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At Co-op Wine Spirits Beer, we know you want quality products and are also looking for the best value.
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Valentine's Day Cocktail Ideas
This Valentine’s Day will be less fabulous dinner out in a packed restaurant and more cozy evening in at home.
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Co-op Private Reserve and Social Collection Wines
Sometimes choosing a great wine can be overwhelming; there’s so much choice out there that it can be difficult to know which brands to trust.
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Virtual New Year’s Eve Party Ideas
While we may not get to spend the holidays physically together, we can at least share the moment virtually.
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Holiday Tips & Tricks
There is nothing quite like the perfect cocktail to set the mood for the holidays.
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Easy Meal Solutions Pairings
Co-op Wine Spirits Beer Sommelier Coordinator Katherine Mindach has some advice for cooking with alcohol:
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Holiday Appetizers & Wine Pairings
This holiday season one of our favourite ways to feed family, friends and folks is to set up a grazing station and let everyone nibble...
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Building a Festive Gift Box
One of the saddest consequences of the pandemic is the fact that it keeps us far from our friends.
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Pairings for Baked Goods
There’s something about the holidays that lets us all feel like we can indulge.
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Thanksgiving Drink Ideas
Thanksgiving may look a little different this year. If you’re able to get together with family this year or you’ve got a safe bubble you’re...
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Montes Alpha
For more than 30 years, Viña Montes has been producing luxury wines from Chile and exporting them to customers worldwide.
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Stel + Mar Wines
We’ve all heard that you’re not supposed to judge a book by it’s cover—or a wine by its label, but how many of us have...
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Beer Pairings for Midway Foods
Normally at this time of year, we’d all be shaking out our western duds and getting ready for that great annual outdoor show where we...
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Spirit Hills Winery
Many of us dream about quitting our corporate jobs, moving to the country and living off the land.
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Wine and Burger Pairings
Throwing a western-style BBQ to make up for the cancellation of the greatest outdoor show in Calgary? You need just the right cold drinks to...
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Quails' Gate Winery
Summertime is when many of us turn from drinking those warm, bold and cozy reds, so something lighter and more refreshing.
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Kolonist Winery
When we think of the world’s wine regions, France, Italy, Spain, South America and California come to mind.
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Rosé Myths
It may not feel like spring is coming yet, but soon enough it’ll be here.
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Wines of Alsace
It’s probably not surprising that a lot of Albertans aren’t familiar with the Alsace wine region of France.
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Takeout Food Pairings
Many of us are wondering if our favourite places like restaurants and cafes will still be around once the COVID-19 pandemic finally releases its grip...
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Social Collection Bin 118
Co-op Wine Spirits Beer sommeliers are happy to introduce the latest offering in The Social Collection wine lineup.
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Easter Wine Pairings
Easter celebrations may look a little different this year, but whether you’re putting together an Easter dinner for immediate family or looping in friends via...
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BC Wines
Though it may not be as well-known globally as the Bordeaux region of France or Tuscany in Italy, British Columbia has a dynamic, diverse, and...
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Faustino I Gran Reserva Rioja
If you pass by the shelf, it’s a bottle that immediately catches your eye among all the dark glass standing sentinel among the rows.
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Valentine's Day Pairings
For some folks, Valentine’s Day is considered an old fashioned and possibly outdated celebration.
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Game Day Essentials
If you or anyone in your family is a die-hard football fan, you’re likely already planning for the biggest game of the year.
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The Social Collection: New for 2020
As those holiday bills start rolling in, many of us are feeling like a thrifty January is a smart way to go.
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Sparkling Wine 101
The holidays, or other times of celebration, are usually when we turn our eyes to Champagne.
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Fondue Fundue
We’ve probably all heard of fondue, but how many of us have actually tried to make it, or even wondered where it came from? The...
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Holiday Cocktails
The holidays can be an overwhelming time of year. Between gift buying, trip planning, gift wrapping and holiday gatherings, there is barely any time to breathe.
