Limited Editions 2020

We’re looking forward to sampling the delicious pairings suggested with these Winexpert offerings. Preorder by November 5 to adventure with us!

Double Noir, (Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir) Marlborough, New Zealand • Lodi, California
Gamay Noir and Pinot Noir are the perfect pair – both varietals feature high natural acidity and low tannins making this an extremely food-friendly wine.  Cherry and cranberry on the nose with a subtle floral note. Strawberry and cherry flavours are accented by an undertone of savoury spice. Vibrant and versatile with freshness and finesse. Try chilling Double Noir an hour before serving.
Pair with charcuterie, mushroom pizza, barbecue, honey glazed duck breast, marinated pork ribs, brie with cranberry or raspberry sauce, strawberries, spanakopita.
Sweetness : Dry Oak : Light Body : Medium Alcohol : 13%
Released December 2020

Torrontes Muscat, Mendoza, Argentina
Torrontes and Muscat, two aromatic whites, share many similarities making them ideal blending partners. Expect floral aromas, fresh peach and citrus flavours and bright acidity. Torrontes, Argentina’s signature white wine grape, lends notes of rose petal, geranium and peach, complemented by Muscat’s honeysuckle, mandarin orange, and stone fruit flavours.
Pair with smoked salmon, grilled chicken or fish, empanadas, risotto, pasta with cream sauce, spicy Thai noodles, goat cheese canapes, fruit biscotti, panna cotta.
Sweetness : Dry Oak : None Body : Medium Alcohol : 13.5%
Released January 2021

Nerello, Sicily, Italy
Grown on the slopes of an active volcano, Nerello is a wine that knows how to get your attention and keep it. Appealing aromas of cherry, strawberry and rose unfold into juicy red berry and crushed strawberry flavours with hints of cinnamon and herbs. Sleek and savoury with earthy and mineral nuances, fresh acidity and smooth, polished tannins.
Pair with tuna and swordfish, meatballs, roasted tomatoes, marinated bell peppers, Pasta alla Norma (traditional Sicilian pasta dish with sautéed eggplant and tomato sauce topped with ricotta), chorizo, stuffed red peppers with goat cheese
Sweetness : Dry Oak : Medium Body : Medium-Full Alcohol : 13.5%
Released February 2021

Synergy, (Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Grigio) Lodi, California
Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Grigio come together in perfect synergy in this lively off-dry white with tropical and stone fruit flavours, bright acidity, and a crisp balanced finish. Chardonnay provides texture, notes of green apple, pineapple and citrus. Riesling offers lively acidity and floral aromas. Pinot Grigio rounds out the blend with juicy peach, apricot, and pear flavours.
Pair with curried chicken kebabs, pad thai, chicken with grilled pineapple, buttered popcorn (goes great with casual cuisine!) Serve well chilled as an aperitif.
Sweetness : Off-Dry Oak : None Body : Medium Alcohol : 12.5%
Released March 2021

Grenach Tannat Shiraz, Riverland, Australia • Lodi, California
Australian Grenache and Shiraz combine with California Tannat to make this plush, charismatic blend. Grenache provides notes of raspberry and spice. Tannat brings gripping tannins and a whisper of licorice, while Shiraz imparts black plum and peppercorn. This wine layers delicious dark fruit & red berry with complex notes of vanilla, peppery spice, and subtle smoke completed by racy acidity, big tannins and a lengthy finish. 
Pair with hearty meat dishes like roast beef, bison burgers or lamb shawarma, cassoulet. Dark chocolate, mature hard cheeses.
Sweetness : Dry Oak : Heavy Body : Full Alcohol : 14% Includes grape skins
Released April 2021

Restricted Quantities 2021

We are excited to offer RJS Arcana Collection. To explore these wine revelations, preorder by November 5!

