10 great days, 10 great wines, 10 great...
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10 GREAT DAYS, 10 GREAT WINES,
10 GREAT STORIES. The Calgary Stampede is an extraordinary story -‐ an event that has come to represent a defining part of this great city and its people. At its heart it pays homage to the pioneer days that Calgary was founded upon -‐ the Wild West, frontier lands, stories of hard work, unyielding perseverance, entrepreneurial spirit and western hospitality. Paying tribute to this rich and proud history, while ensuring we embrace this heritage as we write the next chapters of our story, is what we celebrate during these ten incredible days. To embrace this spirit we hand-‐selected ten amazing wines, each with a story that connects to and celebrates a part of the Stampede experience…the days of cowboys, our First Nations and outlaws, the farmers that toiled these lands, the Canadian success stories that rose and continue to rise, the music that brings us together, the horses that remain icons of our western heritage, the business deals that are made, the passion that flows, the charitable spirit that brings thousands of volunteers together, and the hope for those fleeting moments of perfection that we will always remember. We hope you enjoy!
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Stag’s Leap Viognier, Napa Valley, California 75
Stag’s Leap Winery takes its name after an ancient Wappo Indian legend whose Elders spoke of a grand, mystical buck endowed with magnificent antlers, whose leaping silhouette could only be seen during full moons. This wine celebrates that legend -‐ elegant and complex with a perfect balance of delicate floral and fruit aromas and the flavours of peach and apricot left lingering on the palette.
Mer Soleil Silver (Unoaked) Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, California 75
For five generations the Wagner family has lived and loved the Napa Valley. Their love of land has led this family of farmers to nurture an extraordinary selection of wines, including the famous Caymus label. Charlie Wagner II continues this tradition as a fifth generation winemaker and his Silver Chardonnay pays tribute to the crisp essence of a classic Chablis, together with the tropical notes of a Pacific coast chardonnay.
19 Crimes Shiraz/Durif, Victoria, Australia 55
Stories abound of famous outlaws for whom the Wild West was a fiery playground. North America was not alone in its bandit heritage -‐ in fact the earliest settlers of Australia were those found guilty of one of 19 crimes (deeds ranging from theft to assault to impersonating an Egyptian). This wine celebrates the rules they broke and culture they built. Aromas of licorice, dark fruit and vanilla carry through with rich sweet fruit, ripe tannins and loads of personality.
Devil’s Advocate, Serendipity Winery, Naramata, British Columbia 88
The Stampede is a time to celebrate great Canadians. Judy Kingston, a winemaker from Okanagan Valley, is one of those worthy of celebrating. Her extraordinary story of overcoming adversity, boldly embracing the entrepreneurial spirit and tirelessly toiling the land has led to this exceptional award winning wine. Soft notes of pepper, a hint of black cherry, red licorice, leather and vanilla characterize this blend. As written on the bottle…“if you climb in the saddle, be ready for the ride”.
Eight Songs Shiraz, Peter Lehman, Barossa Valley, Australia 105
The Stampede is as much a celebration of music and art as it is cowboys and rodeo. Eight Songs was born out of that same love of music and was inspired by an operatic work first performed in the Barossa. This wine shows an elegant and distinctly softer side to Barossa Shiraz, with opulent fruit, velvety tannins, hints of dark plums and notes of chocolate.
Megahertz Cabernet Sauvignon, Bello Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, California 125
The mighty horse…at once powerful and intense, noble and majestic. The Stampede pays tribute to this beautiful animal and so does this wine. Named after a thoroughbred racehorse whose trademark style was coming from the back of the field to win in the homestretch, this wine reveals lovely depth in its expressive red fruit, with spices, mint and French oak nuances that develop in the glass.
Lust Zinfandel, Michael David Winery, Napa Valley, California 135
The Stampede means many things to many people…but perhaps one of the more uniting elements is the sense of playful passion that permeates these exhilarating ten days. Lust Zinfandel speaks to this passion. Each year only the most outstanding grapes are selected -‐ those displaying the ripe berry and spice expected from a Zinfandel. Great depth, deep colour, rich tannins and lusty chocolate make this a wine to remember.
The Oracle, Miner Family Winery, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley, California 200
Though full of fun, Stampede is also a time for business. Deals negotiated, networks expanded, relationships nurtured and hands shaken. The Oracle pays tribute to the art of the business deal. Named in homage to winemaker Dave Miner’s investment in one of the great success stories of technology, this wine is the perfect way to celebrate that new deal.