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Entertaining Hacks for the Bar
Let’s admit it—for many of us, one of the exciting things about the holidays is the opportunity to share fun and festive drinks with friends.
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Gifts for Your List
As you’re working away at your holiday shopping list, there’s always a few folks who are hard to buy for.
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Wine Pairing for Those Special Holiday Meals
When you’re planning a special meal, you want everything to be just right.
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Host a Holiday Cheese Pairing Party
There is something so festive and satisfying about enjoying cheese and wine at parties.
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Host a Home Wine Tasting
Hosting an at-home wine tasting is a great way to gather your friends over the holidays and do something fun and memorable.
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Potluck Foods Made With Alcohol
If you’re tasked with making a dish for a holiday potluck, you might be wondering if you should bring the same old tired spinach dip.
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Festive Fun with Friends
You have to admit there’s something especially festive about the idea of baking cookies around the holidays.
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Private Holiday Events & Tastings
Are you the planner in your family or at the office? If you’re just not up for being the host or the organizer again this...
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Gift Ideas That Span The Distance
The holidays are just around the corner and in today’s globetrotting society, so many of us live far away from our families and friends.
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Deck The House For The Holidays
If you’re the type of person who throws awesome holiday parties you’ll want to make sure your supplies are in order.
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The Gift That Keeps on Giving Wine
Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift idea that keeps giving year round? Consider gifting your special someone or valued employee a Vin Bin at Co-op Wine...
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Fallentimber Meadery Festive Offerings
Looking for a little something different? Want a beverage that feels a little festive this holiday season? Fallentimber Meadery has some extra special offerings that...
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Wild Goose Vineyards
It was an omen that became a family legend.
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The Social Collection
Our sommeliers are thrilled to share that The Social Collection wines, a Co-op Wine Spirits Beer exclusive, have recently made headlines for their award winning taste.
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Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery
If you’ve ever seen the wine flick Sideways, you’ll know there are two wines that are pitted against each other; Pinot Noir and Merlot.
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Culmina Family Estate Winery
While many of us might have that dream of running away and buying a winery, it actually takes a tonne of work and many years...
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Red Rooster Winery
You'd think a winery with a name like Red Rooster might have a feathery mascot on site, ready to crow the arrival of visitors.
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Dirty Laundry Vineyard
You’ve got to respect a person who’s not afraid to air their own dirty laundry.
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Road 13 Vineyards
Sword fighting isn’t usually a trait you’d associate with a wine entrepreneur. But Joseph Luckhurst is different from a lot of wine guys.
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Mission Hill
When he was born, Graham Nordin's father bought a case of port that bore the same name he'd just bestowed upon his son.
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Rust Wine Co.
You may think naming a winery after the process of oxidizing decay is a bad idea.
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Tavel Rosé
Rosé sales may be booming in Alberta, but it was not always that way.
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5 Reasons to #DrinkPink
Red wine drinkers need some refreshment too!Let’s face it, the vast majority of Albertans love the big, bold, full throttle reds most of the year...
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Co-op World of Wine
Whether you consider yourself a collector, connoisseur, or just someone who wants to learn more about wine, Co-op Wine Spirits Beer's new World of Wine...
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Rosé All Day
Rosé wine seems less pretentious than white or red wine. You rarely hear anyone—even wine professionals—alienate others by going on and on about how pink...
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Provence Rosé
This romantic region’s pink wines have never been so popular
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Rosé Wines
If the last rosé you had was called white zinfandel, it’s time to get re-acquainted.
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Gehringer Brothers Winery
You’ve likely heard about the folks who dreamed of one day owning a winery, and end up buying one on a whim, with little to...
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Jackson-Triggs
For some toddlers, learning how to say ‘butterfly’, or ‘banana’ might be a feat. But Dave Carson taught his three-year-old son some decidedly more complex words.
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Nk’Mip Cellars
Justin Hall knows the wine business from the ground up. As Winemaker for Nk’Mip Cellars in B.C., he’s had his fair share of experiences in...
