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Event calendar A Taste of What’s Inside: Tasting Events Aree Thai Kitchen and Wine Brunello Di Montalcino Choose Your Own Adventure Exclusive Drams Whisky Tasting South American Food & Wine with The Empanada Queen Speak Easy Vintage Cocktails Wine and Truffles
Seasonal Recipes Asian Spiced Pork Ball Bites Dutch Oven Tarragon Chicken Prosciutto Bruschetta Seared Scallop & Bacon Spoons
Tasting Centre Locations Calgary Beddington
8220 Centre Street NE, 403-299-7764
Crowfoot
Discovery
Beer Packs
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
coopwinespiritsbeer.com wsevents@calgarycoop.com
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.
Vintage Wines The idea of cellaring wine is an old one dating as far back as 7,000 years ago. The Romans loved their wine and understood the need for a cool, humid place away from direct sunlight, and built underground cellars for their wine. In the 17th Century, the inventions of the bottle and cork to seal the wine properly, as well as fortification of wines to keep from spoiling, started a new era of cellaring. Fast-forward to the 20th Century, the modern era, and we see wine styles that were quite harsh upon release. There was less focus on cleanliness in the winery, less information about achieving grape ripeness, as well as very long fermentations that made wines tannic and less fruity. These wines were truly too young to drink when released and needed time to soften up. They were made in a different era of winemaking, at a time when the knowledge was a fraction of what it is today. Winemaking today is high-tech in nature with almost uniform ripeness in the vineyard, pristine winery conditions and temperature-controlled fermentations that keep the fruit fresh and lively. These wines are, for the most part, ready to drink as soon as they are released, and will only benefit from a few years of cellaring. There are, however, some wine styles that reward the patient wine enthusiast with time resting lazily in the right conditions. These conditions include a stable and relatively cool environment that is “Goldilocks” in nature – not too warm and not too cold. That environment should be as dark as possible and provide a high humidity. The right wine in the right conditions will evolve into an unforgettable experience. The wine grows complex layers of personality, becomes a soft-spoken storyteller and increases in its fidelity. On top of these storage conditions, size does matter. The larger the bottle format, the slower the evolution of the wine, allowing for a longer process. Magnums and double magnums age at a much slower pace, prolonging their life and providing an even better experience. We are pleased to offer an extensive collection of large format wines, perfect for aging. These impressive bottles make great gifts for the wine enthusiast in your life, and even better, conversation starters at your next gathering. For more information on how to cellar wine, and even grow the selection on your wine rack, visit your closest Co-op Wine Spirits Beer Tasting Centre for advice from in-house certified Sommeliers.
Library Tasting – Vintage Wines
We’ve secretly been hiding wines in our cellar for years. They rest lazily in a temperature-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. MacTaggart: February 13, 7-9pm • $45 8655 8656 Shawnessy: March 7, 7-9pm • $45
Wine Wednesday
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Spoons
Pack a lot of flavour onto a small spoon with these delicious one-bite appetizers..
Seared Scallop & Bacon Spoons
Beef Satay Spoons
Pairs well with an Okanagan Pinot Gris or New Zealand Pinot Noir
Pairs well with a Torrontes for white or a California Zinfandel for red.
6 large sea scallops or 24 bay scallops 5 slices of bacon ¼ cup of sweet chili sauce Fresh cilantro
8 oz. beef filet Soy sauce 1 tsp. of grated ginger 1 tsp. of honey ½ cup of peanut butter
Preheat oven to 350°F. If using large sea scallops, quarter them.
Mix marinade using 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, grated ginger, and honey. Marinate beef filet in marinade for 5 to 6 hours.
Crisp 5 slices of bacon in the oven, cut into small pieces once done.
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1 Tbsp. of chili sauce 1 Tbsp. of grated ginger 3 Tbsp. of water Red pepper Cilantro
Sear the scallops in a hot frying pan with oil until golden brown.
Mix satay sauce using peanut butter, chili sauce, grated ginger, water and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Warm satay mix in a small sauce pan.
Place ½ a teaspoon of sweet chili sauce in each spoon, add the scallop and put the bacon pieces on top with a sprinkle of diced fresh cilantro to garnish.
Heat a heavy frying pan to hot and sear marinated steak for two minutes on either side cooked to rare. Cut the steak into 20 to 24 cubes and place a cube on each spoon. Top with ½ a teaspoon of satay sauce and garnish with thin slices of red pepper and cilantro.
Lobster with Avocado Salad Spoons
Gin Basil Smash
Pairs perfectly with a rich and buttery Chardonnay
5 oz. of lobster meat 1 diced avocado 1 bunch of Chives Cilantro 1 Lime
4 tsp. of mayonnaise ¼ tsp. Tabasco or hot pepper sauce Salt & pepper
1 bunch basil ½ lemon ²/³ oz. simple syrup 3 oz. gin, we suggest London dry gin
Dice avocado, finely chop 1 teaspoon of chives, and grate 1 teaspoon of lime zest.
