Tasting calendar spring 2015

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EVENT CALENDAR A Taste of What’s Inside: Tasting Events Wine and Spirit Education Trust Levels 1, 2 and 3 Scotch on a Sunday Beer Wars Old World vs New World Pairing with Pan Asian Cuisine Brown Spirits in a Blind Tasting Wine, War and History Sommelier Cup - The Finals!

Seasonal Recipes Boozy Smoothies and Summer Cocktails Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango and Chipotle Cream Sauce Prawn Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Tasting Centre Locations Beddington

8220 Centre Street NE, Calgary 403-299-7764

Crowfoot

39 Crowfoot Way NW, Calgary 403-299-5341

Oakridge

2570 Southland Drive SW, Calgary 403-299-5444

Shawnessy

250 Shawville Blvd. SE, Calgary 403-294-1966

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Discovery

BEER PACK 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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As the weather gets warmer and the sun starts to stick around a little longer, your grill will undoubtedly start to see more action.

Get more out of the grilling season by following these simple tips from our experts.

Your Go-to List for the Grilling Season: • Oaky wine styles and hoppy beers highlight the perception of smoke and charring in foods. The perception of smoke and charring in grilled foods is quieted and softened by some sweetness and acidity in wines.

• Look for malty style beers such as Ambers or go full-boar with a Stout or Porter. The malty sweetness goes great with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.

• Aussie Shiraz has to top the list when it comes to backyard cuisine. It’s built for the outdoors and the bold flavours that come off the hot grill.

• California Zinfandel has a backbone of ripe jammy fruit that can stand the heat, the spice and the outdoor kitchen.

• Spanish Garnacha and Monastrell were born under the sun and love the BBQ - the savoury and the spicy!

• Nothing compliments a sunny afternoon and backyard fare like a glass of well-chilled Rosé of Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Franc or a Provençal Rosé from France.

A hot sunny day can easily “bake” a light red wine so look for a big deep full-bodied red. Lighter wines, red or white are best enjoyed cooler than fuller bodied wines as they tend to have higher acidity and a refreshing characteristic.

The higher the alcohol content in wine, the more noticeable it becomes as it warms up.

Some of Our Favourite Pairings for the Grill:

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• Char-grilled white fish such as halibut pairs wonderfully with a buttery and oaky Chardonnay.

• Grilled chicken with mango salsa can be elevated with Viognier especially ripe Californian or Australian versions.

• Cedar-planked salmon has two harmonious dance partners. Matching pink-fleshed fish with a pink dry Rosé or with new world Pinot Noirs.

• Smoked pork shoulder with BBQ Sauce is best friends and soul mates with a jammy California Zinfandel.

• Grilled kebabs with mixed vegetables and mixed meat will partner very well with a good quality Barbera from Italy.

• A thick, juicy homemade beef burger couldn’t be better with a glass of Monastrell (Mourvedre) from Spain.

• Grilled Sausage - Garlic and white sausages are incredible with a Pilsner or Okanagan Gewürztraminer.

- Beaujolais with a slight chill and some savoury sausage is heavenly in the sun!

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Wine Wednesday

Tune in to AM 770 every Wednesday at 4:15pm 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:

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Ask the Experts White Wines Gewürztraminer geh-VURZ-trah-min-er Riesling Ree-sling Pinot Gris Pee-noe-GREE Pinot Grigio Pee-noe-Gree-jhee-oh Sauvignon Blanc SEW-vin-yon-blawn Semillon sem-e-yone Viognier vee-ohn-YAY Torrontes tore-ohn-TACE Chenin Blanc Sheh-nin blawn

Wine Style Pronounciation Chenin Blanc is a chameleon of a grape variety. It can be found in vineyards throughout the world offering up bone dry and zippy style fresh white wines but can also be found in every other style all the way down the line to sweet and sticky dessert wines and even dry and sweet sparkling styles! Join us for our Sunday strolls through the garden of France to learn more about Chenin Blanc and its home vineyards in the Loire Valley of France.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON STROLL - IN THE GARDEN OF FRANCE Just a few hours from Paris the Loire Valley is known as the Garden of France for its abundance of vineyards, fruit orchards and incredible courtyard gardens. The central portion of the valley has been a Unesco Heritage Site since 2000 for its historic towns and wines. The region produces a vast array of wine styles from sparkling to sweet from white and red grapes and everything in between. Come and discover the regions of Vouvray, Sancerre and Chinon and many more.

Crowfoot: June 14, 3-5pm • $25 8700 Oakridge: June 14, 3-5pm • $25 8701 Red Wines Cabernet Sauvignon kab-er-NAY SAW-vin-yawn Carmenere car-men-YARE Syrah sih-RAH Merlot mer-LOW Mourvedre moor-VED-ruh Sangiovese san-gee-oh-VAY-she Tempranillo tem-pra-nee-yo Touriga Nacional too-REE-gah nah-syoo-NHL

Touriga Nacional is the most important grape variety produced in Portugal. It forms the backbone of the countries famous fortified wines of Oporto. This spring we will parade Portugal and uncork some incredible values and full flavoured offerings from the countries surging premium table wines category.

PARADING PORTUGAL The Iberian Peninsula is mainland Europe’s most western region and one of the most exciting! The country’s table wines have been garnering recognition worldwide as some of the top values to be had. Join us for a fun-filled night with fresh, bold and unique wine offerings from this region which is the one to watch out for in 2015.

