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About Us

Cristall Wine Merchants, Nova Scotia's leading independent wine retailer, offers some of the most interesting wine values in the Halifax area. Situated in Bedford, part of the Halifax Regional Municipality, we are a full service wine retailer offering hundreds of wines from around the globe - the vast majority of which are in the $10 - $20 range.

 

Our focus is value

To achieve the best price possible we import over 95% of our wines direct from the cellar door side stepping middlemen such as regional exporters, local importers and agents. By doing so we are able to bring unique wines to Nova Scotia at the best prices available. You reap the benefits of direct buying by getting outstanding, handpicked wines at great prices.

 

  Our Team

 

Todd Cristall, Wine Consultant

Todd first discovered wine while on a high school trip to France in 1974 and started selling it in 1981. Over the years he has worked in most facets of the wine trade, written professionally on the subject and has imported wine from nearly every corner of the planet.

 

Current favourite ...
2009 Chateau Cadillac "JJ Lesgourgues" ... Bordeaux, France ... $24.99

Leah Anderson, Assistant Manager

Leah discovered wine while working in the sunny Okanagan at Naramata Winery during her university years. Since those Halcyon days her interest has in wine has continued to develop. She also enjoys cooking and likes to dine al fresco, weather permitting.
 
Current favourite ...
2008 Bodegas Salentein Merlot ... Mendoza, Argentina ... $19.99

 

Jason MacPhee, Assistant Buyer

Jason gravitated towards wine while in university and has worked in the retail trade for many years having joined us five years ago. When not drinking wine he can often be found at the bowling lanes. He often combines his two passions with varied results.

 

Current favourite ...

2008 Falernia Syrah Rerserva ... Elqui Valley, Chile ... $19.99


 

Roger MacKinnon, Retail Sales

Legendary barman at Nova Scotia's top watering holes, Roger has been in the liquor industry as long as anyone can remember. Although he has attempted to retire more than once he continues the tradition of dispensing sage advice to our customers.

 

Current favourite ...

2007 Lealtanza Rioja Crianza ... Rioja, Spain ... $22.99

 

Dave Deveau, Retail Sales

A native Cape Bretoner, Dave has over 30 years in the food and hospitality industry. By day he helps chef's across Nova Scotia with their foodservice needs while on evenings and weekends his shares his passion for food and wine with our customers.

 

Current favourite ...

2006 Matchbook Tinto Rey ... California, USA ... $19.99


 

Keenan McGrath, Retail Sales

The latest member of our team, Keenan brings youth and enthusiasm to the world of wine. A huge hockey fan, he is "keen" on sampling our latest arrivals while watching the Leafs and while his favourite team frequently lets him down the wine never does.

 

Current favourite ...

2009 Domaine Mirabau ... Cotes du Roussillon ... $13.99

 

Christine Compton, Retail Sales

By day Christine shapes the minds of our youth. By night she can be found sipping a cold glass of Pinot Grigio. Her love of wine has grown since joining our team as she explores new flavours from around the globe.

 

Current favourite ...

2009 Vigne e Vini Moi Verdeca ... Salento, Italy ... $16.99

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