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Wine Ink
Category: Food Beer, Wine & Spirits Beer, Wine & Spirits [Edit]
932 17th Ave SWCalgary, AB T2T 0A2
(403) 229-1302
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 10 am - 7 pm
Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
5 reviews for Wine Ink
5 reviews in English
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Review from Adrian B.
Calgary, AB
11/15/2011
Wine Ink is one of the best wine stores in Calgary.
- the staff have amazing palates
- each wine in the store is hand selected by its owners Tim and David
- they have back vintages of wines that should have been long since snatched up - back vintage Brunello and Burgundies can be unearthed
- their bubbles section is to die for. Tons of plays here from around the world. I spotted a bottle of Tiefenbrunner Brut that I haven't seen on other stores shelves for a while.
If you are in the mood for something unusual, eclectic or conversation worthy, then head down to Wine Ink and spend some time with Tim and David. You'll leave with some knowledge, a good conversation, some tastes of wine and probably a bottle or two for later. -
Review from Philip U.
Calgary, AB
3/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Excellent service. Got to taste some different vintages and got lots of help.
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Review from Al B.
Calgary, AB
9/20/2011 9 Check-ins Here
I've been going here since mid-summer and it's quickly become my favourite wine shop in the city. Tim and David make you feel welcome with their samples they're pouring that day and are always entertaining to talk with. They have an eclectic selection of wines here and all hit that spot that I like to find in a wine. That is, it drinks above its price point and represents good value.
Go check it out, tell them I said hi and if you get the opportunity, check out the tasting table on the second level. Wow! That's an impressive bit of old growth timber. -
Review from Pablo S.
Calgary, AB
11/12/2011
Really cool and laid back with inexpensive wines for all palates and preferences. The store is creatively arranged with a welcoming atmosphere. A warm welcome to the store with a glass of wine is standard here!
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Review from Crystal E.
Calgary, AB
Stopped by this shop yesterday with a friend who was looking for a nice bottle of wine to take to a BBQ, so even though I wasn't the one purchasing I still wanted to let you know about our experience.
I had already heard great comments about this place and now I know why! As we walked in and were starting to look around, we received a pleasant greeting along with a wine sample of a tasty white wine (I cannot remember the name of it because I was honestly not expecting such a warm welcome into the shop). Tim also offered assistance for our shopping, but provided enough space for us to peruse without feeling watched or overwhelmed. When my friend did have some questions, he was very helpful and spoke quite passionately about the wines. I absolutely love when staff speak so enthusastically about wines as it also gets me interested and wanting to learn more about fabulous wines from different regions. Even after the purchase was complete, he offered us another sample before we were on our way. This was one a rose wine from Spain, which was also tasty and had a great price point at $12.95.
The interior of the shop reminds me a little bit of a wine cellar, which is a nice touch. They offer many wines from different regions and seem eager to help if you have any questions at all. The prices also range from lower to higher, so depending on your mood or budget, it seems like they will have something for you. I will definitely be back here for my next wine purchase.... which has nothing to do with the free tasting, I swear.Listed in: Vino Vino I Love You
Specialties
We carry a selection of wines from around the world, with an eye to a great quality to price ratio. Most of our wines are under $25.00, with a significant portion under $20.00. We always have a sampling of wines on tasting, usually three red and three white. Our staff has extensive knowledge of the wines we sell and are always available to help make a choice, whether it be for a special occasion, or the everyday.
History
Established in 2011
Wine Ink is a recent addition to the Calgary wine scene, opening in April 2011. Not so the building where the shop is located. It was built in 1910, making it one of the older buildings in Calgary. Although Wine Ink is young, the owners bring substantial experience to the business, having run Calgary's first private wine store for twenty years. This experience translates into carefully chosen products on the shelf and a wealth of knowledge, when comes to giving advice.
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