Friday Fun!

Today's in-store tasting is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! We have an interesting line-up today, with two Chilean products, and a bubbly from Hungary! Join us from 4-8 pm as we taste the Hungaria Grand Cuvee, Fresita Sparkling Strawberry bubbly and Montes Cabernet Sauvignon.

Hungaria Grand Cuvee is an inexpensive sparkling wine that delivers a slight initial sweetness followed by a palate full of apple, peach and toasted bread with a nice lemony acidity. This is a great crowd-pleaser, and is suitable as an aperitif, for 'Champagne' cocktails, Mimosas or for turning an ordinary weekday into a festive occasion. Better still, this one is easy on your pocket book, retailing at Hillside Liquor Store for only $13.90 + bottle deposit.

Fresita Sparkling Strawberry started life as a sparkling wine made from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Muscatel grapes to which fresh Patagonia strawberry pulp was added. The nose is full of pure strawberry, followed by a palate with melon and citrus notes, and real strawberry flavour without being artificial or too sweet. This is fantastic by itself, but is also a wonderful component to unique cocktails!
Available in the traditional 750ml size for $19.90 + bottle deposit.
Stocking stuffer 200ml size is $5.90 + bottle deposit!

And for those who prefer wines to be still, we proudly present the Montes Cabernet Sauvignon, a perennial Hillside Liquor Store Staff Favourite.
From the Colchagua Valley, this lovely Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a deep ruby-red colour, a nose full of caramel, cinnamon, candy and a hint of mint with a palate that is spicy and full-flavoured. This wine shows great flavours of plum, blackberry, raspberry, chocolate and a slight leafiness with the fruit dominant over oak. This one is fantastic by itself, or pair with red meats, stews, chocolate, stronger cheeses or lamb.
Only $16.05 + bottle deposit