Outpost - Fine Wine Spirits Beer

07/10/2026

Any of my followers who have tickets can comment below and message me privately with their purchasing email. I will make a comment verifying you're a real person. You will need to reach out to me with an email of whom is purchasing your tickets so we can adjust.

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In an effort to keep this event a quality experience for our guests we have made the decision to close ticket sales. Thank you so much to everyone who has purchased, shared, and is excited to come - we want to make sure the wine continues to flow and the food is hot for those attending. Cass&Nat Event Planning and I (Outpost - Fine Wine Spirits Beer) are so grateful for the support and have seen a 100 ticket increase in just 7 days. We have over 400 wine lovers coming out and we will be sure to look at expansion options for next year.

We appreciate that this is disappointing for many and hope you will follow our page to see updates for tickets to the 2nd Annual Winter Wine Social, and Early bird ticket sales for the 4th Annual Wine Festival in 2027.

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In an effort to keep this event a quality experience for our guests we have made the decision to close ticket sales. Thank you so much to everyone who has purchased, shared, and is excited to come - we want to make sure the wine continues to flow and the food is hot for those attending. Cass&Nat Event Planning and I (Outpost - Fine Wine Spirits Beer) are so grateful for the support and have seen a 100 ticket increase in just 7 days. We have over 400 wine lovers coming out and we will be sure to look at expansion options for next year.

We appreciate that this is disappointing for many and hope you will follow our page to see updates for tickets to the 2nd Annual Winter Wine Social, and Early bird ticket sales for the 4th Annual Wine Festival in 2027.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578033722030

**As soon as this is posted you will begin to see comments advertising tickets for sale. Please be careful of purchasing from unknown pages and commenters - we are not responsible and cannot be held liable for unfulfilled purchases.
Take steps to verify an identity - look at where a profile indicates they live, if you have mutual friends, how many posts they have, etc.

07/09/2026

Wine Wednesday - Except a day late!
Nova Scotia — Canada’s Maritime Wine Region

This post is especially sentimental to me as I started my wine journey at Blomindon estate Winery in Canning, Nova Scotia. Not only did I find my passion, I found that no one is ever mad at a winery. Its too classic, too relxing. Vineyards are often a space that the weight of the world seems to lift off your shoulders. I am so grateful to Nova Scotia and the people I met there for this experience and help finding my passion.

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If British Columbia is Canada’s mountain wine region and Ontario is Canada’s lake-influenced wine region, Nova Scotia is unquestionably Canada’s maritime wine region.

Located on a peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Nova Scotia’s vineyards are never far from the sea. The Bay of Fundy—home to the highest tides on Earth—plays a critical role in moderating temperatures throughout the growing season. Warm water helps protect vines from harsh winter temperatures, while cool ocean breezes preserve acidity and freshness during the summer. The result is a growing season that favours elegance over power.

This cool maritime climate has made Nova Scotia one of North America’s most exciting regions for sparkling wine. Long growing seasons and naturally high acidity allow producers such as Benjamin Bridge and Lightfoot & Wolfville to craft sparkling wines that regularly earn national and international recognition. Nova Scotia wines continue to receive top honours at the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada and the province’s own Lieutenant-Governor’s Awards for Excellence. (⁠WineAlign)

No discussion of Nova Scotia wine would be complete without Tidal Bay.

Introduced in 2012, Tidal Bay is Nova Scotia’s first official wine appellation and remains the province’s signature wine. Every bottle must be made from 100% Nova Scotia-grown grapes and pass a blind tasting panel before earning the designation. The style is intentionally fresh, aromatic, and vibrant, often showing notes of citrus, green apple, peach, white flowers, and a subtle minerality that reflects the region’s coastal influence. (⁠Wine Growers Nova Scotia)

Recent standout examples include Benjamin Bridge Tidal Bay, Lightfoot & Wolfville Tidal Bay, and Gaspereau Vineyards Tidal Bay, whose 2022 vintage earned a Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine. (⁠Benjamin Bridge)

While sparkling wine may be Nova Scotia’s greatest strength, the province is increasingly gaining attention for aromatic whites, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir. Together they tell the story of a region shaped by cool temperatures, ocean air, and some of the most dramatic tides in the world.

In many ways, Nova Scotia’s wines taste exactly like their surroundings: bright, energetic, refreshing, and unmistakably coastal.

