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It’s Liqueur Season!

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It’s liqueur season! 😀 The holidays are a time to indulge. Whether you like to start your day off with a lovely shot of cream liqueur in your coffee, or end it with a snifter of Grand Marnier, NLC has you covered. These sweet concoctions can be flavoured with fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers or nuts. Check out some of our favourites below, or pop into one of our many Liquor Stores for an even larger selection. We wish you a safe and fun holiday season, filled with family and friends!

Senior Product Knowledge Consultant

Laura Hurley

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William Barnes

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES

Alison French

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – MERRYMEETING ROAD

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International Merlot Day

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The vast majority of Merlot and Merlot-based wines fall into the Medium and Fruity, and Full and Smooth, NLC wine style categories. In honour of International Merlot Day – Monday November 7th, 2022 – we provide you with some of our favourite Merlot picks below. We hope that you enjoy this crowd-pleasing, soft, round, plummy red varietal as much as we do! It has certainly come a long way since its villainous days portrayed as Pinot Noir’s opposite in the 2004 classic wine movie Sideways, starring Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church and Virginia Madsen!

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Laura Hurley

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – KELSEY DRIVE

William Barnes

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES

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Top Picks for Whisky

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Whisky is the ideal spirit to keep you warm during the cooler temperatures of Fall. Whether your favourite whisky hails from Scotland, Ireland, Canada or the United States we have you covered. Check out our top picks below or click here to see our list of limited time offers, here this Fall for a limited time only. Visit your local Liquor Store for a wide selection of both new and old whiskies Slainte!

Senior Product Knowledge Consultant

Laura Hurley

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – KELSEY DRIVE

William Barnes

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES

Jennifer Snooks

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – PKC HUMBER GARDENS

Alison French

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – MERRYMEETING ROAD

Peter Harbin

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Fall Favourites

This year those of us north of the equator will celebrate the autumnal equinox on Thursday September 22nd. Also known as the first day of fall, this time of year usually signals a change in weather and ultimately the temperature. As the days get shorter and sweaters come out of the back of the closet our food and alcohol choices often change as well. Please see below for some of our top product knowledge consultant’s fall favourites – including their recommendations for a white wine, a red wine, a beer and a spirit.

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International Cabernet Day

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Since 2010 we have celebrated International Cabernet Day each year on the Thursday before Labour Day. As the world’s most planted wine grape Cabernet Sauvignon is known to be high in both acid and tannins, with a full-body – making the best examples very age-worthy. Wines made from this variety have aromas and flavours of black fruits and when aged in oak barrels often exhibit additional flavours of cedar and spice. While most might think that this day is dedicated solely to Cabernet Sauvignon, this variety’s parent – Cabernet Franc – also deserves some love. Try your favourite Cabernet this fall with grilled meats and/or aged hard cheeses high in protein like cheddar, Manchego or Parmigiano.

Senior Product Knowledge Consultant

Laura Hurley

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – KELSEY DRIVE

William Barnes

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES

Jennifer Snooks

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – PKC HUMBER GARDENS

Alison French

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – MERRYMEETING ROAD

Peter Harbin

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – STAVANGER DRIVE
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Favourite Summer BBQ Recommendations

When the temperatures soar and our kitchens become too hot to work in, many of us take our cooking outside to the barbecue. There is nothing better than a cold beer or crisp glass of rose on a hot day. Once you are done with your aperitif we recommend a fruity cocktail or a lovely glass of red to wash down that perfectly cooked steak. We hope that you enjoy our recommendations!

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Canada Day Picks

Friday is Canada Day! Formerly known as Dominion Day, this national holiday is a day for all Canadians to celebrate the fact that we live in one of the best counties in the world. Many of us will be supporting local on that day and selecting our favourite Canadian wine, beer or spirit to cheers our good fortune. Check out some of our favourite Canadian products below or ask your local NLC staff member what they might be consuming on July 1st.

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Summer Picks

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Tuesday marks the official first day of summer. Time to pull the shorts out from the back of the closet and dust off the sandals. If you are like our staff, then you probably like a cold drink on the patio or at a recently opened camp site. Check out some of our favourite summer recommendations below or pop into one of our corporate stores for a full selection of beer, wine and spirits. Enjoy these few months of sun and warmth – we certainly deserve it!

Senior Product Knowledge Consultant

Laura Hurley

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – KELSEY DRIVE

William Barnes

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES

Jennifer Snooks

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – PKC HUMBER GARDENS

Alison French

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – MERRYMEETING ROAD

Peter Harbin

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – STAVANGER DRIVE
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Father’s Day Picks

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On Sunday June 19th we celebrate the important men in our lives – our fathers! Some dads like beer, some like spirits, while others prefer wine. If your father chooses to imbibe then we have him covered! Check out what some of our dads on staff would love to receive below, or stop into any of our corporate stores for additional advice from our knowledgeable staff.

Senior Product Knowledge Consultant

Laura Hurley

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – KELSEY DRIVE

William Barnes

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES

Jennifer Snooks

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – PKC HUMBER GARDENS

Alison French

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – MERRYMEETING ROAD

Peter Harbin

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – STAVANGER DRIVE
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World Gin Day, June 11th, 2022

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Saturday June 11th, 2022 is World Gin Day! This clear, unaged spirit derives its distinct flavour from juniper berries and is often flavoured with other fruits, herbs and spices (called botanicals). While gin has been around for centuries it has only been over the past decade or so that craft distillers have been experimenting with new and exciting botanical combinations thereby helping to reinvigorate the whole gin category. On the 11th grab your favourite bottle of gin – or one of ours below – and make one of the classic gin cocktails: Tom Collins, Negroni, Gimlet or Martini.

Senior Product Knowledge Consultant

Laura Hurley

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – KELSEY DRIVE

William Barnes

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES

Jennifer Snooks

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – PKC HUMBER GARDENS

Alison French

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – MERRYMEETING ROAD

Peter Harbin

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – STAVANGER DRIVE
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