Wine and Spirits

City Style and Living’s editors bring you wine reviews, wine & food pairings, cocktail and non-alcoholic drink recipes, global vineyards, Alberta and BC wine & spirits, and more.

It’s Not All About Roses This Valentines Day

The winning Prairie regional Bacardi Legacy 2017, based on a cheeky anecdote about the love between Ernest Hemingway and Ava Gardner.
Grape of the Moment Cabernet Franc

A medium body wine with structured acidity, it makes an ideal (holiday) pairing with food!
Peach Moscow Mule

Add a twist to the traditional, with juicy ripe peaches
Apple Cart

“When discussing all things apple, it’s important to me to not only use apple-related products but complementary flavors that taste incredible alongside apples,” says Lauren…
Celebrate Thanksgiving With Dewar’s

Consider whisky as your signature holiday sip this Thanksgiving
2 Awesome Summer Wine and Food Pairings

Pair these two red wines with summer staples grilled meat and cheese.
#ROSEALLDAY

Rosé has taken over summertime sipping, with global consumption one of the highest growing in the wine industry, increasing by 11 per cent in 8…
Peachy Keen

If Rizzo’s mood in Grease were a drink, this would be it—sweet peach with a sassy juniper punch from the Hendrick’s. Great for drinking at…
3 Cocktails to Celebrate Canada 150

Fire up the barbeque and get your lawn chairs ready. These three refreshing cocktails are sure to get the party started!
The World’s Best Pimm’s Cup

This recipe, a classic Pimm’s Cup, is the ultimate fruit salad in drink form. And what’s especially great about this drink, aside from its aesthetic…