Salut Purveyors of Fine Wine 2011
Alberta has one of the most lucrative wine markets in the world. It has some of the best selection for connoisseurs and beginners alike. Purveyors of Fine Wine gives some of Calgary's finest boutiques the chance to show how unique their selection of wines is to their identity.
Please check here for information on the participating wine boutiques & the list of the wines they will pour at Salut Purveyors of Fine Wine on Friday April 15, 2011 at the Art Gallery of Calgary. The list is constantly updated so please check back often!
Metrovino 722 11 Avenue Southwest (403) 205-4456 www.metrovino.com Metrovino is an independent wine shop in Calgary, Alberta. While our selection may be somewhat unfamiliar at first glance, our job (and pleasure!) is to inform and guide you on a glorious vinous voyage of discovery. you will find many small, hard-to-find producers and regions as well. Visit or contact us to see or hear about the wineries we offer on a specialty basis in addition to other more widely distributed fine wines from around the globe. At Salut Wine + Food Festival's signature event, Purveyors of Fine Wine, Metrovino is proud to announce the presence of vigneronne Veronique Maret of DOMAINE DE LA CHARBONNIÈRE from CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE. Come meet and taste with one of the Rhône Valley's most special producers! Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Rhône, France Domaine de la Charbonnière Vacqueyras, Rhône, France Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Mourre de perdrix', Rhône, France Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Hautes Brusquières', Rhône, France
Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Vieilles Vignes', Rhône, France
Qupé Santa Ynez Valley Marsanne, California, USA
North Valley Pinot Noir, Oregon, USA
Mirth Columbia Valley Chardonnay, Washington, USA
Cork Wine and Spirits 11670 Sarcee Trail Northwest (403) 730-8430 www.corkwineandspirits.com
CORK is a unique and wonderful wine store with two locations in Calgary. Our first store in Beacon Hill has just made it through its first year and our newest location in CrossIron Mills opened in August of 2009.
We believe that customer service is our key, and pride ourselves on both learning from, and educating our customers. We won’t carry the wines you see every day; instead, we carry the wines we think you have to try. If your favorite wine isn’t on our floor, we can do our best to get it for you, or recommend something that may be even better.
If you are having turkey for dinner, let us point you to the perfect Pinot Noir. Looking for a great gift for someone whose tastes you’re not quite sure of? We can help. At CORK, we not only love to talk about wine, but we love to learn about it too. The best part is that everyone’s tastes are different and it’s safe to say that every wine we carry could easily become someone’s favorite!
We are one of the few wine boutiques in the city that allow you to try before you buy. There are typically four whites and four reds in our tasting machine for you to sample every day. So come and see us and talk wine.
Château Bellevue La Randée, Bordeaux, France
Fratelli Urciuolo 'Arbosto' Bianco, Campania, Italy
Los 800, Priorat, Spain
La Vendimia, Rioja, Spain
La Montesa, Rioja, Spain
75 Wine Co. Sauvignon Blanc, California, USA
75 Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA
Chariot 'Gypsy' White, California, USA
Waters Winery 'Interlude', Oregon, USA
Substance Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, USA
The Wine Shop 856 16th Avenue Southwest (403) 228-4320 www.calgarywineshop.ca
A fine wine store now open in Calgary's Mount Royal Village!
THE WINE SHOP is Calgary's oldest retailer of fine wines. In creating THE WINE SHOP we sought to create a special place for wine lovers. We are one of the few wine boutiques in town which allows you to sample some of our fine wines. So come and see us and talk wine.
We believe that customer service is our key, and pride ourselves on both learning from, and educating our customers. We won’t carry the wines you see every day; instead, we carry the wines we think you have to try. If your favorite wine isn’t on our floor, we can do our best to get it for you, or recommend something that may be even better.
Black Cloud Pinot Noir, BC, Canada
Ostler ‘Blue House Vines’ Riesling, Otago, New Zealand
Ostler ‘Audrey’s’ Pinot Gris, Otago, New Zealand
Dinastia Vivanco Tempranillo/Grenache Rosado, Rioja, Spain
Daniel Gehrs Chenin Blanc, California, USA
Daniel Gehrs Syrah, California, USA
Green & Red ‘Tip Top Vineyard’ Zinfandel, California, USA
Anam Cara ‘Nicholas Estate’ Pinot Noir, Oregon, USA
Anam Cara Gewurztraminer, Oregon, USA
Highlander Wine and Spirits - Marda Loop 2112 33rd Avenue Southwest (403) 262-7701 www.highlanderwine.com
Highlander Wine & Spirits continues the tradition begun in 1961 with the Highlander Hotel. Opened in 1996, Highlander Wine & Spirits is a successful addition to the many prosperous businesses owned by our board of directors. Although the businesses vary, the mandate remains the same - to provide excellent customer service. With three locations, expert staff, and comprehensive selection, the name Highlander remains synonymous with excellence. As a member of HighlanderWine.com, you'll be given access to the widest, most extensive selection of liquor products in Alberta. It is our goal to satisfy the needs of customers from all walks of life and to do this by offering competitive prices. Ours is a full service online store specializing in fine wine and Scotches, rare and collectable wines. Schild Estate Shiraz, Barossa, Australia
Chateau Vieux Brandard, Bordeaux, France
Villa Rubini Pignolo, Friuli, Italy
Fantinel Rose Spumante, Veneto, Italy
Boedecker Stewart Pinot Noir, Oregon, USA
Bokisch Albarino, California, USA
Robert Craig ‘Affinity’, California, USA
Mercer Chardonnay, Washington, USA
Kensington Wine Market 1257 Kensington Road Northwest (403) 283-8000 www.kensingtonwinemarket.com
Our doors opened on Friday, May 15, 1992, two-and-a-half years before the provincial government fully privatized the sale of alcohol. Richard Lindseth, a Calgary architect, and local businesswoman Nancy Carten, formed a partnership which became the Kensington Wine Market.
Richard used his architectural talents to design our unique marketplace and his wine expertise to put together our initial collection of wines. Nancy, an experienced retailer, gathered together our first small, but eager, staff and "ran the back office". Both partners are still involved and as committed to the market’s success as they were in the beginning.
The ensuing years have been both challenging and rewarding as we grew from a small family of 4 employees to a larger one of 20 dedicated oenophiles. Our wine market has evolved from a modest neighborhood corner store to one of the most dynamic and unique stores in the country. The addition of our e-tail website adds another milestone to our growth. Domaine des Aubruisieres Sparkling Chenin Blanc Brut, Loire, France Marlai Eterna 'Flor' Macabeo/White Grenache, Catalonia, Spain Ata Rangi Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough, New Zealand Hansel Chardonnay, California, USA Hansel 'North Slope' Pinot Noir, California, USA Jose De Sousa Mayor, Alentejo, Portugal Trapadis Rasteau Grenache, Rhone, France Paris Goulart 'C' Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Bussola Ca'Del Laito Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
Finca 8 Malbec, Valle de Uco, Argentina
Marlai Dosterras Garnacha, Catalonia, Spain
Greenock Creek 'Alice' Shiraz, South Australia, Australia
...and more to come! |