Category Archives: Wine

Wine education at its finest

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Larissa Pinhal

For those of us interested in wine and its industry, sharing bottles and discussing with friends is typically how we expand our taste and knowledge. Some may even take wine tasting classes (like those held at our partner Willow Park … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Wine

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Larissa Pinhal

Being new to wine culture and the art of tasting may make you feel like you’re jumping into an intimidating mixture of snobby know-it-alls and eclectic vocabulary. But here at WineCollective headquarters we know that different levels of wine education … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with WineCollective!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Megan

Mother’s day is approaching quickly and, as with most celebrations, wine is the best complement. If you’re still looking for the perfect way to show your appreciation, we can help! Share a WineCollective gift package with your mother and let … Continue reading →

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Similkameen Shining Star, Clos du Soleil

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Amber

Discovering a hidden gem is one of the most exciting parts about being a wine-lover. Stumbling across your next favourite bottle is a memorable occasion, whether the wine was a gift from a friend, a bottle you fell in love … Continue reading →

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Anticipating the Season with New Spring Wine Series!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Megan

Moments ago, I took the photo to the left. It’s the view from WineCollective headquarters in Calgary. We are in week two of April, but we’re still layering our clothing and cranking the heat. Typical for this otherwise awesome city, … Continue reading →

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Canadian Wine Consumption on the Rise!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Megan

We already know at WineCollective that Canadians love great wine; we ship to hundreds of wine lovers across Canada each month. But according to Vinexpo’s report on the world’s wine and spirits consumption, interest is only increasing. Vinexpo, began in 1981 … Continue reading →

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Share the gift of wine this Valentine’s Day!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Megan

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we can’t help but think of the vast romantic history of wine. Great for any occasion, an excellent bottle of wine is practically a requirement for the one day completely devoted to love. Of course, we … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Spanish Wine Month with WineCollective!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Megan

Considering the Icewine festivals in Canada last week, I couldn’t help but explore wine festivals in all months. In anticipation of WineCollective’s Spanish Wine month in February, I was pleased to find my search yielded a country rich in wine … Continue reading →

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Enjoy wine in sub-zero temperatures…

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Megan

… because we’re Canadian! If you’re familiar with our winter climates, you probably understand why we’re known for producing some of the world’s best Icewine. For the uninitiated, Ontario Wine 101 explains: “Icewine is a luscious, intensely flavoured wine, boasting rich aromas … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, Wine Lovers!

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Megan

We’re ringing in the new year early at the WineCollective office today! To toast the last week of 2012 and our amazing year, we celebrated with bubbly. (Fortunately, we had a chilled bottle of Adami Garbel Prosecco on hand.) Naturally, the … Continue reading →

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