Wine of the Week - King Estate Pinot Gris

King Estate Pinot Gris

King Estate is committed to creating world-class wines that reflect the vineyards in which they grow. Our signature wines are based on a core of organically grown estate fruit with additional fruit sourced from sustainably grown vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley.

Pinot Gris has incredible food pairing versatility.

Beer of the Week - Traquair Jacobite Ale

TRAQUAIR Jacobite Ale

ABV 8% (Bottled)


Brewed to celebrate the anniversary of the 1745 Jacobite rebellion the ale proved to be so popular it has become a permanent addition to the range. Based on an eighteenth century recipe the ale is spiced with coriander which gives a remarkably fresh aftertaste.






Awards


World Champion - Winter Ale World Beer Championships 1997


Gold Medal at Stockholm Beer Festival 1998

New Products this Week

New Beers

Dogfish Head Black & Blue

Hopworks Organic Survival Stout

Lakefront Brewery New Grist Non Gluten

Samuel Smith Organic Cherry

Samuel Smith Organic Strawberry

Beer Restocks

Alhambra Reserva 1925

McAuslan St. Ambroise Variety Pack

Phillips Sampler Pack

Ultramour 4 Fruit Beer

Whistler Mountain Pack

New Ciders

Aspall Cyder – Premier Cru

Meet the Black Cloud winemaker Bradley Cooper and sample the Pinot Noir

Complimentary Wine Tasting

Black Cloud Pinot Noir

Saturday August 28

2 - 6pm

Come and meet Bradley Cooper, the winemaker of Black Cloud, hand-crafted, limited edition Pinot Noir.

It is robust and rustic, a wine of the earth with dark, baked plums and complex spice notes.

Complimentary Wine Tasting - El Escondido Bonarda and Semillon

Come join us for a complimentary tasting of El Escondido de Don Domenico

Bonarda and Semillon

Friday August 27

4 - 7pm

Beer of the Week - Blue Star

Blue Star Wheat Beer

Brewed and bottled by North Coast Brewing Co. in Fort Bragg, Ca.

Choice American barely and wheat malts are combined with a blend of noble hops to create this lighthearted, refreshing beer. 

Blue Star is unfiltered, the yeast adding a complex note to the flavour profile.

Wine of the Week - Chateau La Freynelle white

Chateau La Freynelle Sauvignon-Semillon 2006

This French Chateau is located in Entre Deux Mers Bordeaux. 

It produces a very fruity, elegant white wine from the grapes of Sauvignon and Semillon.

Great as an aperitif or with seafood, fish and cheeses.

New Products this Week

New Beer

Hopworks Organic Seasonal

Hitachino Nest Japanese Classic Ale

Lakefront Brewery IPA

Lindeman’s Peche Lambic

Pyramid Breweries Seasonal

North Coast Blue Star Wheat

North Coast Le Merle Belgian Style Ale

Propeller Honey Wheat Ale

Propeller Pale Ale

New Wine

Chateau La Grave Minervois Rose

Beer Restocks

Cannery Scotch Ale

Dogfish Head Raison D’être

Flying Dog Pale Ale

Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

Rogue Chocolate Stout

Smaltz Brewing Coney Island Lager

Weltenburger Pils

Weltenburger Weissbier Hell

New Spirits

Jameson Irish Whiskey

Frangelico

Forty Creek Barrel Select

Beer of the Week - Propeller London Style Porter

Propeller Brewery from Halifax Nova Scotia has consistently been voted as best microbrewery for the past 9 years. Here in BC, we are lucky to have a few of their brands. Firefly Fine Wines and Ales stocks the Bitter, IPA, London Porter and most recently their Honey Wheat and Pale Ale.

The Propeller London Porter is brewed in the classic Porter style that has been around since 1750. It is a dark and full flavoured beer, made with softened water and more smooth and a little less bitter than stouts.

Pairs best with BBQ, Gouda cheese, chocolate, and smoked meat

Wine Of the Week- Kato Sauvignon Blanc

Kato means "Harvest" in Maori, referring to the unique heritage of the region. The vineyard is located in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough.

This winery is very concerned with the protection of all natural environments including the ocean and the creatures in it.

Kato proudly supports the WDCS (Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society) 

Their saying is "Drink the Wine. Save the Whales".

This Sauvignon Blanc stands out for its vibrant aromas of melon , Passion fruit and citrus. The palate combines the same aromas but with the flintiness and minerality so representative of this terroir.

Enjoy this well balanced, long finish wine with seafood or pasta as well as salads and ethnic cuisine.

Complimentary Vancouver Island Brewery tasting August 13th from 3pm to 7pm

Vancouver Island Brewery is Victoria's original craft brewery and has been making ales for over25 years. This small batch brewery uses 100% natural ingredients to create fresh, unpasteurized, and pure beers for the Islanders and alike to enjoy.

Firefly will be hosting a tasting of a selection of ales Friday August 13th from 3pm to 7pm.

Beer of the Week - Morte Subite Original Gueuze

Gueuze is a Belgian lambic beer that is made by blending 1 and 2-3 yr old beers into a new beer, rebottling, and then undergoing a secondary fermentation. Because of the light use of aged hops and  the extended ageing in wooden barrels for a year, this beer is referred to as the Champagne of the Beer world. The style is sprightly and elegant.

Pairs best with mussels

Wine of the Week - Calliope Sauvignon Blanc

Named for the Greek Muse of Eloquence and the smallest hummingbird in Canada , Calliope wines takes flight with this delicate expression of Sauvignon Blanc, lightly oaked with tropical and citrus fruit tones. This wine shows classic herbaceousness and is a great example of the cool Okanagan climate

Pairs best with Grilled shrimp, or Ahi Tuna with an avocado and mango salsa

Complimentary Beer Tasting - Granville Island Brewery- August 7

Complimentary Beer Tasting

Saturday August 7

2 - 6

New Products/Restocks this Week

New Beer

Tsingtao

Beer Restocks

Baron Bohemian Tmavy Lezak

Brooklyn Pilsner

Duvel

Cooper’s Sparkling Ale

Estrella Damm Inedit

Wine Restocks

Gazela Vinho Verde

J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon

New Spirits

Lemon Hart Premium Demerara Rum

Wine of The Week - Therapy Merlot

Therapy - Merlot 2008

This wine is barrel aged  and has a rich intense nose of black cherry, plums and dark chocolate.

The palate has elements of leather, chocolate and an earthy undertone which help make this wine one that can be consumed early or allows for some aging.

Beer of The Week - Swan's Berry Ale

Buckerfield's Brewery Swan's Berry Ale

Full bodied ale with berries added in fermentation.

Light amber red in colour-great complexity and delicacy.