Oakridge: April 11, 7-9pm • $25 8671 Crowfoot: May 9, 7-9pm • $25 8672

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WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) Wine Appreciation Courses

Co-op Wine Spirits Beer

Specialty Items

OSOYOOS LAROSE

750 mL

Are you looking for a deeper understanding of wine?

Try one of these courses, originally designed for trade professionals.

WINE AND SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST - LEVEL 1 AWARDS IN WINE Whether you’re a novice or experienced professional, the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Award 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. The course workbook and examination are included and successful participants will receive the WSET Level 1 Certificate.

Shawnessy: April 18, 9:30am-5:30pm • $349 8693 WINE AND SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST - LEVEL 2 AWARDS IN WINE The WSET Level 2 Award in Wine is an all-encompassing course designed for wine enthusiasts who want to increase their knowledge, and as an industry standard for professionals. This three-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 and examination are included and successful participants will receive the WSET Level 2 Certificate.

Oakridge: June 6 / 7 / 8, 9:30am-5:30pm • $799 8695 WINE AND SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST - LEVEL 3 AWARD IN WINES & SPIRITS The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits is an advanced course designed to provide detailed analysis of the principal wines and spirits of the world. In this six day course students will discover and gain in-depth knowledge of wine production, global wine regions, spirit and liqueur production as well as fortified and sparkling wine. Students will also benefit from in-depth tastings where they will learn to identify product style and quality using the Systematic Approach to Tasting. The course textbook, study pack and examination are included and successful participants will receive the WSET Level 3 Certificate.

Shawnessy: May 23 / 24, June 6 / 7 / 20 / 21, 9:30am-5:30pm • $1,449 8692

The first vintage of the Grand Vin was released in 2001 to huge acclaim. Since then, they have helped spearhead quality in the Okanagan Valley. The 2008 is a delicious blend of mostly Merlot (60%) that is already drinking nicely with rich blackberry fruit and chocolate notes. The tannins are well-structured and smooth and this wine will keep cellaring through the next 5 years easily.

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JIM BARRY LODGE HILL

750 mL

Jim Barry has been producing award-winning wines in the Clare Valley since 1959. The Lodge Hill Shiraz is named after the Lodge Hill property which was suppose to be entirely for Riesling, but Jim Barry thought the north facing slope would be perfect for Shiraz and he was right. This full-bodied wine is full of ripe cherry and blackberry fruit and drinking well today, though you could cellar it for a decade if you have the discipline.

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Event Descriptions 90+ WINES How does an evening of finesse, complexity and elegance sound to you? Discover how wines achieve a rating of 90 points or higher by the likes of wine critic Robert Parker and Wine Spectator magazine. This is a class where you will be the judge and decide for yourself if the wines are deserving of their ratings.

Crowfoot: April 10, 7-9pm • $25 8601 Oakridge: April 10, 7-9pm • $25 8602 Shawnessy: June 19, 7-9pm • $25 8603

BLIND WINE CHALLENGE - THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS In the second installment of this event we will challenge you to match up the wines you taste with their corresponding descriptions, which we will provide for you. In this evening we will taste through the “Unsual Suspects” of some of the lesser known or recognized varieties and styles of wine. This will really challenge your palate in comparison to the first installment of the “Usual Suspects”, where we will taste through a less obscure line up of grape varieties.

Join us for one or both and hone in on your ability to appreciate and understand wine.

Oakridge: June 12, 7-9pm • $35 8632 Crowfoot: June 13, 7-9pm • $35 8633

BEER WARS - OLD WORLD VS NEW WORLD With our new Be Your Own Beer Geek program, we are focusing on the ever-expanding Craft Beer movement. The selection of beer from around the world is growing and the quality is outstanding. In this class we will do an Old World vs New World theme with similar styles going head to head to see if one will reign supreme. Featuring beer from our great Beers of the World selection, this class is perfect for both the novice and aficionado.

Shawnessy: April 11, 7-9pm • $25 8604 Crowfoot: April 25, 7-9pm • $25 8605 Oakridge: May 22, 7-9pm • $25 8606 Beddington: May 23, 7-9pm • $25 8607

A CELEBRATION OF CANADA - TASTING CENTRE OPEN HOUSE Taste before you buy for the open house Canada Day celebration! We will have multiple tasting stations set up featuring only our most favourite of Canadian wines, spirits and beer.

Celebrate Canada with your new favourite domestically produced product.

Beddington: June 27, 4-7pm Crowfoot: June 26, 4-7pm Oakridge: June 27, 4-7pm Shawnessy: June 20, 4-7pm

BROWN SPIRITS IN A BLIND TASTING We’ve done whisky, rum and cognac classes, but we’ve never mixed them all together. Well, we won’t mix them together but we will taste them side-by-side. Can you tell the difference between these spirits in a blind setting? We’ll discuss some history, production methods, and of course taste through a flight and see how similar some of these can be. Perhaps you’ll find something you didn’t know you liked.

Oakridge: April 25, 7-9pm • $45 8608 Shawnessy: June 11, 7-9pm • $45 8609 Crowfoot: June 20, 7-9pm • $45 8613 BLIND WINE CHALLENGE - THE USUAL SUSPECTS Always a fun class, this will challenge you to match up the wines you taste with their corresponding descriptions. In this first of two installments, we will taste through the “Usual Suspects” of well-known grape varieties and wine styles. In the second installment, we will taste through a more obscure line up of grape varieties - the “Unusual Suspects”. Join us for one or both and hone in on your ability to appreciate and understand wine.

