New Arrivals and Restocks

New Wines

Cannonball- Cabernet Sauvignon

Wits End-Free Settler and The Convict- Chardonnay Viognier

New Beers

Anderson Valley – ESB 6 packs

Hitachino Nest- Japanese Classic Ale-330ml

St. Peter’s Organic English Ale-500ml

Chimay Grande Reserve Blue-750ml

Chimay Premiere Red-750ml

Green Flash West Coast IPA-6 pack

Beer Restocks

Southern Tier – IPA

Wine Restock

Elderton Friends -Cabernet Sauvignon

New Products this Week

New Wines

House Wine Red

Hugh Hamilton Jim Jim Shiraz

Vina Maipo Camenere Cabernet Sauvignon

Vina Maipo Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay

Ford Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Collection

Bodegas Esmeralda Catena Chardonnay

New Beers

Brooklyn Brown Ale

Pike Stout

St. Ambroise -Taster Pack

Flying Dog – Snake Dog IPA

Flying Dog – Gonzo

Eel River- Acai Berry Wheat Ale

Eel River- Organic Raven's Eye Stout

Rogue – Juniper Pale Ale

Beer Restocks

Yukon Brewing- Arctic Red

Southern Tier – IPA

Gulden Draak

Petrus Blond

Lindemans Peach Lambic

Lindemans Frambois Lambic Ale

Mort Subite Gueuze

Brooklyn Local 1

Oude Kriek Vieille

Samuel Smith Organic Ale

Spirits

Ron Carioca

Van Gogh Double Espresso

Wine of the Week- Therapy Pinot Noir

Now celebrating its fourth vintage in 2009, Therapy Vineyards is nestled between the mountains and the lake along the Naramata Bench. This spectacular location has definitely proved to be successful for them as they have produced great award winning wines since they first began in 2004; the 2008 Pinot Noir just recently won the Gold Medal in the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival.

The 2008 Pinot Noir is "blended from four different vineyard’s fruit; three in Naramata and one in Summerland," then it is aged for 8 months in French Oak Barrels. It is described as exploding with "fruits and jams with elements of mint, spice from oak and perfume that radiate from the glass." It is Medium bodied with soft tannins and lots of fresh berry fruit with a hint of smokiness that will develop more earthly characteristics with age.

Enjoy this award winning Pinot Noir with your Easter dinner as it will compliment a ham or turkey dinner perfectly.

“Bring on the Therapy”

Firefly Maple Ridge will be having a complimentary tasting of Therapy Vineyards on Friday March 26th from 3pm - 7pm.

Complimentary Tasting of Tree Brewing CO.- Saturday March 20th 3pm-7pm

Tree Brewing CO. started in Kelowna, British Columbia in 1996 with a simple philosophy, "brew memorable and flavourful beers regardless of the style."

The name "Tree" was used because its expresses the natural beauty of of the area and represents all things natural and hand crafted.  Crafted using 100% Malted Barley, the Finest Hops, Yeast and Water, the award winning beers are brewed by German trained Stefan Buhl.

Kelowna Pilsner: The clean, crisp taste of our traditional European Pilsner is complemented by just the slightest taste of hops. Smooth and light to medium bodied this is an excellent beer for any occasion.

Silver Medalist - 2007 Canadian Brewing Awards

 

Thirsty Beaver: A smooth medium-bodied Amber Ale, malty and bursting with flavor with a clean finish.

Cutthroat Pale Ale: A classic English style Pal Ale, containing the ultimate balance of five different malts and select hops for a smooth easy drinking beer.

On Saturday March 20th Firefly Maple Ridge will be having a complimentary tasting of Tree Brewing from 3pm - 7pm.

New Products this Week

New Wines

Botalcura El Delirio Syrah Malbec

Botalcura El Delirio Chardonnay Viognier

Merkin Vineyards Chupacabra

Fanti Brunello di Montalcino 1.5L

House Wine White

Wehlener Klosterberg Riesling Kabinett

New Beers

Brewhouse Pilsner

Spinnakers Mitchell’s ESB

Spinnakers India Pale Ale

Spinnakers Nut Brown Ale

Spinnakers Blue Bridge Double Pale Ale

Brewhouse Pilsner

Flying Dog Tire Bite

Smithwick's Ale

Spirits

Captain Morgan Rum

Malibu Rum

Wine of the Week - 49 North Sauvignon Blanc

In the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, north of the 49th Parallel, is where you will find an ideal location for growing Sauvignon Blanc. The long, hot summer days are perfect for allowing bright fruit notes to ripen perfectly, which combined with a cool early season helps to impart a wonderful crispness and refreshing balance that makes this a delicious well balanced Sauvignon Blanc.

"Lively and fresh, this citrus infused Sauvignon Blanc is grassy and zesty. Pink grapefruit, lime and green apple notes, combine with a hint of mandarin accentuating the dry clean finish."

With spring just around the corner, it is a perfect time to enjoy this excellent value VQA wine.

Find 49 North Sauvignon Blanc at Firefly Maple Ridge for $9.45.

Complementary Surgenor Brewing Beer Tasting March 19th

Surgenor Brewing Company

Located in the heart of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, “the Brewing team consists of young professionals aimed at success and professing a "return of the craftsman" philosophy of beer production and everyday business". Using only carefully selected malt barley, fresh glacier water, hops from around the world and specially formulated yeast, Surgenor produces the finest quality beer.

