Great selection for wines, spirits & craft beers. Friendly & knowledgeable staff & locally owned…read more Excellent prices.

This is a very well stocked store. There's a huge variety of wines (both in vintage and price) as…read morewell as unique rum, liqueurs, etc. The fellow on staff (whom I suspect was the owner) stated that they purposely order differently than CO-OP and other large competitors. He was boasting that people drive distances because of his unique stock. They also have a list highlighting that which is only stored in the cellar. Intriguing, isn't it? He offered to mail me the entire wine list yesterday and I accepted. However, he didn't keep his promise because I don't have it. I won't judge him for it, though. My favorite ale was in the fridge, so I was more than happy to walk out with that. April Challenge: The Underdog 12/30

I was in need of a nice white wine for a evening with friends, so I thought I would try Varsity…read moreWine. The guy at the til greeted me and asked if I needed help with anything to let him know. The store is very dim and disorganized with boxes everywhere. They have rack after rack of wine, which is supposedly organized by country. All the price ranges are mixed together, $14 with $35. They have a display case in the back full of $100 and even $300 wines! As I searched the rows, all I saw was red wine, one out of 20 was white! So I decided on a rose. Then spotted a red at the back that seemed appealing. I noticed that they do tastings, so I asked the guy when I went to pay. He said that they do and he actually had a red open right now, if I was interested. I never pass up free samples of wine! It turned out to be an amazing selection too, one I had never heard of, which I think I will try next time. They also have a basic stock of beer and liquors at standard prices. So I bought the rose, at $15 and the red at $20. The rose turned out to be horrible, so I feel that was a waste of money. I have had $10 bottles of wine that were better than that. The red turned out to be perfect. So I will definitely ask for advice when it comes to shopping here for wine again. I will return to Varsity Wine if I am in need of a pricier wine, but there are better places to buy a good cheap bottle of wine from.

Very nice wine vendor, cool dark wood-dominated décor inside. Kinda makes you feel like you're in a…read morewine cellar selecting your vino. They have a lot of wines you can't find anywhere else. I'd tell you which wines they are, but then you would go buy them and then they won't have any left for me! So go find your own favorite!

This place is amazing. Wonderful selection and super knowledgeable staff. I got a great rec over…read morethe weekend for a reasonably priced Gamay and couldn't be happier. It was one of those moments where you are just on the same wavelength with the person assisting you to find the perfect bottle. She was also so adorable and excited about the wines. Loved everything about my time here (if that was not apparent already)! Definitely trust these guys for any wine needs in Kensington/ Calgary. Will certainly be back!

This place is awesome. I was invited to a tasting party in Vine Styles' back room. I was able to…read moretry several lovely wines along with cheeses and charcuterie from Peasant Cheese. If you are a wine lover, I highly recommend you stop by for a wine tasting. The female owners are knowledgeable and excellent at showing you bottles that will suit your tastes. Hate oaky, buttery chardonnays? No problem, they have something cool and silky that will charm your taste buds. Want to get to know Italian wines but hate the dusty, earthy types you've tried before? No problemo, they got scores of bottles you'll love. After the tasting, I wanted to buy quite a few bottles, but I had somewhere else to go, so I couldn't tote it around. Great reason for me to return and get more recommendations.

The store has a fantastic selection of wine and single malt scotch. The staff is knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. Been here many times and never left without quality wine or scotch in my hands.

Hold on just one gosh darned tootin' minute. Another wine store open in Calgary? How many of them…read moredo we possibly need? About as much as we need another cool restaurant to eat in... read: a lot! With each boutique wine store comes another palette behind it to teach us things about wines that we didn't know before. And, 1st SW in Victoria Park didn't have a cool wine store yet, so, another reason to add one to the mix. Rather than being displayed by country of origin, wines are organized by type. Reds on one side, whites on another.. and subsequent categories by flavour... like smooth and sexy. C'mon, who doesn't want a smooth and sexy wine? I came in on the hunt for a nice red to sip on while doing some writing. I came out with just that-a sweet bottle of Barossa. I'll leave the full critique for another day, but if you like reds that are on the sweeter side without being too overpowering, shut down that computer, make your way downtown and pick up a bottle from Vine Arts before I decide I want to buy the rest of the bottles on the shelf. April Underdog Challenge: 5/30

I had a horrible experience today with an elderly man who works there. He was very rude and…read morecondescending. I won't be going back.

I had driven by Highlander numerous times. I was in need of a nice bottle of wine, so I thought I…read morewould give it a try. The place is huge! I checked out the chilled room with all the beer and couldn't believe the selection! They were well stocked with all the usual brands, but had a thorough selection of international beers too! I've never seen so much beer! As I walked though the isles I noticed that they had some good sales on liquor, some were $5-7 off! On my search for a nice red wine I walked along the wine section, taking note of the featured selections. They carried the common wines from the US and Canada but also had a great selection of Italian and French wines. They even had a decent selection of Chilean wines, most of them were ones I had never come across. I chose one that was on feature, then was asked by a guy if I was finding everything okay. I asked him about the wine I had selected, if it was quite dry. He said it was and asked what I was looking for in a wine. I told him and in no hesitation he pointed out a different selection. So I traded my choice for his recommendation. The prices for wines are very decent, most of them ranging from $10-18. There is also a great premium wine selection ranging from $29 and up. I paid $15 for my wine and it was perfect! The selection and stock at Highlander are excellent! Their website is even worth checking out! I will definitely return to Highlander if I am looking for a new wine, or beer, to try!

Arrived by bicycle wearing helmet and back pack (on back). Politely asked if I minded leaving my…read moreback pack at the til. I politely answered that I did however I was told that meant I could not come into the store. Unfortunately that is a red line for me. I bike everywhere and it is not safe to carry things on a bike without panniers or a back pack. I use both. It is a small contribution to the environment and to my health. I am fine if you want to check my backpack on the way in and out (if you are nice about it). I am also okay if you want to follow me around the store. Please reconsider your policies. Until you do, I encourage all peddlers and pedestrians to take their business elsewhere.

Chris did an excellent job picking out a wine for my boyfriends family dinner today…read more P.s. Bonus points for being a Vancouver Grizlies fan!

I have been here many time. I am part of the rewards club and it is my go to liquor store because…read morethey have more things than the average liquor store. This year 2018, marks the liquor stores 40th birthday where they are having a big celebration! 40 years that is pretty impressive!

Willow Park provides great customer service and hassle-free online ordering for friends and family…read morein Calgary. They contacted me to confirm my order and clarify details (which I appreciate). My gift arrived on time and beautifully packaged. Most importantly, they have a great selection of wines.

"Found what you were looking for?"…read more "I wasn't looking for anything, but I found this. Is it any good?" "It sure is! And I'll tell you why..." Anyone that can convince me to spend $14 on ONE beer deserves five stars. Aside from beer, you can also find wine for your dinner party or for drinking alone with your block of smelly cheese and army of cats. I'm not judging. Wines, beers and spirits in most every price range. I also enjoy the fact that you can mix and match beers and make your own six-pack. And the wall of "sweet and sticky." Walk around without getting accosted, ask all the questions you want. I was sold on coming in by this suggestion: "Go in there. They have bottles open for tasting." Oh and by the way, this belgian lychee beer is delicious and I have only seen it here. Foux de fa fa!

Great wine store with an amazing variety of bottles from ~15$ to "sky is the limit". Staff is great…read moreat helping make a selection. Great place to buy wine for dinner or as a special gift to someone you love! Some beers and hard liquor also available.