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.

  • CSL’s Wine Trail Favourites

    CSL’s Wine Trail Favourites

    Here are a few of CSL’s favourite wines from The Okanagan

  • Gimlet

    Gimlet

    Once favoured by the British Navy for preventing scurvy, this refreshing cocktail is simple to make. Although the original recipe calls for gin, vodka can…

  • Wine Lesson: Viognier

    Wine Lesson: Viognier

    CSL’s Wine Lesson: A floral white wine that is a delightful patio sipper, and great food partner

  • Classic Mojito

    Classic Mojito

    This classic rum cocktail highlights the freshness of mint.

  • Thyme Orange Negroni

    Thyme Orange Negroni

    The pronounced orange flavour in this cocktail makes for a refreshing summertime drink

  • Honey Bear | Cocktail

    Honey Bear | Cocktail

    A take on the gin-based bees knees, the addition of cinnamon adds a savoury note and complexity to this Prohibition-era tipple

  • Chambord Manhattan

    Chambord Manhattan

    The peak of summer is marked by picking fresh berries. Get a flavour burst with this refreshing cocktail.

  • Editors Fave Food and Wine | Napa and Sonoma

    Editors Fave Food and Wine | Napa and Sonoma

    Along the way: Fuel your tastebuds with these gems HALL WINESWe went for a private (group size is maintained below 15) Appellation Exploration at HALL…

  • Lemon Thyme Spritzer | Non-Alcoholic

    Lemon Thyme Spritzer | Non-Alcoholic

    A refreshing and easy to make spritzer with zesty, floral flavours.

  • What We’re Toasting: Chenin Blanc

    What We’re Toasting: Chenin Blanc

    Versatile white wine originally from France now known as an iconic South African grape variety. When made dry, it pairs well with fish. As a…