Oakridge: April 16, 7-9pm • $35 8628 Crowfoot: April 18, 7-9pm • $35 8629 Shawnessy: May 22, 7-9pm • $35 8630 Beddington: June 25, 7-9pm • $35 8631 4

EXTREME VINEYARDS While vineyards are planted all over the world, from valley floors to high elevations, there are some that we could qualify as extreme vineyards due to their slope, altitude and climate. From cliff sides to deserts, tour with us as we taste through a flight of wines from the most unique vineyards in the world.

Oakridge: May 2, 7-9pm • $35 8639 Crowfoot: May 22, 7-9pm • $35 8640 GUESS THE EXPENSIVE WINE - WHITE WINES ONLY We have put another spin on our signature event. Bring you’re A game and your favourite white wine lover for a little rivalry. We will taste a flight of white wines only and see who can pin point the most expensive wine. There will be prizes for the most astute palate.

Oakridge: May 1, 7-9pm • $25 8642 GUESS THE EXPENSIVE WINE - BLENDED WINES Blended wines are the true craftsmanship of a master winemaker. With a twist on our signature event, we will taste a flight of blended wine styles and ramp up the competition a little in what is sure to be a challenging evening of guessing the expensive wine. There will be a prize for the champion of the blends!

Beddington: April 11, 7-9pm • $25 8643 Shawnessy: April 25, 7-9pm • $25 8644 Oakridge: May 8, 7-9pm • $25 8646 Crowfoot: June 26, 7-9pm • $25 8647

(continued next page) INSIDE SONOMA COUNTY In between the Pacific Ocean and the Napa Valley lies the richly diverse region of Sonoma.

With 16 different designated vineyard areas to source grapes from, the region can produce a wide array of wine varieties from cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to hearty Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Join us and taste through an amazing mix of wines and find your new favourite go to wine.

Oakridge: April 24, 7-9pm • $35 8648 Beddington: April 24, 7-9pm • $35 8649 Shawnessy: May 9, 7-9pm • $35 8650 Crowfoot: May 29, 7-9pm • $35 8652 LATITUDE WINES Vineyards the world over are grown in the 30-50 degree range, north and south of the equator. We will spin the globe on a chosen latitude and taste wines across its path. Will we find similarities? Who knew a little geography lesson could be so much fun!

Beddington: May 2, 7-9pm • $25 8653 Oakridge: June 26, 7-9pm • $25 8654 LIBRARY TASTING - VINTAGE WINES We’ve secretly been hiding wines in our cellar for years. They rest lazily in a temperaturecontrolled 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.

Oakridge: May 29, 7-9pm • $45 8655 MARGARITA MADNESS We are bringing Margaritaville to Calgary in this fun evening that celebrates one of the most beloved cocktails of the summer. Join us as we sample and sip unique recipes that will have you humming Jimmy Buffet songs, tapping your toes and dreaming of cocktails in the sun.

Crowfoot: May 7, 7-9pm • $35 8657 Shawnessy: May 8, 7-9pm • $35 8658 Mmmm MERLOT - FALL IN LOVE AGAIN Over the years Merlot seems to have fallen out of favour over Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and the spicy Shiraz’s of the world. We will hand pick some of our favourite luscious and velvety Merlots and we are utterly convinced you will rekindle your love affair with this classic wine.

Beddington: May 15, 7-9pm • $25 8661

OREGON RISING Though commercial winemaking didn’t start until the 1960s with pioneers such as David Lett, today the state of Oregon has over 300 wineries! This rise in vineyard land and wineries has also been followed by high acclaim, especially for its Pinot Noir’s, which make up the bulk of vineyard plantings. Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling and Merlot also play a role in this exciting wine region. Join us and discover some of the region’s best wines.

Crowfoot: April 17, 7-9pm • $35 8663 Shawnessy: June 12, 7-9pm • $35 8665 Oakridge: June 18, 7-9pm • $35 8667 PAIRING WITH PAN-ASIAN CUISINE - ASK AN EXPERT The basis behind any good food and wine pairing lies in either complimenting or contrasting flavours. Pan-Asian cuisine boasts tons of flavours and the potential for some invigorating pairing experiences. With the help of our in-house sommeliers we will not only provide you with helpful tips for food and wine pairing but we will put them to use. Trust our experts to get you entertaining in style in no time! Catering by Taiko Taco food truck.

Oakridge: May 23, 7-9pm • $60 8668 Beddington: May 30, 7-9pm • $60 8669 Shawnessy: June 27, 7-9pm • $60 8670 PARADING PORTUGAL The Iberian Peninsula is mainland Europe’s most western region and one of the most exciting!

The country’s table wines have been garnering recognition worldwide as some of the top values to be had. Join us for a fun-filled night with fresh, bold and unique wine offerings from this region which is the one to watch out for in 2015.

