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September & October, 2012 Volume 5 Issue 4
Largest Selection of B.C. Wines in Alberta
Spearheading Tequilafest 2012
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Hope you had a great summer! There was a lot of good, hot weather to get out and enjoy which was wonderful.  | |
Grant, Alison, and Grant Burge of
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We pottered in our new our new garden, had friends over and generally relaxed.
In August, we traveled to the Okanagan re-visiting a number of wineries and introducing ourselves to some new ones to grow our ever increasing selection of B.C. Wines.
Although we are fortunate to still be enjoying some beautiful warm, autumn days, the crispness now in the air and the falling leaves gets me thinking less of barbeques outside and more about roast dinners and tantalizing aromas from the kitchen. Harvest time is a wonderful time to...
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From the notebook of Ken Bracke
Sommelier with Aligra Wine & Spirits
Flying The White, Red, and Ros�: Celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving
A traditional image of Thanksgiving is the cornucopia, abundant with the season's harvest. The favourite centerpiece of all this will be a roast turkey, accompanied with standard favorites and traditional dishes unique to individual families.
Choosing suitable wine to accompany this range of flavours and textures may be daunting to some. The wines suggested here are some of my Canadian favourites...
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Top 25 Killer Wines
Wine Access Magazine's Top 25 Killer Wines List for 2012 is now out. 100 judges taste 1000 wines and come up with their favourite wines under $25.00.
This year, we are pleased to say that out of the 25 wines, 22 are available here in Alberta and are on our shelves!
To make it even easier for you, we have our "Killer Wine Grab Bags" available - a selection of 6 Killer wines in a Recyclable Bag all for $76.00! A great way to try new wines without breaking the budget.
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Tequilafest 2012
 TEQUILA FANS! Don't miss Edmonton's First Annual Tequilafest! October 19th at Fantasyland Hotel Ballroom. Chance to taste all the best tequilas in the world, enjoy Mexican Munchies, lots of door prizes, including a trip for 2 to Mexico!
Buy Your Tickets Here
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What do you think?12 Most Prevalent Myths About Wine
As an ardent wine lover, I often find myself at wineries fielding questions from friends and acquaintances. And like urban legends, I've often heard many myths about wine that are passed off as fact. Here's a list of the myths I've heard most often.
1. Artificial flavors are added to wine
When wine aromas and/or flavors are described as being like caramel, strawberry, cherry,
11 more myths are debunked....Click Here
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Our store renovations are postponed until January.
We are now open:
- Mon-Sat from 10:00 am.
- Sundays 11am - 7pm
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Upcoming Events
Every Saturday - In Store Tasting
Check us on Facebook to find out what we're pouring!
October 9, Tuesday:
"The Under 20 Crowd"
One does not need a fat bank account to enjoy truly delicious wines. In this tasting, all of the wines retail for less than $20.00
October 19, Friday
TEQUILAFEST
at Fantasyland Hotel
All the world's finest tequilas in one room! Learn about this fascinating spirit, taste different styles and enjoy Mexican munchies, music and a chance to win a trip to Mexico!
$50.00 pp before Oct 10, $60.00 after Oct 10
October 24, Wednesday: "Malbec: The Black Wine"
Malbec has become one of the darlings of the wine drinking world, and with good reason. In this tasting, we experience the range this wine has to offer.
$35.00
November 3, Saturday
Fabulous at 50
November 7
"Get Shiraz Over Here!"
Shiraz, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Sirah, Sirac; however the spelling, the grape produces some of the most opulent and enjoyable wine in the world. We will span the globe to explore iterations of wines made from this grape. $35.00
November 28
"What's Your Fort�?"
Fortified wine making began because of trade wars between France and Britain in the 17th Century. In this tasting, we survey styles of Port and learn a bit of how this unique wine is produced in Portugal and other regions around the world.
$45.00
December 11
"Suave Bruts and Seductive Bubbles"
Nothing says "celebrate" quite like the pop of a champagne cork. Come join us at Aligra as we sample a wide variety of sparklers from prosecco to cava to champagne.
$45.00
January 25
2013 Robbie Burns Day Scotch Tasting
Get your kilt out and raise a wee dram to the Bard himself as we taste through a selection of premium scotch whiskies, complete with bagpiper, haggis and Scottish fare!
$75.00
February 13
Frozen Assets-Sweet Surrender
Although the Germans were the first to systematically pick, crush, and ferment frozen grapes into wine, it is the Canadians who have followed suit and made the term 'Icewine' as opposed to "Eiswine' their own. In this session, we explore about icewine production and of course sample several Canadian varieties
Watch for Spring Events coming soon!
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