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Last Day to place y<strong>our</strong> Order December 19, 2011<br />

<strong>lntroducing</strong> <strong>our</strong> <strong>newest</strong> <strong>wine</strong> <strong>program</strong>,<br />

featuring a<br />

diverse selection<br />

of 500ml bottles,<br />

specially designed<br />

for y<strong>our</strong> everyday<br />

drinking pleasure!


One Time Offer!<br />

Mosaic by Opimian is a one-time offer available for order<br />

until December 19, 2011! Select from any of <strong>our</strong> f<strong>our</strong> themed<br />

cases (6 bottles), each featuring an exclusive mix of handpicked<br />

red, white and rosé <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />

3 Benefits, 1 Program!<br />

• Ideal Bottle Size<br />

• Themed Mixed Cases<br />

• Budget Friendly<br />

500ml Specially Designed<br />

for y<strong>our</strong> Everyday Drinking<br />

Pleasure<br />

Our experts have hand-picked an<br />

array of exclusive 500ml bottles and<br />

packaged them according to y<strong>our</strong><br />

tastes. From the everyday sippers to<br />

culinary partners, these <strong>wine</strong>s are<br />

designed to complement y<strong>our</strong> lifestyle<br />

and palate!<br />

500ml bottles, a growing trend<br />

worldwide, are ideal companions to<br />

the ever-evolving Canadian <strong>wine</strong><br />

culture and lifestyle. Perfect for those<br />

occasions when a full bottle is just a<br />

bit too much.<br />

• A Monday night dinner<br />

• A group with varying tastes &<br />

preferences<br />

• A second bottle, anyone?<br />

The possibilities are endless!<br />

Discover the diversity of<br />

Mosaic by Opimian<br />

From France to California and<br />

south to Chile, we offer members<br />

f<strong>our</strong> themed cases, showcasing the<br />

diversity of today’s <strong>wine</strong> world. Each<br />

case features a mixed selection of six<br />

500ml bottles representing a central<br />

theme.<br />

Summer Sippin’A selection<br />

of refreshing and vivacious white and<br />

rosé <strong>wine</strong>s in anticipation of summer<br />

enjoyment! (Page 4)<br />

Viva Chile A collection of lush<br />

reds from the Central Valley of Chile.<br />

(Page 6)<br />

T<strong>our</strong> de France Travel from<br />

the Rhône to Beaujolais and back,<br />

without the bike! (Page 8)<br />

California Dreamin’A<br />

celebration of the red, white and…<br />

rosé of the Golden State. (Page 10)<br />

Good things do come in small<br />

packages<br />

No need to sacrifice taste or quality<br />

for this smaller size. Each <strong>wine</strong> meets<br />

Opimian’s highest standards – tasted<br />

by <strong>our</strong> Master of Wine and bottled by<br />

one of France’s foremost négociants,<br />

and valued Opimian supplier, Paul<br />

Sapin.<br />

An innovative force in the <strong>wine</strong><br />

world, Paul Sapin selects <strong>wine</strong>s<br />

from the world’s best producers and<br />

bottles them in their state of the<br />

art premises located in La Verchère,<br />

France. Although a new approach to<br />

<strong>wine</strong>, it has been developed alongside<br />

the company’s 100 year old history.<br />

At Paul Sapin, quality is more than<br />

a word – they have the world class<br />

certifications to prove it:<br />

• ISO 9001: 2000, issued by AFAQ<br />

• British Retail Consortium (BRC)<br />

version 4 “superior level”<br />

• Japan Quality Assurance (JQA)<br />

organization<br />

• International Food Standard (IFS)<br />

version 4 “high level”<br />

We’re budget conscious too<br />

Mosaic by Opimian offers members<br />

exclusive <strong>wine</strong>s for everyday<br />

enjoyment – ideal on their own or<br />

alongside a range of culinary styles<br />

and tastes. These quality <strong>wine</strong>s are<br />

approachable by any palate and<br />

budget.<br />

Conditions of Purchase<br />

The Free Case Coupon and Referral Case Coupon<br />

<strong>program</strong>s cannot be combined with the Mosaic by<br />

Opimian <strong>program</strong>.<br />

All orders are by the case (6 Bottles), with no minimum<br />

or maximum required.<br />

A valid 2012 membership card is required to order for<br />

delivery and pick up.<br />

Last day to place y<strong>our</strong> order: December 19,<br />

2011<br />

Methods of Payment: Credit card (Visa, MasterCard,<br />

American Express) or by cheque payable to Opimian.<br />

Expected arrival at Canadian Port: End of April, 2012.<br />

Arrival dates at liquor boards depend on their distances<br />

from port of entry.<br />

Release dates: Dependent upon actual arrival dates and<br />

processing time required by each liquor board.<br />

Y<strong>our</strong> order status: Updated weekly at www.opim.ca<br />

