Natural Wine

25 Years of Metrovino

25 Years of Metrovino

The Richard Harvey Interview

Richard Harvey is a living, indefatigable legend of the Western Canadian wine scene. Particularly in Calgary, there’s nobody doing good work with wine that hasn’t been positively influenced by Richard, even if they’ve never met him and aren’t aware of this influence. Across the decades and through his work as a sommelier, importer, retailer and educator, his infectious and fearsome passion for wine has taken Alberta out of the vinous dark ages. Speaking for all the Metro Mates, countless alumni and innumerable customers, we shudder to think of what we might be drinking and doing if it wasn’t for Richard’s life’s work and perpetual generosity.

So Few Want to be Rebels Anymore

So Few Want to be Rebels Anymore

One day when the weather was more humane and the bike paths clear of snow, I pedalled past stationary railcars emblazoned with the provocative statement, "So Few Want to be Rebels Anymore". I was already thinking about wine, and the defaced train units catalyzed another deliberation upon what we now colloquially refer to as “natural wine”.

Further Thoughts on Natural Wine

Further Thoughts on Natural Wine

A recent article in Avenue Magazine has prompted me to expatiate further on the contentious topic of “natural” wine. Typical for Calgary, we’re several years behind on this movement but the aforementioned article is indicative of the mainstream’s curiosity of something that a few devoted importers, sommeliers and retailers have been supporting for years.

 
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