on Albrecht and Associates is a group of hospitality and liquor specialists with strong connections to the industry. Principal, Marcus Von Albrecht, has a wide variety of specializations that he brings to the table. He is an owner of Mava Foods, a food manufacturer utilizing local ingredients that produces home meal replacements for grocery stores. Marcus has also been the Past President of the BC Chefs' Association, the current President of Companions of the Quaich scotch club, Juror Chair of the Canadian Grand Prix, Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors and Board member of BC Culinary Tourism Society, Provincial Trans Fat Advisory Committee and Food Safety in Canada.
Dino Renaerts, one of the top sommeliers in Vancouver, is a valuable team member in helping pick all new products.
Each year, VAA participates in 7 liquor shows, visits over 200 licensed establishments, has products in privately owned stores and represents the Alberta and British Columbia markets.
VonAlbrecht & Associates major events:
- 6 IVSA shows a year-new product salons
- 100 BCLDB in-store tastings
- 65 private liquor stores tastings
- Hopscotch Vancouver
- Hopscotch Kelowna
- Victoria Whisky Festival
- International Playhouse wine Festival
- Cornucopia Whistler
- 7 Companions of the Quaich whisky dinners
- International Chocolate Festival
- Eat Vancouver Food Show
- ICE-Italian Trade Commission wine festival- Vancouver & Calgary
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Barbera
Veglio Winery – Piemonte, Italy
Production Zone Diano D’Alba Roddi
Soil Medium
Exposure Southwest
Grape Variety Barbera
Processing Soft pressing preserved in stainless steel barrels
Alcohol Level 13% – 14%
Characteristics Full bodied; goes well with dishes of red and wild meats, cheeses, to be served at room temp.
BCLCB Product Number +161851 spec
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Barolo
Veglio Winery – Piemonte, Italy
Production Zone Serralunga D’Alba – Diano D’Alba (Piemonte-Langhe)
Soil Medium
Exposure Southeast
Grape Variety Nebbiolo
Processing Soft pressing fermentation in stainless steel barrels.
Aging In 5000L oak barrels for 2 years; refined in bottles for approximately 6 months.
Alcohol Level 13.5% – 14%
Characteristics Harmonic body, delicate yet intense bouquet of fruits and spices. To be served at 64F with dishes of fine red meat and game, and perfect in concluding an exquisite meal.
BCLCB Product Number +526335 spec
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Dolcetto
Veglio Winery – Piemonte, Italy
Production Zone Diano D’Alba
Soil Medium
Exposure Western
Grape Variety Dolcetto
Processing Soft pressing fermentation in stainless steel barrels.
Alcohol Level 13.5% – 14%
Characteristics Aromas of cherry, blackberry, mushroom, mountain herb, a range of floral notes, and some peppery spice. On the palate berries and cherries form the core of the fruit, but these are swathed in earth, bark, dried leaves, and cocoa along with a back note of prune.
BCLCB Product Number +285064 spec
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Ebano 6
Ebano Vinedos Y Bodegas – Ribera del Duero, Spain
Received a score of 90 points from Robert Parker and 88 points from Wine Spectator
Awarded one of Top 100 Wines in its category for the 2012 Vancouver Magazine Wine Awards
Awarded GOLD in Selections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2011
Regarded as the of the top 5 wineries of this area, the Tempranillo grapes are selected rigorously on the purpose-built table and are de-stemmed prior to fermentation. This is followed by ageing for four months in French oak and then two months in bottle.
Color: Black cherry, Dark ruby and intense ripe Plum coloring
Nose: Aromas of ripe Blackberries, Plums and Strawberries
Palate: Incredibly smooth and full bodied with ripe Fruit, some black Liquorice and a slight Smokiness on the finish combined with sweet Vanilla notes from having spent 4 months in new French oak barrels.
Grape Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
Alcohol Level: 14% by Vol.
BCLCB Product Number +156166
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Nebbiolo
Veglio Winery – Piemonte, Italy
Production Zone Diano D’Alba (Pressenda vineyard)
Soil Medium
Exposure Southeast
Grape Variety Nebbiolo
Processing Soft pressing fermentation in stainless steel barrels.
