Wine and the holidays seem to go hand-in-hand (yay!). But what wine do you serve with what dish/course/meal plan? What wines make a great hostess gift?
From wine pairings for charcuterie boards to which wine to serve with your holiday dessert, you should…
Editor Note: This article is based upon take-out options in the Kensington neighbourhood of Calgary, Canada, but the pairings are totally transferable! Selena's culinary descriptions lend themselves to a broad number of restaurants, based on style.
You know by now that our store…
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…
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…
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…
I walk past Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut® every morning in Kensington on my to work, and with Valentine’s Day conveniently around the corner, pairing wine and chocolate for a tasting was an opportunity too good to pass up! While they seem like a natural…
With the holidays coming up, it’s time to focus on being smarter with our budgets and that’s why we’re encouraging you to explore our Smart Buy section. Here, you’ll find artisanal wine in every style at an affordable price.
That’s right. This post is all about debunking…