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EVENT CALENDAR A Taste of What’s Inside: Tasting Events Brunch Pairings with Knosh Catering Chocolate and Wine Gnarly Dudes – Old and Ancient Vines Oktoberfest Beer Sniff, Sip ‘n Swirl – Taste like a Pro Scotch Whisky Battle – Blends vs Single Malt
Seasonal Recipes Alberta Fall Chowder Beer and Bacon Steamed Mussels Braised Pork Shoulder with Cider and Parsnips
Tasting Centre Locations Calgary Beddington
8220 Centre Street NE, 403-299-7764
We’re very happy with the locker program and have discovered some real gems as a result. We particularly appreciate the variety and quality of the recommendations made. - Peter and Penny
Crowfoot
39 Crowfoot Way NW 403-299-5341
Oakridge
2570 Southland Drive SW 403-299-5444
Shawnessy
80, 250 Shawville Blvd. SE 403-294-1966
Edmonton MacTaggart Ridge 5962 Mullen Way 780-432-2258
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Personalize Your Wine Experience Do you buy the same “go-to” wines over and over again? Our Private Locker Program can open doors to the world of wine, all under the expert guidance of our sommelier concierge service. Let our sommeliers guide you on a customized wine adventure! We got into the locker program to better understand the vast world of wine and it has become more than that. Once a month, we hurry to Co-op Wine Spirits Beer to pick up these wonderful wines we would have never heard of or ones that are difficult to find. We now have a better understanding about the grapes, vineyards, wine makers and the regions that we like. My Christmas stocking gets filled only once a year... my wine locker gets filled twelve times a year and I haven’t found a tie or socks in there yet! - B. Munroe
Ask us how you can expand your palate with a private wine locker.
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Gnarly Dudes – Old and Ancient Vines
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In the mid-19th century a vine disease named Phylloxera ravaged European vineyards decimating the vines that had been planted and tended to for centuries. Most vineyards were uprooted and replanted with new vines grafted to North American grapevine species at the roots. Few vineyards throughout the world survived the plight of Phylloxera. Today, there exists small pockets in California, Spain, Australia and areas in Southern France where grapevines have reached the gnarly age of 100 years or older. These vines produce very small quantities of very high quality grapes chock full of complex characteristics and deep flavour concentrations. Not all vines produce quality wines with ancient vineyards but there are a select few that seem to thrive: Zinfandel, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Clairette are a few among others.
Tune in to AM 770 every Wednesday at 4:15pm Photo Courtesy of Birichino Winery 104 year old Grenache Vines planted in 1910 from the Besson Vineyard, Central Coast California.
Join us at our gnarly vines event as we explore these very special vineyards through a tasting of fantastic wine styles from around the globe. Gnarly Dudes – Old and Ancient Vines
Grape vines that reach old age can produce some of the most complex, interesting and concentrated wines in the world. There are select regions around the globe where some varieties are thriving on ancient vines. We’ll taste wines with the deepest of character and discover what it is that is so special about old vines.
Shawnessy: September 26, 7-9pm • $25 MacTaggart: October 25, 7-9pm • $25 Beddington: November 22, 7-9pm • $25
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Join the sommelier team from Co-op Wine Spirits Beer and Angela Kokott as they share their thoughts and insights on a featured wine. Text, Tweet or Facebook your questions to: 770770 @CalgaryToday /NewsTalk770Calgary
Member’s Private Label
Wines
CO-OP PRIVATE SELECTION
Dry Red Wine 750 mL
This medium bodied wine offers flavours of ripe red berry fruit and spices with a soft fruit finish. Pairs well with hard cheeses, pizza, pasta with meat sauces, and grilled meat. Great for using in a red wine sangria as well as in a mulled wine!
679 each
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Dry White Wine 750 mL
Refreshingly crisp, clean and easy drinking, this incredible value wine has a balanced finish. Pairs well with cheese, chicken, seafood and cream sauce pasta dishes. Great for using in a white wine sangria!
679 each
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BEER PACKS Discover your tastes with a Discovery Beer Pack. Enjoy a carefully selected variety of eight different beers from around the world. Once you’ve purchased your Discovery Beer Pack, sold in specially marked bags, visit our website to learn all about each selected beer, as well as get delicious food pairing ideas.
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WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) Wine Appreciation Courses
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Wines
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Shiraz 750 mL
Are you looking for a deeper understanding of wine? Try one of these courses, originally designed for trade professionals.
