Email / News Signup

Sign up with your email address and Halifax Magazine will deliver the news directly to you.

Poll

Would you be willing to pay higher taxes to support expanded Metro Transit service (such as more harbour ferries, longer hours of service, more frequent service)?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

View our Poll Archive

April2013Contest

California dreamin’

By | May 16, 2013 Photo: Sonoma Country Vintners

Columnist Danny Hewitt, on why California is one of his favourite wine regions; plus the under-$25 wine review

MORE»

Growing up

By | Apr 2, 2013 Photos: WANS

Nova Scotia’s wine industry may be young compared to other regions around the world, but it’s improving with age and making its mark

MORE»

Add a splash

By | Mar 15, 2013 Photo: WANS

Cooking with wine isn’t that hard. Step one: never buy cooking wine

MORE»

Top 10 trends for 2013

By | Jan 29, 2013 Halifax Magazine wine columnist Danny Hewitt

Greener wineries, better variety and more selection—how will the wine scene change this year?

MORE»

Top 20 Wines for Under $25

By | Dec 7, 2012 Top20

Our round-up of the city’s best inexpensive wines returns, as columnist Danny Hewitt brings together a panel of local experts

MORE»

The value of a grape

By | Nov 16, 2012 Danny Hewitt

Columnist Danny Hewitt explains why wine prices vary so much and how to find the best values

MORE»

On the nose

By | Oct 3, 2012 Australia’s Barossa Valley is the birthplace of Shiraz, the quintessential spicy wine. Photo: Matt Turner/AWBC

Pepper, cinnamon and licorice—spicy wines offer drinkers many unexpected surprises.

MORE»

Celebrating Nova Scotian wine

By | Sep 10, 2012 Grape stomping, an annual favourite, at the 2011 Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival. Photo: Winery Association of Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival kicks off this week, showcasing wines made throughout the province, classic maritime dishes and more. Hosted by the Winery Association of Nova Scotia (WANS), it runs from September 13 to October 14. “The idea is for people to explore and experience what the harvest season is like for the wineries and the work that …

MORE»

Nova Scotia’s signature style

By | Sep 8, 2012 Photo: Winery Association of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia’s signature style Columnist Danny Hewitt samples the Tidal Bay wines

MORE»

Wine au naturel

By | Jul 13, 2012 Photo: Vine Hill Winery

How are vintners balancing world-class wines with enviornmental sustainability?

MORE»