The Empress, Tempranillo Merlot, Spain
Earthy, deep and alluring. When The Empress appears, dreams come to fruition. Embrace opportunity. Create with abundance. Connect with the sense of touch, taste, smell and sight. When you tune in to the energy of The Empress, you surround yourself with the pleasures of life.
This dry, medium-bodied wine hints of deep red fruit – plum and currant aromas. Heady spices, earth and smoke linger with a moderate tannic finish.
Pair with Carne asada and Barbacoa tacos or grilled pork chops beside roasted potatoes.
Sweetness : Dry Oak : Medium Body : Medium
Released January 2021

The Chariot, Muscat, Spain
The Grecian charioteer has a singular focus – success. Brave and intensely confident, The Chariot represents momentum and assertion. Draw strength from within, and create new destinies. When The Chariot appears, positive energy and encouragement flow. An adventurous spirit is the key to fulfilling your joyous fortunes.
Soft, sweet floral notes mingle with exotic aromas. This off-dry white wine balances lemon's acidity with flavours of peach, apple, honey and spice for a delicious finish.
Pairs well with peach cobbler, lemon-poppy bread, antipasto, and spicy Asian dishes.
Sweetness : Off-Dry Oak : None Body : Medium
Released January 2021

The Emperor, Cabernet Sauvignon, France
Create with authority. Nurture with knowledge. The Emperor presents a unique balance with stability and power. As the father figure of wines, potential for greatness comes with age. It is this balance that contributes to its status and recognition, encouraging the shareability of its riches.
This classic Cabernet offers flavours of cassis, ripe plum and red berry fruit. Integrated tannins with a balanced acidity create easy-drinking experiences.
Pair with grilled meats, fine cheese and savoury appetizers.
Sweetness : Dry Oak : Medium Body : Full
Released February 2021

The Magician, Nero d’Avola, Italy
Superlative, worldly, and appealing, The Magician's elementary connections create a phenomenal powerhouse vintage. With every resource at its disposal, The Magician establishes a clear path to manifest, and align all of life’s joyous pursuits.
This full-bodied wine bursts with aromas of plum, cherry, toasted oak, and pepper that mingle with soft spices for a robust finish.
Pair up with meaty burgers, venison, beef chili, or any mushroom dish.
Sweetness : Dry Oak : Medium Body : Full
Released March 2021

The Wheel of Fortune, Rosé, France
Expect the unexpected, when The Wheel of Fortune appears. You're invited to try new things: go with the flow. Embrace this good fortune. Destiny is yours. Open The Wheel of Fortune, accept and cherish its energy. Share the joy with others. It will return to you; what goes around comes around.
Berry and floral aromas combine with hints of spice and delicate sweetness for a light, yet crisp, flavourful finish.
Pair with lighter fare; charcuterie, salads, caprese pasta, or seafood.
Sweetness : Dry Oak : None Body : Medium
Released April 2021

Wine Works is Under New Ownership!

Wine Works Cranbrook and Kimberley are excited to be under the new ownership of Meaghan Skerik. Say hello to Meaghan! Here’s her welcome message:

Hello! I am Meaghan, and I am very excited to introduce myself as the new owner of Wine Works. These twin stores are one fantastic business, and I'm grateful to Grady, Brenda, Nola, Heather, Pamela, and all those who came before them for their dedication and hard work. I'm looking forward to being part of such a strong team that contributes to two vibrant communities.

A little about me. I was born and raised in Cranbrook; where I spent 19 years living the Kootenay life. Summers were spent hiking (look for my first signature in the Lakit Lookout logbook in 1985), canoeing, and camping, with many a day passed in the waters of Moyie Lake. Winters were spent skiing in Kimberley, practicing piano, and playing hockey in almost every arena in the area, with many chilly morning practices in the Marysville Arena. I left Cranbrook for university and my first career as a lighting technician in professional theatre. Somehow living in the flat lands of Alberta never quite felt like home and the mountains kept calling. It took another 19 years (and a much bigger truck) to move back across that border. Since I have returned I've watched the sunset on St. Mary's Lake, hiked the Wycliffe Buttes, biked Mark Creek Trail and Rails to Trails, kayaked Jim Smith Lake, and picked huckleberries (in a secret location)! Yes, this is home.

I worked behind the scenes in theatre and that's probably where you're going to find me in Wine Works as well. Don’t worry, you'll still see Heather and Brenda's smiling faces when you come in, continuing the amazing service you've come to expect. I'll be the one you haven't met yet, learning how the bottle washer works and where extra corks are stored. I'm already hearing requests for ciders and beer, so stay tuned, I'll be looking into possible expansion options for the future.