Aging In 5000L oak barrels for 12 months and then three months in the bottle.
Alcohol Level 12.5%
Characteristics The wine has a ruby brilliant red color with a gentle and delicate fragrance of raspberry and violet. The wine has a dry and velvety taste and a smooth finish. It goes well with risotto and fondue with truffles. As it ages, the wine is a good match with roasted meat and game.
BCLCB Product Number +676841 spec
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Pinot Grigio
Peter Zemmer Winery – Alto Adige, Italy
From vineyards on the valley floor of the Lowlands , this Pinot Grigio flourishes with outstanding climatic conditions and good soil conditions to the highest standards. The prominent nose, as well as the excellent acid balance, lend this wine power and structure.
Alcohol Level 13.5%
Color Radiant straw-yellow.
Bouquet Delicately fruity, with subtle tones of pear and melon.
Flavor Dry, soft, with a pleasing fullness and delicate acidity.
BCLCB Product Number +131631 spec
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Rosé
Chateau Saint-Martin Des Champs – Languedoc, France
Grape Varieties 40 % Syrah, 30 % Grenache, 10 % Mourvèdre, 10 % Carignan, 10 % Cinsault.
Characteristics This wine has a pleasant pale pink robe with light orange tints. It’s frank nose of fresh violets and white peaches is confirmed in the mouth with a fresh and round finish, very pleasant and agreeable.
Colour Rosé
Soil Type Clayey and chalky with Southern Orientation.
Yield 45 hl / ha. Yield limitation through pruning short and selective pruning if necessary.
Maturing 5 months in vats on lees with a stirring frequency determi-nate by tastings made by the cellar master. No fining of the wine and tartaric acid stabilization through low temperature.
BCLDB Product Number + 200600 - 6 bottles per case
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Sauvignon
Peter Zemmer Winery – Alto Adige, Italy
A delicate, aromatic white wine which, because of its pleasant acidity, can be cellared for long periods, developing an outstanding and balanced nose.
Alcohol Level 13.5%
Color Radiant straw-yellow.
Bouquet Delicately fruity, with subtle tones of pear and melon.
Flavor Rich and harmonious with good fruit and lasting acidity.
BCLCB Product Number +131649 spec
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Coopers Choice
is an independent bottling company based out of Scotland. Able to bottle some extremely exclusive single cask, single malt Scotch, the following casks are now available in small quantities at select private liquor stores:
CRAIGELLACHIE 2002 – 8 YR SHERRY CASK + 137448
Notes: Lovely sweet sherry. Caramel & Ripe fruit, smoky and fresh, clean and big bodied with a slight edge of richness
GLENDULLAN 1998 – 12 YR PORT FINISH + 190587
Notes: Sweet summer fruits. Winey, matched with soft fruit overtones of the port finish. Bold, Chewy and mouth-watering.
CLYNELISH 1998- 12 YR HOGSHEAD CASK + 190652
Notes: Fresh and clean. Green apples. Mouthwatering light fruit and spice. Touch of sea salt with Medium length.
GLEN MOHR 1982– 27 YR + 190520
Notes: Vanilla. Oaky edge with fruit and spice. Sophisticated sweetness. The 27 yrs in the barrel create an unrivalled sense of intricacy between all aspects of what scotch is truly about!
Caol Ila 1981 – 29 YR + 131953
Notes: Light and grassy, then some Arbroath smoke and citrus. Lightly perfumed (sage) with a vanilla lift, very subtle sweet smoke. A truly Brilliant balance and intensity.
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Finlaggan
Finlaggan Old Reserve– 40% Vol
Score: 94 out of 100 in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.
Nose: full and pungent with an earthy smokiness and fresh hints of ozone.
Taste: dry, smoky and fresh, clean and big bodied, wisps of chocolate.
Finish: Long and smooth with a smoky burnt oak and a very slight edge of richness.
Comment – “This bottle offers the intensity of hickory and smoke in the nose and a surprisingly soft and tempered, slightly smoky and sweet finish. A unique bottle that all Islay lovers should experience.”
