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by Debbie Minke
Spirits
Depth Charge is an espresso and cacao bean craft liqueur that combines
locally-roasted organic coffee and rich, dark espresso with organic cacao
nibs and a touch of raw BC honey. Savour coffee and espresso on the
nose and front palette transitioning to bursts of cacao and a smooth
semi-sweet finish. It makes a great espresso Martini when shaken over
ice with a dash of orange juice and served with a large twist of orange.
375ml $26.08 Whsl +695742
Yaletown Distilling Cranberry Vodka is 100% BC grain farm-to-bottle,
using a four-time distillation process with whole, fresh BC cranberries,
sweet orange peel and lemon peel. This results in artisan vodka with
subtle, fruity, dry cranberry flavour and aroma. 375ml $23.95 Whsl
+594770 or 750ml $38.95 Whsl +45583
Noteworthy Gin - New Western Dry is a handcrafted, small batch gin
made from 100% BC barley and infused with 8 botanicals. It’s refreshing
and beautifully balanced with citrus, lavender, juniper and light spice
notes, complemented with fresh vanilla bean sweetness. 750ml $36.85
Whsl 529859
W.L. Weller Special Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey features an
exceptionally smooth taste, substituting wheat for rye grain. Its softer
flavour notes make this bourbon great for sipping or making cocktails.
750 ml $29.22 Whsl +662841
Russian Standard Gold Vodka is very lightly flavoured with extracts
of Siberian ginseng, known as “golden root'” in Russian. These hints of
ginseng and spice notes give the vodka a distinctly rich and exceptionally
smooth taste. Double Gold - San Francisco World Spirit Awards 2015
750ml $32.88 Whsl +609164
Brennivin Aquavit is dubbed the Original Icelandic Spirit, crafted with
caraway seeds, cumin, angelica and other native botanicals. This aquavit
(unsweetened schnapps) shows a deliciously sweet taste and soft finish
that’s best enjoyed ice cold and neat or in cocktails. 750ml $21.83 Whsl
+769877
Dooley’s White Chocolate Cream Liquor is a unique blend of finest
Dutch cream, white chocolate and wild berries, with only half the fat of
other cream liqueurs. The first taste opens with melting white chocolate
followed by a hint of forest wild berries. 700ml $25.99 +566034
Blasted Brew combines Legend Distilling’s Handmade Vodka and locally
roasted organic coffee in a unique liqueur. Enjoy hints of dark chocolate
and vanilla mingling with the smooth flavour of cold brewed coffee.
375ml $20.47 Whsl +593707
Beer & RTDs
Steamworks Oatmeal Stout is ready for BC. A generous portion of rolled
oats and black roasted barley give this beer a warm roasted nose and a
distinct dryness. 650ml $4.50 Whsl +792952
Chum Churum Peach is a newly-released flavoured soju. Considered
Korea's most popular alcoholic beverage, soju is made with alkaline water
and sweet potato. This peach-flavoured version is light and refreshing.
14% alc/vol 360ml $6.66 Whsl +699397
Wines
Pocas LBV2009 Porto is a late bottled vintage that will age nicely. It has
hints of heather on the nose, and on the palate it offers juicy cherry and
cocoa notes on soft tannins. The good structure extends on balsamic
notes, spicy and pungent. 750ml $27.49 Whsl +537316
Augey Bordeaux Red is crafted in the most famous appellation in France
with 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of dark plum and
spice unfold with a hint of mint. The palate has black currant, ripe fruit
notes with oak hints and soft, velvety texture. Great value. 750ml $11.01
Whsl +775437 Augey Bordeaux White 750ml $11.01 Whsl +660126
Faucon Cuvee Prestige 2011 is a ruby red blend of organic Syrah and
Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy a complex nose showing earthy, fruity notes
accented by a fusion of spices. Hints of vanilla add to a lingering, long
finish. 750ml $18.29 Whsl +085795
The Entertainer Red Blend 2012 pays homage to Winemaker Wolfgang
Blass. This blend of Australian Grenache and Shiraz is a medium-bodied
wine with flavours of luscious cherries, plums, raspberries and spice. Enjoy
velvety tannins and a fresh, soft finish. 750ml $13.09 Whsl +676403
Aviary 2013 Chardonnay is a fresh, balanced wine with nice acidity from
Napa Valley. It has fresh aromas of tropical fruit, pear, honeysuckle and
vanilla, followed by tropical fruit, apple and toast on the palate. 750ml
$27.99 Whsl +825737
Antolini’s Corvina Veronese 2011 is a unique wine made from 100%
Corvina grapes grown in the Veneto region of Italy. On the nose it has
youthful aromas of red fruits, roses, herbs, and vanilla. It’s dry and fullbodied
with moderately high tannins through mid-palate and a long
finish. 750ml $20.99 Whsl +424465
Sulva’s Kabatepe Kirmizi 2013 is crafted in Turkey using Cabernet
Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Karansakuz, an indigenous
grape variety of Gallipoli. It’s deep garnet in colour and packed with
intense fruity aromas, a nicely balanced red. 750ml $17.48 Whsl +689042
Casa de Santar Vinho Tinto 2013 is produced by an estate in the Dão,
Portugal wine region held by the same family for 15 generations. There's
black raspberry and cherry on the nose with supporting notes of leather
and damp earth. The palate is medium-bodied with dark berry flavours
and balanced acidity. 750ml $16.00 Whsl +52068
Veedha Douro Tinto DOC 2012 is from the Douru region of Portugal.
Enjoy the bouquet of fresh fruit, notably raspberrries, with hints of spice,
chocolate, and almond. The mouthfeel is intense with strong acidity and
rich fruit flavours, melting into a persistent finish. “Veedha” means “life” in
Portuguese. 750ml $11.20 Whsl +319053
HB Blanc Languedoc AOP 2014 is a signature Languedoc blend of
Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, and Roussanne grapes. It opens with fresh
floral and citrus aromas on the nose. Enjoy crisp minerality, balanced fruit
flavours and a clean finish on the palate. 750ml $12.99 Whsl +852889
Casa Santos Lima Bonavita Tinto 2013 is crafted in the Lisboa region of
Portugal from Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Castelao, and Syrah grapes. It is
a soft and rich wine, with good structure and fruit notes of black currant,
cherries, and plums, combined with hints of chocolate in a smooth and
long finish. Great value. 750ml $8.98 Whsl +566604
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