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Calgary · 17th Avenue
21 featured discoveries
A curious collection of wines, spirits and more, selected for this store.
An Italian grape with an Australian accent. Vermentino brings lively citrus and a savoury, salty edge to this wild-fermented white. A fresh detour for anyone who usually reaches for Sauvignon Blanc.
$29.99$22.50
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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A lesser-known grape from a South African vineyard planted in 1971. Blueberry, dark plum and baking-spice richness make this full-bodied red an inviting way to venture beyond the usual suspects.
$26.99$20.25
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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Curious about absinthe? Start here. Its distinctive anise character opens up a different corner of the spirits cabinet. Add cold water gradually, or try a small measure in an absinthe cocktail.
$64.49$51.60
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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Orange wine, California style—and a full litre to explore. This skin-contact white takes Bonny Doon in an unexpected direction. Bring it to the table and discover what happens when white grapes keep their skins.
$27.99$21.00
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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Bubbles from the Jura, with local grapes Savagnin and Poulsard joining Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Two years on the lees add another reason to explore this lesser-known corner of French sparkling wine.
$44.99$33.75
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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Calabrian chilli brings a warming twist to this Italian amaro. A bittersweet herbal liqueur with an unexpected kick.
$53.18$42.55
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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Meet génépy: an Alpine liqueur made with mountain-grown artemisia flowers. Intensely aromatic and rooted in Savoie tradition, it offers a different herbal direction for an after-dinner pour or cocktail experiment.
$58.49$46.80
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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Pedro Ximénez takes a dry, savoury turn here. Aged beneath a layer of yeast called flor, this fino brings salty almond and fresh-bread notes. Try it chilled alongside olives or salted nuts.
$31.99$24.00
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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Sangiovese, reimagined as sparkling white wine. Terracotta amphorae, 40 months on the lees and no added dosage make this an unusual route to fine bubbles, with a fresh, rounded palate.
$58.99$44.25
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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An amaro made from wine and flavoured with cardoon—a relative of the artichoke. Herbal bitterness, gentle spice, and a reason to try something different after dinner.
$52.49$42.00
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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Sake meets yuzu, lemon and honey in this bright Japanese citrus liqueur. Sweet-tart and refreshing, it is an easy invitation into an unfamiliar category. Pour it chilled or over ice.
$30.30$24.24
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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Sauvignon Blanc takes a botanical detour. This extra-dry French vermouth builds on the grape’s aromatic character with wine spirit and botanical infusions. Try a chilled pour before mixing it into a Martini.
$36.49$29.20
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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A different perspective on Bordeaux. This naturally made, Merlot-led red combines fresh red and black fruit with silky texture and fine tannins. An inviting bridge between a familiar region and a less conventional approach.
$56.99$42.75
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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A local stout with an unexpected pantry: toasted coconut and macadamia nuts. Barrel ageing adds another layer to this rich imperial beer. Share a bottle and give it time in the glass.
$13.81$11.05
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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There is more to a Cognac house than Cognac. This Pineau des Charentes explores its fortified-aperitif side. Serve chilled in a small wine glass for an introduction to a less familiar French tradition.
$131.99$99.00
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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Forty-six years of ageing in a category many drinkers have never encountered. This Pineau des Charentes offers a different kind of mature bottle to explore. Pour a little and take your time.
$215.49$172.40
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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A 1987 vintage orchard-fruit brandy from Normandy, chosen by an independent bottler better known for whisky. This Calvados Domfrontais is a compelling detour for curious spirits drinkers. Explore it slowly, neat.
$273.99$219.20
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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Pedro Ximénez with an Australian story. This fortified wine draws on the Lindner family’s long-held reserves, offering freshness and an exceptionally persistent finish. Try it moderately chilled and let the glass unfold.
$40.99$32.80
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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A whisky bottler follows its curiosity to Oaxaca. Made from Espadín agave and bottled at full distillation strength, this mezcal brings smoky agave character. Explore a small pour with a little water.
$139.99$112.00
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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Discover Greece’s Xinomavro through old vines and minimal intervention. Fermented in amphorae and large oak barrels, then bottled unfiltered without added sulphites, this fresh red puts an unfamiliar grape front and centre.
$41.99$31.50
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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A Jamaican rum selected by Whisky Sponge: a familiar name taking an unexpected turn. This 2000 vintage Clarendon invites you to explore an independent bottling beyond whisky. Start with a small tasting pour.
$303.49$242.80
Sale price · Oct 30–Nov 1
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