News & Guides

Orange Wine vs Natural Wine: How to Choose

Learn the difference between orange and natural wine, and find your next bottle with help from Vine Arts in Calgary and Edmonton.

Independent Bottlers & Single Cask Whisky: Where to Find Value

Explore independent whisky bottlers, discover what makes a single cask distinctive, and learn how to find value with help from Vine Arts.

Cognac, Armagnac & Grape Spirits: A Guide to Exploring Beyond the Familiar

Discover Cognac, Armagnac and grape spirits from around the world, with smaller houses, independent bottlings and advice from the Vine Arts team.

Tequila vs Mezcal: What’s the Difference—and What Else Should You Try?

Explore tequila, mezcal, raicilla and bacanora, with bottles to discover at Vine Arts.

Champagne & Other Bubbles

Discover Champagne, Lambrusco, Crémant, Cava, Prosecco and sparkling wines from around the world with the Vine Arts team.

Pét-Nat: A Guide to Naturally Sparkling Wine

Explore pét-nat, the ancestral method, cloudiness and sediment, and how to choose and serve naturally sparkling wine.

Amaro: A Guide to Bitter & Botanical Liqueurs

Explore amaro, fernet and bittersweet botanical liqueurs. Learn how to choose, sip and mix them with the Vine Arts team.

Vermouth: A Guide to Botanical Aperitifs

Explore dry, blanc and rosso vermouth, Canadian interpretations, serving ideas and storage tips with the Vine Arts team.

Cocktail Bitters: The Seasoning Behind a Great Drink

Compare Angostura, Peychaud’s and Regans’ Orange Bitters, and learn how a few dashes can change a cocktail.