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Vintage Wine Program
Have you ever hidden something away, saving it for just the right moment? Whether it’s a birthday present purchased in anticipation of a milestone age,...
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Domaine Chapel Julienas "Cotes de Bessay”
You already know Co-op Wine Spirits Beer as the place you can pick up everything from a great Wednesday wine, to a special celebratory bottle.
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Uncommon Cider
When Uncommon Cider set out to make an Alberta-centric cider they knew they wanted to be unique, and keep their focus on western Canadian ingredients.
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Quail’s Gate Winery
There’s a scene in the cartoon food film Ratatouille where the protagonist rat is tasting flavours; strawberries and cheese.
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Summerhill Estate Winery
B.C. has some of Canada’s best wine growing territory. Summerhill Estate Winery has been growing grapes and producing wines in British Columbia since 1991.
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Holiday Sparkling Cocktails
We love cocktails that give people unexpected, but pleasant surprises. Using champagne, sparkling wine or prosecco is a perfect way to set a festive tone...
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It’s Go Time
Hockey fans know Mario Lemieux for many reasons. The hockey great’s best game was also one that was voted one of the greatest hockey moments...
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Wine Cocktail Recipes
Sure, wine is great by itself, but did you know you can also use it to create delicious cocktails that you and all of your...
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90 Point Wines
Need a bottle of wine to bring to a holiday celebration, dinner or the office holiday wine pool? Don't just pick up something cheap, or familiar.
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Osoyoos Larose
When it comes to the international wine industry, you might assume that wine makers from all over thew world are aching to move to France...
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Fallentimber Meadery
It may seem odd for a family to take on a business where the workers could kill you.
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Thanksgiving Pairings
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to get together with family and friends, and while there’s always lots of catching up to do, once that’s over,...
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Castoro de Oro Estate Winery
So many wine drinkers dream of running away from their dull daily lives and starting a winery.
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Wines for Summer
Summer is in full swing and patios, terraces, and backyards are the entertainment venue of choice.
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Drinks for all your Stampede Needs
The Calgary Stampede is many things; officially it's a chance to take in the rodeo and celebrate community spirit through shows, rides, events, and pancake breakfasts.
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Ravishing Rosés
There's something so summery about Rosé. This wine which ranges from blush to raspberry-hued evokes the colour of garden blooms, dusky summer sunsets and fresh...
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Vin Bin Program
Do you find wine enjoyable, but intimidating? With wine regions spanning the globe, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the choices out there.
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Easter Wine and Food Pairings
Easter is when families spend time together and often share a big meal.
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St Patrick's Day Drinks
For many Canadians, St Patrick’s Day is an excuse to wear green, while kids cut shamrocks from paper and fashion cardboard leprechaun hats.
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Why Calgary Co-op Wine Spirits Beer is AWESOME
Co-op Wine Spirits Beer is more than just a store. It’s an experience. Shop here and you’ll get education, assistance, and great customer service.
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Oscar Party Cocktails
The Academy Awards or the Oscars are known as the biggest night in Hollywood.
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A Month of Celebrations
February may seem like the dead of winter, but it's actually a month of wonderful celebrations.
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Health-Aware Options
It's resolution time! And if yours is to make smarter choices and maybe cut back on some vices, we've got some ideas when it comes...
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New Year’s Drinks Made Easy
The food is picked out, your place is all set up, you even have a sweet playlist ready.
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Holiday Wines Made Easy
With so much activity going on in the house, so many people to entertain, and so many timers and buzzers and pots to watch, the...
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Choosing the Perfect Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is said to be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding grapes to grow.
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Bubbly Made Easy
Many visitors to our stores are unaware of the world of champagne alternatives for every taste and budget, because champagne has become a catch-all term...
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Cheer Made Easy
What does a gift card, a rare bottle of scotch, and a taster pack of beer all have in common? They all make great gifts,...
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Picking Perfect Holiday Drinks
Handling all the drinks for your holiday party can be daunting.
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Mulled Wine
There is nothing better to sip on during the cold festive season than a warm glass of mulled wine.