BCLCB Product Number +752311 – Cases of 6
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Finlaggan Cask
Finlaggan Cask Strength- 58% Vol
Colour: Pale straw with golden amber strands.
Nose: Powerful with tar, and leathery smokiness combined with peat.
Taste: Dry, smokiness is replaced with a heated leathery earthiness and a saltiness of the sea that fills your entire mouth.
Finish: Long & smooth with smokiness and medicinal notes resonating throughout.
BCLCB Product Number +486852
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Ileach
Ileach Peaty – 40% Vol
Score: 94 out of 100 in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.
Nose: A think chunk of peat has been dissolved in my glass.
Taste: The oil –peat-barley balance is spot on as is the bitter sweet tone: just stunning.
Finish: The peat dissipates slowly to leave a slightly bitterish oaky influence but the spices compensate.
Comment – “Fabulous stuff, a bottle of which should sit in every household cabinet. A wonder dram.”
BCLCB Product Number +036996 - Cases of 6
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Ileach Cask
Ileach Cask Strength – 58% Vol
Score: 97 out of 100 in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.
Amazingly, my tasting notes for the weaker version are exactly the same as for this sea facing monster. Except here the enormity has risen up by a significant factor, as has the intensity of each vital cog in its make-up. Perhaps the only change is the honey thread to the sweetness that pervades throughout. Otherwise, identical. A wonderous, take it with you when you die malt that is easily a contender for whisky of the year.
Jim Murray awarded The Ileach Cask Strength the number two position in the 2008 & 2009 World Whisky of the Year category in his Whisky Bible. This is judged from over 3,400 whiskies!
BCLCB Product Number +822015 - Cases of 6
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Lochside 45 year old Whisky
Released December 4th – only 30 bottles available of this rare whisky. Email marcus@vonalbrecht.com for more information.
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Tantallan
Tantallan 10yr old – 40% Vol
Score: 89 out of 100 in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.
Nose: fresh figs and moist barley, a hint of clove.
Taste: The nose tells you what’s coming and there is no disappointment: massive malt surge, mouthwatering and refreshing.
Finish: beautifully textured finish as the barley unites with the light oak.
Comment – “The sheer brilliance of this whisky is its simplicity. Limited colouring interference and a severe lack of sherry means that the barley can do as it pleases and pleases it does.”
BCLCB Product Number +131706 - Cases of 6 - Spec
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XFour
Xfour Handcrafted Vodka – Okanagan, B.C
Xfour™ is British Columbia’s finest premium vodka. Made of only Canadian grown corn, rye and the purest glacier fed water from British Columbia’s interior; this handcrafted vodka is as pure and natural as its surroundings. Xfour is crafted in small batches, distilled four times and is three times filtered. Completely free of any additives or sweeteners, Xfour is a refreshingly clean and smooth spirit perfect for sipping on the rocks or in a martini.
See the video of the Xfour launch here
Aroma: Fresh & Aromatic with Hints of Anise and Fruit
Palate: Crisp & Full Bodied; an Initial Touch of Sweetness, Followed with an Intricate Balance of Anise & Tropical Fruit (Guava and Passion Fruit)
Finish: A Sustained, Smooth, Long-Lasting Finish Which Boldly Showcases the Complexity and Quality of the Unique Characteristics Highlighted Above
BCLCB & Alberta Product Number +139147 - Cases of 6
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Xfour-Xoxolat
Xfour Xoxolat Chocolate Vodka Martini – Okanagan, B.C
Xfour along with Xoxolate have combined to make a decadent chocolate vodka martini. Made with all natural ingredients including B.C.’s Xfour handcrafted vodka and single plantation 100% cocoa, espresso extract, honey and organic vanilla. This smooth delicious Chocolate Martini comes fully prepared… Simply chill, shake, pour and enjoy!
Aroma: Enticing with an intense chocolate aroma and a hint of espresso
Palate: Rich and full with a perfect balance of edginess. The vodka is showcased with underlying notes of dark chocolate, organic vanilla and espresso
Finish: Smooth and long-lasting the way a perfect dessert martini should be! the intense chocolate fragrance you first get on the nose accumulates in the after taste and offers the ideal experience.
