FALL 2019 Willow Park Wines & Spirits
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Tastings, Festivals, Classes & More! BOURBON MASTER CLASS OCTOBER 3 FALL BEER FESTIVAL OCTOBER 19 SPARKLING WINE FESTIVAL DECEMBER 7
2019 FALL EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Wines from South America 7-8:30pm $15 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Great Value Wines 7-8:30pm $15 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating
The wine producing countries of South America might be considered New World regions, but did you know that they’ve been honing their craft since the 1500’s? Tonight, we’re taking you 10,000km south as we explore the unique flavours and varietals of South American wines! From the impeccable Argentinian Malbec to the native Torrontés grape, the wines of South America are sure to become a new favourite!
When it comes to wine, it’s easy to get caught up in the kerfuffle of vintages, regions and varieties, resulting in some unexpectedly expensive purchases! Our Trusted Experts have compiled a collection of wallet-friendly wines that deliver maximum quality on a minimal budget. With a variety of red, white, and sparkling wines, you’ll be able to keep your cellar stocked without breaking the bank!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Potato Chip Pairing 7-8:30pm $15 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Ciders for Fall 7-8:30pm $15 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating
The notion of pairings often conjures up formal dinner parties and expensive wines, but who says pairings need to be fancy? Tonight, we’re pairing sumptuous libations with snacks found in the junk food aisle, from potato chips to pretzels and beyond! After tonight, you’ll know what to pair for even your most casual snacking!
People have been sipping cider for over 2000 years and this ancient beverage is once again gaining popularity as a glutenfree alternative to beer! At our Ciders for Fall class, we’ll be celebrating the autumnal harvest of the incredible fruits that make ciders so special. We guarantee that you’ll find the perfect fall beverage.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Wine & Cheese Pairings 7-8:30pm $20 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Hidden Gem Festival 7-9pm $25 Style: Walkabout Festival, Food and Tasting Stations, No Seating
There’s no better duo than wine and cheese, except for Willow Park Wines & Spirits and Sask Cheese Factory! We’ve teamed up with our better half to bring you an evening of excellent wines alongside delectable cheeses. You’ll be guided through a delicious tasting while learning what makes these pairings so perfect.
Are you stuck in a wine rut, drinking the same bottle and brands night after night? At our Hidden Gem Festival, you’ll discover wines from around the world that you may have overlooked! This eyeopening festival will introduce you to a selection of wines that will add some delicious diversity to your collection.
MEET THE TEAM!
SCOTT LYONS-BELT Store Manager
Nicole Hoostie, Patrina Friedle & Mark Lye
Reshma Purohit, Jesse Duncan & Nicole Hoostie
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Spain and Portugal 7-8:30pm $15 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating Saúde and Salud! The phenomenal wines of Spain and Portugal have long been captivating wine enthusiasts. With native grapes like Tempranillo, Albariño, Marufo and Sercial, the Iberian Peninsula has been churning out incomparable wines for thousands of years. Tonight, you’ll be introduced to the astonishing variety of reds, whites, rosés, Ports, and Sherries emerging from these westerly regions. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Guess the Expensive Wine 7-8:30pm $15 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating Can you tell how much a wine is worth just by tasting it? Does the price always represent quality? Tonight, you get to be the judge as we present you with a mixed lineup of red and white wines ranging from bargains to bank busters, and you’ll have to figure out which are which! Check your assumptions at the door, this eyeopening class is always full of surprises! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Bourbon Master Class 7-8:30pm $35 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating Bourbon has its roots in 18th century Kentucky, though accurate details of its beginnings are a bit hazy! Join us on a journey back in time to discover the humble, if somewhat illegal, origins of ‘America’s Whisky’ by tasting a lineup of extraordinary top-shelf bourbons.
CHICKEN PAILLARDS WITH AVOCADO AND POMEGRANATE SALSA By Meiko Pennock For the Chicken • 4 4-6 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp. pomegranate molasses • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Salsa • 1 large lemon • 1/2 medium pomegranate • 3 small scallions, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced • 2 medium firm-ripe avocados (6 to 7 oz. each), pitted, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 1 tsp. finely diced seeded jalapeño • 1 tsp. pomegranate molasses • Kosher salt
Prepare the Chicken Pound each chicken breast between pieces of plastic wrap and wrap until about 3/8 inch thick. In a shallow bowl, stir the lemon juice, 2 tbsp. of the olive oil, pomegranate molasses, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Add the chicken, turn to coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour. Make the Salsa Finely grate the zest from the lemon and then squeeze 1 tbsp. juice. Pick the seeds out of the pomegranate, discarding any pith, and put them in a bowl. Add the lemon zest and juice, scallions, avocado, olive oil, parsley, jalapeño, pomegranate, molasses, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook the Chicken Heat 1/2 tbsp. of the olive oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add 2 of the chicken breasts and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side and cooked through, about 3 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1/2 tbsp. oil and 2 chicken breasts. Serve the chicken with the salsa spooned over the top. 3 | WILLOW PARK WINES & SPIRITS
BURSTING TOMATO GRATIN
By Peggy Perry
Procedure 1. Toss washed tomatoes with chives and garlic and olive oil. 2. Mix cream with goats cheese and spread over tomatoes. 3. Sprinkle bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese on top. 4. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 Ales for Fall 7-8:30pm $15 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Thanksgiving Pairings 7-8:30pm $25 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating
Now that it’s Fall, we’re switching our t-shirts for sweaters, sunglasses for toques, and flip-flops for boots. We’re also trading our summer sips for some autumn friendly ales! At this class, we’ll be tasting brews from around the world that are perfect for the cooler days of Fall.
