UNCORK COOL CLIMATE FLAVOUR
Nova Scotia Wine Country
LUXURY LIBATIONS
Connoisseur’s Choice
By Winery Association of Nova Scotia
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ova Scotia has a long and rich tradition for growing grapes for wine dating back to the 1600s, when this was one of the first areas to cultivate grapes in North America. The ice age nearly 2 million years ago shaped our unique land and soil, and over the centuries, the moderating effect of the Atlantic Ocean has created vineyards unlike any others in the world. It’s only been recently though, over the course of the past 25 years that our modern wineries have especially flourished. Situated on one of the cooler climate limits for vines Nova Scotia’s soil and mesoclimates create some of the most distinctive premium-quality grapes in North America. Our wineries have garnered international acclaim for their efforts and genuine passion. Our warm summers and long falls create crisp wines with bright acidity and aromatic complexities. Constantly being recognized as distinctly Nova Scotian, the combination of these unique characteristics led to the development of the first appellation in the province, Tidal Bay, officially launched in June 2012. There are over 70 grape growers and more than 800 acres under vine in seven different regions across Nova Scotia: Annapolis Valley, Gaspereau Valley, Avon Valley, Malagash Peninsula, LaHave River Valley, Bear River and Marble Mountain, Cape Breton.
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