Wine is Alchemy

Like the apothecary of medieval times seeking to mix the elements of nature to create magic, Apothecary Imports today blends fine wine with cuisine to create the sublime.

Distinctive fine wines, emphasizing wines made through environmentally sustainable and organic methods. Boutique-style imports by special order, with bespoke culinary pairings.

What We Do

A curated suite
of import services

Why Apothecary?

The first apothecary of Nova Scotia

Louis Hébert — Parisian apothecary, botanist, and adventurer — arrived at Port Royal, Acadia (now Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia) in 1606 alongside Samuel de Champlain. He was the first European apothecary to practice in the New World, learning the medicinal properties of local plants from the Mi'kmaq people.

While at Port Royal, Hébert planted vines — the first recorded attempt to grow grapes in what would become Canada. Four centuries later, Apothecary Imports carries the same spirit: bringing the finest of the Old World to the shores of Nova Scotia.

The Importer

Paul Doucette MD

Paul Doucette is a Nova Scotian emergency room physician and certified sommelier — a combination that is, in the world of fine wine, essentially unique. Since earning his sommelier certification in 2010, he has pursued mastery through the Wine Scholar Guild, earning designations in the wines of France, Italy, Spain and a Master designation in the Loire Valley. As President of the Atlantic Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers, he led the bid that brought the Best Sommelier of Canada championships to Halifax in 2024.

Apothecary Imports is the natural convergence of two lifelong obsessions: healing and discovery.

Get in Touch

Let's talk wine

Whether you're a restaurant seeking a distinctive list, a producer looking for a Canadian partner, or a collector chasing something rare — we'd love to hear from you.