Dear Customer,

Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. We’ve got some great specials on this month as well as some announcements! Please note: we will be closed Saturday October 7th and Monday October 9th for the Thanksgiving long weekend. As always, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact us.

Stan, Maureen & the fabulous staff

Introducing Limited Edition 2017

This year Winexpert is continuing the tradition with another five remarkable wines from five outstanding regions.

The LE17 collection is a welcome showcase of popular varietals and unique blends.  From a rich New Zealand Merlot, to a bright and refreshing Spanish Blend, Milagro Blanco, this vintage collection offers something to appeal to every wine lover.  Fruit driven, spicy, floral or herbaceous; whatever your preference, these wines will awaken your palate.

R.S.V.P with your order by December 1st to avoid missing out on these fantastic wines!

Each week on Facebook we will be posting information about each of the individual wines as well as delicious recipes to pair them with.

California Trinity Red Ready in 4 weeks An blend of three of California ‘s most popular grape varieties – Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, come together making a perfectly balanced, well-structured dry red wine.  This medium bodied wine is perfect with a roast dinner or barbecued steak. Sweetness: Body: Oak:		Australian Chardonnay Ready in 4 weeks Supple and slightly buttery, this wine lingers on the palate with layers of toast and spice. Extremely versatile with foods, this is the red wine’ of white wines, combining beautifully with grilled pork, chicken, fish, salads and cream-based pasta sauces. Sweetness: Body: Oak:
Shiraz Ready in 4 weeks Boasts a concentrated blend of plum and blackberry fruit, with spice and chocolate in a firm structure that leads to a tannic, fruity finish and hints of smoky oak. This wine is a mouth-filling, dark and delicious treat. Sweetness: Body: Oak:		Pinot Gris Ready in 4 weeks Refreshing and light-bodied, this wine shows green apple, pear and honeydew, drinking well while still young. Great with lighter foods, peppered white fish, and creamy cheeses. Sweetness: Body: Oak:

Oak Barrels

 We just received our brand new oak barrels all the way from Hungary!  To prepare the barrels for aging our bold, full-bodied reds, we like to season the wood with a white wine.  By starting with a white wine, our barrels are primed for aging reds and we get a delicious, oaked white out of the deal!  Starting this month we have both white and red wines available for you to get your hands on.  Take a look at the options below and let us know which barrel has your name on it!

White Wines

Fume Blanc & Australian Chardonnay

Red Wines

Australian Cabernet Shiraz & French Merlot & Italian Montepulciano

Liquid Dessert is the Best Dessert

Après work, Après play, Après any day.

Raise a glass and say cheers to Après, your after-dinner indulgence or special occasion showstopper. These flavourful and aromatic specialty wines offer uncompromising quality and allow you to enjoy the sweeter side of life. Proudly share your delicious dessert or ice wine style while celebrating with family and friends, or put up your feet at the end of the day and unwind while enjoying a sweet treat.

RIESLING ICEWINE STYLE			CABERNET FRANC ICEWINE STYLE			PORT
Honey, Peach, Sweet Citrus and Marmalade. SWEETNESS: Sweet | OAK: None BODY: Medium-full | ALCOHOL: 13%			Honey, Strawberry, Cranberry and Rose Petal SWEETNESS: Sweet | OAK: None BODY: Medium-full | ALCOHOL: 13%			Fig, Plum and Chocolate Notes. SWEETNESS: Sweet | OAK: Medium BODY: Full | ALCOHOL: 17%
LIMITED RELEASE DESSERT WINES
RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE			CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL			TOASTED MARSHMALLOW
	Warm cherries and plums are supported by a racy zing of bright raspberry and luscious chocolate.			The velvety decadence of chocolate blends beautifully with rich, salted caramel.			Rich and smoky toasted marshmallow with smooth vanilla and decadent caramelized notes.

Each month we will feature a new recipe for you to try at home and offer our suggestion on which of our wines to pair it with!

This month we’re going savory with this Pancetta and Egg Pasta.  Italian pasta dishes are a easy to pair with wine.  This is generally due to the fact that Italian food tends to have only three or so ingredients, and an easy, direct set of flavours to think about when you’re matching them with wine.  This month’s dish is a great example of this – you have cheese, and egg, and a bit of Pancetta- so, essentially, a salty, savoury dish which needs a cutting, fresh and zingy wine to lift everything up and keep things exciting.  We recommend our Italian Pinot Grigio from Italy.

Try it for yourself and let us know what you think!

Pancetta and Egg Pasta
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb (500 g) spaghetti noodles 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 4 oz (125 g) pancetta, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped Fresh ground pepper and salt 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh parsley, basil or a mix of both 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese 4 lightly poached or fried eggs
METHOD: Boil pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water until al-denté. Measure out 1 cup (250 mL) of the pasta cooking water before draining. Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large skillet. Add pancetta and cook until browned. Stir in garlic; cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add drained hot pasta to skillet along with reserved pasta water. Toss for 1 minute to coat. Remove from the heat and toss in fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide between serving bowls. Top each serving with a poached egg. TIP: For poached eggs: Bring a shallow pan of water with 1 tbsp (15 mL) white vinegar to a gentle simmer. Crack fresh eggs, individually, into a small bowl. Gently slide into the water. Simmer for 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to blot dry.

We know, we know!  Its not even Thanksgiving yet!  It’s all about 4, 6 and 8 weeks around here though so its not too early to start thinking about Christmas gifts of the liquid variety!  Wine is a popular gift over the holidays and a great host(ess) gift.  How much more meaningful would it be to gift a bottle of your very own wine with a great custom label and cap?! Four week wines started now will be ready to bottle at the start of November; this will give them time to age in the bottle before you need them in December for your stockings.  Plus, because there are 30 bottles in each batch, that means you can strike 30 gifts or party favours off your list right now!  (We suggest keeping one or two for yourself though!)