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.

Strawberry, Clover, and Meadowsweet Shrub

The sweetness of strawberries and red clover combined with the almond-y, honey flavor of meadowsweet flowers and the aromatics of meadowsweet seeds make for a…
Super Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Summer

Everyone can enjoy these refreshing bottles. Big on taste and full of unusual flavour they are perfect on balmy summer days. Keeping hydrated just got…
Bringing Sexy Back With Port and Red Wine in the Douro Valley of Portugal

Already the undisputed port powerhouse, Portugal’s Douro Valley is on the brink of a breakthrough thanks to its rich red wines.
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…