Ehlers Estate 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 225
A profound belief in community, above all else, is what defines the Stampede experience. This spirit is echoed beautifully by Ehlers Estate, a winery whose profits are returned to the foundation it was bestowed to. Bold and silky tannins, flavours of chocolate, cherries, cinnamon and cocoa define this exceptional wine.
08’ Penfolds Grange Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia 1000
This story is simple…what better way to celebrate ten perfect days than with the perfect wine. Recently awarded a rare 100 points by Robert Parker, enjoy a moment of perfection in a glass with this Australian icon considered by many to be one of the world’s finest red wines. Richly textured, intensely concentrated and packed with fruit sweetness, this immensely complex wine will seduce the senses.
THE DUKE’S LIST
Aficionados of the classic western movie know that “The Duke” refers to the one and only John Wayne -‐ considered by many as the icon who defined the on-‐screen cowboy. That trademark swagger, that grit, that charm, that character voice and grizzled face -‐ he has come to define an entire genre of movies. As we celebrate the story of real life cowboy’s at the Calgary Stampede it seemed only fitting to name our list of most rare and prized wines in his honour.
(…what you might not know however is how John Wayne got his nickname -‐ something he owes to his childhood dog in fact. It was indeed his huge Airedale Terrier that was called Duke, and when a neighbour nicknamed Wayne “Little Duke” in playful reference to his size compared to his big dog, the nickname stuck (well, he did manage to drop the “Little” part later on). And so this list also pays honour to all the big dogs out there that have the good fortune of enjoying one of these extraordinary wines.)
BIG WINES, BIG FLAVOUR, BIG MONEY BTL $
07’ Amuse Bouche Meritage, Napa Valley, California 1099
07’ Verite La Muse Merlot, Napa Valley, California 1250
08’ Verite La Muse Merlot, Napa Valley, California 1250
09’ Kapcsandy Family Vineyard Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
1100
10’ Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, California 3200
05’ Spottswood PNV-‐Lot 137 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 1125
08’ Penfolds Grange Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia 1000
08’ Penfolds Bin 620 Cabernet-‐Shiraz, Coonawarra, Australia 2699
05’ Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classe A, Saint-‐Émilion, France 2175
07’ Latour 1er Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux, France 2350
98’ Mouton Rothchild 1er Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux, France 1750
05’ Mouton Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux, France 1500
BUBBLES
Sparkling, Prosecco & Champagne GL $ BTL $
Schramsberg Sparkling, Blanc De Noir, California 86
Nino Franco Prosecco Rustico, Veneto, Italy 12 65
Moet Chandon, Imperial, Champagne, France 105
99’ Moet Chandon, Champagne, France 125
02’ Dom Perignon, Champagne, France 360
04’ Louis Roederer Cristal, Champagne, France 400
Krug Grand Cuvee, Champagne, France 579
WHITE
Radiant, Lively & Fresh GL $ BTL $
Poplar Grove Pinot Gris, Penticton, British Columbia 42
Lake Breeze Windfall (blend), Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 50
Deerfield Ranch Pinot Grigio, Sonoma, California 65
Mer Soleil Silver (Unoaked) Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, California 75
Folie a Deux Ménage à Trois (blend), California 9 45
Ehlers Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California 89
The People’s Pinot Gris, Hawks Bay, New Zealand 42
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 15 75
Saxenburg Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa 45
Alpha Zeta Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy 11 55
Domaine William Fevre Chablis, Burgundy, France 72
WHITE
Elegant, Provocative & Exotic GL $ BTL $
See Ya Later Ranch Riesling, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 40
White Lie (blend), Serendipity Winery, Naramata, British Columbia 57
Sumac Ridge Pinnacle (blend), Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 89
Cave Springs CSV Riesling, Niagara, Ontario 68
Sokol Blosser Evolution (blend), Dundee, Oregon 13 65
Stag’s Leap Viognier, Napa Valley, California 15 75
Stonyridge Winery Fallen Angel Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand 13 65
Château de Pellehaut, Côtes de Gascogne, France 9 45
Rich, Full & Luxurious
GL $
BTL $
Mission Hill Perpetua Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 120
Meyer Family Vineyards Tribute Series Chardonnay, Naramata, British Columbia 80
Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 128
Ravenswood Sangiacomo Chardonnay, Sonoma, California 16 80
Beringer Founders Estate Chardonnay, California 50
Blackstone Chardonnay, Sonoma, California 12 60
Domiciano Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina 11 55
Eileen Hardy Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Australia 135
Leroy Chassagne-‐Montrachet 1er Cru, Burgundy, France 275
Drouhin Corton-‐Charlemagne, Burgundy, France 199
RED
Bright, Lively & Lean GL $ BTL $
Miner Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir, Napa Valley, California 159
Schug Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley, California 13 65
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand 85
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand 55