07/06/2026

Don’t forget to get your tickets for this years Fort Mcmurray Wine Festival! Over 330 of your fellow wine lovers have theirs 🥂

Okay Wine lovers! 11 days left to get your tickets to Fort Mcmurray's classiest festival. Our biggest showing yet!

325 wine lovers
10 wine agencies,
50 wines to sample
4 great locals including Drink Cartel, Outpost Fine Wine, Sippin' Pretty, and Tasting Perfection!

1 Great Summer Wine Party

Tickets below or through the Suncor Social Club

https://maccalendar.ca/events/wine-festival/

07/04/2026

Look what just dropped on the Mac Calendar! Finally an event uptown.

5 Wines, 5 Pizzas, tickets also available through the SSCFM. Only 36 seats available. We are not able to accommodate GF or DF allergies for this one.

Boston Pizza Timberlea-Fort Mcmurray

07/03/2026

Voting ends today friends! We are nominated in Best Retail Sales Person and Liquor Store categories! If you’re a ymm local please take the time to go through. These accolades and recognition mean so much to small business owners.

https://www.ymmonline.ca/best-of-ymm?fbclid=IwdGRjcAS0rF1wZG9mA2ZkaWQWUJ0acHiAEYOQ8BPPcjBbdROwp3bJcmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4SXbCpF-mMEq9nWd4Gcg9Thf0iF-3bXh6FhKJKQ8f1g7LLccgeTUaOXfgkvw_aem_hhuSmBiNagwvowlT56kuOQ&__cf_chl_f_tk=gnc.__6Xd0qhXMCbrChK7rjPCAth7we5WpWjOPs7FQg-1783090439-1.0.1.1-VygCZLC15BSoX3yfD1rZO5rYVBpzAq5wJoRSwyR14b4

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07/01/2026

Wine Wednesday: An Introduction to Canadian Wine

When most people think of great wine regions, they think of France, Italy, Spain, or California. Yet some of the most exciting wines being produced today are coming from much closer to home. Canada's wine industry may be young by global standards, but it has quickly earned an international reputation for producing wines defined by freshness, balance, and vibrant acidity.

Modern Canadian wine is built around three major regions: British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. Each region has its own climate, geography, and winemaking traditions, creating dramatically different styles despite sharing a cool-climate identity.

British Columbia's wine story began in 1859 when Father Charles Pandosy planted the first vineyard near Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley. Today, British Columbia is Canada's most geographically diverse wine region, stretching from Vancouver Island to the Similkameen and Okanagan Valleys. The province is known for world-class Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and increasingly impressive Bordeaux-style reds. The combination of abundant sunshine, dry conditions, and cool nights produces wines with both intensity and freshness.

Ontario is Canada's largest wine-producing province and home to the country's most famous wine export: Icewine. Commercial winemaking dates back to the mid-1800s, with the first commercial winery established on Pelee Island in 1866. Today, the Niagara Peninsula is the heart of Ontario wine, producing outstanding Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Icewine. The moderating influence of the Great Lakes creates a long growing season that allows grapes to ripen while retaining their natural acidity.

Nova Scotia is the newest of Canada's major wine regions. While grape growing in the province dates back to the early 1600s, the modern industry began with commercial vineyard plantings in the late 1970s. Influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia has become renowned for sparkling wine and crisp aromatic whites. The region's signature wine, Tidal Bay, reflects a distinctly maritime style marked by freshness, minerality, and bright acidity.

What unites these regions is not warmth, but balance. Canada's best vineyards sit at the edge of what is possible for grape growing. Long summer days, cool nights, and relatively short growing seasons allow grapes to develop flavour while preserving the acidity that gives wine energy and ageability.

Over the next four weeks, we'll take a closer look at Nova Scotia, Ontario, British Columbia, and some of the iconic wines that have helped put Canada on the world wine map.

07/01/2026

We are open regular hours today! Come in and celebrate great Canadian products, I will be there this evening from 6-9 if you're looking for a little extra info on great wines from across Canada!

06/30/2026

I need your help Fort Mcmurray! My husband brought back 3 Rig Hand Distillery Ltd. Whiskies and we need your help deciding which one has a home on our shelf. All are available to taste at the store, and you can vote for your favourite.

