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

🥊 Under $30 and Punching Above Their Weight 

Oh baby, this wine has become a pizza/pasta night staple at my home. Snappy acid and herby tones from Sangiovese supported by plush purple Merlot fruit vibes. It’s got all the fruit and herb notes you need to perfectly play with cheesy, saucy pizza as well as any kind of red sauce pasta (it loves garlic bread too…). The real kicker for me is that it’s silky smooth enough to transition from a dinner wine to a Watching TV wine after you’ve cleaned up. It’s fresh, easy, fun and enjoyable from beginning to end and an excellent candidate for Second Bottle of the Night. At sub-$25, it’s a total no-brainer.

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