join us Whitecap books, The Cookbook Co. Cooks and Metrovino invite you to celebrate the release of Shelley boettcher’s all-new, revised edition of
unCoRked The definitive Guide to Alberta’s best Wines under $25
Author Shelley boettcher is a Calgary-based food and wine writer
unCoRked
book lAunCh pARTy
Tuesday, november 19th, 6:30 pm
The Cookbook Co. Cooks 722-11th Ave SW, 403-265-6066, ext 1 $25, inCludeS A Copy of The book
call to register now! Metrovino will be pouring samples of Shelley’s favourite wines, paired with delicious food from The Cookbook Co. Cooks.
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Bigallet Thym Liqueur Thyme heals all wounds, doesn’t it? Thyme liqueurs typically come from France, and Bigallet has been producing liqueurs and syrups at the foot of the Alps since the late 1800s. Thyme liqueurs can be used as a digestif or apéritif and can also replace chartreuse and St. Germain in cocktails. Bigallet’s Thym is a stunner, with a fresh, botanical, herbal flavour. ($28, 350 ml bottle)
Damilano Cannubi Gift Pack One of the most highly esteemed vineyards in Barolo, Cannubi is a winelover’s dream. The Damilano estate goes back to 1890 and is still family owned. The family also owns a small slice of the famous Cannubi Vineyard. Barolo is one of the kings of the wine world and drinkers can expect black cherry fruit, spice, and plenty of red meat-friendly tannins. This gift pack contains both 2006 and 2007. In addition to drinking well now, these are perfect (and high-scoring) wines for cellaring, possibly for two more decades, if you can wait that long. ($195)
the Whisky Advent Calendar Picture 24 doors of whisky mayhem in a handy gift format. The Canadian exclusive for this super calendar is right here in Calgary at the Kensington Wine Market, but there are only about 250 available. If this is your kind of gift, don’t wait too long! Each 30 ml bottle is enough for a good sized dram or for possibly sharing with a friend. There’s a wide range of styles and distillers, with one special 50-year-old whisky behind one special door. Buy one for yourself, too. Kensington Wine Market. ($300)
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