Calgary 
Did you know that Alberta is home to at least 10 wineries and meaderies? Nestled in some of our province’s most scenic regions are fruit groves, honey farms, and U-Vin establishments who all offer something a little different.
If you live within driving distance of any of the wineries, consider spending an afternoon exploring tastes, notes, and where the wine was made. If you can’t get out for tours or tasting, or your favourite local winery doesn’t offer tours, you are in luck: almost all the wineries and meaderies in Alberta sell their products through liquor stores and farmers’ markets across the province.
Support and shop local for your summer sipping days with any of these 13 delicious wine and spirit brands.
Calgary & Southern Alberta
Spirit Hills Flower Winery
The Bonjean family come from a long line of French winemakers and carry these traditions with them when creating their wine. But they also add a little twist by layering the grape wine flavour with that of wildflowers native to the region (Alberta foothills). From this process, Spirit Hills brings us exceptional floral flavours like YeeHaa! With berry, cinnamon, and apple notes, or Dande, described as “a summer’s field with honey.”
Address: 2380 Drive West, Millarville
Phone: (403) 933-3913
Spirit Hills Flower Winery
City & Country Winery
Welcome to one of the few urban wineries in Canada and Alberta! City & Country is in the heart of Calgary but gets its grapes from all over the world to bring you locally crafted wines, free of any artificial flavours or colours. Available now are Reds like an Okanagan Merlot and Gamay Noir, Whites such as Pinot Gris and a California White Blend, and a Rose. Another way to enjoy this urban winery is through its Wine Club.
Address:544 38a Ave SE, Calgary
Phone:(403) 245-0449
Field Stone Fruit Wines
There are several occasions which call for a tasty fruit wine, especially with summer just around the corner. Field Stone is prepared with their current selection of refreshing fruit blends and dessert wines, all ranging from dry to sweeter. The drier Raspberry Fruit Wine is a tart and crisp option described as a “clean burst of summer.” how perfect! The Field Stone wine variety can be purchased at numerous spots across Alberta and in their own wine store (shopping by appointment only).
Address: 10 km south of Strathmore on Highway 817
Phone:(403) 934-2749
Central Alberta
Fallen Timber Meadery
This family honey farm has been in the beekeeping business for over 50 years and the mead business for over 10. With their knowledge of honey, they created a line of refreshing session meads with a modern take to pair with their selection of traditional style meads. These traditional styles range from delicate and floral to full bodied and on the sweeter side. Their modern sessions come in a variety of fun flavours like mojito, lemon ginger, or apple raspberry.
Address: 5543 Township Rd 302, Water Valley
Phone:(403) 637-2667
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Grey Owl Meadery
In the southwest foothills is the scenic family honey farm of Grey Owl, which also plays host to a full meadery. The mead they create is intended to compete with wine, in that they want you to find the food it pairs well with and enjoy your sips with food; enjoy the subtle flavours and notes as you do with wine. Local flavours include fruits like haskap, apple, and black currant. Other flavours come from florals, spices, and, of course, the honey.
Address: 452036 AB-22, Alder Flats
Phone: (780) 542-1413
Grey Owl Meadery
Edmonton & Capital Region
Barr Estate Winery Inc.
Take a tour, take a taste, find their wine at your local liquor store, or host a whole event at Barr Estate Winery! The Sherwood Park Winery sits in a scenic Strathcona County area where you can tour the farmland after trying and learning about the refreshing wines. Barr Estates wine selection includes local fruity flavours like raspberry, rhubarb, sour cherry, and strawberry.
Address: 51526 Range Rd 231, Sherwood Park
Phone:(780) 819-9463
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Northern Alberta
Shady Orchard & Winery
Sip the tastes and notes of Alberta’s most flavourful berries and fruits with a Shady Orchard wine. This smaller winery and shop in northern Alberta has a large orchard and U-pick farm adjacent, which you can visit for the berry-picking and wine shopping. Some of their high-quality fruit wines include Saskatoon-Raspberry (a full and semi-sweet wine), Cran-Raspberry (a dry wine with tons of flavour), or the lighter Strawberry. They have many to choose from, so it all depends on your mood and tastes!
Address: 16115 Township Rd. 744, High Prairie
Phone: (780) 523-5260
Shady Orchard & Winery
Birds & Bees Organic Winery, Meadery and Distillery
This isn’t your grandmother’s wine or mead or vodka. The Birds & Bees group have established itself as a popular distillery and winery in Alberta through fun flavours, unique combinations, and some pretty catchy titles. The wines are crafted using local fruits and honey and come in 10 different flavours.
Address: RR 115, Two Hills County
Phone: 780-668-3371
By: Bernadette Gallagher
You forgot Burwood Distillery with their bee farm and honey based spirits made from meads: https://burwooddistillery.ca/
All these listed places are fantastic as well! So excited for what Alberta has been putting out for high quality beverages!