BCLCB Product Number +197681 – Cases of 6
Watch the video of our Xfour-Xoxolat wrestling event at Gay Pride Vancouver 2012.
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Blanc de Blancs
Lallier Champagne House - Aÿ, France
Grapes Pressing and winemaking with 100% chardonnay grapes from the Champagne Grands Crus region.
Aging Blend of 75% year’s wine and 25% reserve wines. Matured for 36-48 months in cellars, rest for 5 month, and dosage of 9g/l.
Color Fine golden colour with hints of green.
Bouquet Firm nose with lots of elegance and finesse with citrus fruit aromas. Ample and generous mouth.
Awards Winner of: 2010 Decanter, 2010 Commanded, 2009 Sommelier Award-Gold 2008, Wine Spectator 90 points 2006, Decanter 3 stars, 2006 Revue du Cin de France 3 stars.
BCLCB Product Number +14266 – Cases of 6 – Spec
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Grande Réserve
Lallier Champagne House – Aÿ, France
Grapes Made with Champagne Grand Cru grapes: 65% Ay/Verzenay for pinot noir and 35% from Avize/Cramant for charonnay.
Aging Blend of 70% years wine and 30% reserve. Matured 24-36 months, rested for 3-5 months with dosage of 9g/l.
Color Very fine golden yellow colour.
Bouquet Buttery aromas of brioche with apricot fruitiness.
Awards Winner of silver, Decanter 2010 4 stars, Jancis Robinson Favourite Champagne-Feb 2010, top score of 17.5/20, IWSC Siver, Best in Class, 2010, Wine Spectator Sept. 2010 92 points
BCLCB Product Number +14241 – Cases of 6
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Jeroboam & Magnum
Lallier Champagne House - Aÿ, France
Now Available exclusively through VonAlbrecht & Associates and select Private Liquor Stores, the Large Format Lallier Grande Reserve Champagne.
Info Made with Champagne Grand Cru grapes: 65% Ay/Verzenay for pinot noir and 35% from Avize/Cramant for chardonnay. The Bouquet includes Buttery aromas of brioche with apricot fruitiness.
Awards Winner of silver, Decanter 2010 4 stars, Jancis Robinson Favourite Champagne-Feb 2010, top score of 17.5/20, IWSC Siver, Best in Class, 2010, Wine Spectator Sept. 2010 92 points
BCLCB Product Number Magnum +142745 for the 1.5 Litre of Grande Reserve 3 per Case
BCLCB Product Number Jeroboam +840249 for the 3 Litre of Grande Reserve, 1 per Case
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Rosé
Lallier Champagne House - Aÿ, France
Grapes Grands Crus grapes from Ay, Bouzy and Avize and Premier Cru from Marueil sur Ay, 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay.
Aging Matured for 24-36 months in cellars, rest for 5 months, dosage of 10g/l.
Alcohol Level 12.5%
Color Superbly brilliant salmon pink colour.
Bouquet Aromas of red berries (wild strawberries), racy and well balanced.
Awards IWSC Bronze 2010.
BCLCB Product Number +14233 – Cases of 6 – Spec
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Zéro Dosage
Lallier Champagne House - Aÿ, France
Grapes Champagne Grand Crus grapes: 70% from Ay/Verzenay for pinot noir and 30% Cramant for chardonnay.
Aging Blended from 60% years wines and 40% reserve wines: an exceptional bottling with traditional cork and staple matured 48 months in our cellars. “Zero Dosage” refers to a voluntary choice of No Sugar addition at the disgorgement.
Alcohol Level 12.5%
Color Fine golden colour with hints of amber.
Bouquet Fresh aromas of citrus fruits (chardonnay) butter and brioche in a matured nose. Generous mouth in total respect with this wine…clearness, delicacy and balance for this cuvee.
Awards Jancis Robinson 2008, 16/20 points and winner of Revue du Vin De France award 2008.
BCLCB Product Number +14274 – Cases of 3 – Listed
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Colmei Valdobbiadene
Bisol Winery – Veneto, Italy
Received a score of 89 points from Robert Parker in 2009
“Colmei” is a dialect term referring to the summits of the hills best suited to the cultivation of these vines. The Bisol family owns such marvellous hills in the extreme north of the province of Treviso close to the foothills of the Alps. These vineyards yield Glera grapes that are full in flavour and rich in malic acid.
