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Port of Wines: A showcase of local and international flavours

By: Michael Kennedy

On Friday, September 30th, at 7pm, I departed for a trip around the world with some of Nova Scotia’s finest chefs.

My journey was highlighted by sampling a wide variety of wines from regions around the globe, and enjoying some of the tastiest hors d’oeuvres our province has to offer along the way. Best of all, the entire trip only cost me $65! And, in spite of visiting 12 countries, I experienced no lost luggage or broken guitarsmore…


VĒRO by Benjamin Bridge

Derived from the Latin word for truth, veritas, VĒRO by Benjamin Bridge ‘speaks the truth’ of our land. It displays the most celebrated elements of this region’s viticulture – inviting floral aromatics, crisp acidity, and fresh minerality capture Nova Scotia’s quintessential terroir. This elegant white wine is quite simply a true reflection of place.

VĒRO was launched Saturday, September 11 at  the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, and is now also available in select NSLC and private wine stores. The retail price is $21.95. more…


Grand Pre Winemaker Jurg Stutz on /A\ Morning

Jurg Stutz, the winemaker at Domaine de Grand Pre, was featured on /A\ Morning this morning. He talks about three Grand Pre products – Stutz apple cider, L’Acadie Blanc and their Icewine with Angie Poirier.

A delicious way to start your morning…check out the video – Jurg Stutz on /A\ Morning