Upcoming Courses
From the rugged wine regions of south Australia, we have brought our members an appealing Shiraz with loads of ripe berry fruit, spicy pepper, an appealing medium body and supple tannins. The texture is smooth, soft and round – perfect with braised meats, grilled red meat or baby back ribs.
949 each
Wine and Spirit Education Trust – Level 1 Awards in Wine Whether you are a novice or experienced professional the WSET Awards in Wine is a fantastic course to increase your knowledge in the world of wine. PLU 8692 Shawnessy: September 27, 9:30-5:30pm • $349 PLU 8693 MacTaggart: November 29, 9:30-5:30pm • $349 Wine and Spirit Education Trust – Level 2 Awards in Wine The WSET Level 2 Award in Wine is an all-encompassing course designed for the novice wine enthusiast looking to increase their knowledge and is an industry standard for professionals. Shawnessy: November 22 / 23, 9:30-5:30pm • $799 PLU 8695
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Chardonnay 750 mL
Produced for our members in the heart of Australia. The warm climate and hot sun of the outback helps to create a fruit driven style with melon, peach and tropical fruit with a dry, crisp finish. Pairs great with pan-seared seafood, grilled shrimp or chicken pot pie.
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Event Descriptions Aromatic Whites for Winter As we enter the darkest and coldest days of the year, explore a class that will brighten your spirits. From the first sniff, these gorgeously aromatic whites will take you straight back to the scents of summer, with tropical fruit notes and potent floral bouquets. Find out just how food-friendly and wonderful these wines are. MacTaggart: November 6, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8601 Beddington: November 29, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8602 Australian Walk-About – Regional Tour Join us as we venture across the vast landscape of the land Down Under! We’ll tour the ins and outs of Australia’s diverse wine growing regions, from New South Wales to Western Australia. Gone are the days of generic “Wines of Australia,” as a renewed sense of place is happening. Come rediscover Australian wine! Oakridge: September 12, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8603 Beddington: September 13, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8604 Crowfoot: September 25, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8605 Beer, Bread and Cheese Beer, in a nutshell, is liquid bread. Both start with the same base ingredients and offer some very similar flavour profiles. Cheese also undergoes a similar conversion process. So, why not taste these “three peas in a pod” all together? Join us as we taste some craft beer, artisan breads and gourmet cheeses – perfect for the fall. MacTaggart: October 3, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8606 Shawnessy: October 16, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8607 Oakridge: November 21, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8608 Brunch Pairings with Knosh Catering and Food Truck Brunch has never been this good! Knosh Catering will be serving up the best classic and fresh modern brunch dishes. Our sommelier has carefully chosen a pairing for each dish from our vast selection of wine, spirits and beer. You’ll even have time for a siesta later in the day! MacTaggart: September 27, 2-4pm • $45 PLU 8609
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Brunch Pairings with Mighty Skillet Brunch has never been this good! Mighty Skillet, Calgary’s original gourmet brunch chef, will be serving up the best classic and modern brunch dishes. Our sommelier has carefully chosen a pairing for each dish from our vast selection of wine, spirits and beer. You’ll even have time for a siesta later in the day! Shawnessy: November 8, 2-4pm • $45 PLU 8610 Chocolate and Wine with Epiphanie Chocolates A tasting room favourite. We’re bringing back Calgary’s own boutique chocolatier, Ephiphanie Chocolates, for the most angelic pairings of carefully crafted, freshmade chocolates alongside our sommelier selections. This event always sells out, don’t wait to get your tickets! PLU 8613 Crowfoot: November 22, 7-9pm • $45 Shawnessy: November 28, 7-9pm • $45 PLU 8628 Chocolate, Wine and Cheese with JACEK Chocolate and Cavern Cheese The tasting trio you have been waiting for: We’re partnering with sinfully decadent chocolatier JACEK Chocolates and cheese guru Tricia Bell from The Cavern to bring you the most incredible wine and food pairings your mouth has ever met. Our sommelier will select only fine wine pairings for this divine evening. MacTaggart: November 22, 7-9pm • $65 PLU 8629 Get to Know Rum – The Dark Side Come to the dark side, as we explore the world of pirates, molasses and grog. Rum is taking the spirit world by storm, finding a foothold on our shelves and a growing appeal with our spirit-savvy customers. Join us as we dive into the elements of fine drinking rums, with a focus on the dark styles. MacTaggart: November 8, 7-9pm • $40 PLU 8630 PLU 8631 Oakridge: November 8, 7-9pm • $40 Shawnessy: November 29, 7-9pm • $40 PLU 8632 Crowfoot: December 11, 7-9pm • $40 PLU 8633
