Tuesday, March 24, 2009

April 3: Jacob's Creek tasting at Spiritmerchants Vic West!

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Spiritmerchants presents an encounter with the many and varied wines of Australia's Jacobs Creek winery!

We'll be pouring between 3:30 and 7:30 PM on April 3rd---see you then!

Joie and Bliss!


The first of this years release from JoieFarm Wines arrives at Spiritmerchants this week! Need we say more?

Well, we will---whether we need to or not! Joie's are among the most popular whites and rosés we've ever carried at Spiritmerchants, and we're bringing in a full complement this year. Their Noble Blend and Reisling especially stand out this vintage, although there's not a weak link in the Joie chain We're just blissed-out to have them back in the store---for as long as they last!

Sunday, March 1, 2009

March 12, 13 and 17th Tastings at Spiritmerchants Vic West!

March 12th from 3:30 to 6:30 PM, the hop-heads from Russell Brewing will get their product poured for the multitudes at Vic West. Russell produces Russell Cream Ale, Pale Ale, Honey Blonde Ale, Extra Special Lager, Lemon Wheat Ale, Winter Porter and Lions Lager---and anyone just off the train from Winnipeg will immediately recognize Russell as the sister operation of their renowned Fort Garry Brewery.
March 13th, it'll be Tinhorn Creek's turn in the spotlight---we'll be pouring an exhaustive (and exhausting) selection of their wares between 3:00 and 6:00 PM

St Patrick's Day, March 17th, sees a four hour marathon pouring of Jameson's Irish Whiskey at Vic West! Better than Single Malt? We'll let you decide!