My friends Lululemon, Divine Offering, Kournikova, and 47 attended Juice Import’s special event ($60) with Franz Weninger, a winemaker from Austria and Hungary. We arrived at Vine Arts in Calgary’s Beltline District and were welcomed by Erik Mercier and Mark Couillard with a glass of Weinland White. Before I forget, let’s play a little music… Continue reading Vine Arts Wine Tasting Calgary: Franz Weninger (Juice Imports) Review
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Calgary Wine Tasting: Mikko Alkio of Clos Alkio at Vine Arts
On Wednesday, Divine Offering and I went to a wine tasting at Vine Arts - Meet the Maker – Mikko Alkio of Clos Alkio. For this post, let's listen to Caminito a Motel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eD_X11Ji6c We checked out Sound Bar before the tasting. It's a cozy, dimly lit space reminiscent of a chic basement. I was… Continue reading Calgary Wine Tasting: Mikko Alkio of Clos Alkio at Vine Arts
Calgary Wine Event: Kindeli Wines Tasting with Juice Imports
On Sunday, Kournikova joined me for a wine tasting ($29) at Vine Arts. Hosted by the co-owner of Juice Imports, Erik Mercier showcased Kindeli wines from Nelson, New Zealand. Let's listen to "Hurt Feelings" by Flight of the Conchords for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuJzSTNDUGI Our welcome drink was Kindeli Primavera, a rosé with a dark, raspberry-like… Continue reading Calgary Wine Event: Kindeli Wines Tasting with Juice Imports
Calgary Wine Tasting: Fringe France at Vine Arts
On Friday evening, L, Bottlenick, and I went to the Fringe France wine tasting ($50) at Vine Arts on 17th Ave. Klaire McCallum, our host for the evening, selected wines from France's lesser-known regions from wineries that produce only a small number of wines each year. Choosing this class was a no-brainer for me, as… Continue reading Calgary Wine Tasting: Fringe France at Vine Arts
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