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Main Avenue Liquor

A Rare Find in the Foothills

Main Avenue Liquor Brings Sophisticated Selection and Spirit to Sundre. Nestled against the Rocky Mountain foothills northwest of Calgary, the town of Sundre is among the most scenic in Alberta. It's small--population 2,729--and it may…

Hicks Fine Wines

Impressive Selection & Thoughtful Service

When Hicks Fine Wines opened in the fall of 2014, it was one of only four tenants in the brand-new Shops at Boudreau centre in St. Albert. In the four years since, it's become a …

2019 SPIRITED INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL AWARD

DJ Kearney was awarded the 2019 Spirited Industry Professional Award. This award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the sales, service or promotion of wine in BC. …

Herb Flieger at Cornerstone Liquor

Two Provinces, One Community

Cornerstone Liquor has been a steadfast purveyor of liquor in Lloydminster since 2000. The only Albertan city located in two provinces—Alberta and Saskatchewan—Lloydminster is a vibrant and growing city.

The Kettewell Family & JAK’s

All in the Family

At JAK's Beer, Wine, Spirits, it's all about family and has been for four generations now. "We take the relationship extremely seriously," says Mike McKee, the company's CFO. "Family is one of our core values."…

D.J. & Max Bowen, Jasper Liquor Store

A Mecca for Wine Tourists

Jasper Liquor Store & Wine Cellar not only provides fabulous choices, it offers a hidden treat for true connoisseurs. Jasper National Park, the largest park of its kind in the Canadian Rockies at 11,000 km2,…

Ron Slinger from The Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub

2017 Publican of the Year

Ask Ron Slinger why he's been recognized as ABLE BC's Publican of the Year, and he'll say, "We're consistent. We try to do what's right and we do the best we can." Keep talking to…

Michael MacDougall

Rocky Mountain Wine, Spirits & Beer

Wine is a serious business. Just tasting is a challenge; it involves the proper environment, concentration, a good memory, and a colourful imagination. Rocky Mountain Wine, Spirits & Beer has made it its mission to…

2018 Wine Program Excellence Award Winners

Platinum Winners

L’Abattoir, Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, Burdock & Co., Cilantro, CinCin Ristorante + Bar, Hawksworth Restaurant, Vij’s

Celebrating the best food and wine pairings in the business…

Barbara Philip MW

Barbariain Wine Consulting

Barbara Philip MW was awarded the 13th annual Spirited Industry Professional Award. This award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the sales, service or promotion of wine in British Columbia.

Sean Nelson

Vij's Restaurant

Sean Nelson of Vij's restaurant was crowned Best Sommelier of British Columbia 2018. This was a hard-earned win for Nelson, who was also awarded "Best Taster" of the day. Nelson outscored second place winner…