Oakridge: April 11, 7-9pm • $25 8671 Crowfoot: May 9, 7-9pm • $25 8672 PIZZA AND WINE - ASK AN EXPERT Sometimes the classics and the tried, tested and true wine and food pairings are the ultimate experience. Pizza and wine were born 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: June 6, 7-9pm • $35 8674 Crowfoot: June 27, 7-9pm • $35 8675

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Shawnessy: May 21, 7-9pm Beddington: May 29, 7-9pm Crowfoot: June 4, 7-9pm Oakridge: June 11, 7-9pm RIESLING This often-misunderstood variety is always a Sommelier favourite. Why? Because it is one of the most versatile wines and one of the most cellar worthy. Rieslings come in all styles from dry to super sweet, but it is the variety’s natural high acidity that always makes it a fresh and juicy wine to enjoy. Come taste an array of styles from different regions of the world. You will never look at Riesling the same.

Shawnessy: May 30, 7-9pm • $25 8676 Crowfoot: April 30, 7-9pm • $25 8677 Oakridge: June 5, 7-9pm • $25 8678 RUM 101 - TAPPING THE ADMIRAL Join us as we tour the world and discover the secrets to fine sipping rums. We will slice the main brace and venture into a historic world to explore the resurgence of Rumbullion in modern times. With a vast array of styles and regional distinctions, we are sure that there is a rum to please everyone. Maybe we will even shake up a cocktail or two!

Crowfoot: May 23, 7-9pm • $40 8679 Beddington: June 6, 7-9pm • $40 8683 SCOTCH ON A SUNDAY - SCOTCH WHISKY 101 The beauty and complexity of Scotch are often best enjoyed while sitting back and sipping a nice dram. For this event, we will taste through a flight of delicious Scotch from across the diverse regions of Scotland. You can expect everything from smooth Speyside malt to smoky Islay malt and everything in between.

Shawnessy: April 19, 3-5pm • $65 8684 Crowfoot: April 26, 3-5pm • $65 8685 SOMMELIER CUP - SEASON 2, THE FINALS! In the final round of the battle, two semi-finalists have emerged! Both sommeliers hope to achieve the coveted title of Sommelier Cup Champion, but is the pressure too much? Who’ll keep cool and composed and listen to what the wine tells them? Join us and participate in what will be a fantastic flight of wines from around the world and an epic battle of the cork dorks! An inaugural champion will be named.

Shawnessy: April 23, 7-9pm • $25 8686 6

SOUTH AFRICA Do the names Paarl, Stellenbosch and Worcester mean anything to you? If not, then join us and discover why the Southern Cape is one of the most beautiful wine regions and certainly a misrepresented wine producer. With a winemaking history dating back to 1659 and a huge recent influx of quality winemakers, these wines will surely impress you.

Oakridge: May 14, 7-9pm • $25 8687 Crowfoot: May 14, 7-9pm • $25 8688 Shawnessy: June 25, 7-9pm • $25 8689 SOUTHERN BBQ AND WINE - ASK AN EXPERT Get the lowdown and ‘how to’ on food and wine pairings for your summer BBQ’s and patio parties. We will line up a tasting of wines that will pair perfectly with your grilled, smoked and sticky BBQ dishes this summer. With the help of our in-house sommeliers we will not only provide you with helpful tips for food and wine pairing but we will put them to use. Trust our experts to get you entertaining in style in no time! Catering by Symons Roadhouse.

Shawnessy: May 29, 7-9pm • $65 8690 Crowfoot: June 5, 7-9pm • $65 8691 Beddington: June 19, 7-9pm • $65 8696 Oakridge: June 27, 7-9pm • $65 8697 SPARKLING WINE How do they get the bubbles in there? With four different methods that can be used in the production of sparkling wine, from the traditional Champagne method to the simple carbonation of wine to make it bubbly, the costs, prices and flavours will vary. Let’s taste through a flight of these wines, decipher their mysterious labels and see which of these we like the best.

Shawnessy: April 10, 7-9pm • $35 8698 Crowfoot: June 11, 7-9pm • $35 8699 SUMMER ENTERTAINING MADE EASY - TASTING CENTRE OPEN HOUSE Stop in on these open house evenings and sample a selection of handpicked products from wine, spirits and beer that will surely be perfect pairings for summer patio parties, great grilling partners and summer entertaining must haves.

Oakridge: May 2, 4-7pm Shawnessy: May 8, 4-7pm Crowfoot: May 9, 4-7pm Beddington: May 14, 4-7pm

(continued next page) SUNDAY AFTERNOON STROLL - IN THE GARDEN OF FRANCE Just a few hours from Paris the Loire Valley is known as the Garden of France for its abundance of vineyards, fruit orchards and incredible courtyard gardens. The central portion of the valley has been a Unesco Heritage Site since 2000 for its historic towns and wines. The region produces a vast array of wine styles from sparkling to sweet from white and red grapes and everything in between. Come and discover the regions of Vouvray, Sancerre and Chinon and many more.

Crowfoot: June 14, 3-5pm • $25 8700 Oakridge: June 14, 3-5pm • $25 8701 SUNDAY AFTERNOON STROLL - MEANDERING THE MEDITERRANEAN The Mediterranean is considered the cradle of civilization. It is most certainly the birthplace of wine. The Romans and the Greeks ensured that each and every region throughout this warm climate was planted with vines. Join us as we meander through the tropics of the Mediterranean Sea and take stops in all her winemaking countries.

Shawnessy: May 3, 3-5pm • $25 8702 Beddington: June 7, 3-5pm • $25 8703 SYRAH - SMOKY, SEDUCTIVE AND SIMPLY DELICIOUS Que Syrah Syrah…. We LOVE Syrah! And we think you should too. Join on this evening as we uncork some of the most expressive, silky smooth and smoky Syrah’s from around the globe.