Select as many or as few as desired. The choice is y<strong>our</strong>s!<br />

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Lot 6414<br />

A selection of<br />

refreshing and<br />

vivacious white<br />

and rosé <strong>wine</strong>s in<br />

anticipation of<br />

summer enjoyment.<br />

Charles Meras, Côte de<br />

Gascogne, IGP, 2010<br />

Among the finest French regions -<br />

well-known for its way of life and<br />

rich culinary traditions<br />

Varietal<br />

80% Colombard, 20% Ugni Blanc<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Light yellow straw<br />

Characteristics<br />

Fresh and elegant with significant<br />

aromatic flower fragrances<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

Ideal as an apéritif or served<br />

alongside seafood, poultry or<br />

mixed salads<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Chilled at 7° or 8°C<br />

Maison Belleroche, Mont<br />

de la Roche Chardonnay,<br />

Pays d’Oc IGP, 2010<br />

Made from the best Chardonnay<br />

grapes from the vineyards of<br />

Southern France<br />

Varietal<br />

100% Chardonnay<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Golden with shiny amber<br />

reflections<br />

Characteristics<br />

Fresh and elegant with significant<br />

aromatic flower fragrances<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

A perfect summer sipper and a<br />

great match to white meat and<br />

fish<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Chilled at 10°C<br />

Maison Belleroche, Mont<br />

de la Roche Viognier, Pays<br />

d’Oc IGP, 2010<br />

Refreshing – a result of abundant<br />

daytime sunshine and cool<br />

Mediterranean nights<br />

Varietal<br />

100% Viognier<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Pale gold<br />

Characteristics<br />

Peach and honey underlined by<br />

slight floral nuances<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

Ideal on its own or alongside most<br />

seafood<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Chilled between 8° or 10°C<br />

Price per case by province<br />

Alberta $60<br />

British Columbia $76<br />

Manitoba $57<br />

New Brunswick $71<br />

Newfoundland $77<br />

Northwest Territories $92<br />

Nova Scotia $77<br />

Ontario $67<br />

Prince Edward Island $77<br />

Quebec $81<br />

Saskatchewan $65<br />

Yukon $86<br />

Charles Meras, Gascogne<br />

Rosé, Pays d’Oc IGP, 2010<br />

Selected from one of the region’s<br />

best producers<br />

Varietal<br />

100% Cabernet Sauvignon<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Deep orange with a pink<br />

undertone<br />

Characteristics<br />

Subtle bouquet of citrus and red<br />

berries combined with fragrant<br />

floral nuances<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

Ideal on its own or as an<br />

accompaniment to grilled meats,<br />

gazpacho and pizza<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Chilled between 8° and 10°C<br />

Maison Belleroche, Mont<br />

de la Roche Sauvignon<br />

Blanc, Pays d’Oc IGP,<br />

2010<br />

The grapes are harvested at night<br />

and vinified in an ultra-modern<br />

<strong>wine</strong>ry, ensuring the <strong>wine</strong><br />

maintains freshness and vivacity<br />

Varietal<br />

100% Sauvignon Blanc<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Pale straw green<br />

Characteristics<br />

Fresh lemon and melon on the<br />

palate with notes of fresh herbs<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

The perfect accompaniment to<br />

cold salads, fish, seafood and<br />

chèvre (goat cheese)<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Chilled between 8° and 10°C<br />

Les Chaises, Grenache Rosé,<br />

Pays d’Oc IGP, 2010<br />

A rosé of remarkable radiance and<br />

aromatic finesse<br />

Varietal<br />

100% Grenache Noir<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Pink with shades of deep purple<br />

Characteristics<br />

Expressive and complex bouquet<br />

of small red fruit and grenadine<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

As an apéritif and enjoyable with<br />

a summer BBQ feast<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Chilled at 10°C<br />

Summer Sippin’<br />

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Lot 6415<br />

A collection of<br />

lush reds from the<br />

Central Valley of<br />

Chile.<br />

Two bottles of each <strong>wine</strong><br />

included in this case.<br />

Casa Santa Maria, Cabernet<br />

Sauvignon, Central Valley,<br />

Chile, 2011<br />

Long and pleasing on the palate<br />

– a red <strong>wine</strong> with a silky tannin<br />

structure<br />

Varietal<br />

100% Cabernet Sauvignon<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Intense red<br />