Color Straw yellow.
Perlage Fine and vivacious.
Bouquet Elegant and full, with pronounced fruitiness
Flavour Well rounded and youthful, soft with emerging fruitiness, balanced sapidity, lively.
Grape Varieties: 100% Glera grapes
Alcohol Level: 11.2% by Vol
Residual Sugar: 15 grams per litre
BCLCB Product Number +868794 – Cases of 6 – Spec
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Cuvée Extra dry
Bisol Winery – Veneto, Italy
This sparkling wine is exposed to the south, having a strong presence of silt which, together with a limited yield per hectare, allows for the production of a full bodied wine with intense flavour and aromatic qualities.
Color Sparklingly clear gold – yellow color.
Perlage Fine and persistent.
Bouquet Graceful, intricate, with intense scents of peach and apricot, together with a delicate hint of fresh white flowers.
Flavour Full, flavoursome, harmonic persistent with a balanced softness.
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Incrocio Manzoni, Sauvignon & Glera grapes.
Alcohol Level: 11.5% by Vol.
Residual Sugar: 17 grams per litre
BCLCB Product Number +503912 – Cases of 6 – Spec
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Cuvée Rosé Brut
Bisol Winery – Veneto, Italy
Received a score of 90 points from Robert Parker in 2009.
The rose is a refreshing glass of bubbles with which a brief maceration gives the wine a floral yet fruity characteristic; the long and slow fermentation ensures the extreme delicacy, elegance and duration in the mouth.
Color Brilliant Delicate Pink.
Perlage Extremely fine and persistent.
Bouquet Elegant and complex. Intense scents of rose, accompanied by delicate hints of fresh fruit, citrus and lycis.
Flavour Initial but well balanced acidity. Full, harmonious and persistent, with a dry finish and a long lasting aftertaste.
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Pinot Noir
Alcohol Level: 12% by Vol
Residual Sugar: 8 grams per litre
BCLCB Product Number +350918 – Cases of 6 – Spec
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Large Format
Bisol Winery – Veneto, Italy
Now Available exclusively through VonAlbrecht & Associates and select Private Liquor Stores, the Large Format Colmei Valdobbiadene Reserve Prosecco
Awards Received 89 points from Robert Parker in 2009, & GOLD in Selections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2011
Info “Colmei” is a dialect term referring to the summits of the hills best suited to the cultivation of these vines. The Bisol family owns such marvellous hills in the extreme north of the province of Treviso close to the foothills of the Alps.
Flavour Well rounded and youthful, soft with emerging fruitiness, balanced sapidity, lively.
Grape Varieties: 100% Glera grapes
Alcohol Level: 11.2% by Vol
Residual Sugar: 15 grams per litre
BCLCB Product Number Mangnum +192104 for the 1.5 Litre of Jeio Colmei Prosecco – 3 per Case
Legacy Liquor Store
Proud carrier all 7 of our scotch whiskies in addition to the Xfour Vodka
1633 Manitoba St
Vancouver, BC V5Y 3A1
Tel: (604) 331-7900
Where else to Find Xfour Vodka:
Berezan Group:
Boone County Liquor Store
140 Schoolhouse St,
Coquitlam, BC V5K 6V9
Tel: (604) 515-7790
Waterstone Liquor Store, White Rock
101 – 15388 24th Ave,
Surrey, BC V4A 2H9
Tel: (604) 538-4746
Cloverdale Station Liquor Store
5858 176th Street,
Cloverdale BC V3S 4E2
Tel: (604) 575-3925
