Highball Glasses

Glenfiddich Tasting set

Johnny Walker – Family Edition Gift Pack

Wiser’s Deluxe Gift Pack

Wine of the Week

Spy Valley Pinot Noir

Dark berry fruits and ripe black plums are the main features of the bouquet. A subtle tar/mineral note along with the complexities derived from barrel aging contribute interest to the nose. Fruit sweetness and palate weight are the hall marks of this wine. Underlying soft tannins coupled with a lengthy finish complete this wine.

Beer of the Week


Phillips Brewing present Dr Funk Dunkel. This is a classic Bavarian dark lager that will tickle your tastebuds and get your funk on! This is a return for a very popular seasonal that went down all too easily last year!

Friday, October 29, 2010

New Products this Week

New Wines

Constanti Brunello Di Montalcino 2005

Fairview Cellars Bucket of Blood

Fuligni Brunello Di Montalcino 2005

Lisini Brunello Di Montalcino 2005

Sawmill Creek White

New Beers

Bavaria 6 pack bottles

Lindemans's Pomme

Phillip's Crooked Tooth Pumpkin Ale



Restocks

Cannery Maple Stout

Driftwood Beers

 
Lost Coast Raspberry Brown

Satan Gold

Satan Red

Steamwhistle Pilsner

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

2005 Brunello di Montalcino has arrived!



Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino -
 93 pts - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate










Costanti Brunello di Montalcino
 93 pts - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate















Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
93 pts - Wine Enthusiast 












Lisini Brunello di Montalcino
91 pts - Wine Spectator
92 pts - Robert Parker






Fanti Brunello di Montalcino 90 pts - Grape Stories.com








Monday, October 25, 2010

Wine of the Week

Pacific Breeze -Killer Cab



This wine made from Californian grapes in a winery in BC, has a bucket load of rich, fruit and spice notes that leap out of the glass! If you like your wine big, powerful, fruity and oaky then this is the one. A perfect accompaniment to a Killer Hallowe'en evening!

Beer Of The Week

Howe Sound Pumpkineater



Howe Sound are a great BC brewery that has a loyal following throughout and beyond the province. It's not hard to see why when they continually produce beers of outstanding quality and flavour. Their annual Imperial Pumpkin Ale is a standard setter and puts the American versions in the shade! Full of sumptuous fruit, caramel malt and sweet pumpkin pie spices, this will surely warm you up after a hard night trick or treating!