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5 Fascinating Wines Perfect for Fall
As the nights get a little cooler and you begin to reach for a sweater for the first time in a while, you may notice...
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The Secrets of Sandhill Winery
Whether it’s their award-winning Syrah or a unique blend from their small lots program, Sandhill Estate Vineyard does not disappoint.
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Perfect Prosecco Cocktails
Prosecco is one of my all-time favourite beverages to sip on in the summer, or anytime of the year for that matter.
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Blush Wines for the Summertime
There’s nothing better to sip on in the sun than a crisp, cold glass of Rosé wine.
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Argentina, a New-World Country in Wine
ARGENTINA AND ALBERTA: KINDRED COWBOY SPIRITS
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Wine, Spirits, Beer of British Columbia
This week, Canadians will celebrate the 150th anniversary of our dominion formation, when the country established its confederation in 1867.
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Spirits of British Columbia
As the end of our journey exploring Canada’s bounty of alcoholic beverages draws near, we want to go out with a splash.
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B.C. & North
It's known as Canada's left coast and if you've spent any time out there you'll know B.C. has a whole different vibe.
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For all the reasons you love BC, you’ll love BC wines.
As we explore all the different ways to toast Canada’s 150th, the wines of BC loom large, and for very good reasons.
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So a cowboy walks into a bar and orders a semi-sweet rose…
How about something a little out of the ordinary to toast Canada’s 150th – wine from Alberta.
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Renew, Refresh and Revitalize in the Heat of Summer
When it comes to beating the heat of the summer we can rely on some tried, tested and trusted wine styles to keep our palates...
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Prairie Pairings
When we think of the Prairies, we think rolling hills, miles upon miles of wheat, soybeans or corn blowing in the wind and a horizon...
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Why Wayne Gretzky is a Natural for Our 150th All-Star Liquor Team
In this year of celebrating 150 years of our great nation, we will pause and reflect on many things that make our nation great. Like hockey.
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Ontario Food and Drink Pairings
For some, it's the de facto centre of the universe for Canada, but others cast a more wary eye on Ontario, which can often be...
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The Perfect Way to Celebrate Canada’s Birthday
The perfect way to celebrate Canada’s birthday? With reds and whites of course.
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French Cuisine and Libations
Some of the most famous 'Canadian' foods have their origins in La Belle Province.
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Gather Your Friends and Throw a Ceilidh
There is a long-standing tradition on Canada's East Coast. When there's a celebration to be had, Maritimers throw a kitchen party or ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee).
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Co-op's Iron Sommelier
It's time to break out the bubbly at Co-op. Mike Roberts, Co-op's Sommelier Manager was the overall winner at the city's annual Iron Sommelier Competition,...
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Syrah or Shiraz great for the Grilling Season.
Syrah or Shiraz great for the Grilling Season.
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The Voyage to Discover Spanish Wines
Expansive, not Expensive!
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Taking Another Look at Beaujolais Wine
Taking Another Look as Beaujolais Wine
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Shades of Red
WHAT CAN THE COLOUR OF YOUR WINE TELL YOU?
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Wine Pairings with Your Turkey Dinner Feast
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Barolo, Revered as the Wine of Kings
KING OF WINES. WINE OF KINGS.
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Choosing the Right Stemware
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STEMWARE TO MAKE YOUR WINE SING
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Why the 'Sweetness' in Wine is Misunderstood
Just like your mother always told you, “There are some words that are simply inappropriate to use.”
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Behind the Bubbles
POPPING THE CORK ON THE THREE WAYS TO CREATE SPARKLING WINE
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Asparagus, Ice Cream and Wasabi, Oh My!
Pairing with tricky food styles doesn't have to put a halt to a great food and wine experience.
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Quick and Easy Wine Pairing Tips
Are you feeling confused and mystified by all the "rules" of food and wine pairing? Let us help with our hints and tips.
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Wine and Chocolate Pairings
Wine and chocolate can be paired together to create a perfect harmony in your mouth, but when pairing it is important to keep in mind...
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