Paolo Scavino Dolcetto D’Alba, Piedmont, Italy 52
Cantina Di Montalcino Chianti, Tuscany, Italy 48
Castello Romitorio’s Romito, Tuscany, Italy 90
Bouchard Pere Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France 12 60
Earthy, Vibrant & Structured
GL $
BTL $
Dirty Laundry Vineyard Kay Syrah, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 14 70
Church & State Quintessential Meritage, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 140
Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South Africa 62
Fontodi Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 75
Feudi di San Gregorio Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia, Italy 55
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 115
Tommasi Amarone, Veneto, Italy 122
Domaine De Pegau, Cote de Rhone, France 11 55
Château d'Angludet, Margaux, France 105
RED
Juicy, Fruity & Playful GL $ BTL $
Blasted Church Merlot, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 65
Jackson Triggs Merlot, Niagara, Ontario 9 45
Chateau St. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington 65
La Chamiza Legend of Polo Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 11 55
Trivento Golden Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 72
La Posta Pizzella Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 45
Catana Alta Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 110
Full, Spicy & Robust
GL $
BTL $
Deerfield Ranch Red Rex (blend), Sonoma, California 60
Austin Hope Syrah, Paso Robles, California 110
6th Sense Syrah, Michael David Winery, Lodi, California 55
Luca Laborde Double Select Syrah, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 80
Grant Burge Holy Trinity GSM, Barossa Valley, Australia 16 80
Tait Ball Buster Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia 60
Eight Songs Shiraz, Peter Lehman, Barossa Valley, Australia 21 105
19 Crimes, Shiraz/Durif, Victoria, Australia 11 55
Ca’ Du Rabaja Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy 105
RED
Big, Bold & Lush GL $ BTL $
Devil’s Advocate (blend), Serendipity Winery, Naramata, British Columbia 85
Hester Creek Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 54
Murrieta’s Well The Spur (blend), Livermore Valley, California 99
Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 20 100
Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 128
The Sum (blend), Tuck Beckstoffer, Oakville, California 75
The Show Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12 60
Megahertz Cabernet Sauvignon, Bello Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, California 125
Ballentine Vineyards Integrity Meritage, Napa Valley, California 90
Frank Family Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California 15 75
Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, California 75
Caymus Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California 110
Ravenswood Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, California 70
Liberty School Zinfandel, Paso Robles, California 45
Lust Zinfandel, Michael David Winery, Napa Valley, California 135
Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia 126
Mentor Cabernet Blend, Peter Lehman, Barossa, Australia 98
RED
Reserve List BTL $
07’ Mission Hill Oculus, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 174
09’ Waterstone Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 160
08’ Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California 165
09’ Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, California 182
10’ Caymus Special Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 240
07’ Dominus, Napa Valley, California 330
96’ Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 250
07’ Bello Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 210
05’ Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California
499
09’ Opus One, Oakville, Napa Valley, California 600
08’ Ehlers Estate 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 225
08’ The Oracle, Miner Family Winery, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley, California 200
04’ Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California *1500ml 565
06’ Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile *1500ml 450
11’ Ben Glazer Amon Ra Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia 165
06’ Zenato Amarone Reserva, Veneto, Italy 188
05’ La Spinetta Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy 262
04’ Gaja Sori Tildin, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy 599
09’ Antinori Tignanello, IGT, Tuscany, Italy 205
07’ Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy 345
06’ Pape Clement Rouge, Pessac Léognan, Graves, France 440
07’ Villard Cote Rotie Gallet, Rhone Valley, France 150
AFTER THOUGHTS
Dessert Wine & Port (2oz), Cognac & Scotch (1oz) GL $ BTL $
Mission Hill SLC Riesling Icewine, British Columbia 16
Chateau des Charmes Botrytis Affected Riesling, Ontario 20
Chateau Coutet, Sauternes, France 12
Taylor Fladgate 10yr Port, Portugal 10
07’ Quinta do Vesuvio Port, Douro Valley, Portugal 16 208
Penfolds Grandfather Tawny, Australia 13 169
Courvosier VS Cognac 10
Hennesy VS Cognac 10
Courvosier VSOP Cognac 12
Hennesy VSOP Cognac 12
Hennesy XO Cognac 28
Glenlivet 12, Single Malt Scotch 7
Glenfiddich, Single Malt Scotch 8
Highland Park 12, Single Malt Scotch 10
The Macallan 12, Single Malt Scotch 12.5
Tullibardine 1993, Single Malt Scotch 10
Tullibardine 1988, Single Malt Scotch 16
Chivas Regal, Blended Scotch 8
Johnnie Walker Black, Blended Scotch 9
Johnnie Walker Blue, Blended Scotch 24
