Discover upcoming food, wine, spirits, and hospitality experiences curated across Halifax and Nova Scotia.
Explore single malt Scotch and fermented foods with Cody Reynolds, Brand Ambassador for Angus Dundee Distillers. Discover the character of Tomintoul and Glencadam, the stories behind the distilleries, and the influence of maturation and cask finishing on each whisky.
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Enjoy seven whisky samples and a personal tasting board featuring cheeses, sourdough bread, tempeh, fermented vegetables and more. Explore how savoury depth, tang and texture interact with the fruit, malt, oak and spice of single malt Scotch.
Whether you’re a devoted whisky enthusiast or curious to discover something new, join us for an evening of stories, flavours and spirited conversation.
Saturday, November 28, 2026 • Halifax Convention Centre
Taste Beyond the Familiar with 250 wines from international and local producers, food pairings, and an onsite retail store. A premium wine discovery experience. 19+.
Explore Wine Fest & TicketsJoin Cody Reynolds at The Post Office on November 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM AST, for single malt Scotch and fermented food pairings.
Past Event • October 22, 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined Umani Ronchi’s Giacomo Sisti and sommelier Mark DeWolf at The Post Office for five wines, including Cùmaro and Pelago, paired with four regional Italian small plates.
Revisiting the wines, food and hospitality of Italy’s Adriatic coast, right here in Halifax. This event has concluded.
The Wines & The Regions
Join Umani Ronchi’s Giacomo Sisti and sommelier Mark DeWolf for an evening in Abruzzo and the Marches. Enjoy five of their best wines, including the renowned Cùmaro and Pelago, paired with small plates inspired by these two Italian regions.
Umani Ronchi is a family-owned wine producer rooted in Marche and Abruzzo, with a particular focus on Verdicchio and Montepulciano. Its wines range from fresh, approachable regional expressions to structured, ageworthy bottlings such as Cùmaro and Pelago.
Giacomo Sisti represents Umani Ronchi internationally as its Export Manager, sharing the winery’s story and the wines of Marche and Abruzzo. His work connects wine lovers around the world with the distinctive character of Italy’s Adriatic coast.
Mark DeWolf is a Halifax-based sommelier, writer, and wine educator with more than 25 years in food and wine. A former National President of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers and currently Content Manager for the Association de la Sommellerie, he brings a passion for Italian wine, regional cuisine, and the stories behind each bottle.
Festival Thank You • October 10, 2026
Scotian Distillery Fest has wrapped up. Thank you to our guests, Nova Scotia distillers, chefs, musicians, and partners for making our celebration of local craft spirits at Richmond Yards so special.
Here’s to the makers, the flavours, and the community that brought it all together.
The 2026 festival has concluded. Revisit a week of Italian wine, regional food, chef collaborations, aperitivo culture, and hospitality experiences across Halifax.
Explore the Festival Recap