Gnarly Dudes – Old and Ancient Vines Grape vines that reach old age can produce some of the most complex, interesting and concentrated wines in the world. There are select regions around the globe where some varieties are thriving on ancient vines. We’ll taste wines with the deepest of character and discover what it is that is so special about old vines. Shawnessy: September 26, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8634 PLU 8709 MacTaggart: October 25, 7-9pm • $25 Beddington: November 22, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8636
If Pigs Could Fly with Nicole Gourmet Top Chef alum Nicole Gomes is making a return to our tasting rooms. This time we’ve upped the ante with an evening highlighting pork and duck. Chef Nicole is renowned for her fine touch and elegant dishes, and cuisine like hers deserves only the finest, masterfully selected pairings. This is sure to be a memorable experience! PLU 8646 Crowfoot: October 16, 7-9pm • $100 Oakridge: October 23, 7-9pm • $100 PLU 8647
Grape Battles – Cabernet vs Merlot Let’s get ready to rumble! Cabernet and Merlot go together like peanut butter and jam, and are very often blended with each other even if the label doesn’t say so. In this event, we’ll pit these two classic grape varieties against each other to see who reigns supreme. Can you taste the difference? PLU 8637 Beddington: October 9, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8638 Oakridge: November 15, 7-9pm • $25 Guess the Expensive Wine This has become a signature event in our tasting rooms. Get ready for an evening of great wine and a little friendly competition. Pinpoint the expensive offering hidden in a flight of wines. There’s a prize for the most astute participant, so come with your taste buds ready. PLU 8639 Crowfoot: September 12, 7-9pm $25 Shawnessy: September 20, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8640 PLU 8641 Beddington: October 3, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8642 Oakridge: November 7, 7-9pm • $25 MacTaggart: November 14, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8643 Holiday Wines – Ports When winter’s grip is tight, port is the perfect wine to warm you up and share with family and friends during the holiday season. We’ll delve deep into Portugal to discover these deep and delicious wine styles. PLU 8644 Shawnessy: December 6, 7-9pm • $35 MacTaggart: December 13, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8645
Italian Backroads Italy is known as the land of the vine. With thousands of indigenous grape varieties and hundreds of recognized wine styles, there’s much to explore beyond the Chiantis, Valpolicellas and Pinot Grigios. Let our sommelier take you through some of Italy’s lesser-known wine styles and regions. PLU 8648 Crowfoot: September 20, 7-9pm • $25 Italy in the Afternoon Drawing from our own adventures and explorations of Oenotria, “the land of the vine,” we’ll take you through Tuscany and Piedmonte in an afternoon. We’ll taste a flight of hidden gems from these prestigious wine-growing regions and leave you with enough evening time to explore on your own. Oakridge: September 20, 3-5pm • $25 PLU 8649 MacTaggart: October 4, 3-5pm • $25 PLU 8650 Crowfoot: October 18, 3-5pm • $25 PLU 8651 Shawnessy: October 25, 3-5pm • $25 PLU 8652 5
Event Descriptions Mead Tasting Chivalry may be dead, but this medieval libation is most definitely not! This historic wine from the dark ages brought light to the people. Mead is enjoying an incredible resurrection in modern times and most mead makers are creating their wines far outside the box. Let’s delve into this fascinating category of wine with a little history, tasting and some food pairing. Oakridge: October 16, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8653 MacTaggart: October 24, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8654
Oktoberfest Beer If you can’t make it all the way to Munich this year, have no fear! We have a vast selection of over 400 craft beers on our beer wall and every September the Oktoberfest brews start rolling in. We’ll close out the annual festival on its last weekend with a flight of these Bavarian beers from Munich and around the world and some Bavarian inspired nibbles to complement. Oakridge: October 2, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8667 Crowfoot: October 4, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8668
Library Tasting – Vintage Wines We’ve secretly been hiding wines in our cellar for years. They rest lazily in a controlled environment until they’re at least 10 years of age, slowly evolving deep and complex characters. Now, we’re opening the cellar door and blowing off the dust on some of these beauties, and we want you to join us! This flight will include wines and styles from around the globe. PLU 8655 Shawnessy: October 18, 7-9pm • $45 MacTaggart: November 27, 7-9pm • $45 PLU 8656 Oakridge: November 28, 7-9pm • $45 PLU 8657 Crowfoot: December 05, 7-9pm • $45 PLU 8658