Stuff the basil into a cocktail shaker, followed by the lemon. Muddle the lemon and the basil, smashing the ingredients and squeezing the lemon.
Mix lobster meat with avocado, chopped chives, Tabasco or hot pepper sauce, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, lime zest, mayonnaise and salt & pepper. Taste for flavour.
Add simple syrup and mix. Try tasting your concoction to make sure you’ve nailed the proper balance of sweet and sour.
Place a teaspoon of the mixed salad on each spoon and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.
Fill shaker with ice, top with gin. Shake vigorously until very cold — about 30 or so seconds. A good rule of thumb is to stop when the shaker begins to frost over and it’s almost too painfully cold to hold. Double-strain into a rocks glass filled with ice, squeezing every bit of liquid through a fine mesh strainer with a bar spoon. Give the glass a stir and add more ice if necessary. Garnish with another basil leaf.
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Whisky Sour “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
Personalize Your Wine Experience 1 ½ oz. Bourbon ¾ oz. simple syrup 1 squeeze of lemon juice Wedge of orange Maraschino cherry Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add bourbon, simple syrup and lemon juice. Replace shaker top and shake until chilled. Strain into ice filled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange wedge and cherry if desired. Enjoy!
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.
Co-op Wine Spirits Beer is proud to offer
WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) Wine Appreciation Courses
Co-op Exclusive
Single Malt Scotch Whisky Highland Queen MAJESTY
Aged 16 Years 700 mL
Are you looking for a deeper understanding of wine? Try one of these courses, originally designed for trade professionals.
Upcoming Courses 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. Crowfoot: February 7, 9-5:30pm • $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 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. Crowfoot March 14 / 15, 9-5:30 pm • $799 8695 MacTaggart: March 28 / 29, 9-5:30pm • $799 8681
Named after the Scottish Monarch from 1561 to 1567, Mary Queen of Scots, this single malt with 16 years under its belt, has mellowed out wood flavours, giving way to light spice and peat, along with toffee brittle and sweet caramel.
6099 each
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Dewar Rattray MAJESTY
Tullibardine Distillery Aged 16 Years 700 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.
11099 each
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Event Descriptions Aree Thai Kitchen and Wine Thailand may not be known for its wine, but its cuisine proves it certainly has a handle on the layered and complex. That’s why we’ve asked our experienced in house sommeliers to choose wines from around the world that can compliment Chef Aree’s multicourse Thai offerings. Join us for this delightfully intriguing wine pairing experience. Shawnessy: February 26, 7-9pm • $75 8629 Crowfoot: March 12, 7-9pm • $75 8710 Oakridge: March 27, 7-9pm • $75 8711
Exclusive Drams Whisky Tasting We take pride in offering our members many Whiskys that are only available in our stores. Many trips have been made across the pond to select Whisky from our favourite barrels and bring back cask bottling of the top Drams on offer. Any Whisky aficionado will appreciate an opportunity to taste these rare Scotches. Oakridge: January 24, 5-7pm • $65 8712 MacTaggart: January 31, 5-7pm • $65 8713 Shawnessy: March 14, 5-7pm • $65 8714
Bins of Penfolds Join us as we open the cellar doors and peek into the history and wine styles of this famous Australian winery. The Bin wines began in 1959 with the creation of Bin 28, after iconic winemaker Max Schubert, used the Bin system to mark off new wines he was creating. Come out and enjoy the wine that is favoured around the globe and sought after year after year. Shawnessy: January 23, 7-9pm • $35 8606 MacTaggart: February 5, 7-9pm • $35 8607 Oakridge: March 6, 7-9pm • $35 8608 Beddington: March 12, 7-9pm • $35 8661
French Kiss – A Whirlwind Tour Take a romantic journey through the motherland of fine wine. We will unravel the mystery shrouding French wine labels as we tour you through the countries wine regions one wine at a time. We are certain there will be a wine style for everyone. Oakridge: February 5, 5-7pm • $25 8634 Shawnessy: February 21, 5-7pm • $25 8637 Beddington: March 6, 5-7pm • $25 8636 Crowfoot: March 7, 5-7pm • $25 8709 MacTaggart: March 7, 5-7pm • $25 8638
Brunello di Montalcino – An Afternoon of Tuscan Nobles In the heart of Tuscany a small medieval town sits atop a hill. With its cobblestone walk ways and sweeping views of a beautiful countryside, Brunello di Montalcino delights any wine drinker lucky enough to uncork her noble wines. The Brunello wines of the Montalcino village are powerful yet graceful and offer tremendous cellaring ability rewarding patient wine enthusiasts with some of the most memorable experiences. A do not miss event for any wine drinker. Crowfoot: February 28, 5-7pm • $65 8677 MacTaggart: March 21, 5-7pm • $65 8678 Oakridge: March 21, 5-7pm • $65 8679 Choose Your Own Adventure Now is your opportunity to explore! In this unique event we are giving you full reign on the evenings wine selections. We watch you peruse our massive selection of wine and note your raised eyebrows and curious looks. You and your fellow class participants will choose the wines to taste for the evening. We can’t wait to taste your picks. Shawnessy: February 20, 7-9pm • $25 8653 Beddington: February 21, 7-9pm • $25 8654 MacTaggart: February 27, 7-9pm • $25 8667 6