These meaty wine styles with their spicy nuances, full body and often firm structure are some of our favourites and we want to show you why.

Oakridge: April 18, 7-9pm • $25 8704

Lobster Scallop

Ceviche

Ceviche is a fresh, raw fish cured in citrus juice. It’s very popular in the Central and South Americas and often seasoned with chili peppers, chopped onion and cilantro. The addition of citrus juice denatures the raw fish so it appears to be “cooked.” Because this dish is not cooked with heat, it must be prepared fresh and marinated properly. There are many variations of this traditional dish with a variety of regional side dishes.

Ask the Experts - White wines such as Vinho Verdhe or Albarinho pair well with ceviche. If you prefer beer, try a crisp clean Pilsener or citrusy wheat beer. ½ Atlantic lobster ½ lb. scallops 4 oranges, juiced 4 lemons, juiced 4 limes, juiced 1 red onion, diced 2 tomatoes, diced

VALUE WHISKY - UNDER $70 The word whisky refers to a spirit made from grains such as rye, barley or wheat. It can come from anywhere in the world and be made into single malt, blended malt or blended whisky. In this class we will showcase some of the best value whiskies from around the world in search of your next go to dram.

Beddington: May 8, 7-9pm • $35 8706 Oakridge: June 20, 7-9pm • $35 8707

3 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

WINE AND SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST - LEVEL 1 AWARDS IN WINE Whether you’re a novice or experienced professional, the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Award 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. The course workbook and examination are included and successful participants will receive the WSET Level 1 Certificate.

Shawnessy: April 18, 9:30am-5:30pm • $349 8693

Blanch lobster in boiling water for six minutes. Put lobster on ice bath. Once cool, cut into small cubes. Clean and slice scallops. Combine with lobster in bowl. Pour all citrus juice over seafood mixture. Add onion, tomato, cilantro, habanero, olive oil, salt and pepper. Tightly cover bowl. Refrigerate for four hours. Drain juice. Garnish with fresh avocado and corn chips.

½ small habanero, chopped (optional) ¼ cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Avocado and corn chips

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Event Descriptions WINE AND SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST - LEVEL 2 AWARDS IN WINE The WSET Level 2 Award in Wine is an all-encompassing course designed for wine enthusiasts who want to increase their knowledge, and as an industry standard for professionals. This three-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 and examination are included and successful participants will receive the WSET Level 2 Certificate.

Oakridge: June 6 / 7 / 13, 9:30am-5:30pm • $799 8695 WINE AND SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST - LEVEL 3 AWARD IN WINES & SPIRITS The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits is an advanced course designed to provide detailed analysis of the principal wines and spirits of the world. In this six day course students will discover and gain in-depth knowledge of wine production, global wine regions, spirit and liqueur production as well as fortified and sparkling wine. Students will also benefit from in-depth tastings where they will learn to identify product style and quality using the Systematic Approach to Tasting. The course textbook, study pack and examination are included and successful participants will receive the WSET Level 3 Certificate.

Shawnessy: May 23 / 24, June 6 / 7 / 20 / 21, 9:30am-5:30pm • $1,449 8692 WINE AND THE CAJUN CREW - ASK AN EXPERT Food and wine pairings can be a daunting task. Especially pairing with hearty, spicy Creole and New Orleans-style cuisine. With the likes of Blackened Po-boy, Gumbo-laya and Vicki’s Voodoo Cookies, these ragin’ Cajun dishes will put our wine-pairing skills to the test and give you even more confidence and skills when it comes to food and wine pairing principles. Catered by Sticky Ricky’s.

Crowfoot: May 1, 7-9pm • $65 8708 Oakridge: May 9, 7-9pm • $65 8709

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WINE-DOWN WEDNESDAYS - VALUE WINES UNDER $20 In this mid-week event, we will 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.

Oakridge: April 22, 7-9pm • $15 8710 Beddington: April 29, 7-9pm • $15 8712 Shawnessy: May 13, 7-9pm • $15 8715 Crowfoot: May 27, 7-9pm • $15 8716 WINE, WAR AND HISTORY IN THE AFTERNOON 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.

Oakridge: May 30, 3-5pm • $25 8634 Beddington: June 13, 3-5pm • $25 8636 WORLD MALBEC DAY - APRIL 17 In 1853, Argentina’s president asked a French soil expert to bring new vines in order to transform their wine industry. Among these was Malbec, which has become synonymous with Argentina’s wines, but let us not forget Malbec’s origins, which lie in the south-west region of Cahors in France. Celebrate World Malbec Day with us and a flight of luscious Malbecs from vineyards around the world.

Shawnessy: April 17, 7-9pm • $25 8638

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JACK DANIEL’S SINATRA

750 mL

Frank Sinatra loved Jack Daniel’s and this year Frank would have been 100. Celebrate the life of one of the great swing era singers with this special bottling. The oak staves like Sinatra have deeper grooves, which impart more color and flavour to the spirit as well as a smooth vanilla-filled finish. December 12, 1915 will mark his 100th.

28029

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APPLETON ESTATE RUM V/X

750 mL

Established in 1749 in Jamaica’s Nassau Valley, this 11,000 acre estate produces some of the best rums in the world. The V/X is a smooth blend of 15 different rums. This silky rumbullion offers notes of dried fruits, brown sugar and orange peel. With a sweet and silky finish, this rum is a go to.

