CAPS - Atlantic Chapter

CAPS - Atlantic Chapter We are the Atlantic Canada Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers.

The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) is affiliated with the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) . The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sommelier profession. The CAPS Atlantic chapter is based in Halifax with members scattered throughout the Atlantic provinces and courses offered in va

rious cities in these provinces. We also hold periodic tastings of fine wines, beers, and spirits which are open to all members. Tastings are held around the region so that everyone has a reasonable chance to attend.

WHEN: Wednesday May 6thWHERE: The NSLC Port, Clyde Street, HalifaxTIME: 6:00pmCOST: $10Established in 1693 in Stellenbos...
04/28/2026

WHEN: Wednesday May 6th

WHERE: The NSLC Port, Clyde Street, Halifax

TIME: 6:00pm

COST: $10

Established in 1693 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, Meerlust Estate has been under the stewardship of the Myburgh family since 1756. Famed for its historic Cape Dutch manor house, the estate pioneered premium Bordeaux-style blending in South Africa and has established itself as a premier world-class winery.

Deidre Taylor will be joining us all the way from South Africa. Deidre received her diploma from the Cape Wine Academy in 2008 and recently completed her DipWSET in 2023. She is currently at the helm of the sales and marketing team for Meerlust and will be bring with her some incredible wines.

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WHEN: APRIL 1st 2026WHERE: The Ostrich Club - 5529 Young Street, HalifaxCOST: Members - $99 * Non-Members - $112Want to...
03/24/2026

WHEN: APRIL 1st 2026

WHERE: The Ostrich Club - 5529 Young Street, Halifax

COST: Members - $99 * Non-Members - $112

Want to come talk about wine, castles, food pairing, terroir and communism?

Join us at The Ostrich Club on Wednesday, April 1st, for an informative (educational but chill) night of exclusive Czech wines, Czech-inspired snacks and a walk through the regions, styles, grapes and gossip from Certified Sommelier, Alana Steele.

Expect an educational experience that is both valuable to wine professionals and approachable and fun for an enthusiast. The wines are curated from Alana’s Crushpad Club cellar, snacks are curated to pair and prepared by The Ostrich Club Chef, Moira Murray, the servers are CAPS students, and the vibes will be delicious and fun.

See you on Wednesday, Czech, please!

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We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our cherished friend and colleague, Ann E. Miller(December 21, 1942 – Oct...
11/09/2025

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our cherished friend and colleague, Ann E. Miller(December 21, 1942 – October 31, 2025).

Ann served as a valued Board Member of CAPS Atlantic, where she devoted herself wholeheartedly to strengthening our sommelier community in Halifax. As a certified sommelier herself (2011), she brought warm friendships and endless encouragement to the program and to its members. Her humour and infectious laugh brightened every class and monthly tasting she attended.

In her role overseeing memberships, Ann was not only an administrator but a builder of relationships always welcoming new members and championing the growth of our local chapters sommelier network.

We would like to send condolences to Art and the rest of her family and friends and raise a toast in her honour.

When: Friday October 24th, 2025Time: 12:30pmWhere: The Port by NSLC 5485 Clyde Street, HalifaxCost: $20Who: Weingut Taub...
10/15/2025

When: Friday October 24th, 2025

Time: 12:30pm

Where: The Port by NSLC 5485 Clyde Street, Halifax

Cost: $20

Who: Weingut Taubenschuss



Thomas Tuabenschuss from famed Weingut Taubenschuss will be here talking and tasting all things Austria.

Weingut Taubenschuss can be found in Weinvertal, Austria’s largest specific wine-growing region. It extends from the river Danube in the south to the Czech border in the north, and from the Manhartsberg ridge in the west to the Slovakian border in the east. It’s unique climatic influences and geographical conditions allow it to produce an array of styles from mineral driven Gruner Veltliner to fruity Rotberger and so many in between.

Join us as Thomas will be chatting all things from terroir to low-intervention vineyard management while leading us through an exclusive tasting of 5 different cuvees.

His wines have never been commercially available in our market so don’t miss out, they’re INCREDIBLE!

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*Only a small amount of ticket are available for this event. As a courtesy, please do not purchase a ticket unless you can make the event.

08/12/2025

IN THE CELLAR: Episode 2

We got to spend the afternoon with .a.rankin, Co-owner and Sommelier at one of Nova Scotia’s top wine bars -

SOMMELIER MANAGEMENTRegistration is now open and begins this Saturday June 7th. This course is open only to students who...
05/31/2025

SOMMELIER MANAGEMENT

Registration is now open and begins this Saturday June 7th.

This course is open only to students who have successfully completed Sensory Development, New World, Old World, Beer & Spirits and Methods of Modern Wine Making modules.

For those who wish to arrange a payment plan, please e-mail Danielle McLean - [email protected]

Please visit our website to register!

CAPS-AC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGNotice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of CAPS Atlantic wil...
05/31/2025

CAPS-AC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of CAPS Atlantic will be held via video conference (Microsoft Teams), on Thursday June 19 2025 at 6:00PM ATL. Members in good standing are welcome to attend.

Meeting ID: 267 380 046 327
Passcode: wV3uj32T

Thelema is one of South Africas premier wine estates, with an international track record going back to the mid 1990’s wh...
05/01/2025

Thelema is one of South Africas premier wine estates, with an international track record going back to the mid 1990’s when the Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon was selected as the first South African wine to be included in Wine Spectators Top 100 wines of the year. In 1994 the Thelema Chardonnay was served at Nelson Mandelas presidential inauguration. Thelema is 100% family owned and managed, and all fruit come from our own vineyards ensuring the highest level of quality and consistency.

After establishing Thelema as an iconic Stellenbosch estate Gyles Webb set-out to develop a new, small scale, cool-climate wine brand. In 2002, after searching the Western Cape he found the perfect location in the Elgin Valley, and Sutherland Vineyards was born.

Join us at The Port where Vineyard director Thomas Webb will be guiding us through a variety of wines from both the Thelema and Sutherland vineyards while chatting vineyard.

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CAPS Atlantic and Wine Visions is very excited to be hosting Victor Goichon from famed Bourgogne producer Bouchard Pére ...
03/11/2025

CAPS Atlantic and Wine Visions is very excited to be hosting Victor Goichon from famed Bourgogne producer Bouchard Pére et Fils.

Bouchard Père et Fils is one of Bourgognes oldest wine-merchant houses. With over 320 acres of vineyards, it’s also one of the region’s most important vineyard owners.

Victor will be guiding us through an in-depth tasting of some of the magical products available to us here in Nova Scotia.

This will be a very intimate event, so seating is limited. Please RSVP to Brad George ([email protected]) to claim your seat before it’s too late.

The CAPS-Atlantic chapter is excited to announce that we have a brand new curriculum! Our certification courses are cur...
02/27/2025

The CAPS-Atlantic chapter is excited to announce that we have a brand new curriculum! Our certification courses are currently among the most comprehensive and up-to-date worldwide thanks to the hard work and dedication of our lead educators Alana Steele and Erin Hamson.

Our introductory course ‘Sensory Development & Wine Styles’ is set to start on Tuesday March 4th and run weekly until May 13th. In this module, students will develop their palate and the ability to discern quality and value. They will learn how to professionally evaluate wine, recognize faults, and finally, they will become familiar with strategies for food and wine pairings and proper service skills.

This course is the first module of the CAPS sommelier certification program but can be taken as a stand alone course for those who wish to simply gain more confidence with wine essentials.

Please visit our website for more information.
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