Great American Bourbon This uniquely American spirit acts as the principle component in many heritage cocktails. In this evening, we will explore some of America’s greatest bourbon whiskeys with a flight served straight and neat. We will also explore classic cocktails and modern twists in what is sure to be an event not to miss for the spirit lover. We will send you home with some great tips and recipes for cooking with bourbon. Beddington: January 23, 7-9pm • $40 8630 Crowfoot: February 21, 7-9pm • $40 8631 MacTaggart: February 28, 7-9pm • $40 8632 Oakridge: March 12, 7-9pm • $40 8633 Guess the Expensive Wine - California Our tasting room favourite and signature class is back again this time with another twist. We will blind taste some of California’s finest wines to see if price really does make a difference. Always a fun and competitive class, if you think you know wine come and show your skills! There will be prizes for the savviest participant. Beddington: February 12, 7-9pm • $25 8649 MacTaggart: March 13, 7-9pm • $25 8650 Oakridge: March 26, 7-9pm • $25 8651
Hearty Winter Dishes and Hearty Winter Wines Winter has settled in and we could all use a little warming to keep us cozy. We will turn on the fireplace in the tasting room as the very talented Chef Wade Patterson will create rich stews, braises and hearty winter dishes for us. We will compliment these comfort dishes with our favourite hearty wines perfect for the winter season. Oakridge: January 30, 7-9pm • $70 8671 Crowfoot: February 6, 7-9pm • $70 8672 Shawnessy: March 20, 7-9pm • $70 8673
Mature Whisky – 20 Years and Older Whisky Join us in this special evening of premium Whisky tasting. We will uncork some of our finest and most mature Whisky bottles that have slowly evolved in barrels for a minimum of 20 years and even further. The angels have had their share, now it is your turn. A truly special evening for any Whisky lover enthusiast. Oakridge: February 26, 7-9pm • $100 8639 Crowfoot: March 21, 7-9pm • $100 8640 MacTaggart: March 27, 7-9pm • $100 8641
Hearty Winter Dishes and Hearty Winter Wines Winter has settled in and we could all use a little warming to keep us cozy. We will turn on the fireplace in the tasting room as the tasty Dish and the Runaway Spoon catering team will create rich stews, braises and hearty winter dishes for us. We will compliment these comfort dishes with our favourite hearty wines perfect for the winter season. MacTaggart: February 6, 7-9pm • $70 8715
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. Crowfoot: January 16, 7-9pm • $25 8601 MacTaggart: January 24, 7-9pm • $25 8602 Shawnessy: February 27, 7-9pm • $25 8603
He Said She Said – Wine vs. Beer Chocolate Pairings We are pleased to offer you the ultimate of indulging experiences. With the help from the husband and wife team behind Epiphanie Chocolates, we will throw beer and wine into the ring to see who makes the best pairing with these handmade chocolates. Bring your favourite companion for what will be a decadent and competitive tasting event. Crowfoot: February 14, 7-9 pm • $45 8669 Oakridge: February 14, 7-9pm • $45 8670 Shawnessy: March 26, 7-9pm • $45 8680 Beddington: March 28, 7-9pm • $45 8662 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. MacTaggart: February 13, 7-9pm • $45 8655 Shawnessy: March 7, 7-9pm • $45 8656
Pacific Northwest Brews The old world may be where the roots of beer lay but leading the pack in modern day craft brews is the Pacific Northwest of North America. Home to some of the largest hop fields and booming craft and micro breweries, we look forward to showing some our favourite west coast beers and exposing you to some of our new favourites. Beer hounds unite! Crowfoot: January 24, 7-9pm • $25 8604 Beddington: January 31, 7-9pm • $25 8605 Shawnessy: February 5, 7-9pm • $25 8642 MacTaggart: February 21, 7-9pm • $25 8643 Oakridge: March 7, 7-9pm • $25 8644 Private Locker Classes Ask us how you can be part of our Private Locker Program. Oakridge: March 13 Beddington: February 26 Crowfoot: February 26 Shawnessy: March 12 MacTaggart: February 19
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Event Descriptions Sommelier Cup - Round 1 The gauntlet is down as our sommelier teams go head-to-head in this round-robin tournament to find out who really knows wine! We’ll place you on a team with a sommelier and ask you to help determine the identity of fine wines from around the world, served up in a blind tasting. Only the referee will know the true identity. On the line: the coveted Co-op Sommelier Cup! So you think you know wine? Let’s find out! Oakridge: February 19, 7-9pm • $25 8648 Sommelier Cup - Round 2 The gauntlet is down as our sommelier teams go head-to-head in this round-robin tournament to find out who really knows wine! We’ll place you on a team with a sommelier and ask you to help determine the identity of fine wines from around the world, served up in a blind tasting. Only the referee will know the true identity. On the line: the coveted Co-op Sommelier Cup! So you think you know wine? Let’s find out! This is the second round of tournament play. Crowfoot March 19, 7-9pm • $25 8668 South American Food & Wine with The Empanada Queen “If it grows together, it goes together.” This food and wine pairing principle is the safest bet when it comes to food and wine companionship. We are partnering up with South American culinary expert Katherine Vallejos as we jump plate and glass first into a South American food and wine adventure. Have a light lunch, as we are sure to fill your belly. Shawnessy: February 7, 7-9pm • $70 8657 Beddington: February 28, 7-9pm • $70 8658 Speak Easy - Vintage Cocktails Shhh…don’t tell anyone but we are going back in time to revisit the roots of the modern day mixology craze. The era of Prohibition actually led to some pretty creative cocktail creations, some of which have stood the test of time and become ingrained in our culture while others have disappeared. We will whip up some retro cocktails and see if we can discover some long lost recipes. Beddington: February 6, 7-9pm • $35 8689 Oakridge: February 7, 7-9pm • $35 8690 Crowfoot: March 5, 7-9pm • $35 8691 MacTaggart: March 14, 7-9pm • $35 8688
