Nov 18th Dessert and Holiday Wines Tasting

When: 18th November (Friday)

Where: SUB Room 212

What Time: 7-9pm

Dave Murdoch will return to give us an early present, that is the gift of trying out some Dessert and Holiday appropriate wines! Just in time for the holidays... well... 39 days until Christmas but you get the idea.

Once again, please remember to bring 2 pieces of ID (no your UBC ID card does not count as one), such as a driver's license, passport, or any government issued card.

Hope to you see guys there!

Oct. 28, Wine Tasting Recap

Only during Halloween, can you get a toast with a cowboy!

Hello everyone! Thanks to those who came out to our tasting last Friday. Here's a list of the wines that we had last Friday.

Also be sure to check out the photos of this tasting, it should be on the Flickr widget to the right of the webpage!

(1)
Peter Zemmer
Sauvignon
Alto Adige, Italy
$23.95
Pair with: Salads with acidic dressing, smokey cheeses or blue cheese

(2)
Veglio Winery
Barbera D'Alba
Italy
$19.98
Pair with: Traditional Italian pasta, lamb

(3)
Ebano 6
Tempranillo
Ribera del Duero, Spain
$34.99

(4)
Bisol
Jeio Cuvee Extra Dry
Italy
$20.22

Nov.4 Beer Tasting

When: Nov.4, Friday
Where: UBC SUB 212
What Time: 7-9pm


And now for something a bit different... instead of the usual wine, we'll go for some nice beer!
Of course, we will learn about beer in the meeting as well.


The usual things still apply, please bring 2 pieces of ID, both must be government issue (eg. driver's license, passport, etc). You can not use your UBC ID card.


Anyway, hope to see you guys there!

Wine Tasting for Oct. 28, 2011

When: Oct.28, Friday
Where: UBC SUB 212
What Time: 7-9pm


This time, we'll have the pleasure of trying out some Italian wines, all thanks to Marcus from Von Albrecht and Associates.


I also believe that the wines will be loosely related to Christmas as well, despite the time of month as of now.


Anyway, hope to see you guys there! And so sorry for the late post!

Heads up for our upcoming tasting's host

Our host for this week will be Marcus from Von Albrecht and Associates!
Check them out at:

http://vonalbrecht.com/

Interested in working for Firefly Wines?

For those that have spoken to Sheila, here is the contact information for the manager of Firefly Wines. Email him your resume if you're interested!

Bruno Gerves | Director of Retail Operation | Firefly Fine Wines and Ales
Cell: 604.614.2249
Vancouver | 2857 Cambie Street (@12th) | 604-875-3325 |www.twitter.com/fireflyvan
Maple Ridge | 21755 Lougheed Highway (east of 216th) | 604-467-1956 |www.twitter.com/fireflymridge
www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com

Oct. 14 Wine Tasting Recap:

(1)
The Smart Grasshopper
Style: Gruner Vetliner
Grape Varieties: Gruner Vetliner
Region: Hungary( Usually found in Austria)
Characteristics: Dry, Floral
Food: Good with light cheeses, Asian food.
Price: $13

(2)
Louis Bernard
Style: Cotes Du Rhone(White)
Grape Varieties: Marsanne, Viognier, Roussane
Region: Rhone Valley, Southern France
Characteristics: Honey, Honeysuckle, Pear
Food: Baked Fish, Shellfish
Price: $15

(3)
Bolla Valpolcella
Style: Valpolacella
Grape Varieties: Corvina, Sagiovese, Barbera
Region: Verona, Northern Italy
Characteristics: Dry, Sour Cherries, Serve Slightly Chilled
Food: Good with light tomato based pasta
Price: $14

(4)
Melini Chianti
Style: Chianti
Grape Varieties:
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Characteristics:
Food: Good with Spagetti and Meatballs, Steak ect
Price: $14

All available through your local friendly (hopefully!) BC Liquor Stores. Until next time!