Last Thursday was my favorite wine show, Savour Food and Wine! This event takes top place in my books as it brings in the food to compliment the wine. Many Nova Scotian restaurants and wine distributors show off their finest and give you a snapshot of what they’re all about.
My first experience with Savour was while living in residence as a first year student at Saint Mary’s. The Rice residence, as Huskies would know, is not the epitome of class. Savour, being on a Thursday coincided with Wing Night at Peel Pub and I felt guilty passing up on our weekly tradition in order to pour wine. Those feelings quickly vanished as soon as I tried The Tempest’s blue cheese stuffed fig with prosciutto with Plaisir de Merle Shiraz (Best of Show in 2006).
Four years later, not only has my own life dramatically changed and grown but so has Savour. Back then Savour was a one day showcase, now it is a month long celebration spanning across the province. Dine Out, a concept successful across North America, where restaurants feature a 3-5 course prix-fixe menu, took place for 2 weeks. The first ever Rare and Fine Wine Tasting was a success as you’ve heard from Erin. And of course the show itself did not disappoint!
I have included the official list of winners below, as well as all the wines that we Bishop’s were pouring. We decided to “Go Organic” this year, it was a great way to introduce some new and old organic products. Everyone seemed to really like all the wines, enough so for the Zuccardi Vida Organica Chardonnay (Argentina) to take 1st runner up!
Bishop’s Cellar Organic Wines Served
Terra Sana Savignon Blanc, France ($16.50)
Sartori Soave, Italy ($13.75)
Zuccardi Vida Organica Chardonnay, Argentina ($15.00)
Zuccardi Vida Organica Malbec, Argentina ($15.00)
The Ruins Pintotage, South Africa ($20.00)
Terra Sana Syrah, France ($16.50)
- Hannah
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