Private Locker Class Ask us how you can be part of our Private Locker Program. Oakridge: November 19 MacTaggart: November 15 Shawnessy: October 24 Crowfoot: October 25 Beddington: November 01
Napa Cab vs Washington Cab Since the 1970’s the Napa Valley has enjoyed global reverence and even domination for its wonderfully rich and opulent Cabernet Sauvignons. Recently, the wines of Washington state have been turning heads and pleasing palates as the region slowly builds its reputation for premium wines. Let’s compare, contrast and, most importantly, enjoy a flight of Cabernet Sauvignon from these two regions. Oakridge: September 25, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8661 Shawnessy: November 1, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8662 Crowfoot: November 13, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8663 MacTaggart: December 5, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8665 PLU 8666 Beddington: December 6, 7-9pm • $35
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The Purple Pastry Chef and Liquid Dessert This will be a truly delectable evening with fresh-prepared cupcakes, tarts, cheesecake and more. We welcome pastry-chef extraordinaire Chantal, to our tasting rooms where our sommelier team will select the perfect pairings for these sumptuous baked goods. There’s more to this than dessert wine - rest assured, we have some tricks up our sleeve. PLU 8669 Beddington: September 26, 7-9pm • $45 PLU 8670 Oakridge: October 4, 7-9pm • $45 Scotch Whisky Battle – Blends vs Single Malt Think you know whisky? There’s a stigma that blended malt whisky is subordinate to single malt whisky. We’ll discuss the differences and taste a blind flight to see if we can discern a difference in the quality of the drinking experience. This is sure to be a fun evening for any whisky enthusiast. PLU 8671 Oakridge: September 26, 7-9pm • $40 Beddington: October 25, 7-9pm • $40 PLU 8672 Shawnessy: October 30, 7-9pm • $40 PLU 8673 MacTaggart: November 28, 7-9pm • $40 PLU 8674
Sniff, Sip ‘n Swirl – Taste like a Pro Have you ever wondered how wine professionals pick out mysterious scents in wine? Have you ever read a wine review and wondered what a quince smells like? There are no right or wrong answers to the scents found in wine. Sense of smell is closely attached to memories and life experiences. In this event, we’ll use wine smell-kits to help you build your scent catalogue and open your senses to an intriguing and interesting principle of wine appreciation. See if you can smell the difference! PLU 8675 Shawnessy: November 7, 7-9pm • $25 Crowfoot: November 21, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8676 Spanish Wines and Tapas with Jane Bond Food Truck Spain is known for its array of traditional wine styles, and wine-savvy consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the new-wave Spanish wine movement. With the incredible selection of whites and reds available, we’re excited to find a wine to pair with each Tapa created for us by Jane Bond Food Truck. Don’t miss this tremendous evening. PLU 8677 Crowfoot: September 27, 7-9pm • $60 Shawnessy: October 10, 7-9pm • $60 PLU 8678 Sticky Ricky’s Cajun Crew Rick and Victoria Stitt are pulling up in their Cajun food truck and whipping up some hearty, spicy Creole and New Orleans-style cuisine. Notorious for their Blackened Po-boy, Gumbo-laya and Vicki’s Voodoo Cookies, these ragin’ Cajun dishes will put our wine-pairing skills to the test! Shawnessy: September 19, 7-9pm • $60 PLU 8679 Crowfoot: October 3, 7-9pm • $60 PLU 8680 Tequila – The Triple Threat! Join our sommelier and tequila aficionado, Mona Mattei from Espiritu Agave, as we weave through the stories, the history, the culture and the distillation of tequila and mescal. Meanwhile, Anejo restaurant’s Jay Macraild will walk us through some mixology and tasting techniques, putting together all that you’ve learned for an amazing agave experience! Crowfoot: November 8, 7-9pm • $40 PLU 8681
The Vixen Named Vodka It’s time to set it straight! Straight vodka, that is. Let’s line up some premium vodka and see who really can lay claim to the title of “smoothest.” We will taste a flight of top-shelf vodka in a blind and deductive format, take score and see if we can taste the difference price makes. Perhaps we can make a few cocktails, too! Crowfoot: October 24, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8683 PLU 8684 MacTaggart: November 21, 7-9pm • $35 Wicked Washington Wines Washington wines are slowly stealing shelf space from California in our USA wine aisles. Washington is home to some very serious and very old soils, created during an ice age 10,000 years ago. A relatively young wine industry is burgeoning with aromatic whites and big reds. Come join us as we uncork some of our favourite Washington gems and open the door to the newest old-world wine region. We’re certain you will discover a new favourite wine! Crowfoot: September 19, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8685 PLU 8686 MacTaggart: October 9, 7-9pm • $25 Wine and Cheese – Classic