Green Halifax asked Alanna McIntyre, sommelier at Bishop’s Cellar, to recommend five Nova Scotia white wines available at her store that will perfectly compliment your meal. “It’s a cool climate,” she says, explaining why Nova Scotia whites are so fine. “It’s a moderate amount of sun and heat, the variation of daytime and evening temperatures. Our grapes retain a vibrant acidity…for aromatic whites. It accentuates the flavours and makes it a great accompaniment for the food we get in Nova Scotia, like seafood.”
2008 L’Acadie Vineyards Brut Rose, $29
Food Pairing: Sip as an aperitif, smoked salmon, sushi
2008 Gaspereau Vineyards L’Acadie Blanc, $16
Food Pairing: Light fish dishes, calamari, salads
2008 Gaspereau Vineyards Muscat, $20
Food Pairing: Curries, Thai food, steamed mussels
2007 Jost Leon Milot, $14.55
Food Pairing: Tomato-based pastas, lasagna, pizza, pork dishes
2004 Benjamin Bridge Borealis Vidal Icewine (375ml), $35.95
Food Pairing: Fruit-based desserts, lemon tart, cheesecake with raspberry coulis.
This article appears in Apr 8-14, 2010.
Something is not quite right here. Or should I say not quite white?