Langley Liquor Store, (aka, Duke of Wellington Cold Beer and Wine)
19665 Willowbrook Ave,
Langley, BC V2Y 1A5
Tel: (604) 539 0046
Kelowna Liquor Store
101-115 Roxby Rd,
Kelowna, BC V1X 8A4
Tel: (250) 765-3188
Dilworth Liquor Store
1992 Dilworth Dr,
Kelowna BC V1Y 9N4
Tel: (250) 860-3238
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Blackcomb Liquor Store
Tel: (604)932-9795
4573 Chateau Boulevard
Whistler, V0N 1B4
Nesters Liquor Whistler
Tel: (604) 938-2337
7025 Nesters road,
Whistler, V0N 1B7
Steamworks Liquor Store
Tel: (604) 689-8729
375 Water Street
Vancouver, V6B 5C6
Liberty Wines Point Grey
Tel: (604) 224-8050
4583 WEST 10TH AVE
Vancouver, V8R 2J2
Viti Wine & Lager
Tel: (604) 683-3806
900 Seymour Street
Vancouver, V6B 3L9
Wall Centre Fine Spirits
Tel: (604) 893-7254
1075 Hornby St,
Vancouver, V6Z 2R9
Point Grey Beer and Wine
Tel: (604) 732-580
13338 West Broadway
Vancouver V6R 2B2
Brewery Creek Beer & Wine Store
Tel: (604) 872-3373
3045 Main Street
Vancouver, V5T 3G6
North Shore Liquor Shop
Tel: (604)982-9298
1246 Marine Drive
North Vancouver, BC V7P1T2
The Gull Liquor Store
Tel: (604) 988-5545
715 – 333 Brooksbank Avenue
North Vancouver V7l 1b2
Bainbridge Liquor Store
Tel: (604) 415-0766
#5-2909 Bainbridge Ave.
Burnaby, V5A 2S9
Sandpiper Liquor Store
Tel: (604) 535-1322
1235 JOHNSTON ROAD
WHITE ROCK V4B3Y8
River’s Reach Liquor Store
Tel: (604) 777-0101
320 6TH STREET
NEW WESTMINSTER, V3L 3A7
Pitt Meadows Liquor Store
Tel: (604)460-1607
19267 Lougheed Hwy
Pitt Meadows, V3Y 2J5
Murrayville Liquor Store
Tel: (604) 533-2901
5-2081148 Avenue,
Langley, V3A 3N1
Langley Liquor Store
Tel: (604) 539-7737
20811 Fraser Highway,
Langley, V3A 4G7
Vernon Square Liquor Store
Tel: (250) 558-5608
300 – 4400 32ND STREET
Vernon, V1T9H2
Metro Liquor
Tel: (250) 979-1222
103-1180 Sunset Dr
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9W6
Restaurants and Pubs:
Central Bistro
Tel: (604) 689-4527
1072 Denman Street
Vancouver, BC
Beyond Restaurant + Lounge
Tel: (604) 684-3474
1015 Burrard Street
Vancouver, V6Z 1Y5
Vancouver Club
Tel: (604) 685-9321
915 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, BC V6C 1C6
5 Doors Down Restaurant
Tel: 604-538-8153
15047 Marine Drive,
White Rock, BC V4B 1C5
RaudZ
Tel: (250) 868-8805
1560 Water Street,
Kelowna V1Y 1J8
All Other Wines and Spirits:
Vancouver: Shebeen Whiskey House
212 Carrall St.
Vancouver BC V6B 2J1
604 688 9779
Wall Center fine Spirits
1075 Hornby st
Vancouver BC v6z 2r9
604 893 7254
Liberty Wine Merchants
Pacific Spirits Wine Cellar
4474 DUNBAR STREET
VANCOUVER V6S2G5
604 738-1299
Granville Liquor Store
2658 GRANVILLE STREET
VANCOUVER V6H3H8
604 731 2669
Burnaby:
Burnaby Heights Liquor Shop
4125 EAST HASTINGS ST
BURNABY V5C2J5
604 298 4628
North Vancouver:
Edgemont Liquor
3018 – 3020 EDGEMONT BLVD
NORTH VANCOUVER V7R2N4
604 984 9463
North Shore Liquor Shop
1246 MARINE DRIVE
NORTH VANCOUVER V7P1T2
604 982 9298
Whistler:
Nesters Liquor Store
7025 Nesters Road
Whistler, BC V0N 1B7
604 938 2337
West Vancouver:
Village Taphouse Liquor Store
1C-900 Main Street
West Vancouver V7T 2Z3
604 922 8823
Victoria:
Spinnakers Spirit Merchants
130-176 Wilson St
LRS # 195209
Victoria
BC V9A 7N6
Strath Ale, Wine and Spirit Merchants
919 Douglas Street
Victoria B.C. V8W 2C2
250 370 WINE
Duncan:
Beverly Corneres Liquor Store
2755 Beverly St
Duncan, BC V9L 6X2
250 715 2025
Lochside 45 year old to be released December 4th!
