Weird but true: not all wine is vegan.
Yes, you read that correctly. But how can a product made of fruit not be vegan you ask? Well, it’s not a matter of the fruit but instead a winemaking process!
Sediment is a natural result…
You know you’re an adult when you brunch harder than you party – or at least that’s the case for my friends and I. It’s no breaking news story that life is busy so what used to be a regular Friday night…
From the collector to the beer geek, we’ve got you covered – 4 genius and delicious ideas plus the tastiest stocking stuffers!
For the Loca-vore
ICYMI: shopping local is so in right now! The bounty of our prairies provide us with some…
If you’ve ever been unsure about proper etiquette for giving and receiving wine at a dinner party you need to read this. Seriously, before Thanksgiving! As the host and the guest the “rules” are different, so we’ll spell it out, once and…
Suddenly the days are shorter, nights are cooler and your nearly primal desire for rosé and crisp white on the patio is slowly waning. Even if you haven’t realized it yet, you’ll soon find yourself reaching for reds and heavier whites just…
Last year while on vacation in the midwest USA, a friend introduced me to a local winery in Bloomington, Indiana. If you're like me, your initial reaction to hearing this is "Do What?!" (i.e. Indiana slang for 'pardon me') What? There are…
Our pick of three red wines you need to try chilled, and while you’re at it, warm up that white! The changing of seasons here in Calgary makes picking a bottle of wine for the evening just as tricky as dressing for…
Celebrating Canada Day the only way we know how: with some of our favourite Canadian wines! Is your favourite on our list?
Nichol, Pinot Gris (2016)
Nichol is one of pioneering wineries on the Naramata Bench, small scale production that always over delivers! The…
Just because you missed out on our Rosé tasting doesn’t mean you should miss out on knowing how Rosé is made and which ones we’re currently obsessing over. There are three methods of Rosé production, each yielding different but delicious styles, let’s…
By now you probably know that I have all kinds of fun pairing wine and junk food. Sure Merlot pairs with mini eggs, and Prosecco and peeps are a match made in heaven, but I do eat more substantial meals too. No…