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Syrah – Smoky, Seductive and Simply Delicious Kay 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. Shawnessy: January 16, 7-9pm • $25 8701 Beddington: January 17, 7-9pm • $25 8702 Crowfoot: February 12, 7-9pm • $25 8703 Vintage Report – 2010 Wines from Around the World Hosted by our in house sommeliers, come and discover the 2010 vintage from wine regions around the world. We will trot the globe while we taste and discover the best of the best from our favourite winemakers and vineyard areas. Crowfoot: January 22, 7-9pm • $25 8704 MacTaggart: January 29, 7-9pm • $25 8705 Oakridge: January 31, 7-9pm • $25 8706 What Grape is that? – Wines of the “In the know” In this event we will explore some of the lesser known grape varieties. Some are often used in blends and rarely produced as “mono-cepage” or single variety wines. Some may just be grape varieties that are off the beaten path and unfamiliar to most. Come and discover your next favourite wine as we expose you to some of our favourite hidden gems. Shawnessy: January 29, 7-9pm $25 8707 MacTaggart: March 19, 7-9pm $25 8708 Crowfoot: March 28, 7-9pm $25 8645 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. Crowfoot: February 7, 9-5:30pm • $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 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. Crowfoot March 14 / 15, 9-5:30 pm • $799 8695 MacTaggart: March 28 / 29, 9-5:30pm • $799 8681
Wine Battles – Tuscany vs. Piemonte In Tuscany Sangiovese is King. Up in the Northern region of Piemonte, Nebbiolo reigns supreme. Both offer intense flavour profiles backed by racy acidity and firm tannic structure. We will pour a blind flight of our favourite wines from these notorious regions and find out who really is the king of Italy. Oakridge: January 17, 7-9pm • $35 8663 MacTaggart: March 6, 7-9pm • $35 8665 Shawnessy: March 28, 7-9pm • $35 8666
Wine and Truffles Truffles have to be one of the most unique and expensive ingredients in the world. These potently flavoured fungi grow beneath the soil in damp dark forests in only a handful of locations around the world. Chef Wade Patterson will create and serve his favourite truffled dishes as our in house sommeliers will look to make the perfect pairings. Oakridge: March 14, 7-9pm • $99 8609 Crowfoot: March 27, 7-9pm • $99 8610
Wine-Down Wednesdays – Value Wines Under $20 In this mid-week event, we’ll lead you through a flight of excellent wines that don’t break the bank. Our sommelier will select hidden gems that bring true value at an unbeatable price. Let’s find you your next go-to wine. MacTaggart: January 21, 7-9pm • $15 8697 8696 Beddington: January 28, 7-9pm • $15 Crowfoot: February 4, 7-9pm • $15 8699 Oakridge: February 11, 7-9pm • $15 8700 8698 Shawnessy: March 4, 7-9pm • $15
Wine Battles – France vs. Italy In this premium event we pit the classic Bordeaux wine styles against its Italian counterparts. You may not know it but Cabernet and Merlot have thrived in Tuscan vineyards for more than 200 years. Bolgheri, vineyards on the western edge of Tuscany in central Italy produce ripe and complex wines. A premium tasting event of Bordeaux blends go head-to-head and you will be the judge. Oakridge: February 20, 7-9pm • $45 8613 Crowfoot: March 6, 7-9pm • $45 8628 Wine Battles – Spain vs. Portugal Spain and Portugal historically have been known for their fortified wine styles. In recent decades both of these neighbouring countries have consistently elevated their reputation for offering extreme value and a diverse portfolio of approachable and delicious table wines both red and white. Join us as we explore these two countries and find some excellent value wines. Crowfoot: January 31, 7-9pm • $25 8648 Shawnessy: February 13, 7-9pm • $25 8685 MacTaggart: February 20, 7-9pm • $25 8686 8687 Oakridge: February 28, 7-9pm • $25
Women & Wine - It’s Ladies Night! Gather your besties for a fun night of learning and wine tasting. Take a historical look at the role women have played in the wine industry, as well as a look at modern-day female winemakers. From pink bubbles, to reds that pack a punch, we are confident there will be wine styles you and your girlfriends will love. Crowfoot: February 27, 7-9pm • $30 8683 Shawnessy: March 13, 7-9pm • $30 8684 The World of Cognac with Rémy Martin Cognac expert and Remy Martin ambassador, Louis-Jerome Doise is popping into our tasting rooms. He will demystify this historic region of France and share its history and unique offerings with us. We’ll taste from the entire Rémy Martin collection and sample Cognac from other distilleries too. Crowfoot: January 29, 7-9pm • $40 8675 Shawnessy: January 30, 7-9pm • $40 8676
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Asian Spiced Pork Ball Bites Meatballs with an Asian twist. This recipe makes two dozen and balances well with dry Riesling or GewĂźrztraminer.
