Just in time for April 29th's Royal Wedding of William and Kate,  the limited edition, commemorative label French Non Vintage Champagne  "Prince William Champagne" arrives in the store this Thursday 21 April.

The juice itself has been made by two main producers - Alexander Bonnet and Charles Ellner. The Champagne Company is retailing this limited edition commemorative label Champagne produced by the Champagne House Charles Ellner. 
It is a soft and elegant style with a biscuity aroma and generous rounded fruit flavours. Aged for over 2 years, the cépage is 50% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay; the wine has been left on it's lees with a late disgorgement giving fuller, more complex flavours and intensity.

Prince William Champagne will become a sought after collector’s item among fans of royal event memorabilia. Only a limited number of cases have been released in Canada and Aligra Wine & Spirits at West Edmonton Mall will sell it starting 21 April while supplies last.

Whether you choose to drink it while watching  the wedding with your friends or save it for another special occasion, don't miss out on this special bubbly!

Aligra Wine & Spirits is proud to be nominated in SEE Magazine's "Best in Edmonton" contest in the category of "Best Wine Shop in Edmonton".

You can vote for US by completing the questionnaire at See Magazine's website
http://www.seemagazine.com   before the April 28, 2011 deadline.  Results will be published on May 12, 2011.

Aligra Wine & Spirits, locally owned and operated, is conveniently located at West Edmonton Mall, Entrance 58 and has been serving local and far away customers alike for four years.  Recipient of the 2009 ALSA Liquor Store of the Year Award for Edmonton, we specialize in excellent quality wines at very competitive prices and unusual and hard to find liqueurs and spirits. we are proud of our friendly and professional staff.
In addition, we hold several Wine and Spirits Appreciation Classes throughout the year, tasting events both in-house and with corporate and private customers.  Gift baskets and gift certificates are available.
Drop by and say hello, or send us an email and  we'll help you with your next bottle of wine or your next celebratory event!

Sign up for our monthly e-zine Sips n Tips to hear about upcoming events, new releases and other fun to know information  on your favourite beverages.

Thanks for your continued support!  Alison & Grant,  Owners

We all get in one from time to time.  We want a glass or two of wine, head to the wine store and stand there staring at the bottles.  Sometimes somebody asks if we need help, and usually we are too shy, or intimidated or tired and simply grope around for a familiar label we have tried and liked before.
Take this class!  Get out of the rut!  Learn about some wonderful, aromatic whites and some unusual, delicious reds that will dance on your tongue, awaken your senses and give you more confidence to choose different wines to enjoy. 
Class is 10 May at Aligra Wine & Spirits.  Bring a friend, taste about 8 new wines.
To register visit www.aligrawineandspirits.com

Celebrate Mexico's national beverage!  Learn how diverse and versatile this often mis-represented liquor can be. We will be trying 12 different tequilas - from blanco to extra anjeos and even flavoured ones.  Sip it straight, learn some new cocktails,  find out why some tequila is as smooth and delicious as fine French Cognac!
Register online at www.aligrawineandspirits.com

Whisky Lovers!

 We are heading to Scotland to experience first hand this intriguing and mysterious beverage and we are inviting YOU to come with us! Aligra Wine & Spirits has partnered with AMA Travel to bring you a 10 day trip you will never forget.  We will visit Islay, home of some of the world's best distilleries, and bonus!  we will be there during the Jazz Festival!  We will cruise Loch Ness, explore castles, delve into history, tour Oban distillery, dine in style at Macallan's Easter Elchies House in Speyside,  visit the cooperage, stay at historical hotels, and enjoy a final dinner and whisky tasting at Edinburgh's Malt Whisky Society.   Dates 14-24 September.  Book through your favourite AMA Travel office.  Stay longer, add on a holiday to England or Ireland or somewhere else in Europe. 
For further information or to book this tour, visit   http://www.ama.ab.ca/travel/whisky-coast-of-scotland

ALIGRA WINE & SPIRITS - at West Edmonton Mall is boasting the largest bottle of champagne available for sale in Alberta!
In technical terms the Piper Heidsieck 15 litre bottle is known as a " Nebuchadnezzar."  It is the equivelent of 20 standard bottles and it can serve over 100 people. It makes a big impact at a wedding part, New Year's Eve Party  or indeed any party!   80cm tall by 23 cm wide, it weighs 36kg.
Piper Heidsieck Champagne  is young, lively fruit flavours of grapefruit and apple. A fresh, vivid aroma of hawthorn, pear, citrus, toast and honey. An assertive crispness characterises this vivacious Champagne.

