Celebrate Europe Day, May 9 With BC Liquor Stores

I didn’t know May 9 was Europe Day, but now I do.  BC Liquor Stores is showing off some very interesting European wines to help you celebrate Europe Day on May 9 as well as throughout the month of May.  Here is their announcement. Cin cin.

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The EU Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West, together with BC Liquor Stores and local wine importers, is organizing during the month of May the second edition of “Emerging Wines of Europe” in-store promotion of selected European wines in 30 BC Liquors Stores. Celebrate May 9th Europe Day savouring “Old World” wines during the entire month of May! Explore a dozen of delicious European wines – recently emerged and gaining popularity in BC Liquor Stores – selected for us by a Master of Wine, Barbara Philip. The promotion comprises special displays and features in 30 selected BC Liquor Stores and advertising on BC Liquor Stores, EUCCCW websites and in social media channels. Please find below more details, including the names of wines, tasting notes and the list of participating stores.

Rueda Verdejo SKU#: 28100 Vintage: 2018 Winery: Menade Varietal: Verdejo Region: Rueda Country: Spain Price: $22.99 Tasting notes Brimming with white fruits on the nose. The palate is a sea of citrus, lime, mango and nectarine in a medium-rich style. Think of this as an upscale Sauvignon for the senses with the perfect yin and yang for the palate.  EM BIO Mavrud & Rubin SKU#: 169436 Vintage: 2016 Winery: Edoardo Miroglio Ltd. Varietal: Mavrud 75%, Rubin 25% Region: Thracian  Valley Country: Bulgaria Price: $18.99 Tasting notes A certified organic wine from Bulgaria, made from indigenous grapes of Mavrud and Rubin. Aromas of cherry and eucalyptus, with flavours of tart cherry, cranberry and pomegranate.

Chateau Dereszla – Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos 2013 SKU#: 285643 Vintage: 2013 Winery: Chateau Dereszla Varietal: 75% Furmint, 25% Harslevelu Region: Tokaji Country: Hungary Price: $48.99 Tasting notes This pale gold dessert wine displays notes of honey, ripe pear, apricot and spice. The palate is smooth with intense flavours of honey, peach, lemon, dried apricot and orange zest. With a long, mouth-watering finish, the Tokaji Aszu has refreshing, lively acidity to balance the sweetness.   Monograph Assyrtiko by Gaia Nemea   SKU#: 214120    Vintage: 2018 Winery: Gaia Varietal: Assyrtiko     Region: Nemea Country: Greece Price: $ 21.99 Tasting notes A youthful, intensely fruity 100% Assyrtiko, with a bouquet of honeysuckle and citrus fruit and a refreshing acidity on the palate. A classic pairing with fresh seafood. Unoaked.  Promotional Video!

Bollicini Sparkling Rose SKU#: 155116 Vintage: NV Winery: Bollicini Varietal: Glera ( Prosecco) Region: Veneto Country: Italy Price: $19.99 Retail   Tasting notes Crisp and fragrant notes of strawberry and red berry. Delicious on its own or with appetizers, shellfish, salads, grilled veggies, or fruit desserts.  Tokaji Muscat Late Harvest SKU#: 057802 Vintage: N/A Winery: Grand Tokaj Zrt Varietal: Yelow Muscat Region: Tokaj Country: Hungary Price: 18.99 Tasting notes Black locust and fresh flowers with a hint of botrytis on the nose. Smooth citrus and floral taste with botrytis notes and apricot with mint appearing at the end.

Finca Cuarta Mencia SKU#: 30000 Vintage: 2018 Winery: Prior de Panton, MGH Wines Group Varietal:  Mencia Region: Ribera Sacra, Galicia Country: Spain Price: $21.99 Tasting notes Intense aroma of red fruit on a backdrop of complex toasted notes of wood aging. Smooth and well-structured on the palate with hints of coffee and ripe red fruit followed by a long finish.    Vinho Verde Maria Bonita SKU#: 185986 Vintage: 2018 Winery: Maria Bonita Varietal:  Loureiro Region: Vinho Verde CountrY: Portugal Price: Whl. $11.20 – Ret. $14.99 Tasting notes This is a dry style of Vinho Verde, attractively perfumed with a herbal edge. The wine has a touch of spice that highlights the smoky citrus flavors. The wine is crisp and intense and has a long lingering finish.

“Labrusca” Lambrusco SKU#: 030163 Vintage: NV Winery: LINI910 Varietal:  Lambrusco Region: Emilia-Romagna Country: Italy Price: $21.99 Tasting notes Dry and tangy, with ripe black cherry fruit, candied current, balsamic and spice box notes. Enjoy this dry Lambrusco chilled with rustic Italian food like pizza, pasta, antipasti, & charcuterie.   Promotional Video! Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture SKU#: 783498 Vintage: 2015 Winery: BasIlisco Varietal:  Aglianico Region: Basilicata Country: Italy Price: $21.99 Tasting notes A full bodied and textured wine with soft fruit aromas of plum and Morello cherry. Well balanced and full bodied with a long-lasting finish. Promotional Video!

Laurenz V. Singing Gruner Veltliner SKU#: 458034 Vintage: 2017 Winery: Laurenz V. Varietal: 100% Gruner Veltliner Region: Kremstal, Weinvertel Country: Austria Price: $18.38 Whls, $23.99 Est. Retail Tasting notes A very attractive fruit bouquet yields apple, peach and citrus aromas along with a typical Veltliner spiciness and a touch of white pepper. The soft and juicy palate is supported by fine acidity. It sings on the palate!   Promotional Video! Stina Cuvee Red SKU#: 997742 Vintage: 2018 Winery: Stina Varietal: Plavac Mali and Merlot Region: Brac Country: Croatia Price: $18.09 Tasting notes Dark red in color, the wine is dominated by spicy notes and red and black fruits. Supple tannins, it also offers notes of dried plums and cherry.

Find these wines at the following participating BC LIQUOR STORES   50 Sidney 76 Richmond Brighouse 77 Northgate 79 Kam. Columbia Pl 90 Jericho Village 98 Tsawwassen 102 Dunbar 107 Westview  111 Commercial Drive 117 Broadway & Maple 120 Richmond Ironwood 125 Victoria Westshore 129 Alberni & Bute 148 Kel. Mission Park 158 Langley  160 39th & Cambie 163 Westwood Centre 167 Kel. Orchard Park 175 Caulfeild 177 8th & Cambie 179 Whistler Market Pl 181 Broadmead Village 183 Peninsula Village 191 Yaletown 208 Squamish 218 Fort Street 224 Solo 228 Park Royal 233 Robson Street 247 Lynn Valley