Pork Ball Bites 8 oz. of ground pork 1 oz. of shallots finely copped 2 finely chopped garlic cloves 1 tsp. of brown sugar ½ tsp. of freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. of finely chopped cilantro 1 Tbsp. of grated fresh ginger 1 Tbsp. of finely chopped mint leaves 2 Tbsp. of fish sauce Vegetable or canola oil to fry Sauce Squeezed juice from 1 lime 1 Tbsp. of fine grain sugar 2 Tbsp. of fish sauce 1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper (seeded) 1 finely chopped garlic clove 1 Tbsp. of freshly grated ginger Place all the pork ball bite ingredients into a large mixing bowl and thoroughly mix. Test fry a sample bite before molding all the balls in step 2. Heat a large non-stick frying pan coated with your chosen cooking oil, fry the sample bite on both sides for 2 minutes or until cooked through. Try the sample, add salt or additional fish sauce to the mix if necessary, and roll the mixture into bite-size balls. Fry the balls gently on both sides till cooked through; keep them warm in a medium oven until ready to serve. Mix all sauce ingredients together with 2 tablespoons of water, taste for seasoning and add chopped fresh cilantro as a garnish. 10
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Next dinner party, skip dessert and lay out a spread of international cheeses, sliced apples and berries and a few bottles of English Apple or Pear Cider. 13
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Syrah
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He Said She Said
Smoky, Seductive and Simply Delicious
Wine vs. Beer Chocolate Pairings Valentine’s DAY
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Great American Bourbon Family day
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Mardi gras
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Private Locker Class
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Women & Wine Girlfriends Night Out!
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Brunello di Montalcino An Afternoon of Tuscan Nobles
Pair your Charcuterie plate of cheeses, pickles, and pate with a bottle of Beaujolais-Villages or step it up to a Cru Beaujolais such as Moulin-a-vent. 15
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Speak Easy
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New World Wine Extravaganza
Open House: 4pm-7pm
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French Kiss
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Aree Thai Kitchen and Wine 15
Wine and Spirit Education Trust
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Level 2 Awards in Wine
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The Grape Escape CAlgary
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25 Tasting Events Make Great Gifts The spring 2015 event calendar is now available!
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Wine and Truffles
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As spring rolls near and you look for lighter, brighter meals, try your favourite fish taco recipe paired with a Kolsch style ale or a German Pilsner. 16
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Mature Whisky
20 Years and Older Whisky
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Wine and Spirit Education Trust
The Grape Escape CAlgary
What Grape is that? Wines of the “In the know”
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Discover Your Tastes
Co-op Exclusive
Single Malt Scotch Whisky Gordon & MacPhail BALBLAIR Distillery
1991 700 mL
One of Scotland’s older distilleries from the Highlands, this single malt whisky is a cask strength and a non-chill filter edition. A wee dram after a long day’s work is the perfect way to mellow and relax with this well rested malt.
12399 each
Discovery
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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Kilchoman – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
700 mL
A non-chill filtered Islay Whisky with its natural colour. This Kilchoman is a single cask release aged for over 5 years in an oloroso sherry cask and shows aromas and flavors of dried fruit, peat, cloves and cinnamon. Kilchoman is one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland.
12699 each
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Pear or Apple Compote and Cheese topped Crostini
A quick, easy to make snack great for those drop-in-on-a-whim guests. Pair with Champagne or Prosecco.
