Shelley Boettcher

Calgary

Editor and Writer, Drink with Me at Freelance

I write. Travel. Eat. Drink wine. MA (journalism), WSET 3, ISG 2. @calgaryherald @postmedianet @pouredcanada @theguardian @nytimes @cbcradio @castanetnews

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Articles

From the Editor - June 24, 2025 issue

4 days ago | gallerieswest.ca | Shelley Boettcher

Western Canada’s art magazine since 2002 24 June 2025 Vol 10 No 13 ISSN 2561-3316 © 2025 From the Editor Are you an art collector? The latest string of art auctions have wrapped up, and contributor Douglas Maclean takes a look at how sales went in his spring 2025 Auction Report. We don't celebrate collectors enough, but what they do for artists, not just in Canada, is very special.
Caffeine Scene - Savour Calgary

5 days ago | savourcalgary.ca | Shelley Boettcher

New owners Julia and Shane Rowse are putting their mark on this Okotoks roastery with bold flavours and a personal touch. Their latest roast, a Costa Rican, is smooth, bright and turning heads across Alberta. Rebel Bean RoastersJulia and Shane Rowse have been putting their own spin on Rebel Bean Roasters ever since they took over the Okotoks-based biz in February 2024.
Wild Goose Winery 2024 Autumn Gold - Wine Reviews

6 days ago | castanet.net | Shelley Boettcher

Wine: Wild Goose Winery 2024 Autumn GoldWinery: Wild Goose WineryWhy drink it: Sourced with grapes grown in Washington and Oregon, because of the January 2024 cold snap in the Okanagan, this wine still maintains a similar vibe to previous vintages of Autumn Gold. The front label states Cascadia on the front and the back label states that it’s made in Canada from imported ingredients. It’s off-dry, fruity and easy-drinking, with notes of pear, apple, peach and melon.
A bear hug - Savour Calgary

1 week ago | savourcalgary.ca | Shelley Boettcher

Half Hitch Brewing in Cochrane delivers laid-back vibes, hearty burgers, and refreshing craft beer like the popular Papa Bear Prairie Ale. Venture out of the city for a scenic ride, and a stop for lunch, dinner, or a pint with friends. Half Hitch Brewing CompanyCochrane’s first craft brewery, Half Hitch Brewing Company, is a family-owned microbrewery and family pub and a fun place to visit for a casual lunch or dinner with friends. My recommendation? Get a burger and the Papa Bear Prairie Ale.
Mixing business with pleasure: Pomeroy bartender serves special cocktails to G7 leaders

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | Shelley Boettcher

Advertisement 1Learn how to make the Pomeroy's specialty drink "The Carney"Article contentNow that the 2025 G7 Summit has ended, Graham Hart can finally talk publicly about what he’s been up to for the past few months. And as the head mixologist at Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, where this year’s G7 was held, he has a few stories.
Mixing business with pleasure: Pomeroy bartender serves special cocktails to G7 leaders

1 week ago | draytonvalleywesternreview.com | Shelley Boettcher

Learn how to make the Pomeroy's specialty drink "The Carney" • • Article contentNow that the G7 Summit has ended, the head mixologist at Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge has a few stories to tell. Advertisement 2Article contentWorking closely with Global Affairs Canada, Graham Hart and his team created the G7 Global Cocktail Series, seven cocktails inspired by each G7 country, plus one non-alcoholic option and one for the group as a whole.
Mixing business with pleasure: Pomeroy bartender serves special cocktails to G7 leaders

1 week ago | kingstonthisweek.com | Shelley Boettcher

Mixing business with pleasure: Pomeroy bartender serves special cocktails to G7 leadersLearn how to make the Pomeroy's specialty drink "The Carney"Graham Hart, head bartender at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, making a Cabane a Sucre, a.k.a. "The Carney" cocktail during the G7. Courtesy of Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain LodgeArticle contentNow that the G7 Summit has ended, the head mixologist at Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge has a few stories to tell.
Hillside 2022 Occhi Dolci Single Vineyard Merlot - Wine Reviews

1 week ago | castanet.net | Shelley Boettcher

Wine: Hillside 2022 Occhi Dolci Single Vineyard MerlotWinery: Hillside WineryWhy drink it? From the prestigious Occhi Dolci Vineyard, this is Hillside Winery’s newest addition to its single vineyard series and it is made with fruit from some of the most promising vineyard blocks located along the Naramata Bench. Warm and inviting, it has beautifully smooth, soft tannins, multiple layers of dark ripe fruit, baking spices and a long finish.
From the Editor - June 10, 2025 issue

2 weeks ago | gallerieswest.ca | Shelley Boettcher

Western Canada’s art magazine since 2002 10 June 2025 Vol 10 No 12 ISSN 2561-3316 © 2025 From the Editor I'm sitting here with a delicious fresh cup of coffee, thanks to friends who brought some of my favourite beans from Nelson, B.C. The sun is shining. My hydrangeas are alive. (I am not the world's greatest gardener.) I try to take pleasure in the small stuff. But given the state of the world these days, that isn't easy for me, for anyone. Just ask Sarah Swan.
Yours Truly - Savour Calgary

2 weeks ago | savourcalgary.ca | Shelley Boettcher

Yours Truly is a small-batch whisky from Eau Claire Distillery, made with Alberta barley and aged for three years. Rich and smooth with notes of citrus, vanilla and butterscotch, it’s a thoughtful expression from this foothills-based craft distiller. Eau Claire DistilleryCreated to celebrate International Women’s Day in March, Yours Truly is the latest whisky release from the team at Eau Claire Distillery.