SPRING 2018
EVENTS CALENDAR
BEERS FOR SUMMER MAY 10 RUM & BOURBON JUNE 16
ALL-NEW
SPRING
FEATURING:
GUESS THE EXPENSIVE WINE APRIL 14 + SALSA & CHIP PAIRINGS FOR CINCO DE MAYO MAY 5 + PIZZA & ITALIAN WINE PAIRING JUNE 7 AND MORE!
2018 SPRING EVENTS FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Whisky & Chocolate | 7-8:30pm $30 The best way to discover how divine whisky and chocolate can be together is to try them. Your palate will be in awe of how these two epicurean delights work together when they are expertly paired. You are sure to come away with a few new pairings for your favourite dram. SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Guess the Expensive Wine 7-8:30pm $15 Can you tell how much a wine is worth just by tasting it? We’re challenging you to do just that as we present a mixed lineup of red and white wines from around the world. We’ll ask you to guess which one is the most and least expensive. This class is always a fun and eye-opening evening. THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Celebrate Malbec Day 7-8:30pm $15 Celebrate Malbec Day with us! We’re bringing you a tasting of delicious Malbec wines from around the world. If you love red wines, you won’t want to miss this celebration of big, bold reds. They are sure to make your palate happy and help you find a few new favourites just in time for BBQ season. FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Get to Know Gin | 7-8:30pm $15 Come and learn all about the spirit that is perfect for summer sipping. With a history that started off in the 17th century as a medicinal cure for different ailments to the small batch and cult craft gin creations that are being created today there is something for everyone at this eye-opening event. You’ll love tasting through the different intensities and flavours the gin wall has to offer. You’ll and leave with some new cocktail inspiration and recipes in hand.
SATURDAY, MAY 5 Salsa & Chips Pairings – Cinco de Mayo | 7-8:30pm $15 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us as we explore lively pairings for salsa and chips? We’ll be expertly pairing six different salsa styles and chips with classical Mexican cocktails, beers and of course tequila! If you love salsa and are excited to try new flavours you won’t want to miss this event. Let the fiesta begin! THURSDAY, MAY 10 Beers for Summer | 7-8:30pm $15 Get ready for summer with us as we open up some of our favourite beers for the season! Lagers, ales, and IPA’s (maybe even a fruit beer!) will be part of our must-try for summer beer list. If you’re a beer lover and are excited to see what styles we’re enjoying for the season then you’ll be sure to join us for the fun. SATURDAY, MAY 12 Popcorn Pairings | 7-8:30pm $20 Don’t miss out on an evening of sweet and savoury popcorn pairings as we take this favourite snack food to a whole new level. You’ll not only be amazed at how many different drink styles can be paired with popcorn, but also at some of the secret toppings our team has to share with you. We guarantee that you’ll never look at popcorn and pairings the same way again!
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FRIDAY, MAY 25 Sangria & Summer Cocktails 7-8:30pm $15 Get ready for the summer outdoor entertaining season with this fun evening. Filled with great expert tips, we’ll show you how to create crafty cocktails and scrumptious sangrias. Our team will show you how to take fresh ingredients and spirits and turn them into magic in the glass. If you love sipping a chilled cocktail on the patio, then this is a night you won’t want miss! SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Gluten Free – what can I drink? | 7-8:30pm $15 Gluten has become a big and sometimes confusing topic for many living with sensitivities and also those who want to limit their exposure to it. In this class we will be your guide as we lead you through an exciting tasting of gluten free products. We’ll help to make sense of all the different labeling so you can make an informed choice when shopping for your next gluten free product. THURSDAY, JUNE 7 Pizza & Italian Wine Pairing 7-8:30pm $20 Join us as we combine forces to take your pizza and drink pairing experience to a whole new level. If you’re a pizza enthusiast then this is an event you won’t want to miss as we take classic pizza styles and pair them up with a fabulous collection of wines from Italy. Seating is limited so please book early.
EVERY SIP REWARDS YOU The Cellar Club is all about turning every enjoyable sip into rewards. Build your points quickly as you discover the wonderful world of wine, beer and spirits. Watch our website for upcoming details and sign up for our email newsletter to be the first to join.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Tailgate Party at Willow Park Wines & Spirits | 12-3pm FREE We are kicking off football season with a festival style tailgate party on June 15, 2018. Join us from 12 noon until 3 pm for complimentary hamburgers and hot dogs and great tastes of beer, wine and spirits. Our friends at Wiser’s, Jacob’s Creek and Molsen’s will be on hand to talk to you about their products and their many years of Saskatchewan Roughrider football support. SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Rum & Bourbon | 7-8:30pm $20 If you love fine spirits you won’t want to miss out on this evening’s event as we explore two of the world’s favourites - rum and bourbon. This evening will cover stories behind these spirits and guide you through an exciting tasting. You’re sure to leave with a better understanding of why these two spirits continue to grow in popularity each year around the globe. THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Potato Chips & Snack Food Pairings | 7-8:30pm $15 Our Potato Chip Pairing class is always so much fun that we’ve brought it back! This time we’ve added some other tasty snack foods into the mix. You’re going to have a blast with our Trusted Expert team! They’ll take some of their favourite snack foods and pair them up with tasty wines and beers to show you how to bring a “wowfactor” to snacking at home. Trust us when we say you won’t believe how much fun you can have pairing with chips, Cheezies, Bits & Bites and more.
Cinco de Mayo Pairings!
TEQUILA CHICKEN Marinate 3 to 4 lbs. of Chicken pieces in the following:
Cinco de Mayo Pairings May 5!
INGREDIENTS: • • • • •
½ cup of lime juice ½ cup chopped cilantro 2 TB chopped garlic ¼ cup chopped jalapeno ½ cup olive oil
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1 TB Chile powder 1 TB Chile flakes, sweet or spicy depending on preference 1 TB cumin, ground 1 TB oregano, dried
DIRECTIONS: 1. Marinade for at least 4 hours and up to 24. Grill over a medium grill, 20 mins for breast and 40 mins for thighs.
2. Serve with a purchased salsa or homemade Pico de Gallo.
Perfect Cocktails! PICANTE DE LA CASA COCKTAIL Adapted from Miami’s Soho Beach House
INGREDIENTS: • • • • • •
2 oz. tequila 1 oz. fresh lime juice ¾ oz. agave nectar 12 cilantro leaves 1 sprig for garnish 1 (¼”) piece of a Fresno chile pepper, plus 2 rings for garnish
Muddle tequila, lime juice, agave, cilantro leaves, and ¼” piece of chile in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously; strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with cilantro sprig and chile rings if desired.
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