Beverage Workshop: The Art of Pairing: Nova Scotia Wine & Seafood w/Chef Renée Lavallée & Sommelier Amy Savoury
Where
From coast to vineyard, discover why Nova Scotia wine and seafood are made for each other. Join acclaimed chef Renée Lavallée and Sommelier Amy Savoury for a guided tasting that pairs exceptional local seafood with Nova Scotia wines. Explore the fundamentals of great pairing, discover how our cool-climate wines complement the fresh, briny, and delicate flavours of the sea, and taste firsthand why what grows together truly goes together.
$50 per person | Includes Nova Scotia wine + seafood samples | 19+
Sponsored by Wine Growers Nova Scotia and J.R. Mahoney Ltd.
Workshop Menu & Pairings:
2025 Benjamin Bridge Riesling
paired with Parsnip, Pear & Smoked Haddock Soup
2025 Avondale Sky Tidal Bay
paired with Seared Scallop with citrus & Dill Remoulade
2024 L’Acadie Vineyards Vintage Cuvée
paired with Snow Crab Dip w/House Crackers
2025 Lightfoot & Wolfville Small-Lot Growers Rosé
paired with Cold Water Shrimp with fennel, beets & pink peppercorn vinaigrette
Renée Lavallée
Chef Renée Lavallée is one of Nova Scotia’s most celebrated culinary voices and chef/co-owner of The Canteen in downtown Dartmouth. Originally from Shawville, Quebec, the George Brown College graduate has spent more than three decades in kitchens, championing local farmers, fishers, and producers while creating approachable, ingredient-driven East Coast cuisine. A Top Chef Canada Season 7 competitor and Wall of Chefs judge, Lavallée has earned numerous accolades, including being named The Coast’s Best Chef again in 2026. The Canteen has also been recognized among OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in Canada, cementing its reputation as a beloved Nova Scotia dining destination. @feistychef @thecanteenns
Amy Savoury
With over two decades of immersion in the world of wine, Amy Savoury has been a driving force in Nova Scotia’s emerging wine industry. Since 2006, in her role as a Sommelier and educator at the Nova Scotia Community College, Amy has nurtured the next generation of wine and tourism leaders. Her unwavering passion, expertise, and commitment to learning have not only shaped Nova Scotia’s wine culture but have also propelled her to the forefront of the global wine community. Amy’s dedication extends beyond the vineyards; she cares deeply for the people, culture, and rural landscape that define her home. @amy_uncorked