Pairings Have you ever been confused about which wine goes with which cheese? Trust us when we say you’re not alone and that we’re here to help. We’ll spend the night going through classic pairings and sample a few modern combinations, so you’ll be hosting your next wine and cheese tasting with confidence and flair. Crowfoot: October 9, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8687 Oakridge: December 6, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8688 Wine and Pizza Sometimes the classics and the tried, tested and true wine and food pairings are the ultimate experience. Pizza and wine were born to be together. Under the guidance of our sommeliers, we’ll indulge in hand made rustic pizza pies and pair them with traditional and not-so-traditional wines. Shawnessy: September 12, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8689 PLU 8690 Beddington: November 7, 7-9pm • $35 Crowfoot: November 28, 7-9pm • $35 PLU 8691
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Event Descriptions Wine and Spirit Education Trust – Level 1 Awards in Wine Whether you‘re a novice or experienced professional, the Wine and Spirit Educations Trust (WSET) Awards in Wine is a fantastic course to increase your knowledge. Level 1 is a one-day course providing basic wine knowledge as well as insight into food and wine pairing. A course workbook is included and successful participants will receive the WSET Level 1 Certificate. Shawnessy: September 27, 9:30-5:30pm • $349 PLU 8692 MacTaggart: November 29, 9:30-5:30pm • $349 PLU 8693
Wines of the Naramata Bench The Okanagan Valley is a young wine region that has seen an incredible progression over the last 15 years, as quality has increased and vineyard owners and winemakers gain an increased understanding of the region they call home. Join us as we explore what’s thought to be the highest quality sub-region of the Okanagan Valley. MacTaggart: September 13, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8703 Shawnessy: October 23, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8704
Wine and Spirit Education Trust – Level 2 Awards in Wine The WSET Level 2 Award in Wine is an all-encompassing course designed for novice wine enthusiasts who want to increase their knowledge, and as an industry standard for professionals. This two-day course covers all the major grape varieties, where they’re grown, and how to taste wine using the Systematic Approach to Tasting. The course workbook is included and successful participants will receive the WSET Level 2 Certificate. Shawnessy: November 22 / 23, 9:30-5:30pm • $799 PLU 8695
Wine, War and History One of the most intriguing aspects of the world of wine is tracing its path through history, geography and culture. Join us as we share stories from France during the German occupation in World War I and World War II and some of the infamous historical moments that included or surrounded wine. From Champagne to Bordeaux, Burgundy to the USA, there will be a wine to match each story. Shawnessy: November 21, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8705 Crowfoot: November 6, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8706
Wine-Down Wednesdays – Value Wines Under $20 In this mid-week event, we’ll lead you through a flight of wines that over-deliver and don’t break the bank. Our sommelier will select hidden gems that bring true value at an unbeatable price. Let us help you find your next go-to wine! PLU 8696 Beddington: September 17, 7-9pm • $15 PLU 8697 MacTaggart: September 24, 7-9pm • $15 PLU 8698 Shawnessy: October 8, 7-9pm • $15 PLU 8699 Crowfoot: November 19, 7-9pm • $15 Oakridge: December 03, 7-9pm • $15 PLU 8700
Wines with Bling – Award-Winning Wines of the World We’ll sample the most highly publicized and honoured wines – from all regions, in all styles – to bring you a magnificent flight. See what a gold, silver, or platinum award-winner tastes like. PLU 8707 Beddington: October 17, 7-9pm • $25 Oakridge: October 18, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8708
Wines of Paso Robles California Napa Valley has enjoyed the spotlight for premium wines for decades. There is, however, a real down-to-earth cowboy country region to the south of San Francisco that produces some fine wines. Join us as we taste a fine selection of deep reds and luscious white wines from this emerging region in the heart and heat of California. PLU 8701 MacTaggart: September 19, 7-9pm • $25 PLU 8702 Oakridge: October 30, 7-9pm • $25 8
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“It’s simple, but it is the perfect pairing. Vernaccia Di San Gimignano nicely chilled with a plate of Italian cheeses, cured meats and some salad.” –Andrew Paulsen, Sommelier Co-oordinator
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Malbec 750 mL
Our Malbec is smooth, round and soft in texture. It is bright coloured in the glass and reveals fresh ripe plums on the nose. With minimal oak aging this young, fresh Malbec will easily please and be a perfect complement for tomato based pasta dishes a grilled burger or good conversation!