Discover a selection of six different wine styles and delicious food pairings hand selected by our sommelier team. Sold in specially marked wine bags and with a new selection every month, you’ll discover wine in a whole new way!

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Almond Pecan Rainbow Trout with Mandarin Beurre Blanc Ask the Experts - Wonderful with a ripe California Chardonnay.

2 Rainbow Trout Breading: ½ cup flour 1 egg ¼ cup milk ½ cup pecans, chopped ½ cup almonds, sliced ¼ cup bread crumbs 2 oz. olive oil Sauce ¼ cup mandarin orange slices ½ tsp. orange juice 1 oz. Grand Marnier or Cointreau ¼ lb. butter Mix egg and milk in a bowl. In a separate bowl mix pecans, almonds and bread crumbs. Cover each trout with flour, then the milk mixture, then the pecan breading.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sauté trout for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove trout from pan.

Drain the grease from the pan, add orange liqueur and flambé. Add orange juice, orange slices and heat until boiling. Add butter little by little until melted then pour sauce over trout.

Prawn Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Ask the Experts - Perfect with Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon or bone dry Riesling.

1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined and cooked 3 avocados, ripe - cut and diced 24 cherry tomatoes cut in ½ 2 Tbsp. cilantro, coarsely chopped ¼ cup lime vinaigrette (recipe below) 8 romaine leaves, large Vinaigrette: ¼ cup lime juice 1/8 tsp. cumin ¼ cup canola oil Salt and pepper to taste Whisk canola oil into lime juice.

Season with salt & pepper.

Assembly: Toss all ingredients.

Serve on top of romaine leaf.

Drizzle with extra vinaigrette.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Kevin Turner, Symons Roadhouse Serves 4 SOUTHERN BBQ AND WINE - ASK AN EXPERT Get the lowdown and ‘how to’ on food and wine pairings for your summer BBQ’s and patio parties. We will line up a tasting of wines that will pair perfectly with your grilled, smoked and sticky BBQ dishes this summer. With the help of our in-house sommeliers we will not only provide you with helpful tips for food and wine pairing but we will put them to use. Trust our experts to get you entertaining in style in no time!

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Grill your way to the best Executive Chef, John Humphreys

Great Cuts - your best cuts for grilling are those you probably recognize the quickest.

T-Bone, Striploin (or New York Striploin), Tenderloin, Rib Steaks and Sirloin. These are the ones you find most commonly in great steak houses, as they’re the best for grilling.

These cuts are naturally tenderer because they come from parts of the animal that do the least work. Cuts that come from harder working muscles in the front quarter need to be tenderized by grinding or low, slow cooking. The classic steak house cuts got to where they are today simply because they provide the best eating experience in the quickest amount of time.

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Age does matter. Beef that has not been aged is called ‘green’, and is not ready to be eaten. Beef should be aged at least 14 days, but 21 or 28 is better. Best of all, of course is Dry-Aged Beef. If you can find a local retailer that carries Dry-Aged Beef it is the pinnacle of quality and flavour. Aging beef breaks down connective tissue and concentrates flavour.

Cattle breed is not typically something you get any choice on as a consumer. There are 24 breeds recognized in Alberta, with Angus, Charolais and Hereford being the most readily recognized.

Choosing a steak for grilling is all about looking for great marbling. Choose steaks (T-Bone, Striploin, Tenderloin, Rib Steaks and Sirloin) that have marbling (fat that is distributed throughout the meat, not just on top) you can actually see. When you can see the marbling, you know you’re going to be able to taste it! That marbling is going to provide a relatively small amount of fat - but it’s enough to give you a juicy steak, and provide wonderful mouth feel that actually enhances the natural flavour of the beef.

Fat carries flavour - it’s as simple as that.

If you’re celebrating, choose a hand-cut dry aged masterpiece from a retailer good enough to carry one, and the experience will be even better.

Steak experience!

Technique - I like simple and straightforward. Some of the best steak houses cook at temperatures up to 180°F. I take my steaks out of the cooler while I build up my coals or heat up the bbq, so they can come up to room temperature.

Right before grilling, I season with some fresh ground black pepper, and some coarse sea salt. At the end, a little melted butter on top of the steak seals the deal.

Oh, and wine.

While you cook and while you eat.

Finishing - When I want to go a little bit further, to impress guests or get out of the dog house, there are some simple enhancements you can add to liven up your steak experience even more.

• The simplest, which I particularly like with Tenderloin, is to brush my steaks with pomegranate molasses, just in the last few minutes of grilling. It complements the flavour of the beef beautifully, and it has a natural acidity that gets the mouth juices flowing. The molasses caramelizes quickly on a hot grill, so it only goes on right at the end, with a little more drizzled on right before you eat.

• When I have a little more time on my hands, I like to make a gastrique, which for me is just a simple reduction of

vinegar, fruit, sugar and stock. You can vary the flavours here, but try a cup of sherry vinegar combined with a half cup of chicken stock, the juice of one orange and two tablespoons of brown sugar. Combine it all in a saucepan, and reduce it down to the consistency of warm honey. Drizzle over your steaks for a boost of flavour and some great acidity that balances out the richness of well-marbled steaks.

• Finally, if you’re pressed for time, but still need to jazz up your steaks a bit, crumble some blue cheese over your steaks just as you serve them. A firmer blue will work better than a brie type, so think about Roquefort, Gorgonzola or even a simple Danish blue.

