Wine Blog

Choosing a wine gift in Calgary is easier when you consider the person, occasion, food, and budget. This guide shares ideas for dinner hosts, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, client gifts, and...

Have you ever walked into a shop, faced a wall of bottles, and felt your brain freeze? So many labels, prices, and choices. Here's how to spot real value, so...

There was a time when Calgary wine culture felt pretty predictable. Steak on the table, a big Napa Cab in the glass, and that was about as adventurous as it...

Calgary winters can feel like living inside a giant dehumidifier. While that's great for our sidewalks, it's terrible for wine corks. We meet people every week who pull out a...

Have you ever just sat in your Calgary home, poured a glass of your favourite bottle of wine, taken a sip, and stopped for a moment?  All because you realized...

One day you're grilling steak in the snow; the next, you're on a sunny patio in short sleeves. Your wine shelf needs that same range. Making sure you have options...

Natural. Organic. Biodynamic. Low-intervention. Walk into any good wine shop and you'll see these terms everywhere. The problem is that they're often used interchangeably, even though they mean very different...

Summer in Calgary is fleeting. We fire up the grill, text a few friends, and before we know it, the backyard fills with smoke, laughter, and empty glasses. The food's...

The first warm day in Calgary brings one big question: what are we pouring on the patio? We all want something easy to drink, easy on the wallet, and easy...

Should you look up a "wine store near me," or tap a few buttons to buy wine online? For those who live in Calgary, the best answer's now a blend...

Sun comes out, grills fire up, and in Calgary, that means one thing: BBQ season is here. Steaks, burgers, grilled veggies, and sticky ribs all taste better with the right...

What if you want the ritual, the flavour, and the sophisticated food pairing of wine, but without the alcohol?  It’s time to get to know the non-alcoholic wine scene in...