WINES OF NOVA SCOTIA
Nova Scotia’s soil and mesoclimates produce some of the most distinctive premium-quality grapes in the world in this unique maritime growing region. The small cool climate region is making its mark specializing in traditional method sparkling wine and a crisp, aromatic white blend, known as Tidal Bay.
The Tidal Bay designation ensures that all wines must be made from specific 100% Nova Scotia grown grape varieties, following a strict set of standards and annually approved by an independent blind tasting panel.
The province has six main growing areas: Avon River Valley, Malagash Peninsula, LaHave River Valley, Bear River Valley and the Annapolis Valley. The latter is the largest region and includes the Gaspereau Valley, a small offshoot at the eastern end of the Annapolis Valley set between two parallel mountain ranges along the shore of the Bay of Fundy.
NOVA SCOTIA
Acres
800
Wineries
20
Varieties
Chardonnay, Vidal, L’Acadie Blanc,
Pinot Noir, Baco Noir & Marechal Foch