Characteristics<br />

Well-structured and harmonious<br />

with mature fruit flav<strong>our</strong>s and<br />

subtle spice aromas<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

Pairs wonderfully with roasted<br />

poultry, braised red meat and<br />

mature cheese<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Room temperature, between 16°<br />

and 18°C<br />

Casa Santa Maria, Merlot,<br />

Central Valley, Chile,<br />

2011<br />

The Merlot vineyards are located<br />

on terraces along the Teno<br />

River of the Central Valley – a<br />

picturesque location known for<br />

the production of world class<br />

<strong>wine</strong><br />

Varietal<br />

100% Merlot<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Deep brick-red<br />

Characteristics<br />

Bursting with ripe, rich fruit<br />

supported by soft tannins; long<br />

and pleasing on the palate<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

A wonderful partner to classic<br />

roasts, lamb, homemade burgers,<br />

game and hard cheese<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Room temperature, between 16°<br />

and 18°C<br />

Casa Santa Maria,<br />

Cabernet Sauvignon/<br />

Merlot, Central Valley,<br />

Chile, 2011<br />

The Cabernet Sauvignon and<br />

Merlot are vinified and aged<br />

separately, then carefully blended<br />

to produce a complex, yet elegant,<br />

<strong>wine</strong><br />

Varietal<br />

60% Cabernet Sauvignon and<br />

40% Merlot<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Vibrant red with hints of purple<br />

Characteristics<br />

Aromatic and concentrated<br />

palate of blackcurrant and mint,<br />

underlined by rich, silky tannins<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

Enchanting with roasted meat<br />

and vegetables, pasta served in a<br />

rich sauce and most cheese<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Room temperature, between 16°<br />

and 18°C<br />

Price per case by province<br />

Alberta $62<br />

British Columbia $80<br />

Manitoba $61<br />

New Brunswick $76<br />

Newfoundland $80<br />

Northwest Territories $94<br />

Nova Scotia $82<br />

Ontario $70<br />

Prince Edward Island $82<br />

Quebec $84<br />

Saskatchewan $69<br />

Yukon $90<br />

Viva Chile<br />

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Lot 6416<br />

Travel from the<br />

Rhône to Beaujolais<br />

and back, without<br />

the bike.<br />

Le Valarian, Merlot, Pays<br />

d’Oc IGP, 2010<br />

A <strong>wine</strong> with deep structure and a<br />

delicate palate<br />

Varietal<br />

100% Merlot<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Vivid red with gleaming purple<br />

highlights<br />

Characteristics<br />

Fine and elegant red fruit<br />

nose with subtle aromas of<br />

blackcurrant and violet<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

Ideal accompaniment to grilled or<br />

roasted red meat, cheese and rich<br />

pasta dishes<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Room temperature, between 16°<br />

and 18°C<br />

Guichard de Perreux, AOC<br />

Beaujolais, 2010<br />

Thirst-quenching and easy to<br />

drink – Beaujolais is the best<br />

known <strong>wine</strong> in the world<br />

Varietal<br />

100% Gamay Noir à jus blanc<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Ruby red with purple tints<br />

Characteristics<br />

Fresh and full of fruit and flowers<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

One of the few <strong>wine</strong>s that can<br />

pass seamlessly from apéritif to<br />

dinner and beyond<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Slightly cooled, at 12° or 13°C<br />

Guichard de Perreux, AOC<br />

Fleurie, 2010<br />

The Queen of Beaujolais; delicate<br />

and full of inimitable finesse<br />

Varietal<br />

100% Gamay Noir à jus Blanc<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Deep garnet red<br />

Characteristics<br />

Velvety, elegant and floral with<br />

aromas of peony, iris and violet<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

Can be enjoyed on its own but<br />

accompanies grilled meat and<br />

most BBQ fav<strong>our</strong>ites perfectly<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Slightly cooled, between 13° or<br />

15°C<br />

Price per case by province<br />

Alberta $64<br />

British Columbia $86<br />

Manitoba $66<br />

New Brunswick $83<br />

Newfoundland $85<br />

Northwest Territories $97<br />

Nova Scotia $88<br />

Ontario $75<br />

Prince Edward Island $88<br />

Quebec $89<br />

Saskatchewan $75<br />

Yukon $95<br />

Le Valarian, Syrah, Pays<br />

d’Oc IGP, 2010<br />

The Languedoc-Roussillon region<br />

produces rich and powerful Syrah<br />

<strong>wine</strong>s, most with a deep and spicy<br />

structure<br />

Varietal<br />

100% Syrah<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Dark garnet with brick-red tinges<br />

