http://www.ferociousgrape.com Wine for everyone wanting a friendly wine store in Calgary, Ab Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-may-17-2013/ http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-may-17-2013/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 03:45:04 +0000 admin http://www.ferociousgrape.com/?p=2000 Don Simon produces old word sangria using modern technology. The Sangrias are produced in the Los Llanos Winery in Valdepeñas, Castilla la Mancha. It also has one of the biggest underground caves.
Keeping up with the healthy trend I’m ...]]> http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-may-17-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-may-10-2013/ http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-may-10-2013/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 01:46:05 +0000 admin http://www.ferociousgrape.com/?p=1988 If you’re hosting a back yard bbq this weekend, touring the Glenbow or letting your inner child out at Calaway Park, The Ferocious Grape has the wine for you. Weather ...]]> http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-may-10-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.ferociousgrape.com/celebrating-five-years-in-music/ http://www.ferociousgrape.com/celebrating-five-years-in-music/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 18:07:10 +0000 admin http://www.ferociousgrape.com/?p=1980 Come meet the people behind the scene of this annual event.
For more information about the Festival and the music line up click here.
Where:  The Ferocious Grape, 833 – 10 ave sw
When:  Wednesday May 15, 2013
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Musical Guest:  Tom Phillips
Check out Tom’s music!
Tickets are $40.00/person and will include….
Door prizes, ...]]> http://www.ferociousgrape.com/celebrating-five-years-in-music/feed/ 0 http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-may-3-2013/ http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-may-3-2013/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 04:10:51 +0000 admin http://www.ferociousgrape.com/?p=1964 Plus, I am off to Mexico soon so every little bit helps.
I’m traversing back to one of my favourite stops this week on the Ferocious Friday globe trotting wine junket.
Argentina. The fifth largest producer of wine in the world.
Even ...]]> http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-may-3-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-april-26-2013/ http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-april-26-2013/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:04:03 +0000 admin http://www.ferociousgrape.com/?p=1957 We are far more conscious of the earth and space around us. Recycling is the norm. Composting is making a big comeback and community gardens are springing up in almost every neighbourhood.
And, we are going organic.
From vegetables, to fruit, eggs, grains and coffee, organic is where it’s at.
It’s also at The Ferocious Grape this Friday. We are featuring not one, but two organic wines from Emiliana Organic Vineyards.
Emiliana Organic ...]]> http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-april-26-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-april-19-2013/ http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-april-19-2013/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:27:57 +0000 admin http://www.ferociousgrape.com/?p=1947 Last week I emailed about Waipara West Ram Paddock Red and holy wine swines batman it’s all gone!
The demand and response was incredible. Thank you!
Knowing you love it as much as I do, I was able to round up a few more bottles. I’m going to feature it again this Ferocious Friday.
And, cause you’re my loyal Ferocious friends, I’ll keep the 25% discount this week too.
This is what Joe Bennett of ...]]> http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-april-19-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-april-12-2013/ http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-april-12-2013/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:27:17 +0000 admin http://www.ferociousgrape.com/?p=1937 A breathtaking place to visit. The Champs-Elyses. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre. The Arc de Triomphe, Moulin Rouge and Chateau de la Loire.
So many, stunning, beautiful historical sites, museums, areas of natural beauty and of course food and wine.
France is the world’s second largest wine producer originating back to the 6th century BC.
Ah wine.
I feel a little french going on this Friday. That’s right. This Friday at The Ferocious ...]]> http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-april-12-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-april-5-2013/ http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-april-5-2013/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:46:10 +0000 admin http://www.ferociousgrape.com/?p=1926 30 years later and they are still producing some of Napa Valley’s most outstanding wines. Robert Parker had this to say about Cartlidge and Browne. “The question that begs to be answered is why so many producers ignore what ...]]> http://www.ferociousgrape.com/ferocious-friday-wine-review-april-5-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.ferociousgrape.com/thirsty-thursday-wine-review-march-28-2013/ http://www.ferociousgrape.com/thirsty-thursday-wine-review-march-28-2013/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:46:33 +0000 admin http://www.ferociousgrape.com/?p=1913 It’s a fact that Italian wine goes good with a lot of different food which is what you may need this long weekend.
Everything in our Italian section will be 10% off and of course we will have something open to cleanse your palate while browsing.
Make sure to join our wine club or sign up to receive our newsletter. Two free, fantastic ...]]> http://www.ferociousgrape.com/thirsty-thursday-wine-review-march-28-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.ferociousgrape.com/fresh-from-italy/ http://www.ferociousgrape.com/fresh-from-italy/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:12:37 +0000 admin http://www.ferociousgrape.com/?p=1902 Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot | Syrah
 91 Points Robert Parker
This is the baby Guado Al Tasso (96 Points Parker).
The Antinori IL Bruciato is a gorgeous entry-level red from Antinori’s Bolgheri property.
Black cherries, espresso, grilled herbs, crushed rocks and spices are some of the notes that emerge from this generous, expressive wine. A clean, saline finish makes it impossible to resist a second taste. This shows tons of regional character, not to mention ...]]> http://www.ferociousgrape.com/fresh-from-italy/feed/ 0