Color de Vino

We sometimes get our hands on wines that make us giddy with anticipation. These are such wines…
Emilio Pepe started his winery in 1964 after working alongside his father and grandfather from a young age. He works mainly with two indigenous varieties, Montepulciano D’Abruzzo and trebbiano. His wines have rightly garnered a strong cult following across the globe. His quiet passion has been passed onto his daughters and now his granddaughters, who now carry his legacy on. His wines are truly elegant and we are proud to share them with you.

New wines hitting the shelf this week.

We have a few tickets left for our event this Friday at 6:30pm. Giorgio Bava will lead thru a tasting of 6 Vermouths & Aperitifs. Tickets $25. Link in bio.

You want to drink sake fizz. They’re delicious and refreshing and not too sweet!

WINEMAKER DINNER AT OTTO FOOD & DRINK
$65 per person on February 7th at 6:30pm. Join us for a spectacular evening with the popular Andreas Bender for a winemaker's dinner -- 4 paired courses plus dessert.

Sooo excited about the that hit the shelves today! This from the Loire is loaded with tart cherries and has held up beautifully after being open for 4 days. Great prices and great selection. A focus on the ‘place’ not just the grape(s).

Let's start peeling back the curtain on our 2022 Advent Calendar! Day one brings us a Tuscan Red layered with notes of cherries, rosemary and wild thyme mingling with toasted hazelnuts on a medium bodied palate. Swipe for a spoiler! Photo

We are so lucky to have 6 bottles on our shelf! This is the perfect special gift for the and in your life.

“This Cascahuin Cerro de Luz is a very special release from Cascahuin with only 2250 bottles world wide. The production methods used for this tequila are something special and are evident in the final product. Agaves cooked in 5 different earthen ovens are blended together before traditional tahona maceration. This is followed by open tank fermentation in wood with the agave fibres before double distillation also with the agave fibres present. The result is something magnificent. The tequila is rested for 5 months in glass before bottling.
A true family owned tequila which has been produced since 1904. Cascahuin is now led by the 4th generation of family members. Produced in the Tequila valley, only the highest quality agaves are selected which reflects in the authentic flavours in the bottle. Cascahuin only uses traditional and artisanal techniques throughout its production and is influenced by the skill of the master distiller to achieve that incredible flavour.”

There is still time to join in on the advent fun! Order your 12 Day Festive Wine Advent Calendar. The count down begins Monday! Link in bio. Photo

Today’s tasting! See you soon. 12:00pm-3:00pm

Bruin is expanding his merch at the store. He suggests you fill it with wine & beer! Pickup today or order online. $13.25

Our favourite time of the year is here again! We are so excited to share that another thrilling season of has launched today!

What is Wine for Winter?

Register online (link in bio)for just $40 as an individual or create a team of 4 and you will be entered into the game of Wine for Winter!
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Important Dates:
November 14 - December 9, 2022: Registration Phase
December 12 - December 16, 2022: Elimination Phase - random elimination draws occur daily. Winning team will emerge on the last day.
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1st Prize: 100 bottles of wine (25 bottles per team member)
2nd Prize: 48 bottles of wine (12 bottles per team member)
3rd Prize: 36 bottles of wine (9 bottles per team member)
4th Prize: 16 bottles of wine (4 bottles per team member)
Consolation prize for first team to be eliminated: 4 bottles (1 bottle per team member)
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Don’t wait too long, grab your ‘partners in wine’ and create a team, or register as an individual for a chance to win lots of wine for the holiday season!

It’s been toooo long! Please join us for a fabulous evening on November 9th from 5:00-8:00pm. Link in bio to purchase tickets. Limited tickets available. 🍾🥂🎊🎉🍷🍷See ya there!

When you love something you have to buy every flavour… right? These concentrated are just the right sweetness and exactly what your next cocktail or glass of sparkling water needs!

Today 3-6pm pouring wine and cider. You can expect to see a lot more of these pumpkins, I love them a lot!

“And now, our feature presentation:” the next Illustrated Tasting Notes is The Roagna 2016 Rosso Nebbiolo. These young (20-25 year old) vines are grown on complex soils in two of the estate’s vineyards: Pajé in Barbaresco and Pira in Castiglione Falletto. The vinification is classically low-intervention: fermented with indigenous yeasts in wooden vats, then a long sixty day maceration using an ancient submerged cap technique. Don’t you wish your local indie movie theatre was pouring this for a viewing of The Godfather?

