Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Enomatic machine at Maple Ridge Firefly

For the most of wine consumers, making selections from the hundreds of wines available can be daunting. But with the help of Enomatic machine Firefly can help with the decision making. Enomatic machine uses inert gas preservation and the flavors and characteristics of the wine remain intact for weeks, as if the bottle had just been opened.


Our Enomatic machine has 8 wines ready for a tasting and the selection of the wines changes about every two weeks. You may sample wines upon request. This way you may “try before you buy” and at the same time learn which styles and varieties you like and which to avoid. Our knowledgeable staff is always there to guide you through the tasting.

Wines available for a tasting:

Errazuriz Shiraz, Max Reserva 2007, Chile
Ique Malbec 2007, Argentina
Conde De Valdemar 2005, Crianza Tempranillo, Spain
Laurent Miquel 2006, Syrah Viognier, France
House Wine red 2006, Cabernet blend, WA
Hainle Vineyards Z3 2008, Zweigelt-Pinot Noir-Baco Noir, BC
Kettle Valley 2007, Merlot, BC
Mission Hill 2007, Cabernet Merlot, BC

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

New Products this week

New Wines

Pertaringa Understudy- Cabernet Petit Verdot

Rutherford Hill- Merlot



New Beers

Tin Whistle Brewing- Kettle Valley Amber

Coney Island- Albino Python

Bavaria tall cans



Beer Restocks

Kenya Tusker Beer

Erdinger- Weissbier

Baron Bohemian Tmavy Lezak

San Miguel

Rogue- Kell’s Irish Lager



Wine Restock

Christian Audigier- Syrah

Fitou- Mont Tauch Retro

Estramadura- Quinta Da Espiga

Alentejano- Solar Dos Lobos Pensador

Prosecco Brut



Tuesday, April 6, 2010

New Products this Week

New Wines

Luis Felipe Edwards Pupilla Chardonnay

Luis Felipe Edwards Signature Shiraz

Mount George Chardonnay blend

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir



New Beer

Samuel Smith Imperial Stout

Belhaven Wee Heavy



Beer Restocks

Konig Ludwig Weissbier

Asahi Super Dry Big Boy

Morland Old Speckled Hen Tall can

Pinkus Munster Ale Organic

Rogue Dead Guy Ale Growlers

Singha Lager 6 packs and Singles



New Spirit

Arran Gold Malt Whisky Cream

Stronachie- 12 year old

Pimms- No. 1 cup

Rockstar Pomegranate



Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

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

Monday, March 22, 2010

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.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

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.