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Stefan Nielsen

Retail Supervisor, Sommelier

Stefan is a CAPS Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine from the Society of Wine Educators, Certified Italian Wine Specialist with the North American Sommelier Association, and has received WSET Level 3 as well as a Diploma in Cool Climate Winemaking and Viticulture from NSCC in Kentville. After many years in the restaurant industry, Stefan joined our team in 2020 and brings a wealth of wine knowledge especially when it comes to low intervention and natural wines. 

Favourite grape or wine region?

Favourite grape: Nebbiolo
Favourite region: Brda, Slovenia

Coffee or tea; what wakes you up in the morning? And how do you take it?

I like my coffee like I like my metal. BLACK.

Share with us something personal; what is your favourite book, movie or song?

The Princess Bride!

Stefan Nielsen's Picks

International Food Pairings

Willy’s Poutine

Ahh Montreal. Ask anyone about the food scene and you’ll hear high praise for the amazingly diverse, delicious choices on every corner. I was lucky enough to live dans la rue from local legend Paul Patates, in the city’s Pointe-Saint-Charles neighborhood. They don’t make much outside of hot dogs, burgers and poutine, but there’s perfection in simplicity. While not quite the same, Willy’s on Pizza Corner here in Halifax is about as close as you can get.

Paul Patates is also famous for their Biere D’Epinette – a spruce beer! While sadly, we don’t have access to that, I’m choosing to pair another staple of the Montreal beer scene, a piney, resinous American IPA from Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! Santé!

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