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Wine Packs Purchase your Discovery Wine Pack, sold in specially marked wine bags, and learn about a selection of six different wine styles and delicious food pairings selected monthly by our sommelier team.
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Chardonnay-Torrontes 750 mL
Our Chardonnay-Torrontes has a fruity aromatic and refreshing style. Un-oaked with a fantastic, crisp mouthfeel that displays an outstanding freshness and intense flavour. Pairs well with seafood, chicken fricassee and pasta with soft sauces.
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Discover beer in a whole new way with our Discovery Beer Packs. Learn about a selection of eight different beers from around the world and delicious food pairings selected by our sommelier team.
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The Most Amazing Food and Wine Pairing Experienced by a Co-op Wine Spirits Beer Sommelier “The most perfect pairing has to be oysters and a glass of Brut Champagne! A sublime experience.” –Lana Turner, Sommelier and Category Manager
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Chocolate and Wine
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In 1914, the advance of the Germans on Paris was literally stopped by an extraordinary amount of Champagne. The Germans chose to drink in Champagne, celebrating their victories too soon. The French armies were able to regroup and force the hungover German army to retreat. For the next 4 years the vineyards of Champagne would suffer through artillery bombardments on a daily basis.
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Italian Proverb One barrel of wine can perform more miracles than a Church full of Saints.
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Seasonal One Pot Dishes The autumn and winter seasons bring a harvest of ingredients and a bone chilling cold. Here are some warm and comforting recipes that highlight these two seasons. These recipes are also one-pot creations, making execution, serving and clean-up a simple process. We’ve added our favourite pairings along with them
Alberta Fall Chowder 1 small chopped white onion 3 strips of bacon, chopped 1 potato, cubed 1 carrot, chopped 1/2 cup of water 1/3 cup chicken stock 1 cup milk
Beer and Bacon Steamed Mussels 1/2 cup corn kernels, canned or frozen few cracks of fresh pepper 3 teaspoons all-purpose flour splash of cold water 3/4 cup grated marble cheese
Brown bacon in a saucepan until crisp. Remove and place on paper towel to dry. Drain most of the fat, leaving a couple teaspoons. Sauté onions until tender. Add potato, carrot water and stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, simmering until almost tender. Stir in milk, corn and cracked pepper. Cook further a few minutes. Gradually whisk the soup. Increase heat and cook until desired consistency. Remove from heat source and stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with sprinkled bacon. This creamy texture requires a wine with a consistent texture. Stay away from tannic reds and pair with a creamy, buttery chardonnay, warm climate Viognier or contrast with a fresh and zippy Sauvignon Blanc to cleanse the palate.
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2 lb fresh mussels 1 Tbs. butter 1 slice thick bacon, coarsely chopped 1 stalk celery, diced 1/2 small onion, diced 1 bay leaf
1/2 lemon for juice 1 bottle of Wit bier or similar style 1/2 handful of celery leaves, finely chopped 1/2 handful of parsley leaves, finely chopped
Wash mussels, pulling off any beards. Discard any non-living mussels; check by tapping. If they don’t close throw away. In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté bacon, celery, onion and bay leaf, stirring often and until vegetables are softened and aromatic. Squeeze juice from lemon into pan; add remaining lemon. Add beer and bring to boil. Toss in mussels, lower heat and cover to simmer until mussels open. Discard any that do not open. Discard lemon and bay leaf. Stir in celery leaves and parsley. Pair with your favourite Weisse Beer or Italian white for an ultimate pairing! For the adventurous try Muscadet Sevre et Maine.
