Specialty liquor stores in Calgary

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Calgary has no shortage of establishments offering well-crafted cocktails and impressive wine lists. This proliferation of superb drinks has fed our fascination with high-quality, accessible liquor and inspired a rise in the popularity of the home-cocktail hour and private wine cellars. Below are a few stores that curate shelves full of outstanding wine, spirits and beer.

Specialty liquor stores in Calgary
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Vine Styles Ltd

1
B-1127 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary AB T2N 3P4

Located in the basement of 1127B Kensington Road, this small shop is big on variety and those hard-to-find wines, but that’s not to say that you have to spend your children’s inheritance to purchase a bottle of fine wine here. Vine Styles recognizes that the average wine lover is neither a sommelier nor a regional wine expert and organizes its wine selections based upon six signatures styles (bold, crisp, elegant, etc.). Attend a monthly Discover Your Style event during which you can try wines from all six styles and discover which you prefer.

Sundance Wine Market

2
17 Sunmills Dr SE, Calgary AB T2X 2W6

Yes, Sundance Wine and Spirits is a small, mom-and-pop-style community liquor store, but one visit and you will find that the owner is very knowledgeable about the products that grace his shelves. The selection may not be as large as some of the nearby fine-liquor stores, but you will always receive friendly, personable service. Follow Sundance on Twitter, and you keep up with the newest craft-beer selections to arrive at the store.

Truvé Wines

3
104-422 11 Avenue SE, Calgary AB T2G 0Y4

Do you possess discerning taste in wine, and only the best will do? Discover recently opened Truvé wines in Victoria Park, a top-tier wine shop that provides Calgary with only the best in Old and New World wines. The shop offers cellar consultation services and private tastings as well as interesting public events. If you have a special dinner or event coming up, the staff at Truvé Wines will gladly recommend the perfect wine for any occasion or cuisine.

Willow Park Wines & Spirits

4
10801 Bonaventure Dr SE, Calgary AB T2J 6Z8

Willow Park Wine and Spirits has recently undergone a huge renovation, making the store much more open and airy. It’s wonderful to stroll aisles filled with a great selection of wine, beer and spirits while chatting with the staff, who are always quite happy to share their knowledge. On that rare occasion that they don’t have what you are looking for, they will suggest alternatives in various price ranges. There is no pretentious up-selling here! Willow Park offers a regular schedule of specialty classes featuring local food and liquor industry personalities as well as tastings of all sorts.

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Metrovino Inc

5
B 722 11 Ave SW, Calgary AB T2R 0E4

2016 marks Metrovino’s 20th year of business. The little shop, located in the back room of The Cookbook Co. Cooks, has expanded to include a wine tasting and education centre. The wine and food pairing collaborations between the two businesses are unique within Calgary and generally sell out months in advance. Book customized tastings for 12 to 50 people, have a special bottle appraised or have Metrovino help plan and stock your personal cellar.

Zyn.ca

6
1543 17 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 1J9

Located on a quiet street in Inglewood within the old Calgary Brewery administration building, Zyn’s main store offers a great selection of premium wine, beer and spirits. The shop holds regular tastings and offers email subscriptions detailing deals on selected monthly specials. If you want to build up your personal cellar, you can join the Zyn wine club to receive a selection of carefully curated wines on a monthly basis. Wander about in one of four locations, or make your selection online and have it delivered to your door.

Market Wines

7
A-510 77 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2H 1C3

Celebrating over 30 years of bringing the best wines to Calgarians, J.Webb has most recently established a stand-alone location on the southwest side of the Calgary Farmers’ Market. Stocking an impressive selection of well-chosen wine and beer, it hosts festival-style tastings and private, customizable events. J.Webb takes great pride in building personal relationships with wine producers near and far as well as choosing small, family-estate wines. Many are produced using grapes grown by sustainable, organic and biodynamic methods.

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