If you love them enough you can also pre-order bottles and pick up at the store as early as July 15th!

• Lazy B Corn Whisky

• Rocking R 100% Rye

• Diamond S Single Malt

06/27/2026

Please note - this is NOT AI Info as the post is suggesting 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🍷I actually wrote it.

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Do you love fish tacos?! Me too.

But how do you pair them? I’ll show you!

1: Start with the protein - haddock fish, a light white meat with high omega 3 fatty acids. The tannins in red wine react poorly with the 03’s and create a metallic, more astringent character that is generally disliked. Stay away from red in general or go to a rose if you absolutely cannot stand white. The bread coating on the fish will help soften all flavours so any accompaniment is softened slightly.

2: Now look at the sauce and accompaniment - in this case I had a chipotle aioli, cabbage slaw, and fresh lime. It’s not as spicy as I thought it would be, I think next time I would opt for siracha.

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Now what do we pick?

1 - SAFE CHOICE - Sauvignon Blanc thats not from New Zealand. NZ sauv blanc is too aromatic and fruity. White fish, even with the breading, needs something simple and leaning more towards the savoury grassy and herbaceous notes versus fruit.

I chose The Drover SB from Australia. $13.50/bottle. Lemon, cantaloupe, and fresh green grass.

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A fun choice would be an Albariño. It has a similar savoury profile to Sauv Blanc, but has a bit more of a lime character versus lemon.

I chose Abellio Albariño from Spain. I was pleasantly surprised with the brightness just a few weeks ago and so happy to have a great pairing to showcase it $22.99

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Does that aioli have some heat? Go with a light white or rose showing a teeny hint of sweetness.

I chose Morraine Winery Pink Mountain. 100% Grenche Noir and showcases notes of guava and passion fruit. Its a bit fruity, but it would match that fresh lime juice and balance a good spicy aioli fantastically. $22.99 and 100% Canadian.

06/24/2026

Wine Knowledge Wednesday!

Another bright and sunny day - FINALLY it looks like we're moving past the precipitation. Over the past few weeks we've explored how temperature influences wine from the vineyard to the cellar. We've looked at how climate affects grape ripening and acidity, and how fermentation temperatures help shape a wine's aromas and flavours. This week, we'll finish the journey at our favourite finish - the glass.

The temperature at which wine is served has a profound impact on how we perceive flavours, aromas, texture, and balance. In many ways, serving temperature acts like a volume k**b. It doesn't change the wine itself, but it can amplify or mute different characteristics.

When a wine is served too cold, aromas become less volatile and more difficult to smell. Fruit flavours can seem muted, while acidity and tannin become more pronounced. A red wine served directly from the refrigerator may feel hard, angular, and closed off. Even a white wine can lose some of its complexity if it is served ice cold. The wine may appear refreshing, but many of its more subtle aromas remain hidden. This is because aroma molecules have weight to them and when cold they shrink (like most materials), becoming more dense, and fall back to the surface of the glass.

At the other extreme, wine served too warm often feels less refreshing and less balanced. Alcohol becomes more noticeable, fruit flavours can seem overly ripe, and acidity appears softer. A wine that might normally feel vibrant and elegant can become heavy or cumbersome when served several degrees warmer than intended. This is particularly noticeable with full-bodied reds, where excess warmth can make alcohol the dominant impression.

The ideal serving temperature allows a wine's fruit, acidity, texture, and aromatic complexity to work together. Rather than emphasizing one component over another, proper temperature reveals balance. This is one reason why many wine professionals serve white wines slightly warmer than most consumers expect and red wines slightly cooler than room temperature. The goal is not to follow a rule, but to show the wine at its best.

This is also why lightly chilling certain red wines can be so rewarding, particularly during the summer months. Wines with lower tannin, bright acidity, and fresh fruit flavours often become more refreshing when served around 12–16°C. Pinot Noir, Gamay, Frappato, Schiava, and many lighter Grenache-based wines can take on an entirely different personality with a slight chill. Their fruit becomes more vibrant, their acidity more refreshing, and their structure more precise.

Perhaps the most important lesson from this series is that temperature influences wine at every stage of its life. It shapes the vineyard, guides fermentation, and ultimately affects what we taste in the glass. A few degrees may seem insignificant, but they can be the difference between a good bottle and a memorable one.