Pears or apples (Bartlett or Granny Smith) peeled, cored and coarsely chopped Star anise or cinnamon stick Fruit forward white wine such as Pinot Gris, 2 ½ Tbsp. 1 Tbsp. of sugar Aged Pecorino cheese (4 to 5 oz. – 125 to 150 g) Cambozola cheese (6 oz. cake) Toasted crostinis or crackers (make crostini by slicing baguettes and brushing lightly with olive oil and seasoning with salt & pepper, bake at 350°F till golden brown) Combine pears (or apples), anise (or cinnamon), wine and sugar in a frying pan over low medium heat and simmer and stir till fruit starts fragmenting; cool to room temperature before serving. Place compote in a serving bowl and place on a large platter surrounded by the crostini and cheeses. Layer a slice of cheese and a dollop of compote on each crostini.
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Prosciutto Bruschetta
A delicate finger food that pairs nicely with a light Sangiovese (Chianti) or Pinot Noir.
A baguette sliced into approximately 24 pieces 2 Tbsp. of olive oil 1 cup of fig jam or preserves 1 Ÿ cups of Ricotta cheese 6 slices of prosciutto cut into 4 pieces each Fresh ground pepper Preheat oven to 350°F and toast the bread after arranging the baguette slices on a baking tray and brushing with olive oil. Bake 10 to 15 minutes (till golden brown) and transfer to a large plate. To assemble the Bruschetta, spread each slice with a heaping teaspoon of the fig jam, followed by a dollop of ricotta cheese and the prosciutto. Season with pepper and serve.
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Now To Feed a Multitude of Classic Bolognese
Irish Stew with Pork Ribs
A traditional meat sauce that goes well with your favourite pasta and a Tuscan Chianti, or Barbera from Piemonte.
Enjoy this fine stew with an Irish or American stout and seven of your favourite people.
3 Tbsp. of unsalted butter ¹/³ cup diced onion ¹/³ cup diced carrot ¹/³ cup diced celery Salt & pepper 1 lb. of ground beef chuck or pork
1 ½ cups whole milk 1 ½ cups dry white wine 3 (approx. 15 oz.) cans of diced tomatoes, drain and hold on to 1 ½ cups of the juice
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion, carrot, celery and a teaspoon of salt and pepper; cook until softened 7 – 9 minutes. Stir in ground meat and cook breaking up the chunks with a wooden spatula or spoon till no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add milk and stir till simmering. Cook until milk has evaporated and only clear fat remains (approx. 25 minutes). Stir in the wine, bring to a simmer then cook for another 25 minutes until it has evaporated. Mulch the tomatoes in a food processor until slightly chunky, then stir into the pot along with the tomato juice and bring to a low simmer. Cook gently over low heat until liquid has evaporated, this will be about 3 to 3 ½ hours. Taste and season with salt and pepper before serving over your favorite pasta topped with parmesan cheese.
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6 lb pork ribs, separated and cut into 2” lengths 4 onions sliced 6 lb potatoes, one third sliced, 2 thirds cut into large chunks 3 lb carrots, peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces Salt & pepper Put the ribs in a large pot with salted water covering all of the pork and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately 12 minutes skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Add the onions, carrots and sliced potatoes and cook for another 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning according to taste with salt and pepper, then add the potato chunks. Cover and simmer for about 2 ½ hours with the occasional stir.
Family & Friends Dutch Oven Tarragon Chicken Serve over rice alongside a lightly oaked, creamy Chardonnay.
2 Tbsp. of vegetable oil 1 ¼ lbs mini portobello mushrooms, trimmed and quartered 2 medium onions, diced 4 medium garlic cloves minced or pressed (approx. 4 tsp.) 2 tsp. of fresh thyme leaves or a ½ tsp. of dried thyme
Salt 1 ¾ cups dry white wine 1 ½ cups chicken broth 7 medium sized carrots, peeled and cut into ¾ inch pieces 3 Tbsp. Minute tapioca 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Bay leaves 4 lbs bone in chicken (breasts or thighs) skinned and trimmed Black pepper 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup minced fresh tarragon leaves
Heat oil in large frying pan over medium high heat, add mushrooms, garlic, thyme and a ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook and cover, stirring repeatedly for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking onions and mushrooms until they are lightly browned. Stir in the wine and simmer until thickened. Transfer the mixture to large stock pot (Dutch oven) and stir in the broth, carrots, tapioca, soy sauce and bay leaves until evenly mixed throughout. Season the chicken with salt and pepper then place in the pot and cook on low until chicken is tender (4 to 5 hours). Remove chicken and vegetables from the pot to a serving plate and cover. The remaining cooking liquid can now settle for a few minutes. Once it has, remove as much fat as possible from the top by skimming or pouring off. Remove the bay leaves, stir in the cream and tarragon, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Pour a cup of the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; the remaining sauce can be put in a serving jug.
