New Products this Week

New Wines

Louis Roederer – Cristal  2002

Tamaya Viognier-Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc

Estampa Estate-Viognier-Chardonnay

Gazela-Rose

New Beers

Pauwel Kwak

Cannery Brewing-Squire Scotch Ale

Dogfish Head-90 Minute IPA

Pike Extra Stout

Ecaussinnes Ultramour 4 Fruit Biere

Southern Tier Brewing-Imperial Black IPA

New Refreshment Beverages

Growers White Cranberry

Growers Cider-Pomegranate

Growers Cider-Natural Peach

Smirnoff-Twisted Raspberry

Vex on the Beach

Beer Restocks

McAuslan St.Ambroise Variety Pack

Howe Sound-Baldwin and Cooper Best Bitter

Schmaltz Brewing-Coney Island Lager

Wine Restock

Finders Seekers- Shiraz/Viognier

Rock Art Estate- Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine of The Week - Evolution

Evolution, an infusion of different flavours in every glass.

The Sokol Blosser Winery from Dundee, Oregon uses 12 different grape varieties to create a lush, off-dry white wine with a crisp finish.

Perfect pairings: spicy Asian cuisine, seafood or as an after dinner drink.

New Products this Week

New Wines

Mapema Sauvignon Blanc

Mapema Malbec

Mapema Malbec Tempranillo

Bennati Pinot Grigio

New Beers

Tree Brewing Hefeweizen

Tree Brewing Hophead 45

Tree Brewing Captivator Dopplebock

Tetley’s English Ale Draught Can

Nelson Wild Honey Organic Ale Can

New Refreshment Beverages

Rockstar and Vodka Burner

Mike’s Hard Black Cherry

Beer Restocks

Eel River Raven’s Eye Imperial Stout

Moylan’s India Pale Ale

Orval

Celebrator Dopplebock Beer

Rochefort 8

Paddock Wood Black Cat Lager

Karmeliet Trippel

Greenflash Imperial IPA

Erdinger Weissbier

Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale

Wine Restock

Araldica Piemontese Cortese

Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival April 19-25, 2010

The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival is one of the biggest and oldest wine events in the world. This year the spotlight is on Argentina and New Zealand.

The heart of the festival is the International Festival Tasting Room at the Vancouver Convention Centre, where wines are available for sampling, with more being served at special events including a gala auction, wine seminars and trade events.

Argentina has been described as the wine world’s 'field of dreams'. Often at dizzying altitudes, under the snow capped Andean mountains, sun-drenched grapes are ripened to perfection year after year.

New Zealand wine is an experience like no other. Special combination of soil, climate and water, their innovative pioneering spirit and commitment to quality all come together to deliver pure, intense and diverse experiences. In every glass of New Zealand Wine is a world of pure discovery.

Firefly carries wines from many of the wineries featured at The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival:

From Argentina

Bodegas Escorihuela 1884

Finca Flichman

Humberto Canale

Pascual Toso

Zorzal

From New Zealand

Allan Scott Family Winemakers

Rabbit Ranch

Jackson Estate

Kim Crawford

Matua Valley

Mount Riley Wines

Nautilus/Twin Islands

Omaka Springs Estates

Oyster Bay Wines

Spy Valley

Staete Landt

Stoneleigh

Wither Hills

Complimentary Wine Tasting Friday April 23rd

 

Cerelia’s Vineyards & Estate Winery is a small boutique style winery in Cawston B.C. located in the Similkameen Valley. This valley is quickly becoming known for its growing number of vineyards and wineries.

Cerelia is a family run winery, dedicated in both the vineyard and winery.

Misceo 2008

Bordeaux blend: 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc

Smooth and velvety wine with notes of black cherry and ripe plums

Pairs well with herbed lamb chops and creamy parmesan pasta

Chardonnay 2008

Crisp and clean wine with tropical fruit, pear and citrus aromas

Excellent pairing for Grilled fish with Herb butter and a Pesto Pasta salad

“Bronze” at taste B.C. 2010

Pinot Gris 2008

Fantastic wine with notes of fresh apples, juicy melons and a hint of liquorices

Try this with a Brazed Lemon Chicken and an Italian tossed salad

"2nd place White Wine” at the Fairmont Hot Springs 2009

8th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival

Wine of the Week - Pascual Toso Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

This wine comes from the area of Las Barrancas in Maipu Valley, a stunning location with premium quality soils, ideal climate and environment.

The area is located in the Mendoza, Argentina.

It is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and was hand-harvested in small baskets from select lots. After fermentation the wine was aged in new oak for 12 months before bottling.

Pascual Toso Reserve has elegant style, with lovely boysenberry and raspberry fruit and plenty of vanilla, spice and chocolate shadings. The wine is lengthy and has a focused finish and sweet, but consistent tannins.

 All these notes give elegance and complexity to the wine.

The wine pairs well with red meats, lamb, Italian pasta or French cheeses.

88 pts Wine Spectator

88 pts Wine Enthusiast

Silver at International Wine Challenge 2009

Firefly stops by "The Garage" with Mike Nierychlo

Check out the visit with Mike Nierychlo

J.Bouchon Carmenere Syrah

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Swan's Scotch Ale reviewed

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