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We are open today and donating a portion of our profits to for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We fell in love with when we visited them with . Maria and Alex graciously welcomed us in their home as we tasted through their wines. These wines will forever be a favourite of ours and we are fourtunate to get a few cases this year.

Check these hot deals out!

FLIGHT OF THE CONDOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Regular Price $21.45
Special Price $16.50

Think of the majestic Condors of Argentina soaring the Andes while you sip this structured, juicy and savoury red with dried herbs, fresh thyme and ripe berries from the Decero family. Pair with an eggplant parm, roasted beef or enchiladas!

2016 DOMAINE DU COLOMBIER HERMITAGE
Regular Price $134.95
Special Price $99.95
The northern Rhone and especially the Hill of Hermitage, the birthplace of Syrah, has captured the hearts of many wine lovers. This is a one-time buy that's perfect for the cellar, a gift or just open and enjoy this ripe, full-bodied Syrah with blueberries, stewed plums, minerals and a satiny incredible finish. Decant (2-3hours) to open in its youth or hold for 20 years Order online or ask for a bottle in store today.

Come join us this Friday September 23rd from 3-6pm for a free tasting with You get to try these beauties and their new brew, Chroma Citra Hazy with Phantasm!!!!! Yay!!!

Have you tried ? They are delicious, tasty flavours and not tooooo sweet. My favourite is the black cherry almond.

On this bitter Monday we have two new Amaro from our friends in Mount Etna. Made using Sicilian mandarins and lemons, these two aromatic liqueurs express fruit with a touch of bitterness from the unique wild herbs of Mount Etna. They are produced with a focus on environmental sustainability. Perfect addition to your bar this fall!

Salivate Wines pouring today from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Christina will be pouring the perfect fall wines from one of our favorite producers:
Pittnauer Rosé by Nature and the Pittnauer Blond by Nature (Brand New!)

Today from 3-6pm we will have 2 fabulous people pouring wine. Erik Mercier, co-owner of Juice Imports & Brett Norrie from Empson Imports.

Erik will be pouring a great lineup of new Laurent Saillard wines.

Brett is pouring an incredible Sicilian white and a very limited and critically acclaimed Tuesday Spanish Tinto.

Swing by for a pour and a splash of Erik and Brett's fabulous wines and contagious passion!

When Frauen Power hits the shelf it flies off. Grab a bottle of the these 2 delicious bubbles before they are gone!

Domaine de la Garrelière’s Le Rouge des Cornus has been a staff fave of ours for a while now—it was a no brainer to have it as our fourth Illustrated Tasting Notes monthly feature! The vineyard is located in the province of Tourraine in the Loire Valley, where the soil is composed of limestone. This low-intervention Cabernet Franc is spontaneously fermented, unfined and unfiltered. Have a sip when it’s freshly opened, then explore how it evolves as it opens up.
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July case of the month is filled with 3 tasty roses, sparking bubbles from and reds for your next BBQ. Order one today!

On this bitter Monday we have a fabulous Amaro from . A local product made in Alberta by Edmonton entrepreneur Faaiza Ramji. If you haven’t had the chance to try stop by the shop this Saturday between 1-4pm to taste.

DON’T CALL ME SWEET PEA
GARDEN AMARO

An herbaceous bittersweet creation crafted from distilled Alberta field peas and infused with botanicals, flowers, herbs, and roots from across the prairies. Amari are complex, delicious pre and post-dinner drinks with natural remedies that aid in the digestion of a delicious meal with friends and family. This is our take on an Italian classic.

Add a little Bruin to your wardrobe. Fresh Color de Vino T-shirts just landed! Graphic by the uber talented Printed by sizes S-2XL link in bio to purchase $25 all in.

Bitter Monday’s is brought to you by Carpano Bitter, its the latest addition to the Carpano family. Initially sweet, yet balanced with flavors of citrus and plantains, and with a hint of barley, fresh almonds and essential oils of orange peels. This versatile spirit might just be perfect for your next spritz or negroni.