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5962 Mullen Way, Edmonton
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Brown Spirits Experience
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Vintage Report 2010 Wines from Around the World
Complement slow roasted chicken with a big, rich and ultra buttery Chardonnay from the New World or a sweet and acidic off-dry Riesling from Germany. 22
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5962 Mullen Way, Edmonton
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Library Tasting Vintage Wines
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Private Locker Class Family day
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Wine Battles
Spain vs. Portugal
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Pacific Northwest Brews
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Great American Bourbon
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The Elusive Truffle
“The diamond of the kitchen” as so named by French gourmand Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. The white truffle is atop the list of the most expensive and rare culinary ingredients in the world. Among this illustrious list of gastronomical luxuries is Saffron, world famous caviars, the incredibly tender and perfectly marbled Kobe beef and the most unusual, unfamiliar and definitely expensive Densuke black watermelon. The record for the most expensive truffle purchase was set in 2010, when two large truffles whose combined weight was a little over 1 kg were purchased in auction for an astounding $330,000. The white truffle is found in its highest numbers in the Langhe area of Piemonte in northern Italy. More specifically, in the hills surrounding the twin towns of Asti and Alba. But it is also hunted in Tuscany, as well as parts of Croatia and even Greece. A member of the Ectomycorrhizal fungi family, the white truffle is usually found a few inches under the soil in woodlands as the nut like fungi grows best in the crowded roots of mixed vegetation and best under oak and hazelnut trees. The hillsides of the famous wine region Barolo are notorious for the elusive truffle where this earthy and pungent delicatessen is a key local ingredient in many of the regional dishes. Consequently, it turns out that Barolo is also a magnificent wine pairing with truffled dishes! It is here on this steep wooded terrain of the La Morra commune that local truffle hunters and their trusty canine companions search the dense and moist forests for the famed Tartufo. White truffles reap the highest reward but are only harvested in late October and into November. Black truffles, however, are a profitable and delicious alternative during the summer months and found in a higher abundance. These rare fungi are hunted by only a handful of licensed hunters using dogs to sniff out the culinary treats. Once a truffle is located beneath the soil, the dog digs gently until its paw touches the prize. 24
It is trained to stop digging so as not to damage the roots in hopes that another truffle will one day grow from the spores left behind. Hunting is typically done under the night’s sky so the hunting grounds remain a secret. White dogs are used to be seen by their master in the dark of night. Boars were once used but the greedy swine’s often gobbled up the truffle before they were surrendered or damaged them during their hasty excavation. Ironically, wild boar makes for deliciously truffled dishes, especially if the animal’s diet was supplemented with these jewels of the earth. Wine and Truffles
Truffles have to be one of the most unique and expensive ingredients in the world. These potently flavoured fungi grow beneath the soil in damp dark forests in only a handful of locations around the world. Chef Wade Patterson will create and serve his favourite truffled dishes as our in house sommeliers will look to make the perfect pairings.
Oakridge: March 14, 7-9pm • $99 Crowfoot: March 27, 7-9pm • $99
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French Kiss
A Whirlwind Tour
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Guess the Expensive Wine
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Speak Easy
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What Grape is that?
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Brunello di Montalcino
Wines of the “In the know”
An Afternoon of Tuscan Nobles
St. patricks day
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Wine and Spirit Education Trust
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New World Wine Extravaganza
Open House: 4pm-7pm
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Mature Whisky
20 Years and Older Whisky
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Wine and Spirit Education Trust Level 2 Awards in Wine
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Level 2 Awards in Wine
The pizza pie is at home on the Italian island of Sicily. Sicily’s wine Nero D’Avola makes a wonderful partner to Sicily’s pizza Margherita. 25
Classic Mint Julep 2 ½ oz. bourbon 2–3 mint leaves 1 oz. simple syrup Ice cubes Crushed ice
For the mint simple syrup: ½ cup sugar ½ cup water 1 large bunch mint leaves
First, you’ll make the simple syrup. Combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Place the bunch of mint leaves in an old mason jar (or other heatproof container) and pour the syrup over the leaves. Place the jar in the fridge and let the leaves steep in the syrup for at least one hour. Strain the leaves from the liquid and set the syrup aside. Place your 25–30 mint leaves in a cocktail shaker and pour in the 2.5 ounces of bourbon as well as one ounce of your simple syrup. Top with a few ice cubes and stir. Fill your chilled glass with ice about halfway. Strain the liquid from the cocktail shaker into the cup. Pack crushed iced on top of the liquid to the top of the glass. Garnish the drink with a sprig of mint leaves and a straw.
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Speak Easy - Vintage Cocktails
Shhh…don’t tell anyone but we are going back in time to revisit the roots of the modern day mixology craze. The era of Prohibition actually led to some pretty creative cocktail creations, some of which have stood the test of time and become ingrained in our culture while others have disappeared. We will whip up some retro cocktails and see if we can discover some long lost recipes. Beddington: February 6, 7-9pm • $35 8689 Oakridge: February 7, 7-9pm • $35 8690 Crowfoot: March 5, 7-9pm • $35 8691 MacTaggart: March 14, 7-9pm • $35 8688
Orange Hop-sicle This award-winning creation blends the bright orange peel flavours of curaçao and balances them with intense citrusy hops. 2 oz. Cointreau 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters ½ oz. simple syrup 3 oz. of your favourite Pacific Northwest IPA In a cocktail mixing glass, add Cointreau, Peychaud’s Bitters and simple syrup. Fill mixing glass with ice and shake and strain into wine glass. Top with IPA. Makes 1 serving.
