Wine Beer & Spirits

Kurtis Kolt shares his memories of an especially enjoyable wine year

With stops in Alsace, Croatia, Argentina, Germany, and Italy, the Straight's wine columnist was able to sample some dazzling vintages.

4 lively wines to complement the richness of Christmas Day dining and snacking

Kurtis Kolt is digging a little more deeply into the ol' wallet for this special occasion.

Drink of the Week: H Tasting Lounge flip

Touted as a health tonic a few centuries ago, it's part of a class of cocktails that today’s mixologists love to tinker with

Vancouver liquor store unveils the perfect Christmas gift

What do you get for the woman or man who has everything?

Vancouver wine pros pick their holiday gifts

Why not a glass sangria jug that comes with an inserted tube for ice cubes?

Drink of the Week: The Little Lebowski

Royal Dinette bar manager Kaitlyn Stewart created this for all those Vancouverites in need of an imaginatively spiked eggnog.

Fruit shines in B.C.'s Petit Verdots

It's not a marquee name, but its hallmark is deep, dark berry fruit, often carrying a pinch of spice, and it carries a good balance of alcohol, tannin, and acid.

Recipe: Cedar Sour cocktail drives away the West Coast chill

The Cedar Sour might evoke the warmth of a wood sauna.

Como toasts fun Spanish vibe

A fresh wine list flowing with cava and sherry complements tapas menu.

Whether from a can, your favourite takeout joint, or an attempt at a new recipe from one of the season’s hottest cookbooks, a humble bowl of soup can be so much more enjoyable with the right wine alongside.