In addition to the incredible staff, we'll still have all the wines you've come to know and love too. I've spent the last six years immersing myself in my love for home winemaking and am thrilled to find the stores carry several varieties I haven’t tried yet. My current favourite is our Amarone Style from Veneto, Italy. Although in the summer, it's sure nice to cool off with a nice Pinot Grigio. This time of year, I like to experiment with fruit wines as well. My homemade raspberry wine is inspired by my Grandpa Wes, who dedicated half his basement to winemaking. I think he'd be pretty happy to see me surrounded by all this wine now.

Thanks to Grady for welcoming me into Wine Works. Your guidance into the UVin business world has been invaluable. Best wishes to you, Corissa, and your girls; let's all raise a glass to your future.

I look forward to meeting all of the extended Wine Works family over the next days, weeks and months. Gathering is complicated right now, but I'm sure we will still get to know each other and when we do, we will have wine to share. See you soon! Cheers!

Valentine's Day Sale! All Rosé Wines are 14% off, Feb 1 - 14, 2020

Why should you get in on our pink sale?

Rosé wines are not something to scoff at. Yes, when you think of pink wine your mind goes to sweet, tender, and playful (btw what is so wrong with that?). But really, is there anything more manly than seeing a dude sip a pink wine at the bar?

Here are some great thoughts on pinks, and why you should consider adding a rosé to your at home wine menu.

1. They aren't all sweet! Rosé wines come in varying sweetnesses. We carry the off-dry white zinfandal and a special pink moscato for those who enjoy sweet wines but we offer a dry French Rosé as well. 

2. Pink wines are not made by mixing red and white wines, silly! The pink colour can vary from almost white to deep pink. The shade is determined by how long the juices are in contact with red grape skins during the manufacturing process.

3. Rosés make amazing sparkling spring and summer drinks and you can easily mix pink wines to create delicious cocktails and spritzers. Check out the cocktail recipe below for inspiration!

4. Rosé wines are not just a summertime drink. Select a drier pink and serve it cool but not cold during the winter. Plus, who has rules against experiencing the joy of a pink wine on your palate during the dark winter months?

5. Are fruity coolers more your style? There is also a variety of rosé style coolers available. How does Grapefruit Passion, Exotic Fruits, or Rockin' Raspberry Rosé sound? 

6. Rosé wines pair with food extremely well! Think light foods such as hummus, olives, salads, quiche, and seafood.

7. Rosé is here to stay. Get on board!

20% Off All Week Long!

We have a hard time believing that we've been driving the Wine Works train down the tracks for 5 years already. So much has changed, and it's humbling to look back and realize how far we've come in that time. The wines have always remained priority number one, and we are always looking for ways to improve. We truly have the most wonderful customers any business could ask for, which makes it such a pleasure to come to work everyday. 

As usual, we're celebrating with our 20% off sale, the best time of the year to get wine started. Always feel free to call one of our shops and chat with our incredible staff, they're their to make sure everything is just right! The sale ends April 12th, so don't hesitate!!

Cheers!

2018 Limited Editions

Five exceptional wines from some of the world's most renowned wine growing regions.

Continuing the rich and celebrated traction of excellence and ingenuity, the LE18 collection is a showcase of much-loved varietals and unique, standout blends. From the bold and sumptuous big Italian Barbaresco red, to the light, bright and subtly sweet California Symphony Gewürztraminer white, this collection offers something for every wine lover.

Pre-order deadline is Friday November 30th. Call either shop to reserve yours today!

Click on the picture below to see each wine.

September Flash Sale

Ned Stark warned all of us, “Winter is coming”

We’re quite certain Ned would have made sure there was plenty of wine ready. Well with 20% off every wine in the shops, this is the time to make it happen. From September 24th-28th save 20% off any wine we sell. Drop in to either shop or give us a call for more info.

Wine Tasting 2017

An Extraordinary Evening of Wine & Food
Featuring Sommolier Tim Ellison & Chef Michel Kuhn

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19TH | 6:00PM | THE BEAN TREE CAFE

Another tasting is coming! Wine Works has worked hard this fall to secure expert sommelier Tim Ellison to act as our guide through the 2017 Limited Edition wines from Winexpert. There will be five wines, 3 red and 2 white, each of which will be expertly and creatively paired with food prepared by the culinary mastermind behind Heartbeet Bistro, Chef Michel Kuhn. This guided tasting will be a more intimate night than our previous event in 2015, and as such tickets are limited. 

Tickets are $45 and will be on sale Thursday November 9th , available at both Wine Works locations. Only 50 tickets are available. 

