The wine community is as trendy as any other, and an article about the latest craze among New York sommeliers, or perhaps a mention from Oprah or Gwyneth, often sends the trend-seekers off searching for the latest “ultimate” wine experience. Sometimes it’s a good thing, exposing wine lovers to the very real charms of Gruner…
These days it’s hard to keep up with all the new craft breweries that are popping up in Alberta, therefore it’s also becoming difficult to figure out what to put on the shelf here at Liquor Select. One of the products that I have chosen hails from Lethbridge Alberta, the Theoretically Brewing Company. Founded and…
I had to give up a few hours at the store on Wednesday afternoon to plough my way through a 4 course lunch at Packrat Louie’s and a flight of the best wines from one of Western Australia’s most renowned wineries, Vasse Felix (I know, I know, we all have our crosses to bear). Leading…
PMA agent Lana Heiman stopped by the shop this evening with Country Manager Steve Doyle of William Grant and Sons (of Glenfiddich and Balvenie Single Malt fame) to discuss the current state of the Scotch industry and look for possible ways to adapt to the very real problems in the market. As you may know,…
Spring? Spring! As anyone who has lived in Edmonton for any length of time knows very well, winter rarely gives up easily around here, and this winter has been no different. I think we are almost out of the woods now and boy, are we all ready for a change of season! To set the…
Happy Chinese New Year ,especially to all the “horses” out there. May the upcoming year bring you peace, happiness, and prosperity (a little warmth at some point would be nice too). Another big day coming up is Valentine’s Day, your annual opportunity to re-light the romance with that special someone. If you are looking for…
For the Collector Château Pontet Canet 2009 $425 Robert Parker 100 points “An amazing wine in every sense, this classic, full-bodied Pauillac is the quintessential Pontet Canet from proprietor Alfred Tesseron, who continues to reduce yields and farms his vineyards biodynamically – a rarity in Bordeaux. Black as a moonless night, the 2009 Pontet Canet…
Upcoming Events Annual Robbie Burns Night (Sold Out) The Peak of Scotch 18-25yr old Join Nick Lees for a stellar flight of premium aged Single Malts, all in the 18-25yr window of drinking perfection. Friday, January 25th 7pm Tickets: $70 Beer Seminar American Beer that Doesn’t Suck Join resident hop-head Matt Slingsby as he…
Fine Wines by Liquor Select E-newsletter June 2011 Summertime and the living is easy; fish are jumping and the cotton is high. Ok, maybe its not quite that good, but summer is definitely here and we are loving it! First off, thank you to everyone who came out to this year’s Spring Fling and helped…
Fine Wines by Liquor Select e-newsletter March 2011 Spring at last! Spring at last? Please God Almighty, Spring at last! While there is no doubt that winter has well and truly overstayed it’s welcome this year, Spring is definitely on the way. To give us all something to look forward to, we have set the…
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