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Boozy Smoothies & Summer Spicy Pineapple Peach

Sangría Slushy

Berry Cherry Blast

This tropical combo gets a kick from a tablespoon of sweet chili sauce.

Move over Bellini, Sangria is back in town!

1 cup of your favourite white wine (We recommend aromatic style wines such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer or Pinot Gris from the Okanagan Valley)

This superberry slushy is a perfect summer sipper and loaded with vitamins and antioxidents!

1 cup pineapple chunks ½ cup cut peaches, fresh or canned 1 cup plain frozen yogurt (Greek yogurt works too)

½ cup cut strawberries 1 pear, sliced

1 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce

½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice

2 large handfuls ice

¼ grapefruit, cut

Mezcal or good quality Blanco Tequila to taste

2 handfuls of ice Blend on low to desired consistency and garnish with an orange wheel.

½ cup blueberries ½ cup raspberries ½ cup cherries, pitted and sliced ½ cup cranberry juice 1 Tbsp. lime juice 2 handfuls of ice 2 Tbsp. sugar Your favourite fruit flavoured vodka.

Add to desired strength.

Easy as pie – blend it all up and sip from a tall glass. Lime twists make a colourful garnish.

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Cocktails Pink Caipirinha

Mandarin Orange Bellini

4 limes cut into eighths

2 cups lemon sorbet

½ cup sugar

½ cup canned mandarins drained

1 cup cachaca (Brazilian Rum)

½ vodka

¼ cup pomegranate liqueur

¼ cup sparkling wine, brut Cava or Prosecco

Crushed or cubed ice Muddle the limes and sugar. Add Cachaca and liqueur and shake well. Pour over ice in rocks glasses and garnish with lime wedge.

MARGARITA MADNESS We are bringing Margaritaville to Calgary in this fun evening that celebrates one of the most beloved cocktails of the summer. Join us as we sample and sip unique recipes that will have you humming Jimmy Buffet songs, tapping your toes and dreaming of cocktails in the sun.

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Sunshine in a Martini Glass ½ cup orange flavoured vodka

Purée sorbet, mandarins and vodka in a blender. Divide the slush between four tall glasses. Top each with a splash of sparkling wine and garnish with a mint leaf.

¼ cup of pineapple juice ¼ Midori or melon liqueur Ice cubes ¾ cup lemon-lime soda Fresh pineapple chunks on a skewer Shake vodka, pineapple juice and Midori in a cocktail shaker until well chilled and combined.

Divide between two martini glasses and top each with the soda. Garnish with pineapple skewers.

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Sumptuous Brisket Ask the Experts - Your best pairing would be a California Zinfandel or try an Aussie Shiraz or Prosecco for white.

Red Cabbage Slaw

Generously coat the Brisket in Wild West Rub (page 31). Cover it with plastic wrap and leave in the fridge overnight to season.

1/2 head red cabbage, shredded

Preheat a smoker or grill to around 250°F and set up for cooking over indirect heat by placing coals and wood chips to one side. If using a gas grill place wood chips in a foil tin over the heat. Drop the rubbed brisket on the “cold” side and cook fat side up for 4 hours with the lid closed.

1 granny smith apple, grated

Remove the Brisket and slather with the grated onion. Using a double layer of foil, create a pouch/packet for the brisket. Add apple juice and beer and tightly seal the foil.

Salt and pepper

Place back in the smoker for another 2 hours, adding a handful of chips and 12 or so coals. After 2 hours, open the lid and let the brisket sit in the packet for another hour (you could finish this hour in the oven at 170°F)

1/2 red onion, grated 1 tsp superfine sugar 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Combine ingredients in a bowl and let stand for a couple hours refrigerated.

Add mayonnaise for a creamy style slaw.

Thinly slice the brisket on a large cutting board.

Serve family style with your favourite buns or rolls alongside a rich and flavourful BBQ sauce. Perfect sides include grilled corn on the cob and Red Cabbage Slaw.

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Backyard Blast

Here is a full menu that’s easy to execute and perfect for your backyard bash around your grill.

Starters

The Entrée

Piri Piri Kebabs Using our Piri Piri Sauce recipe (page 31) slather prawns, chicken thighs or beef cubes with the Piri Piri sauce. Slide them onto skewers and cook over a smoking hot open flame or gas grill.

Grilled Tuna or Chicken Tacos with Mango and Chipotle Cream Sauce Use sushi grade ahi tuna steaks and we prefer boneless chicken thighs or breasts.

Chicken Bombs Cut fresh chicken breasts into large cubes. Marinate the chicken for 10 or 15 minutes in a bowl with your favourite sauce. The Piri Piri sauce would be great, BBQ sauce would work or even Honey Garlic or Teriyaki sauce would be tasty!

Wrap the cubes in a cut piece of bacon and use a tooth pick to hold together. Drop the chicken bombs onto a seasoned (oiled) hot grill and close the lid. Remove when the bacon is fully cooked and enjoy. Be warned, they are addictive!

Ask the Experts - A white or red blend with at least 3 different grapes would work very well here!

1 breast or steak will make 2 tacos 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 chipotle chiles in adobo

2 tsp. puréed garlic ½ tsp. ground cumin 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2%

Combine all ingredients except yogurt in a food processor and whiz to create a paste.