Created in 1785, Piper-Heidsieck is the 3rd largest international champagne brand, rewarded with counless medals. With its promise of excellence, Piper-Heidsieck's Cuvee Brut was awarded the trophy for the best non-vintage brut champagne by the highly respected "International Wine Challenge" in London.

Got a special occasion coming up?  Impress your friends with this bottle of bubbly!

Also available - 12 litre, 3 litre, and 750 ml sizes.  

Piper Heidsieck Millenium Rare available in limited quantities.

For further information please contact ALIGRA WINE & SPIRITS -   www.aligrawineandspirits.com
or call 780 483-1083 for details.

 T’was the month before Christmas

And all through The Mall

The shoppers were converging

It was wall to wall.

 What to buy him

And what about her?

The pressure was mounting

It was becoming a blur.

Then suddenly I remembered

It was Wednesday!  Alas!

I’ll stop in at Aligra

And un-wine-d with a glass!

For every Wednesday in December

Between  4 and 9

Aligra Wine & Spirits

Offer a chance to un-wine-d.

Relieve your shopping stress

If only for a spell

Drop in for a wine tasting

And a quiet browse as well.

Aligra Wine & Spirits

Is a different liquor store

At Entrance 58

We carry beer, wine and more.

While you sip on your wine

And wander around

The glassware, aerators, gift baskets

Are sure to astound.

So this Christmas Season

Make it West Edmonton Mall

Wednesdays Un-wine-d at Aligra

And Merry Christmas to All!

 Copyright 2010  Alison Phillips. May not be reproduced without author's permission

 

Free wine tasting every Wednesday evening between 4 – 9 pm during December 2010

December 1, 8, 15, 22,.

Must be 18 years old.  Valid ID required.

Take the pain out of Christmas Shopping at the Mall this year!
Join us at Aligra Wine & Spirits on Wednesdays between 4 - 9 pm to meet our wine and spirits reps,taste a special holiday inspired beverage and relax!

Browse in our warm, inviting  atmosphere while enjoying Christmas music.  All beverages poured on our Unwine-d Wednesdays are 10% off that day!  Stock up on Best Wines Under $25.00 for your Christmas holiday parties, or indulge in a special liqueur , whisky, port or a unique accessory for the wine lovers in your family.
                                   We look forward to welcoming you in our store this season! 

 

If you are stumped for a gift idea for a special friend on your list this season, why not consider the gift of education?
Learning something new is fun and rewarding.  Aligra Wine & Spirits is offering three different classes at our store in the New Year.
Choose one that suits you or your  friend (or come together and learn!) and register.  You're done!

Our two wine classes this past fall sold out early!  So register early and surprise your friend with a wonderfully different gift this year!
To check out the three classes go to our website www.aligrawineandspirits.com  or call Aligra Wine & Spirits 780 483-1083.

We 've counted them!  As of today, November 1, 2011,  Aligra Wine & Spirits has 185 different B.C. Wines from over 80 wineries!!
Come in and check them out!  From cheeky labels from Dirty Laundry  Winery like "Hush Hush Blush" and "Bordelo Red" to Winery of the Year - Sandhill's Small Lot series, Iconic wines such as Oculus, and Osoyoos La Rose - they are here!

As former British Columbians ourselves, we are proud to showcase this wonderful lineup of terrific Canadian wines.  So many are award winners, have great stories behind them and most importantly, taste great!

Let us show you our favourites, recommend some for seasonal gift giving for friends or colleagues.  We can custom gift wrap in our exclusive Aligra wine tubes and boxes.
Shop Local and come and visit us at West Edmonton Mall soon.  Entrance 58 off 178th Street  just inside the mall!