Here you’ll find our weekly event schedule, featuring a selection of free tastings that are often hosted, curated, and led by members of our retail team (aka the heartbeat of our little shop). There’s always something open, which means there’s always something to taste!
Kickin’ Off Summer: A Rosé Tasting
We’re doing it BIG this time around.
Join us on Friday, June 19th 7-9pm at Discovery Centre for a wine tasting that features Rosé wine exclusively! With 20+ wines to try from around the world and locally, we’re kickin’ off Summer in style.
Hors d’oeuvres will be provided alongside these delicious wines, paired with great conversation and beautiful Halifax harbour views. We encourage all those attending to wear pink and/or floral patterns to really get you into the Summer spirit.
Upcoming tastings for June:
Refreshment
Roulette
Friday, June 5th
1-3pm
Category Manager for Beer and Spirits Lucas will be in store pouring a mix of beer, RTDs, and cider straight from our fridges. Some new and some great, forgotten drinks will be sampled so stop by, it’s Friday afterall.
Domaine
Montrose
Saturday, June 6th
1-3pm
Visit us in store for this special Saturday tasting, featuring one of our favourite Rosé producers: Domaine Montrose! They’ll be on this side of the Atlantic, pouring samples from their delicious collection of the pink stuff.
Nova Scotia
Rosé
Friday, June 12th
1-3pm
Our own Sommelier Alanna will be pouring some tasty Rosé from Nova Scotia! Pop by and try some of the local offerings of Summer’s quinnessential beverage.
Innovative
Beverages
Friday, June 12th
3:30-5:30pm
Take a break from the opening games of the FIFA World Cup and stop by to sample Taittinger, the official partner of FIFA World Cup.
Innovative
Beverages
Thursday, June 18th
6-8pm
Take a break from the opening games of the FIFA World Cup and stop by to sample Taittinger, the official partner of FIFA World Cup.
Moonrise Ridge
Cider
Friday, June 19th
Noon-3pm
Moonrise Ridge Premium Cider is carefully crafted using 100% natural ingredients sourced exclusively from Nova Scotia. Pop by and try these tasty, local ciders and get ready stocked up for the weekend.
Lake City
Cider
Friday, June 19th
3-6pm
Our pals Lake City Cider are hoppin’ on the ferry and coming over to the Halifax waterfront to pour some delicious samples from their current lineup. Stop by, try these tasty ciders, and grab a few or a dozen for the weekend!
James Roue
Beverage Company
Friday, June 19th
6-8pm
Local distillers James Rue Beverage Company are stopping by! Join us in store and discover your next favourite Rum. They’ll be pouring from their current offerings, with samples that’ll transport you to the sea.
James Roue
Beverage Company
Saturday, June 20th
1-3pm
Local distillers James Rue Beverage Company are stopping by! Join us in store and discover your next favourite Rum. They’ll be pouring from their current offerings, with samples that’ll transport you to the sea.
Coastal
Wines
Friday, June 26th
1-3pm
Keeping with our June theme, Sommelier Alanna will be pouring from a selection of wines that have significant coastal influence. We may be biased but we think being by the coast has a lot of benefits. Come see for yourself!
Barkeep
Cocktails
Saturday, June 27th
Noon-3pm
Dartmouth’s very own Barkeep Cocktails are stopping by and pouring samples from their stellar lineup of canned cocktails. Stop by and stock up for your Saturday night!
Brusco
Bash!
Saturday, June 27th
1-3pm
Wine Category Manager Jason MacPhee will be pouring his favourite type of wine… Lambrusco! We don’t want to put Jason in a box or anything but if you’ve talked to him in store before, you probably know he’s been on a bit of a Lambrusco kick. Who can blame him?
Here are some curated selections, just for you.
Pizza Night
Elevate your pizza night with wine that pairs perfectly with your pie. Ciao!
Under $25
Local and under $25? It doesn’t really get much better than that! Discover a local wine that fits your budget.
Top Sellers
We’ve learned is that regardless of whatever is in, these products are never out.