Red House Ale - is made with Chico yeast and Cascade hops. The ale has a ruby color, with a full flavor body. It has a citrus hop character and a floral aroma, this Ale is pleasant and thirst quenching - yet complex.

Steam Donkey Lager- is made with Saaz hops, Caramalt and Augustiner yeast. It has a malty flavor and orange sweetness to it. The aromatic notes of spiciness are the perfect end to a swig of this beer- a truly refreshing experience.

Complimentary tasting of Surgenor Brewing at Firefly Fine Wines and Ales Maple Ridge  Friday March 19th  from 3-7pm

New Products this Week

New Wines


Dutton & Goldfield Russian River Pinot Noir

Strut Well Heeled White

Strut Red Over Heels Red

Fess Parker Viognier

Shenandoah Special Reserve Zinfandel

Kanzemer Altenberg Riesling Spatlese

Zorzal Cabernet Sauvignon

Zorzal Malbec

Marotti Campo Dondere Marche Rosso IGT

Antano Rioja Crianza

Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella

Hugh Hamilton The Madam Sparkling Merlot

Hugh Hamilton The Rascal

Marquis Phillips Holly’s Blend

Quinta Do Crasto Late Bottle Vintage

Layer Cake Malbec



New Beers

Driftwood Crooked Coast Amber Ale

Driftwood Naughty Hildeguard ESB

Driftwood Blackstone Porter

La Messagere Gluten Free Red Ale

Pretty Things Jack D’Or

Pretty Things St. Botolph’s Town

Pike Naughty Nellie Golden Art

R & B Hoppelganger IPA

R & B Red Devil Pale Ale

R & B Raven Cream Ale

R & B Dark Star Oatmeal Stout

Salt Spring Pale Ale

Salt Spring Golden Ale

Salt Spring Porter

Warsteiner Premium Dunkel

Eel River Triple Exultation Organic

Eel River Amber Ale Organic

Eel River IPA Organic

Brooklyn Variety pack

Paddock Wood Brewing Double Double

Paddock Wood Variety Pack



Beer Restocks

Kingfisher

Lost Coast Eight Ball Stout

Deschutes Black Butte Porter

Phillips Showcase pack

Spirits

Sortilege

Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project

Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project describe themselves as "gypsy brewers" because instead of having a set place in which they brew their beers they actually rent breweries and then use them to brew their own beers.

"Our beers are inspired by times, places, people, ingredients: not so much by styles and categories. So approach them with an open mind, and have fun."

The small company was started in 2008 by husband and wife team Dann and Martha and in a short time has created some great beer! Dann is the professional brewer and has had over 18 years of experience in brewing. With attention-grabbing labels and back stories to all of their beer creations, the Pretty Things Beer and Ale project is accurate in saying it "brews fun beers for fun people".

Firefly Maple Ridge now has Pretty Things Beer and Ales Project in stock!

Cooley Distillery's Tyrconnell & Connemara Irish Whiskey

Irelands only independent whiskey distiller, Cooley Distillery, has won many awards throughout the years with the most recent being named Distillery of the Year by Malt Advocate in February 2010. Cooley was established in 1987 with a very clear vision of restoring some of the ancient brands and distilling techniques of Irish whiskey.

Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Named after an Irish race horse that won a classic horse race with odds of 100 to 1 in 1876; The Watt Distillery (know owned by Cooley Distillery) wanted to celebrate this great win with a special commemorative Tyrconnell label showcasing the horse and this label is still used today.

Distilled in the old Irish tradition, this pure pot still single malt whiskey uses only the most natural Irish ingredients of barley and fresh spring water. The resulting whiskey is then left to peacefully mature in oak casks. It is from this maturation that the "whiskey becomes smoother, more flavorsome, and draws its golden color from the cask."

It has a golden yellow color and an aroma that is full, fruity and citrus with a spiciness taste. Well structured with honey notes and the tang of oranges and lemons. There is a strong malt presence that is balanced well with the oily sweetness on the finish.

Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey

It is the only Irish peated single malt and it is inspired by the ancient Irish distilling traditions of drying malted barley over peat fires. It is double distilled in two small pot stills and then left to mature for many years in American Oak casks. The combination of old and young whiskey creates a rich malt with fruit flavors that have vanilla undertones and a deep full bodied peat essence.

Connemara is lightly golden in color with smoky peatness that is balanced by a heather floralness with hints of honey and oak on the nose. It has a silky smooth taste with a honey sweet start, followed by more complex aromas of fruit and malt that gives way to an intensifying full peat flavor. With a long finish of golden honey notes and deep caramel peat spreading across the palate; there are hints of chocolate, vanilla and oak at the very end.

Firefly Maple Ridge will be having a complimentary tasting of Tyrconnell and Connemara Irish Whiskey on Saturday, March 13th from 3pm-7pm.

WINE OF THE WEEK - Laurent Miquel - Chardonnay Viognier

Laurent Miquel - Chardonnay Viognier

Languedoc-Roussillon: Vin de Pays d'Oc 2007

Handpicking only the best Chardonnay and Viognier grapes from his family estates in the Languedoc region of France, Laurent Miquel has produced a wine that is a testament to the terroir.

Described as "bursting with fresh fruit character," the Chardonnay Viognier has combined aromas of citrus and white peaches. On the palate enjoy rich apricot and citrus flavors with a hint of almond on the finish.

Serve this wine as an aperitif or with sushi, grilled seafood or Thai chicken curry.

On Thursday, March 4th Firefly Maple Ridge with be having a complimentary tasting of Laurent Miquel wines, including the Chardonnay Viognier.