Pink Lady Perfect for Valentine’s day! 1 ½ oz. gin ½ oz. apple brandy ½ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 egg white* 2 liberal dashes of grenadine syrup (approx. ¼ oz.) Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry. *If egg whites faze you, you can leave this one out; however, we encourage you to give the idea a fair shake. The egg doesn’t affect the flavour of the drink, but does gives it a luxuriously frothy meringue-like texture.
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Experience the high life and serve up a good quality red Bordeaux with a lightly herbed rack of lamb. 28
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Vintage Report 2010 Wines from Around the World
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He Said She Said Wine vs. Beer Chocolate Pairings
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Mushroom risotto pairs well with Tuscan wine such as Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico Reserva or a white Vernaccia di San Gimignano. 29
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New World Wine Extravaganza
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Great American Bourbon
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Wine and Truffles
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Brunello 21 di Montalcino An Afternoon of Tuscan Nobles
The Grape Escape CAlgary
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Guess the Expensive Wine California
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Bouillabaisse with Provencal rose is a must try French food and wine experience. 30
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Single Malt Scotch Whisky BenRiach Speyside Single Malt
Single Cask limited release bottling 750 mL
A 1985 limited release aged for 27 years in Bourbon barrels. A slow sipper, aromatics and flavours of pear and dried apricot, vanilla and toasted coconut fill the glass and tantalize the taste buds. The Ben Riach 1985 is of natural colour and a non-chill filtered whisky.
17359 each
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BenRomach Speyside Single Malt
Shop our Beers of the World to save and win! Save 10% when you purchase any six single cans or bottles from our Beers of the World section. Then prove you’re Alberta’s biggest beer geek by submitting a photo of your purchase on our Facebook page, coopwinesandspirits, or tweet it to @coopwinespirits #BYOBG. Five images will be posted for our FB fans to “Like”. The image with the most “likes” wins a $100 Co-op Wine Spirits Beer gift card as well as the opportunity to select the beers for our next Discovery Beer Pack!
1981 700 mL
Aged in refilled sherry hogshead casks, this Speyside beauty has aromatics and flavours of creamy sherry, light kashew and a salty brine note. This tasty dram is one for fireside meditation after a hearty meal.
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250 Shawville Blvd. SE, Calgary
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What Grape is that? Wines of the “In the know”
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Choose Your Own Adventure Family day
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French Kiss
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Aree Thai Kitchen and Wine
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Mmmm Merlot Fall in Love Again
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Private Locker Class
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New World Wine Extravaganza
Open House: 4pm-7pm
Women & Wine
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Exclusive Drams Whisky Tasting
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The Grape Escape CAlgary
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Hearty Winter Dishes and Hearty Winter Wines
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Alsatian off-dry white wine styles such as Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Riesling pair perfectly with quiche or Germanic dishes with sauerkraut and sausage. 34
Wine Battles
Tuscany vs. Piemonte
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
Oakridge
2570 Southland Drive SW, Calgary 403-299-5444
Shawnessy
80, 250 Shawville Blvd. SE, Calgary 403-294-1966
Ask the Experts Brown Spirits Experience Enjoy a selection of our favourite brown spirits ranging from Scotch Whisky, Canadian Rye Whiskey, Bourbon, Cognacs, Rums and much more! Crowfoot: January 8, 4-7pm MacTaggart: January 22, 4-7pm Oakridge: January 22, 4-7pm Beddington: January 29, 4-7pm Shawnessy: February 5, 4-7pm New World Wine Extravaganza Peruse the aisles and sample tried, tested and true favourites, as well as the newest products to hit on New World wine regions shelves. We will uncork a plethora of wine styles surely to please any palate. Crowfoot: March 6, 4-7pm Oakridge: March 12, 4-7pm Shawnessy: March 13, 4-7pm Beddington: March 26, 4-7pm MacTaggart: March 26, 4-7pm
MacTaggart Ridge
5962 Mullen Way, Edmonton 780-432-2258
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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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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 are available at all Co-op Wine Spirits Beer locations. March 20 and 21, 2015 5pm to 9pm BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary Visit coopwinespiritsbeer.com for more details.
Join us for a spectacular tasting that features a dazzling array of whiskies and cognacs from around the world and a gourmet dinner. November 7, 2015 General Admission: 6pm to 9pm | VIP Admission: 4pm to 9pm BMO Centre, Palomino Room, Stampede Park, Calgary Visit coopwinespiritsbeer.com for more details.