December 4, 2012
XFour wins GOLD at Sips Awards!
September 14, 2012
The People Have Decided & The Results are in!
On behalf of the Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards, we would like to be the first to congratulate your brand on its recent accomplishment.
This year’s competition proved to be an even greater challenge for each of the 302 spirits competing for the coveted SIP Medals awarded to the top consumer’s spirit of choice! The SIP Awards is the only international spirits competition leveling the playing field for established brands and newcomers alike by enlisting consumers as judges.
The judging was conducted at the exclusive Irvine Equinox in Orange County California. View the event album: Pictures
We are pleased to announce the following recognitions:
Xfour Handcrafted Vodka – GOLD
Xfour Xoxolat Chocolate Martini – GOLD
Spanish Red Awarded Top 100 Wines in Vancouver!
January 6, 2012
A True Winner!
The results are in and the Ebano 6 has been awarded one of the top 100 wines in this year’s Vancouver Magazine International Wine Competition. Over 1000 wines were entered into this prestigious competition and we are honored that our Spanish red has been chosen.
Grown in the Ribera del Duero region, which is one of Spain’s fastest developing wine regions located half way between Madrid and Santander, The stunning Ébano 6 is made from 100% Tempranillo, known locally as Tinto del Pais, with an average vine age of 20 years. It has a vibrant purple colour with intense fruit notes of ripe cherries, mulberries and raspberries. The wood is well integrated and keeps alive the earlier fruit as well as adding toasty aromas.
Ébano 6 spends 4 months in French oak and has great fruity structure, and a powerful finish. Ebano in Spanish means “Ebony” Hence the dark packaging and dark color of the wine itself!
This wine is available at select private and government stores throughout B.C. For more information on this fantastic red please email Marcus at Marcus@vonalbrecht.com
2012 Vancouver Magazine Awards Ebano6
CORNUCOPIA
We’ll be pouring at this year’s Cornucopia at Whistler, November 7th to 11th. Other than pouring at the CRUSH Gala Grand Tasting, we will be pairing our Jeio Prosecco and XFour Xoxolat with Flour Pot from Pemberton, for a tasting seminar with their chocolates.
Saturday, November 10th
Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer
10am – 11am
Tickets: $25
The delicious Flour Pot bakery in Pemberton brings you exquisite flavours and unparalled presentation of macarons paired with Von Albrecht drinks. Learn the secrets behind delectable raspberry and coffee macarons paired with a sumptuous XFour chocolate vodka martini. Or how about fresh and lively lavender and strawberry macarons alongside a sparkling Rose Prosecco? You have to be here to experience the magic..
*Please note; guests must be of age to attend Viking Stage Seminar: 19+
Single Cask Whisky release dinner – October 23rd
Companions of the Quaich
Single cask whisky release dinner
Sutton Place Hotel
October 23, 2012 @ 7 p.m. sharp
Reception
(Small Bites- passed around)
Blue cheese & Apple
Balik Salmon Tempura rolls
Royal Lochnagar 9 yr old
Dinner
Vanilla Bean Duck Breast
Compressed pears, celeriac salad, radish
1985 Littlemill 25 yr old (closed distillery)
Beef Tenderloin and Smoked Braised Beef Brisket
Oyster mushrooms, corn “brulee”, honey beets, sweet potato
Macallan 14 yr old single cask
Dessert
Coffee cake, Chocolate Gelato and Caramel Sabayon
Usquaebash old rare blended whisky
Members: $70
Non-members: $80.00
Reservations: Kathryn Wilder kw@excalibur-vc.com
Or, Sutton Hotel- 604-682-5511
Whisky & Chocolate
HOPSCOTCH EVENT – HIGH END WHISKY + CHOCOLATE
In this very special Master Class, guests will have the opportunity to Indulge in two of life’s greatest pleasures: scotch and chocolate! This guided tasting will pair 3 rare single malt scotches with 3 handcrafted single origin chocolates (from Xoxolat). Each chocolate will bring out the unique profiles of its paired scotch. Two examples of this pairing include a 14yr old Speyside malt, full of sherry, leather and orange spice, paired with Earl Grey, orange and cinnamon truffle as well as a deep, powerful, salty, smokey Islay scotch matched with a triple smoked, maple caramelized bacon milk chocolate. Yum Yum. Sit back & enjoy the wonderful balance of smoky sweetness and salty goodness! This class sells out on the first day so book NOW!
