Wine Blog
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How to Choose the Best Bordeaux Wine for Your Collection: Tips and Recommendations
Here’s one thing that wine enthusiasts can collectively agree on: Your wine cellar isn’t complete until you’ve added Bordeaux masterpieces. With their rich history, diverse varietals, and a reputation that...
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14 Bordeaux Wines You Need to Try: From Classic Reds to Elegant Whites
Bordeaux—the world-famous wine region of France—has an unparalleld reputation for producing some of the most exquisite wine in history. But which specific ones takes the crown as the most exceptional...
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Understanding Bordeaux Red Wine: A Beginner's Guide to Tasting and Pairing
Have you been in pursuit of that one perfect wine that won’t ever leave you bored? Spoiler alert: it’s Bordeaux red wine that’s everything you’re looking for and more. Imagine...
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What Makes Bordeaux Wine the Best? A Deep Dive into Tradition, Quality, and Longevity
Behind every icon is a legendary story—and the same rings true for Bordeaux wine, a bona fide royal in its industry. What is it that makes Bordeaux wine stand out...
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Exciting new Champagne from Lacourte Godbillon
At Market Wines we are in a tireless pursuit of great wines, it's a tough job but someone has to do it ;). On our quest earlier this year, we...
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Couch Wines – Easy Wines for Tuesday Nights
The best part about wine is that it’s such a versatile beverage. A glass of wine can be an important part of a satisfying meal, an intriguing tasting experience, or...
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Rosé All May!
May is the perfect month to start stashing your rosé in the fridge for easy access. The sun is shining, the snow is (hopefully) behind us for the year, and...
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Easter Wines: Perfect Pairings for Brunch and Dinner
Hoppy Easter, Calgary! Let’s face it, holidays are the best parts of the year. Getting together with loved ones and sharing good food, good wine and good laughs until some-bunny...
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Aging Wine: When to Sip vs. When to Cellar
Time is a fascinating thing. It heals all wounds, it’s money, it’s wasted, it’s well spent, and most importantly, it results in the phenomenon called age. Age can help or...
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Oh Dear, Let’s Talk About Beer!
Whether you’re cracking a cold one on a hot day, cheersing a dome foam at a Flames game after a goal, or sipping a flight at your favourite brewery, a...
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Spring Sips at Market Wines: Floral Wines for Spring
Oh spring, the season that tries multiple times to make its appearance between the second, third, and sixteenth winter in our beautiful city. This changing of seasons brings many things...
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Celebrate Good Times at Market Wines! Bubbles Basics
Styles of Sparkling WineSparkling wine laws can get a little complicated, but let’s start with some common sparkling wine styles to help you feel like a pro standing in front...