Characteristics<br />

Dominance of red fruit, with<br />

liquorice and pepper – supple,<br />

elegant and complex on the<br />

palate with a smooth finish<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

Very much in its element<br />

alongside red meat cooked in rich<br />

sauces and with strong-flav<strong>our</strong>ed<br />

cheese<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Room temperature, between 16°<br />

and 18°C<br />

Guichard de Perreux, AOC<br />

Beaujolais Villages, 2010<br />

Beaujolais-Villages are produced<br />

in 39 villages, most in northern<br />

Beaujolais. With more body than<br />

their counterparts, they tend to<br />

linger longer on the palate<br />

Varietal<br />

100% Gamay Noir à jus Blanc<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Ruby red<br />

Characteristics<br />

Lively and fresh red fruit – best if<br />

drunk young<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

Excellent with white meat, cold<br />

cuts and chèvre (goat cheese)<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Slightly cooled, at 12° or 13°C<br />

Manoir du Chapelas, AOC<br />

Côtes du Rhône, 2010<br />

Refreshing and fruity, the <strong>wine</strong>s<br />

of the Côtes du Rhône are born<br />

of the sun and benefit from a 400<br />

year old history<br />

Varietal<br />

60% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir<br />

and 20% Cinsault<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Deep cherry red<br />

Characteristics<br />

Fragrances of mixed spices and<br />

ripe, red fruit combine with<br />

perfectly polished tannins<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

On its own or alongside grilled<br />

pork and poultry, veal cutlets and<br />

roasted lamb<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Room temperature, between 16°<br />

and 18°C<br />

8<br />

T<strong>our</strong> de France<br />

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Lot 6417<br />

A celebration of the<br />

red, white and …<br />

rosé of the Golden<br />

State.<br />

Two bottles of each <strong>wine</strong><br />

included in this case.<br />

Devil’s Ridge, Chardonnay,<br />

Central Valley, California,<br />

2010<br />

An aromatic <strong>wine</strong>, full of citrus<br />

and tropical fruit<br />

Varietal<br />

100% Chardonnay<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Pale gold<br />

Characteristics<br />

Notes of pineapple and a hint<br />

of butter on the nose. On the<br />

palate the ripe, round, fruit<br />

flav<strong>our</strong>s are tempered with nutty<br />

characteristics<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

Can be enjoyed on its own but<br />

is rich enough to partner with<br />

seafood, fish and white meat<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Chilled between 8° and 10°C<br />

Devil’s Ridge, White<br />

Zinfandel, Central Valley,<br />

California, 2010<br />

Famous for its ripe, fruity<br />

character and beautiful pink<br />

col<strong>our</strong><br />

Varietal<br />

100% Zinfandel, a red varietal<br />

that remains pale in col<strong>our</strong> due<br />

to the quick removal of the grape<br />

skins after crushing<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Clear pink<br />

Characteristics<br />

Fresh and lively with an appealing<br />

“strawberries and cream” aroma<br />

paired with subtle hints of citrus<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

A perfect partner to most cold<br />

meats, salads, prawns and fresh<br />

fruit, especially red berries; can<br />

also be enjoyed as an apéritif<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Chilled at 7° or 8°C<br />

Devil’s Ridge, Cabernet<br />

Sauvignon, Central Valley,<br />

California, 2010<br />

A wonderful expression of Napa<br />

Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, full of<br />

energy and flav<strong>our</strong><br />

Varietal<br />

100% Cabernet Sauvignon<br />

Col<strong>our</strong><br />

Dark purple<br />

Characteristics<br />

Rich flav<strong>our</strong>s of cassis and black<br />

cherry balanced by fine, soft<br />

tannins and a light touch of spice<br />

on the finish<br />

Ideal food matches<br />

Can be enjoyed on its own or as a<br />

versatile match for many sav<strong>our</strong>y<br />

dishes, especially grilled steaks<br />

and chops<br />

Serving temperature<br />

Room temperature, between 16°<br />

and 18°C<br />

Price per case by province<br />

Alberta $63<br />

British Columbia $83<br />

Manitoba $63<br />

New Brunswick $80<br />

Newfoundland $83<br />

Northwest Territories $95<br />

Nova Scotia $85<br />

Ontario $72<br />

Prince Edward Island $86<br />

Quebec $87<br />

Saskatchewan $72<br />

Yukon $92<br />

California<br />

Dreamin’<br />

10<br />

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opim.ca<br />

# 420-5165 Sherbrooke West<br />

Montreal, QC, H4A 1T6<br />

T 514-483-5551 or 800-361-9421<br />

F 514-481-9699<br />

opim@opim.ca

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