The Hopscotch Festival will purchase $5 gift cards (to Legacy Liquor Store) for each person who attends a master class. Gift card is for use on products tasted within master class and must be used within 30 minutes of master class ending.
All attendees of Hopscotch Festival Master Classes will be given a $20 Gift Card from Uber Car Service towards their first ride with them!
*The value of this ticket is for the event only. Gift cards are considered a bonus value.
Lochside 45 year old is here!
Single Cask Whisky release dinner – October 23rd
Companions of the Quaich
Single cask whisky release dinner
Sutton Place Hotel
October 23, 2012 @ 7 p.m. sharp
Reception
(Small Bites- passed around)
Blue cheese & Apple
Balik Salmon Tempura rolls
Royal Lochnagar 9 yr old
Dinner
Vanilla Bean Duck Breast
Compressed pears, celeriac salad, radish
1985 Littlemill 25 yr old (closed distillery)
Beef Tenderloin and Smoked Braised Beef Brisket
Oyster mushrooms, corn “brulee”, honey beets, sweet potato
Macallan 14 yr old single cask
Dessert
Coffee cake, Chocolate Gelato and Caramel Sabayon
Usquaebash old rare blended whisky
Members: $70
Non-members: $80.00
Reservations: Kathryn Wilder – kw@excalibur-vc.com
Or, Sutton Place Hotel – 604-682-5511
March 8th 2012 – Companion’s Scotch Dinner
Another great event at one of Vancouver trendiest spots for great food, drinks and people; Beyond Restaurant & Lounge located in the Century-Plaza Hotel & Spa on Burrard. On March 8th, 2012, Chef George along with Marcus VonAlbrecht and team will serve a special four course meal paired with four of our finest bottles. An unbelievable value; A night of fine food and a fun atmosphere, come and explore a unique opportunity to enjoy some brilliant whiskies!
Many of you have been supporting our Scotch Dinners for years and we would like the opportunity to thank you and offer a taste of some of our most popular single malts as well as some incredibly rare and special treats; including a 45 yr old Lochside, valued at over $6000.00 a bottle. The distillery has been closed for almost 20 years and all of the whisky was sold off. Recently 2 casks were sold in an estate sale and are taking orders for November delivery. Only 6 bottles available in Canada.
As always there will be plenty of food and a chance to win some very special bottles in our raffle draw!
Look forward to seeing you all there.
Menu & Whiskies to be Paired:
Mortlach – 19 yr old Sherry Cask $150.00
Smoked ocean run rainbow trout, tree fruit spice cure, Raisin plum wine vinaigrette, Israeli couscous
Tantallan – 10 yr old Highand $75.00
Paradise valley free range pork belly crackling Guinness infused barley, fig bacon jam
Finlaggan – Cask Strength $91.00
Heritage angus charred flank steak tamale, mole sauce
Longmorn 18 year $150.00
Dark chocolate sundried cherry pudding, Almond red peppercorn praline, toffee gelato
Time: 6:30 welcome
Event: 7 pm. sharp
Reservations: 778-233-7624 or email me back at marcus@vonalbrecht.com
Date: March 8th, 2012
Address: 1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Cost: Members $65.00, Non Members $75.00
We would like to thank Beyond Restaurant & Lounge for helping us put this event together! Call or email now at 778.233.7624 to reserve your seat!