Braised Pork Shoulder with Cider and Parsnips a heafty drizzle of olive oil a couple pounds of pork shoulder, diced 2 yellow onions, sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 parsnips, cut into chunks
2 bay leaves 1 Tbs. plain flour 1 bottle or can apple cider no more than 400ml 1 litre chicken stock, low-sodium or no added salt chopped parsley, about a handful
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a Dutch oven or deep and wide pot preheat and drizzle with oil. In a slow progression, sauté onions until translucent then add the celery, parsnips and bay leaves and continue to sauté for 10 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle in the flour and stir assertively to incorporate. Add the pork and any juices back to the dish. Add liquids and vegetables to cover meat. Jostle the pot to allow vegetables to fall in between meat. Season and bring to a simmer, then cover and put in the oven for 2 hrs. Sprinkle with parsley and serve on its own or with long-grain rice, mashed or roasted potatoes, or even roasted yams. Ultimate pairings would include Off-Dry Riesling, oaky California Chardonnay or for the red lover, Oregon or Okanagan Pinot Noir. Juicy Zinfandel might do the trick here too!
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Classic Food and Wine Pairing Caviar with a Mature Vintage or Non-Vintage Champagne
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HALLOWEEN
The Most Amazing Food and Wine Pairing Experienced by a Co-op Wine Spirits Beer Sommelier “One of my favourite pairings is a California Fume Blanc with seafood penne Alfredo. The smoky and zippy wine cleanses the palate perfectly.“ –Burak Gurbuz, Sommelier and Crowfoot Store Manager
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BlackBerry Pie Pockets Recipe contributed by The Purple Pastry Chef
Pie Dough 2 1/2 cups unbleached flour 2 Tbs. sugar 1/4 Tbs. salt 1 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes 6 Tbs. cold water
Filling 2 1/2 cups blackberries 2 Tbs. corn starch 3 Tbs. sugar 4 Tbs. creme de casis
Stir together flour, sugar and salt. Add butter and mix on low speed until the texture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add the water and mix until just incorporated. Chill dough for up to one hour. Roll dough and cut into 4-inch rounds with knife or cookie cutter.
In a bowl toss all ingredients together. Lay the dough rounds on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Divide the blackberries evenly onto 6 dough rounds. Dampen the edges of the dough rounds with cold water. Lay the remaining dough rounds over the blackberries. Gently press the top of each dough round over the berries. Using a fork, press the edges of the dough rounds together. Refrigerate 15-20 minutes. Bake at 375°F for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or cool. Makes 6 Servings.
Upcoming Event The Purple Pastry Chef and Liquid Dessert This will be a truly delectable evening with fresh-prepared cupcakes, tarts, cheesecake and more. We welcome pastry-chef extraordinaire Chantal, to our tasting rooms where our sommelier team will select the perfect pairings for these sumptuous baked goods. There’s more to this than dessert wine - rest assured, we have some tricks up our sleeve. Beddington: September 26, 7-9pm • $45 Oakridge: October 4, 7-9pm • $45 22
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Chocolate, Wine and Cheese
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Scotch ales are full of flavour and should be paired with equally rich foods such as smoked salmon, lamb, grilled beef, smoked cheddar and even a chocolate-based dessert such as chocolate chip banana bread.
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Fruit-based beers have varying amounts of sweetness and this needs to be kept in mind when pairing with food. The sweeter the beer, the spicier the food can be. Dry fruit beers do well with lighter dishes that incorporate some of the beer’s flavours.
WIN WITH BEERS OF THE WORLD Experience over 400 beers, ales and draughts from around the world. Get rewards, plus enter for a chance to win the grand prize. Visit any Co-op Wine Spirits Beer location for details and to pick up your Beer Traveler. Must be legal drinking age to participate in the Beer Traveler promotion. Visit coopwinespiritsbeer.com for complete rules and regulations.
Member’s Private Label
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CO-OP PRIVATE RESERVE
Chianti 750 mL
Our Chianti is produced and bottled under the Tuscan sun. It has a bright ruby red hue with flavours of cherry, plum and spice on the palate, velvety soft tannins and that juicy mouth-pucker lead to a long finish. Best served with pasta, pizza and medium aged cheeses.
1099 each
#746965
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Pinot Grigio 750 mL
A perfect sipping Pinot Grigio produced in Italy just for our members. It is classically styled with fresh, crisp citrus and tropical fruit notes, balanced on a light-bodied frame with a clean finish. Serve this wine well-chilled with appetizers, fish tacos or cream based pasta dishes.
1099 each
#746964
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2570 Southland Drive SW, Calgary
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Prohibition in Canada was never enforced at a Federal level due to a referendum taken in 1899 which did not get consistent support throughout the country, Quebec voted 80% against the enforcement of Prohibition. Thank you Quebec!
