Wine Blog

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...

Patio season in Calgary doesn't last forever. Snow and chinooks roll in before we can even blink. That's why when the sun finally hits those patios, we want our wines...

Imagine stepping into a cozy Calgary wine bar on a warm day. You’re craving something fresh and bright, but white wine isn’t quite it. You still want red. That’s when...

The doorbell rings, the coats pile up, and the first question arrives: “What are we drinking?” Hosting is fun, right up until you’re staring at a row of bottles, wondering...

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...