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Poinsettia

 December 2011  Volume 4 Issue 7

       Happy Holidays  

Join us every Wednesday in December for Unwined Wednesdays from 5 - 8 pm.  Drop by and meet our suppliers, sip some wine or liqueur, nibble some cookies  

                            and browse in a relaxing, unhurried atmosphere! 

December.  Short cold days.  Long cold nights. Christmas holidays Hannukah,  friends and families getting together to celebrate. Our wish is for a safe, happy and peaceful holiday season and a New Year filled with health and prosperity for all!

A Few of Our Favourite Things  

We have compiled a list of our "Staff Picks" this year to share with you.  If you are struggling with what to get for a gift this year, check it out, it might help you choose something just right!  Still stumped? We sell Gift Certificates and you can register someone for a wine tasting class too.  We also have lots of colourful gift baskets to choose from in the store, or we can custom make one for you. 

Gadgets & Gizmos

Lots of new items!  Modern design table top wine racks, whisky glasses and brandy snifters, wine glass charms, decanter and glass dryers, puzzles, Vinturi aerators for both wine and the new one for spirits.  The Corkcicle - newest way to chill wine.  Plus flasks, Wine Journals, funnels, corkscrews, decorative bottle stoppers, Wine Wipes, cork cages, boxes, bags and even "The Big Swig" a wine glass that holds a whole bottle of wine!   

 

What's New....
Big Peat - Santa's Whiskey
Big Peat is a vatted malt -blended, pure, basically a mixture of Single Malts. Douglas Laing have taken some very interesting Islay Distilleries and mixed them together. Ardbeg, Bowmore, Caol Ila and Port Ellen. Port Ellen! Very difficult to get hold of, expensive, tasty.  Tasting notes Big Peat Santa

Agavero Tequila Liqueur    Yeah!  It's back! 
Jose Cuervo�s Agavero is a liquer made from Reposados and Anejos which rested in North American oak barrels. Its blended with essences of the aromatic Damiana flower, which grows in the region of Jalisco. In Mexico the Damiana flower applies traditionally as aphrodisiac. Enjoy it pure, cooled or on the rocks with a piece of lime or orange.  
Agua Diente A Columbian favourite. 
Looks like Vodka, tastes better, means "Sizzling Fire Water"! 
Pisa Liqueur - A delicious alternative to Amaretto, this 3 nut liqueur ( almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios) is smooth and not too sweet. Comes in a Leaning Bottle too!pisa 
Store Hours
Monday - Thursday  11 am - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday   11 am - 10 pm
Sunday & Holidays  12 noon - 6 pm
CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
Saturday December 17, 2011 Open until 11 pm

Can't get to the store?  Let us know what you are looking for and we can deliver anywhere in the province of Alberta. Must be 18 years or older. Delivery charges apply.  Some conditions. Contact us for details.

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Poinsettia 
"If you mean the demon drink that poisons the mind, pollutes the body, desecrates family life, and inflames sinners, then I'm against it.But if you mean the elixir of Christmas cheer, the shield against winter chill, the taxable potion that puts needed funds into public coffers to comfort little crippled children, then I'm for it. This is my position, and I will not compromise !"               
- A Congressman's response about his attitude toward whiskey.
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Ohh! Too much Rum & Eggnog!
Christmas Dogs

Showcase

Corner  

 The Chocolate Shop

Branica Christmas Wine 

A Girl in Every Port

Forbidden Fruit Dessert Wines  

Champagnes 

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Upcoming Events 

January 9 
Wine Fundamentals Class
Beginners - learn about the 7 noble grapes.

January 20 Robbie Burns Night fundraiser for Alberta Party - more details to follow

February 16  Que Syrah, Syrah!  Celebrate International Syrah Day with a selection of syrahs from around the world
Register here

March  (TBA) Aromatic Whites - not for Woosies! Explore some delicious white wines you never considered before!
Information to follow

 

 


Cocktail of the Month

The Candy Cane Martini

1 1/2 ounces of vanilla vodka

1/2 ounce of peppermint schnapps

1 ounce of club soda

crushed candy canes for garnish

Dip the rim of a martini glass with water, then the crushed candy canes. Mix the vodka, schnapps, and club soda with ice in a cocktail shaker; strain into your prepared glass.

 

 


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