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3 Tantalizing Wine Tastings Coming Up

Posted on April 19, 2013

 


Global Series II Sauvignon Blanc - April 25th - $35.00

Without a doubt this is one of the most popular grape varieties on the planet. Everyone loves a glass of crisp, cold Sauvignon Blanc. If you think you know your “Sauvignons” we challenge you to come to this tasting. Quelle Surprise! Thr Apr 25 * Sign up for all 4 Global Series and Save $5.00 per class



Global Series II Merlot- May 9th - $45

Much maligned since Hollywood’s movie “Sideways” made everyone afraid to admit they drank Merlot or, worse yet, that they even liked it, we’d like to set the record straight. Merlot is delicious! Come taste a universal selection! Thr May 9 * Sign up for all 4 Global Series and Save $5.00 per class    $45.00



Wine Fest - May 16th - $40

Come help us celebrate our 21st birthday with a giant wine tasting and super sale! We clear the store to make room for all our top producers.

To Register Call: 403-283-8000 or visit: https://www.kensingtonwinemarket.com/tastings/register.php
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society Canada April 2013 Outturn

Posted on April 11, 2013


The Calgary home of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society Canada hosted 3 sold out tastings on Friday April 5th and Saturday the 6th to showcase the latest releases. The April release consists of 6 new single cask Scotch whiskies, 5 single malts and one grain. This month's releases were as follows:

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 48.31: Honey & flowers in a knicker drawer - 53.1% - 23 Year - Speyside - 2nd Fill Sherry Butt - Outturn: 262 Bottles - Panel's Tasting Note: "The rich, rewarding nose delivered marzipan, caramel, chocolate digestives, Battenberg cake, honey and beeswax polish; someone detected floral incense, someone else a tin of Lakeland pencils and the Lady-poet was rummaging in her knicker drawer. The unreduced palate had velvety chocolate and Mayan cocoa – also buttered toast, caramel and salty toffee – then light, sweet smoke,woody notes, pepper and chilli. The reduced nose produced more cereal notes (honey nut clusters) syrup, bread dough and green leaves. The palate now had warm toffee flavours, buttered brioche,Cadbury’s Fruit and Nut and mild poppadom in the finish. The distillery is near Cromdale." Drinking Tip: "A handy standby dram for sharing with friends, but easy on the water." - $176.49
Scotch Malt Whisky Society G1.8: A bag of assorted boiled sweets - 62.9% - 21 Year - Refill Hogshead Ex-Bourbon - Grain Whisky - Outturn: 211 Bottles - Panel's Tasting Note: "Lots of fruit on the early nose (pear flan, rhubarb, lemon curd,apricot) growing richer in the glass – soon we found marzipan,fudge, toffee, Bakewell tart, butterscotch, vanilla and straw. Thepalate was just as fruity but also sweet and nippy (some found itfiery) – like a bag of assorted boiled sweets. In reduction, the nosesplit between citric components and banana toffee – also somedustiness, like rubbing butter into flour. The palate opened andbecame cleaner and fresher, but evaporation from the tongue leftrich joys of tobacco, liquorice and dark chocolate Bounty bars.From Edinburgh’s only grain distillery." Drinking Tip: "A summertime dram - or maybe whilemaking cakes." - $174.99 - SOLD OUT!

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 35.67: Winter spice for the summer - 63.2% - 23 Year - Refill Hogshead Ex-Bourbon - Speyside - Outturn: 239 Bottles -Panel's Tasting Note: "A smorgasbord of neat aromas – greasy workshops, musty dunnage warehouse, hot wet wood, lightly citric, hazelnut  , raisins, dates, cinnamon, brine and camphor. The taste was HOT like fireball gobstoppers, bitter orange syrup,cloves, young cognac or Spanish brandy, green wood and winter spices. The addition of water brought out green notes of grapes,leaves with light wood smoke, fresh mint with yogurt, dusty wood in the background. The palate was still hot now with lots of orange – chocolat...

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The Wines of Walter Hansel

Posted on March 30, 2013

Walter Hansel was a lifelong wine enthusiast who had the vision to plant 250 vines in 1978. Stephen Hansel, Walter's son, planted additional acres in the late 1980's and began marketing wine in 1998. New vineyards and a new wine making facility were added at the family's estate in 1999. In their first commercial vintage, 1996, Hansel produced 70 cases of Pinot Noir and 350 cases of Chardonnay which they released to the public in 1998.

Today, Walter Hansel Winery farms 80 acres of grapes and produces roughly 5,000 cases of Pinot Noir; 5,500 cases of Chardonnay; and 1,500 cases of Sauvignon Blanc.