Choosing a menu for Thanksgiving is easy; you’ve got your classic turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Finding something to pair with these decadent foods should be just as simple! We’ll be serving up tips and tricks on how to pair beverages with every Thanksgiving course, guaranteeing your place as the host with the most!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Whisky & Chocolate 7-8:30pm $25 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating We’re taking indulgent pairings to new heights at our Whisky & Chocolate pairing class! These two sumptuous treats have complex yet complementary flavour profiles, creating unexpected taste sensations when perfectly paired. You’ll be sure to come away with some delightful new pairings for your favourite dram. 4 | WILLOW PARK WINES & SPIRITS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 Rum 101 7-8:30pm $20 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating We’re whisking you to warmer climates as we explore the origin of rum! During this introductory class, you’ll learn about the spirits ancient origins, distilling process, and its importance in North America’s history. You will leave with a new appreciation for both the taste and traditions of this sugarcane based spirit.
Ingredients • ½ cup cream • 5 ounces soft goat cheese, plain or garlic and herb seasoned • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 pound mini-tomatoes, such as grape, teardrop, or cherry tomatoes • ¼ cup chives, chopped • ¼ cup fine dried bread crumbs, preferably garlic-herb seasoned • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese • 1 clove garlic, minced • About ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste • Freshly ground black pepper
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Fall Beer Festival 7-9pm $20 Style: Walkabout Festival, Food and Tasting Stations, No Seating We’re welcoming the cooler season with our Fall Beer Festival, celebrating outstanding beer-making talent both at home and abroad. This festival will be your opportunity to sample unique brews from iconic beermaking regions, and hopefully discover new favorites to add to your fridge! Whether you’re a beer beginner or a buff, there’s something for everyone at this festival!
Mark Lye
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Any Port in a Storm 7-8:30pm $25 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Exploring Italy 7-8:30pm $15 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating
Revel in decadence with an evening of Port and pairings! Cynthia Opsal, Brand Ambassador of The Fladgate Partnership, will be our host as we taste our way through a diverse lineup of fortified wines with delicious complementary cheeses and chocolates. The evening’s reception will commence with the classic Portuguese aperitif White Port and Tonic, followed by six incredible Ports including the Fonseca Bin 27, the Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny, and the 98pt Fonseca Vintage Port 2016.
Home to over 350 grape varieties, Italy has secured its place as the top wine producing country in the world. Tonight, we’ll be teaching you about the classic Italian wines that consistently inspire and wow connoisseurs around the globe!
THURSDAY ,OCTOBER 24 Halloween Pairings 7-8:30pm $15 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating We already know that you’re planning on stealing some of your kids Halloween candy next week, so why not put an adult spin on your overindulgence! We’ll be pairing Rockets, mini chocolate bars and other classic candies with a variety of beers, wines, and cocktails. This class is no tricks, just treats!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Beer and Cheese 7-8:30pm $20 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating Funky, nutty, ripe, bitter, acidic, creamy; Are we describing beers or cheeses? These complex flavours are more complementary than you might think! At our Beer and Cheese class, we’ll teach you how to expertly pair these punchy treats. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Italian Wine Festival 7-9pm $25 Style: Walkabout Festival, Food and Tasting Stations, No Seating It’s time to experience la dolce vita as we toast to the delicious and diverse wines of Italy at our Italian Wine Festival! We’ll be taking the scenic route through the Italian countryside, tasting the best wines from each of Italy’s unique winemaking regions. From the bubbling Proseccos of Veneto to Sicily’s noble Nero d’Avalo grapes, it’s no wonder that the Italians are known for their love of wine! Cin cin!
CIDER BEER SANGRIA Enjoy this recipe with Scott’s tasty pairing recommendations!
