Just a friendly reminder the deadline for reserving your Limited Edition wines is quickly approaching.  Take a look at the five outstanding choices for this year, and call us at 250-765-5353 by Monday, December 5 to reserve yours.  You won’t be disappointed by any of these wines!  Simply reserve now, and we will call you when the wines arrive at the store.  You don’t pay for them until you start the wine.  These incredible wines are usually only available once – so don’t miss out!

Impart your personal artistic touch on this year’s five Selection Limited Edition varieties. Each year Winexpert produces only a limited quantity of five fabulous and unique varieties from around the world from January through April. These very special wines are only available during their month of release and are so immensely popular that they can be acquired by pre-order only.

South African Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon

Sauvignon Blanc has wild, herbaceous flavours and tart, grapefruit-like character, which shows strongly in the young wine, while Semillon has flavours of honeydew melon and sweet honey that take a bit longer to come out. Together the two grapes make a lush, balanced wine with great up-front fruit and a satisfying , rich finish.

LE 2011 – January White from Maverick Video Group on Vimeo.

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Washington Meritage

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot, this wine features great extract, deep colour and intense aromatics of dark berry fruit, cassis, peppery spice, cedar and smoke. The seductive nose of this wine foreshadows magnificent texture and flavour, including dark berries, liquorice, vanilla and warm brown spices that glide across the palate.

LE 2011 – January Red from Maverick Video Group on Vimeo.

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There are limited quantities of five fabulous and unique wines from around the world, available January through April. These wines are only available during their month of release, and by pre-order. Please review the following blog post and reserve your choices prior to December 5, 2011. The Limited Editions are always outstanding wines – don’t miss out!

World Vineyard Collection Seasonal Releases

Available October 3: 2 Limited Release wines that will be ready before Christmas!

Australian Shiraz/Mourvedre

Australia’s extreme heat and sunshine make for intensely ripe grapes, and Shiraz and Mourvedre respond perfectly to it. The small, thick skinned berries of Shiraz are deep blue-black and high in extract and fl avour. Dense tannins, brisk acidity, and rich colour help Mourvedre contribute structure and density in the blend. The wine has blueberry, blackberry and spice notes, with fi rm tannins and bright fruit to drink well young and to improve very well with age. Enjoy with grilled beef, lamb chops and intense cheeses. Dry, Medium Oak, Medium Body

Ready in 4 weeks. Kit to Go: $89.95 Kit Made on Premises: $143.28 (includes taxes and corks)

German Traminer-Riesling

Germany’s cool, sunny climate and steep slopes produce grapes with highly concentrated flavours, aroma and body. Blending two of the most aromatic white grapes in the world, this wine reveals a combination of fl oral notes and apple crispness with the perfume of lychee, rose petals, and hints of tropical fruits. The smooth fi nish and medium body make this a great wine for sipping. Off-Dry (a little sweet, perfectly balanced) No Oak, Medium Body

Ready in 4 weeks. Kit to Go: $80.95 Kit Made on Premises: $134.28 (includes taxes and corks)

October Specials: Buy Two and Save!

Purchase any two World Vineyard Collection wines and receive a 25% savings on the second wine kit. (This does not apply to the Limited Release World Vineyard wines.) These wines are ready in 4 weeks.

Purchase any two Selection Original wines and receive a 25% savings on the second wine kit. These are the Premium 6 week wines.

November Special: Buy Two and Save!

Purchase any two Selection Estate wines and enjoy a 25% savings on the second wine kit. These Ultra-Premium wines are ready in 8 weeks. The last day to make a Vintners Reserve or World Vineyard wine and bottle before Christmas is November 18. To make Selection Original or International, the last day is November 4.

December Specials: Buy Two and Save!

Purchase any two Vintners Reserve wines and enjoy a 25% savings on the second wine kit. These wines are ready in 4 weeks.

Purchase any two Selection International wines and enjoy a 25% savings on the second wine kit. These Premium wines are ready in 6 weeks. This offer does not include the Selection International Grape Skin Varieties.

The 25% discount applies to the second kit purchased, and does not include the Vin-on-Premises fee. If you purchase a 4 week kit and a 6 week kit, the discount will apply to the 4 week kit. May not be combined with any other offer.

Wine Central will close November 11, 2011 to honour our Veterans and Troops.

We wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!  We will be closed Saturday, October 8 through Monday, October 10.  We’ll be back in the store at 9 am on Tuesday, October 11.  Enjoy the weekend!

Baked Ham With Wine and Veggies Featuring Selection International South African Chenin Blanc

• 5-6 lb ham
• 2/3 cup each of onions, celery and carrots
• 1 leek
• 6 peppercorns
• 6 allspice berries or cloves
• 3 cups Selection International South African Chenin Blanc

Put ham in baking pan. Add veggies and pour wine over all. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 mins. Reduce temperature to 325 F for 2 1/2 hours until internal temp reaches 160 degrees F.