Join us on Saturday March 30 between 2 and 5 for a free taste of this renowned Russian River producer. Receive a 10% discount on any purchase of Walter Hansel Wines.

Walter Hansel Estate Chardonnay 2010: A blend of all five estate Chardonnay clones with an emphasis on Hansel's original vines, which range in age from 15 to 28 years old. Aromas of tropical fruit and honey, with mineral overtones. Full bodied offering full flavored ripe peach and apple notes. The finish is tight and crisp closing with hints of minerality. Terrific food wine, especially for Easter celebrations. $42.99
Hansel North Slope Pinot Noir 2010: The 2010 Pinot Noir North Slope is a gorgeous wine laced with freshly cut flowers, spices, red berries and minerals. Saline notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its lift and vibrancy. The North Slope boasts gorgeous inner perfume and fabulous overall length. 93/100 Robert Parker $46.99 

Hansel South Slope Pinot Noir 2010: The 2010 Pinot Noir South Slope is considerably firmer than the 2009. Firm, yet well-balanced tannins support
Excellent choices for Easter Celebrations! cinnamon, cloves, dark cherries and licorice. The 2010 shows excellent energy and verve. 91/100 Robert Parker $49.99



 


 

 

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World Whisky Day Tasting & Sale @ KWM Tomorrow!

Posted on March 26, 2013



In honour of the 2nd Annual World Whisky Day on Wednesday March 27th Kensington Wine Market will be hosting a free drop in mini-festival tasting at the store. Andy Dunn from Gold Medal Marketing, J. Wheelock from Authentic Wine & Spirits and Kelly Carpenter from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society will all be on hand along with Hunter Sullivan and myself to pour drams from 5PM until 7PM.

Some of the whiskies we will be offering include:

The new Duthies Range
Selected Scotch Malt Whisky Society offerings
Compass Box Hedonism - Just back!
The Jura Boutique Barrels Range
The Teeling Hybrid
BenRiach Septendicem 17 Year
Dalmore Age of Exploration - Almost sold out!
Japanese Whiskies from Nikka and Chichibu
KWM Single Casks
And more.

There will also be some 1 day only deals... see you tomorrow!
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BenRiach Distillery Co. had purchased Glenglassaugh Distillery!

Posted on March 23, 2013

PRESS RELEASE: "BENRIACH ACQUIRES GLENGLASSAUGH DISTILLERY

THE BENRIACH Distillery Company has today (22 March 2013) completed the acquisition of the Glenglassaugh whisky distillery in Banffshire.



Glenglassaugh, one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries dating back to 1875, has been purchased from its owners, the Amsterdam-based Lumiere Holdings, for an undisclosed sum. It produces a range of single malt whiskies and currently has the capacity to produce 1.1 million litres of whisky a year.

Edinburgh-headquartered BenRiach is led by industry veteran and master blender Billy Walker and his partners, South African whisky entrepreneurs Geoff Bell and Wayne Kieswetter.

An upbeat Mr Walker said: “Five years ago, our acquisition of GlenDronach surprised and delighted whisky connoisseurs around the world and today we are confident that our latest intriguing acquisition will have the same positive effect.

“We’re really delighted to buy Glenglassaugh, a renowned Highland single malt with a rich and distinguished heritage. It’s an excellent complementary fit with our existing BenRiach and GlenDronach brands. Part of its attraction to us is that it isn’t too large for our portfolio but its potential in contributing to the group certainly is.

“It’s our intention to bring this iconic distillery fully back to life by giving it the investment, commitment and care it deserves. I believe our whisky expertise, proven brand-building ability and strong routes to market will help take Glenglassaugh to the next level.”

Mr Walker added: “The timing is good as there is no doubt we are currently in a golden age for scotch whisky. There’s unprecedented demand for high-end brands like ours in places like Taiwan, Scandinavia, USA, China, India, Russia, the Middle East, South Africa and South America, and we now have the fantastic opportunity to re-introduce Glenglassaugh to these markets.”

Mr Walker continued: “I would like to thank the Royal Bank of Scotland who have seamlessly facilitated the deal.”



Glenglassaugh's Managing Director Stuart Nickerson said: "It's great to be back in Scottish hands. Glenglassaugh is a fantastic brand that was unheard of five years ago and today is exported to over twenty-five countries worldwide. It's highly regarded as a premium brand and has won numerous top awards. We've grown the business significantly and today's announcement means continued investment and will also allow the business to grow further and more rapidly."

Glenglassaugh is situated on the Banffshire coast close to the village of Portsoy. Operations stopped in 1...

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