Twelve years of pouring...

Celebrating 12 years

Twelve years of pouring with
heart, curiosity & a little obsession.

To mark this milestone, our team has each chosen a wine that means something to them — bottles they truly love, keep coming back to, and can't wait to put in your hands. Together they make up our curated 12-Year Favourites Pack, and every single one is featured below.

We asked our team: what's in your glass right now?

Every season we share the bottles that have genuinely captured our attention — the ones we keep reaching for. Here's what we're pouring this spring.

Nat's pick no. 1

Attis Genio y Figura Albarino

After a long winter of heavier wines, your palate is craving something that feels alive again. This Albarino from Rias Baixas brings a snap of lemon peel and grapefruit, plus subtle stone fruit, and that almost ocean-spray salinity. It's the kind of wine that doesn't just pair with spring - it feels like spring. Rias Baixas sits right along the Atlantic, and that maritime influence is everything. Cool temperatures, constant humidity, and ocean breezes give Albarino its signature saline edge and aromatic lift of florals, peach skin, even a little fresh herb note. Try it with lighter dishes: seafood, salads, sushi/poke, shrimp tacos, Vietnamese or Thai, or fried calamari. The name "Genio y Figura" literally leans into the idea that young vines can still make serious wine. Attis is intentionally working with younger parcels here to create something vibrant, accessible, and super drinkable, without overcomplicating it. But they're not cutting corners: hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation, cool fermentation to preserve aromatics, and 4 months of lees contact for texture. A perfect spring sweet spot!

Nat's pick no. 2

Livia Fontana Nebbiolo Langhe

What makes this wine click for me is that it leans into Nebbiolo's aromatics rather than its weight. You're getting those classic violet, rose, and lifted red fruit notes, but in a way that feels delicate and fresh instead of dense. Nebbiolo is naturally high in tannin and acidity, but here it's handled in a way that feels elegant and textural rather than heavy. With a winemaking tradition spanning over 200 years, Livia Fontana Winery continues to honour the methods established by its ancestors. Livia, the current owner, inherited the estate from her father, Ettore, and now works alongside her sons, Michele and Lorenzo. Together, they oversee every step from vineyard to bottle, blending traditional techniques with modern practices to preserve the purity and character of the fruit. Try it with mushroom dishes (earth + florals = magic), roast chicken with herbs, pizza with prosciutto or arugula, or anything tomato-based that isn't too heavy.

Jen's pick

San Felice Vermentino

I usually opt for a Japanese A5 Wagyu steak and East Coast Oysters most nights, as I assume most people would. But sometimes, after a long day, I crave a quick and cheap Domino's carbonara pasta. I know, it's shocking, and on its own it's borderline questionable. But this is where my diploma-level wine knowledge pays off. Every household needs a house wine, and the San Felice Vermentino is exactly that. Its lightweight, crisp profile at 12.5% alcohol is perfect for elevating such a gourmet Tuesday night dinner. Hailing from Tuscany, its IGT classification allows 15% Sauvignon Blanc, which amplifies the floral and citrus notes alongside the stone fruit, balancing the herbal hay and rounding that almond bitterness on the finish. Enough fruit to keep it inviting, enough nuttiness to complement the bacon without competing, and that high acidity cleans up the creaminess, bringing you back for another bite, then another sip. At $21.95 a bottle, Tuesday nights just got an upgrade.

J-S's pick

Chateau Peyrassol, "Les Commandeurs" Rose

Before moving to Alberta in 2008, I discovered Calgary through business trips and visits to the Calgary Stampede in 2006 and 2007. The 2007 Stampede's "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" theme promoted breast cancer awareness, with Wrangler selling 30,000 pink shirts for charity. Many wore them during the event, including rodeo cowboys, staff and volunteers, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper too. Well, it turns out that I'm Tough Enough To Drink Pink! I've always enjoyed rose, especially from Provence. These wines are mineral-driven and creamy, often showing hints of Mediterranean herbs, and pair well with various foods, making them perfect for both patio sipping and accompanying your meal. This winery has nearly 1,000 years of history, having been founded by the Knights Templar in the 1200s. Expect notes of fresh strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit, subtle rose petals, and hints of Mediterranean herbs such as thyme and rosemary, all supported by a crisp, bone-dry, and elegant finish with a fine minerality. Cheers to Rose from Provence!

McKenna's pick

2022 Adelina Polish Hill River Clare Valley Riesling

I first had this wine a year ago, and it was love at first sip. This is my go-to wine for pretty much any occasion, but my favourite time to grab a bottle is when I'm heading down to the Bow River for a picnic with takeout sushi, plastic glass in hand, sitting by the water with the sun bouncing off it and a warm breeze blowing. It's my perfect summer wine and exactly what I want in my glass on any patio evening with friends. It's the kind of wine that grabs your attention - razor-sharp, tightly wound, and beautifully tense, with piercing lime, crisp green apple, and that unmistakable stony Polish Hill minerality. There's a flicker of fresh ginger on the finish that adds subtle warmth and complexity. This wine is all about precision and refreshment. The acidity is mouthwatering, the kind that makes you instantly reach for another sip. Whether you're pairing it with fresh seafood, a bright summer salad, or simply enjoying it on its own in the sunshine, it's vibrant, invigorating, and so alive in the glass.

Erika's pick

Tua Rita Palazzetto

If anyone knows me, they know how crazy I am for Italian wines, so it's pretty natural for me to gravitate towards this iconic Tuscan wine. Tuscany has always been such an interesting mix for me - the uber wealthy, stately historic properties and the family farms scattered in between. Regal and humble at the same time. Tua Rita isn't the oldest property in the region, but it is certainly one of the most respected. In their relatively short time producing wines, they have earned the respect of wine drinkers all over the world. The Palazzetto, their entry-level red, is a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet without any of the pretence you might find in some Super Tuscans. It's a reflection of fruit sourced from various vineyard plots scattered around their 55 acres - a fantastic blend of old world meets new world in one glass.