Wine Blog

Guests are five minutes away; food’s almost ready, the table looks great. Then, the panic hits: you forgot the wine. We know that spike of panic, heart racing while you...

You walk into a shop, stare at a wall of bottles, and wonder: am I getting a good deal or just a nice label with a big markup? We know...

Valentine’s Day Wine Ideas to Set the Mood With February 14th just around the corner, many of us are starting to think about ways to celebrate. Valentine’s Day has a...

Like any industry, the world of wine changes with new trends. In 2025, white wine became more popular than red, people showed more interest in unique, local grape varieties, and...

With the festive season fast approaching, we at Market Wines are thrilled to kick things off with one of our most anticipated events of the year! Our epic store-wide holiday...

It's always exciting when there are new wines to choose from. We have a ton of new products in the shop so if you're looking to diversify your cellar or...

It's officially October. There's no denying fall is upon us as the stores are taken over by Halloween and Thanksgiving decor. There's no doubt many of us are in the...

A Month of Transition September is a month of transition. You can see the leaves have started to change, there's a slight chill in the morning air, but you haven't...

Ah, summer. The season of sun-soaked patios, last-minute road trips, backyard BBQs, and dinners that somehow always end with “just one more glass.” It’s a time when the days are...

There’s something about spring in Calgary that just feels special. After months of snow, short days, and bundling up, we finally get to shed a few layers, soak up the...

When you step into an independent wine shop, such as Market Wines, you’re not just browsing bottles — you’re entering a space built around passion, hand-selected bottles, and a commitment...

Love is in the Air…or at least in your glass : Fun Valentine’s Day Ideas for Everyone Valentine’s Day is all about love—whether it’s romantic, self-love, friendship, or even a...