The important details:
 

• Guided tasting by Tim Ellison of the 2017 Limited Editions. 5 wines in total, 3 red and 2 white. 
• Food pairing by Chef Michel Kuhn. Sure to be creative and delicious, thoughtfully designed by Chef Michel to bring out the best in each of the wines.
• Venue: The Bean Tree Cafe. Doors open at 6:00pm, tasting to start almost immediately. 
• Tickets are $45 each. Limited to 50 guests. Available at both Wine Works locations.

 
Do not hesitate, tickets will sell out quickly!

2018 Limited Editions

Every year, while we quietly go about our day to day business, there are experts going around the world trying to find the best growing regions and the grapes they produce. These wines are usually identified around 2 years in advance, giving our suppliers time to work with different growers making sure they can produce just the right grapes at just the right times. The grapes wind their way through the early life stages of becoming a wine, and when they are finally turned into juice, we get to bring them into the shops and put our finishing touches on them where they turn into some of the best tasting, highest quality wines we produce each year. For better or worse, they're only available for a limited time.

This year we're excited to bring 5 different wines to the shop, each with its own exciting characteristics! 

• Petit Ruby Cabernet - Riverland, Australia. Red wine. Currant, juicy plum, dark berries, spicy ground black pepper herb and vanilla. Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | January 2018

• Chardonnay Chenin Blanc - Rawsonville, South Africa. White wine. Tropical Fruit, baked apples, citrus zest, peach, a buttery complexity with tart acidity. Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Available January 2018

• Merlot - Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Ripe fruit with dark oaky spice and soft tannins with hints of mocha and licorice. Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | February 2018

• Milagro Blanco - La Mancha, Spain. White wine. Passion fruit, white flower, juicy melon, peach, lime, grass and honey. Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | March 2018

• Negroamaro - Apulia, Italy. Red wine. Ripe berry, baking spice, wood, silky tannins and a long finish. Sweetness: Dry | Body: Full | April 2018

Each wine must be pre-ordered by December 1st to guarantee availability. Don't miss out!

Restricted Quantities

Pre-orders must be in by October 14, 2017

Restricted Quantities bring you four of our finest award-winning wines, released exclusively in The Gold Standard Collection. These exclusive wines are the best we can create, with unmatched drinking and aging potential. 

Shiraz Viognier | Released December 2017

Australia Shiraz Viognier is stylish yet refined.  It is lush with a tapestry of smooth tannins and succulent dried fruits, vanilla and black pepper.
Oak:  Heavy, Body:  Full, Sweetness:  Dry

Features: 
Yeast:  Bourgovin RC 212
Oak:  American and Hungarian
GenuWine Winery Grape Skins:  Dried

Food Pairings:
Bison burgers, Lamb kebabs, Meat pie, Sharp Cheddar cheese

Carménère | Released January 2018

Opulent and rich, Carménère boasts the luscious flavors of red cherries and berries, with hints of spice and leather enhanced with robust tannins.
Oak: Medium, Body:  Medium, Sweetness:  Dry

Features:
Yeast: Bourgovin RC 212
Oak:  American
GenuWine Winery Grape Skins:  Crushed

Food Pairings:
Cabbage rolls, Pork or beef tacos, Meatballs, Pepper Jack cheese

Tempranilo | Released February 2018

Sourced from native Spain, Tempranillo adds panache to any cellar.  It skillfully balances fresh berries with savory notes of pepper and smoke.
Oak:  Heavy, Body:  Medium, Sweetness:  Dry

Features:
Yeast:  Bourgovin RC 212
Oak:  American and Hungarian
GenuWine Winery Grape Skins:  Dried

Food Pairings:
Pepperoni pizza, Burritos, Grilled steak, Manchego cheese

Riesling | Released March 2018

From renowned German vineyards, this Riesling is captivating and complex.  Grisp flavors of honey, peach and lemon finish with a lingering minerality.
Oak:  Unoaked, Body:  Medium, Sweetness:  Off-dry

Features:
Yeast:  QA23
Optional Sweetening blend


Food Pairings:
Pad Thai, German sausages, Shrimp stir-fry, Edam cheese

Go Kimberley

We've finally made it! The story of how Corissa and I made the pilgrimage back home has been featured in the Spring 2015 issue of Go Kimberley. Check out the digital version here or grab a copy almost anywhere in Kimberley!