EVENT: Festival of Wines
Discover the wines of North America at this year’s Festival of Wines. Guests will be taken on a journey through Canadian and U.S. wine country, including award-winning Nova Scotian wines! No matter what your level of wine knowledge is, you’ll find something to enjoy at this year’s Festival of Wines.
Proudly Nova Scotian: An Evening with Winemakers
Join three of our province’s renowned winemakers for a truly Nova Scotian culinary experience at Chives Canadian Bistro. A local-inspired menu created by Chef Craig Flynn will be paired with Nova Scotian wines and showcased alongside stories shared by Jean-Benoit Deslauriers (Benjamin Bridge), Simon Rafuse (Blomidon Estate Winery) and Gina Haverstock (Gaspereau Vineyards).
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Times: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Chives Canadian Bistro, 1537 Barrington Street, Halifax
Cost: $125 (taxes included)
Tickets: NSLC
Grand Tastings
This flagship wine event is a wonderful way to enhance your knowledge of wine and sample products you won’t find anywhere else. There will be over 350 wines to try from all over the world, including some of our Nova Scotia favourites. While you sip your way through the show, enjoy local food sampling from Taste members: Heartwood Restaurant, Harbour City Bar & Grill, Eel Lake Oysters and Comeau’s Sea Foods.
Date: Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29
Times: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Cunard Centre, 961 Marginal Road, Halifax
Cost: $65 (taxes included)
Tickets: NSLC
For information on other events happening during Festival of Wines, click here.
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REMINDER: Always enjoy beverages responsibly – make travel plans and have a designated driver!
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