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Wines of Paso Robles California HALLOWEEN
The Most Amazing Food and Wine Pairing Experienced by a Co-op Wine Spirits Beer Sommelier “It’s a little out there, but it is heavenly. A buttery California Chardonnay with vanilla bean pudding. Loved it!” –Brenda Tait, Sommelier and Taradale Store Manager
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The Most Amazing Food and Wine Pairing Experienced by a Co-op Wine Spirits Beer Sommelier “the perfect marriage…serrano wrapped chestnut with a pomegranate drizzle paired with a Napa Valley Pinot Noir. I’m drooling right now!” –Mike Roberts, Sommelier Coordinator Team Lead
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Discovery Discovery
Wine Pack
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Discover wine in a whole new way with our Discovery Wine Packs. Learn about a selection of six different wine styles and delicious food pairings selected monthly by our sommelier team.
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250 Shawville Blvd. SE, Calgary
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The Most Amazing Food and Wine Pairing Experienced by a Co-op Wine Spirits Beer Sommelier 30
“I love pairing spicy Thai curry with my favourite Demi Sec Champagne!” –Trinh Bui, Sommelier and Sponsorship & Events Manager
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Classic Pilsner is light and refreshing. It pairs well with similar foods such as salads, salmon, bratwurst and chicken.
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Chocolate and Wine
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Get to Know Rum The Dark Side
The city of Worms in the Pfalz region of Germany, famous for what is considered the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation in the early 16th century by Martin Luther, is also famous for the light sweet wine Liebfraumilch which translates to “our beloved lady’s milk”.
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The Most Amazing Food and Wine Pairing Experienced by a Co-op Wine Spirits Beer Sommelier “The best pairing I have ever had was Shrimp & Grits and Champagne!” –Erin Chipchura, Sommelier Coordinator
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Private Events • Our tasting rooms can fit 34 comfortably. • Basic room rental for private meetings with no alcohol served is $200, plus GST. • Private wine tasting for a minimum of 12 people with six wine styles and light snacks start at $45 per person. Rather than bartending services, we provide your guests with an educational tasting experience they won’t soon forget. • All private events can have customized themes. • Catering can be arranged through us. We have a selection of caterers that we work with and can arrange anything from simplistic to elegant. • Our tasting rooms have full hook-up for VGA connections.
Co-op Wine Spirits Beer Tasting Event Rules and Regulations All participants of Co-op Wine Spirits Beer events must be 18 years of age or older and may be required to show identification. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to postpone or cancel events. Customers will be notified as quickly as possible and given the option of being reimbursed for their tickets or rebooking into another event. We regret that we do not offer refunds for missed classes. Refunds or alternate events may be offered if notified 48 hours prior to the event. As all events involve the consumption of alcohol, we remind you that your well-being is of the utmost concern to us and ask that you arrange for transportation to and from the event should you require it. Most tasting events begin at 7pm unless otherwise stated. We ask that you please arrive promptly, so you and others can fully appreciate the event. We also ask that you refrain from wearing heavily scented perfumes or colognes. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Class and event prices do not include GST.
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Member’s Private Label
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An Event for Co-op Members and Their Gue st s
the Grape Escape Wine Spirits Beer Festival
Join us at the Grape Escape brought to you by Co-op Wine Spirits Beer. Spend an evening sampling and learning about a seemingly endless selection of premium wine, spirits and beer from over 75 producers. Tickets are available at all Co-op Wine Spirits Beer locations. Edmonton October 17 and 18, 2014 • 5pm to 9pm Expo Centre, Edmonton Northlands Calgary November 14 and 15, 2014 • 5pm to 9pm BMO Centre, Stampede Park Visit coopwinespiritsbeer.com for more details.
RUBENS AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA
750 mL
Rubens Amarone takes traditional wine-making and styles it in modern elegance. A fresh, vibrantly juicy and smooth experience. Made with 100% dried grapes using the Appassimento method, it is medium bodied with a wonderfully soft mouthfeel. Pairs perfectly with hearty pork dishes such as porchetta, beef stew or charcuterie.
2999 each
#742839
Join us for a spectacular tasting that features a dazzling array of whiskies and cognacs from around the world and a gourmet dinner. November 1, 2014 General Admission: 6pm to 9pm | VIP Admission: 4pm to 9pm BMO Centre, Palomino Room, Stampede Park, Calgary Visit coopwinespiritsbeer.com for more details.