With the mercury plummeting to frigid lows over the next couple of days, smart Calgarians will be sipping the finest Co-Op Wines & Spirits have to offer in the cozy confines of the BMO Centre.
The sold-out Grape Escape goes this weekend, showcasing hundreds of beer, wine and spirits from 60 of Co-Op’s vendors, as well as a number of food selections from Co-Op grocery stores, including turducken, spolumbo sausage and gelato.
Co-Op spokeswoman Cindy Drummond says the fact the event sells out most years indicates “it’s a great value for members and other customers.”
“It’s a chance for them to sample beer, wine and spirits they’ve never had before,” she said.
“It’s just a really fun night.”
New this year, Co-Op is encouraging attendees to take advantage of the popularity of social media.
“We’re encouraging people to tweeet this year,” she said.
While there was no official hashtag, #grapeescape would work, but be sure to also include @coopwinesspirits in your tweets so you could be retweeted.
And for those not among the 5,000 in attendance this weekend, fear not.
“If you missed out on this Grape Escape, the next one is in the spring,” Drummond said.
“Tickets are $50 … And there is no extra charge once you’re in the event.”
Now that’s what this scoundrel calls an escape.