Fold in the yogurt and season with salt and pepper.

Mango Salsa 1 mango peeled and diced off the seed 6 scallions ½ cup chopped cilantro

1 Tbsp. orange juice, fresh squeezed 2 avacados, ripe

Combine all ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Let stand while preparing tacos.

Alternate method: use the Wild West Rub (page 31) on your ahi tuna or chicken and grill over high heat. Let the meat rest and slice to add to your tacos. Build tacos and rejoice!

Steak Tacos If it’s red meat you prefer, rub some Wild West Rub (page 31) on flank steaks and sear over high heat on your grill. Slice thinly against the grain and serve in your tacos. The Mango Salsa will not be great with beef so try an alternate like Salsa Verde and top with the Chipotle Cream Sauce.

Ask the Experts - Try a Torrontes for a white wine pairing and for a red pairing try a Grenache or Garnacha.

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Take your grilling experience to new heights with a rub or sauce Salsa Verde 1 small bunch fresh cilantro 1 small bunch fresh mint, leaves picked 1 clove garlic, peeled 1-2 fresh jalapeño or serrano chillies, seeded 4 large scallions, trimmed 2 handfuls green tomatillos, roughly chopped Juice of 1-2 limes 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Chop the cilantro (stalks and all) with the mint leaves, garlic, chiles, scallions and tomatillos until very fine. Sprinkle a pinch of the salt and pepper over the herbs, then add most of the lime juice and olive oil. Mix together in a bowl, taste and season with the salt, pepper, lime juice, or chile, and allow some time to macerate.

Simple Summer Dessert Chop a basket of fresh plump strawberries in half. In a bowl drizzle with white Sambucca or Ouzo and crack fresh black pepper over the fruit. Toss in the bowl to combine. Pop these yummy, boozy berries in your mouth as a light dessert.

Take it to another level by adding chopped watermelon and a few sprigs of finely chopped mint. You could also serve over French vanilla ice cream.

Ask the Experts - Perfect with a glass of Moscato D’Asti or even Prosecco.

Piri Piri Sauce A Portugese sauce that packs a punch of heat. Piri Piri peppers are very difficult to find so instead substitute red chili peppers.

3 garlic cloves minced or pureed 1 cup quality extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup of white wine vinegar 6-8 fresh red chili peppers Combine garlic and vinegar and allow to sit together for at least 20 minutes. In a food processor combine garlic and vinegar mixture with the peppers including the seeds and pulse to roughly combine and chop ingredients. Drizzle the oil while pulsing and sprinkle with salt. Blend to a smooth texture. Pour the sauce in a glass jar, seal and refrigerate for a few days or best a week to allow sauce to macerate and develop. Slather the sauce all over your favourite protein but it is most famously used for chicken. This hot sauce is known as “Portugese Viagra” and will heat up any dish and liven up any gathering.

Wild West Spice Rub 3 Tbsp. smoked sea salt 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 3 Tbsp. sweet paprika 1 Tbsp. mustard seeds 1 Tbsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. coriander 2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. cayenne pepper Combine ingredients and rub over pork shoulder, ribs, chicken or your favourite steak cut.

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Tasting Centre

Open House Evenings We invite you to join us on select evenings at our Tasting Centres to peruse our large selection of wine, spirits and beer, and have the opportunity to taste before you buy. Multiple tasting stations will be set up throughout the centre with complimentary samples. Our in-house sommeliers will be on hand to help you navigate our vast selection, answer any questions and offer you advice so you feel completely confident that you will go home with the right product for you.

Tasting Centre Locations Beddington

8220 Centre Street NE, Calgary 403-299-7764

Crowfoot

39 Crowfoot Way NW, Calgary 403-299-5341

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Oakridge

2570 Southland Drive SW, Calgary 403-299-5444

Shawnessy

80, 250 Shawville Blvd. SE, Calgary 403-294-1966

Ask the Experts

SUMMER ENTERTAINING MADE EASY Stop in on these open house evenings and sample a selection of handpicked products from wine, spirits and beer that will surely be perfect pairings for summer patio parties, great grilling partners and summer entertaining must haves.

Oakridge: May 2, 4-7pm Shawnessy: May 8, 4-7pm Crowfoot: May 9, 4-7pm Beddington: May 14, 4-7pm A CELEBRATION OF CANADA Taste before you buy for the open house Canada Day celebration! We will have multiple tasting stations set up featuring only our most favourite of Canadian wines, spirits and beer. Celebrate Canada with your new favourite domestically produced product.

Beddington: June 27, 4-7pm Crowfoot: June 26, 4-7pm Oakridge: June 27, 4-7pm Shawnessy: June 20, 4-7pm

Host Your Own

Private Tasting Event

Co-op Wine Spirits Beer Tasting Event Policies 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.

Customize your tasting experience and invite up to 34 guests!

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.

Find out about our latest offers and tasting events: Visit our website

coopwinespiritsbeer.com

Follow us on Twitter

Book a Tasting Room by calling 403-219-6025 ext. 6290 or email wsevents@calgarycoop.com

@CoopWineSpirits

Like us on Facebook /coopwinesandspirits

An Event for Co-op Members and Their Gue st s

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 will be available Labour Day weekend at all Co-op Wine Spirits Beer locations.

November 13 and 14, 2015 5pm to 9pm BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary Visit coopwinespiritsbeer.com for more details.

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