Unreserved Wine Talk
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78: Why are Nova Scotia's Tidal Bay and L'Acadie Blanc Signature Wines?
What do you need to know about Nova Scotia’s signature grape, L'Acadie blanc? What is Tidal Bay and why is it Canada's first stylistic appellation? Why is one Nova Scotia winery burying barrels of wine underground? Which travel tips should you keep in mind when you visit Nova Scotia wineries?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Amy Savoury, a certified sommelier and instructor of culinary and tourism studies at the Nova Scotia Community College.
Highlights
- Why can you taste many different fruit flavours in some wines?
- How much are you contributing to the economy by buying Canadian wine?
- What do you need to know about Nova Scotia’s signature grape, L'Acadie blanc?
- How can you experience the creative spirit of winemakers through Tidal Bay wines?
- Which grapes will you encounter in Tidal Bay wines?
- How did the Tidal Bay standards first come about?
- Would you find organic wines from Nova Scotia?
- Can you buy Nova Scotia wines in the LCBO?
- Why should you add your voice to the Free My Grapes movement?
- Where can you find the grape growers who supply Nova Scotia wineries located?
- What contribution do Nova Scotia growers make to job creation?
- Which types of wine can you enjoy from Nova Scotia wineries?
- Why is one Nova Scotia winery burying barrels of wine underground?
- Why should you visit Luckett Vineyards?
- What might you be getting wrong about Nova Scotia wine?
- How did unexpectedly low temperatures in Spring 2018 impact Nova Scotia wineries?
- What flavour profile and food pairings can you expect with Lightfoot & Wolfville’s Ancienne Chardonnay, Avondale Sky
- Lady Slipper, Planters Ridge Rosé and Benjamin Bridge Nova 7?
- Why should you take a trip to a Nova Scotia winery?
- How did Amy become intrigued by the world of wine?
- When did Amy fall in love with Nova Scotia wine?
About Amy Savoury
Amy Savoury is a certified sommelier and instructor of culinary and tourism studies at the Nova Scotia Community College. She leads tastings of Nova Scotia wines for restaurant staff around the province as well as other educational seminars on behalf of “Taste of Nova Scotia” through the support of the Department of Agriculture.
To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the https://www.nataliemaclean.com/78.
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