Ingredients • 2 (12-ounce) cold bottles hard cider • (Flatlander Crossmount Gold Cider) • 1 (12-ounce) cold bottle wheat beer (Konig Ludwig Wheat Beer) • 1 1/2 cold cups apple cider • 1 cup cold ginger ale, or ginger beer if you want it to have more of a bite • 1/2 cup apricot brandy (Bols Apricot Brandy) • 2 apples, sliced • 2 pears, sliced • 2 oranges, sliced • A handful of cinnamon sticks • Cinnamon sugar for the rim, if desired Instructions Add all of the fruit and cinnamon sticks to the bottom of a large pitcher. Add the hard cider, beer, apple cider, ginger ale and brandy together and stir gently. If you’d like, rim the edge of a glass with an orange wedge and dip in the cinnamon sugar. To serve, pour the sangria over extra fruit and ice. Unlike regular sangria, I don’t let this sit overnight since we’re using the beer and it’s carbonated and fizzy. Also, as note, taste your sangria before serving. The sweetness level will depend on the beer you use along with the cider! If you need a touch of sweet, I’d go with some maple syrup stirred in.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Guess the Expensive Spirit 7-8:30pm $20 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating As the saying goes; ‘don’t judge a spirit by the price!’ We’ve taken one of our most popular classes and added a brand-new twist! This time, you’ll be led through a blind tasting of spirits, deciphering which is the most and least expensive in the flight. It’s up to you to decide whether the price is justified by the quality, and vice versa!
GRILLED RAINBOW PEPPERS
By Peggy Perry
The peppers in this dish will dance with the complex and vibrant Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé - one of Peggy’s favourites!
Ingredients • 1 garlic clove, minced • ½ lemon • ½ tsp (2 ml) salt • ¼ tsp (1 ml) ground black pepper • ¼ cup (50 ml) olive oil
Preparation: 15 minutes Grilling Time: 6 minutes Servings: 6 to 8 servings
• 1 cup (250 ml) fresh basil, coarsely chopped
• 3 each red and yellow peppers • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil • ½ cup (125 ml) crumbled feta
Directions Place garlic in a blender. Squeeze in 1 tbsp (15 mL) juice from lemon. Add salt, pepper and ¼ cup (50 mL) oil. Blend until mixed. Add basil. Puree to a saucy consistency. Use right away, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before using. Oil grill and heat barbecue to medium-high. Slice peppers into quarters. Place peppers in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil. Toss to evenly coat, then place on grill. Depending on size of grill, you may need to barbecue in two batches. Barbecue with lid closed until peppers are lightly charred, turning often, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove peppers to bowl as they are done. Evenly drizzle basil sauce over top and toss peppers until well coated. Place on a platter, then scatter feta overtop. Delicious warm or cover and leave at room temperature up to 3 or 4 hours. Nutrients per serving 2.1 g protein, 10.3 g fat, 6.6 g carbohydrates, 0.7 mg iron, 56 mg calcium, 232 mg sodium, 1.3 g fiber, 122 calories 6 | WILLOW PARK WINES & SPIRITS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Grey Cup Pairings 7-8:30pm $20 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating This is going to be your easiest Grey Cup party yet, thanks to some tips and tricks from our Trusted Experts! We’ll show you how to pair with classic Game Day foods like chips, chicken wings, spinach dip, and more! Even if you and your guests are cheering for opposing teams, everyone will agree that your feast was a total touch down. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Fancy Cask Finishes 7-8:30pm $20 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating Have you ever wondered how whiskies develop distinct, complex flavours? It’s all in the finishing, a process in which spirits spend time in one cask before being transferred into another for secondary maturation. These casks are typically infused with flavour from previous use, allowing unique flavours to diffuse into the whisky. If you think you’ve tried everything when it comes to whisky, we can’t wait for you to discover new and unique flavours of fancy cask finishes!
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Wine & Chocolate 7-8:30pm $20 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating If something gives you pleasure, then you shouldn’t feel guilty about it! That’s our justification at least! Tonight, we’re jumping straight to dessert by indulging in decadent pairings of wine and chocolate. Our Trusted Experts have put together a selection of chocolates with a variety of wine styles to show you how diverse and delicious these pairings can be! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Holiday Cocktails 7-8:30pm $15 Style: Seated Tasting, Non-Reserved Seating It’s the most wonderful, and most busy, time of the year! Between buying gifts, planning dinners, and shovelling snow, we think you could use an evening of holiday inspired libations. After tonight, you’ll have all the tools and tinsel to make cocktails that will have everyone rockin’ around the Christmas tree! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Sparkling Wine Festival 7-9pm $25 Style: Walkabout Festival, Food and Tasting Stations, No Seating
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We’re celebrating the holiday season the only way we know how; with glasses full of bubbles! At our Sparkling Wine Festival, we’ll be toasting to all things sparkling from around the world. Fill your flute with classic styles like French Champagne and Italian Prosecco, or find new favourites hailing from California and South America. With something to please every type of sparkling fan, you can consider this your no hassle holiday party. 7 | WILLOW PARK WINES & SPIRITS
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