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’s wine industry rarely gets the attention it deserves. Though the climate is cool, several distinct grape-growing regions exist, with the Annapolis Valley as the historic home of viticulture.

The valley has the warmest summer read more...temperatures and benefits from low precipitation levels. It’s here that Roger Dial, one-time managing partner of California’s Davis Bynum Winery, pioneered the Nova Scotia wine industry in the late 1970s with his Grand Pré Winery. After trials with upwards of a 100 varieties from around the world, Grand Pré championed the ecologically suited varietals, L’Acadie Blanc and New York Muscat, as well as the Vitis amurensis varieties Michurinetz and Saperavi Severnyi. The original winery, now known as Domaine de Grand Pré, is owned by Swiss interests.

The province's Northumberland Shore offers an entirely different sort of microclime which has been the viticultural focal point of the Jost family since the late 1970s. The Josts opened their winery in 1983 and are now the province’s largest winery, with an exciting program of encouraging contract growers to explore unique microclimates across the province.

Two other Annapolis Valley wineries, Sainte Famille and Blomidon Ridge, both of which began as Grand Pré contract growers in the early 1980s, have joined the originals, and other vineyards-turning-wineries will soon be opening on the province's South Shore and Gaspereau Valley. A strong fruit wine industry also exists in the province. Four wineries produce a range of products from fruit sourced in the region.    (hide)

Carita Clayton reviewed Jost Vineyards Prost NV:

November 2009

Carita Clayton

We visited the Jost Vineyards years ago but I still have a wonderful hat from your gift shop. My question, do you have a gift shop web page? Thanks, Carita Clayton carita.clatyon@mac.com

Jost Vineyards Prost NV

Starting at $17^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Authentic Seacoast wrote in the forum topic: Fall Wine Picks From Nova Scotia

October 2009

Authentic Seacoast

We're pleased to share fall wine picks and food pairings from our luxury Nova Scotia bed & breakfast property, DesBarres Manor Inn. You can read the pairings here: http://www.desbarresmanor.com/dining/wine.html We hope...

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Jim 2007 reviewed Gaspereau Vineyards Lucie Kuhlmann NV:

July 2009

Jim 2007

Gaspereau Vineyards Lucie Kuhlmann 2002 is one of my favourite red wines! Smooth, smoky, rich berry flavours with a hint of oakiness. Excellent with cheese, and my favourite red meat!

Gaspereau Vineyards Lucie Kuhlmann NV

Starting at $15^.98 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Jim 2007 reviewed Gaspereau Vineyards Rose 2004:

July 2009

Jim 2007

This particular rose was great for sipping on the deck or enjoying with friends at a bbq. It reminded me of fresh wild strawberries begging to be picked and the hint of sweetness made it a perfect patio wine.

Gaspereau Vineyards Rose 2004

Starting at $15^.95 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Jim 2007 reviewed Gaspereau Vineyards l'Acadie Blanc 2007:

July 2009

Jim 2007

The 2007 L'Acadie Blanc wine from Gaspereau Vineyards is excellent. It has alot of Sauvignon Blanc characteristics - crisp green apple, a bit herbacious, citrus, lime, excellent with cheese and baguette on the deck!

Gaspereau Vineyards l'Acadie Blanc 2007

Starting at $14^.94 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Jim 2007 reviewed Gaspereau Vineyards l'Acadie Blanc 2007:

July 2009

Jim 2007

The 2007 L'Acadie Blanc wine from Gaspereau Vineyards is excellent. It has alot of Sauvignon Blanc characteristics - crisp green apple, a bit herbacious, citrus, lime, excellent with cheese and baguette on the deck!

Gaspereau Vineyards l'Acadie Blanc 2007

Starting at $14^.94 Snoothrank: 3/5

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callthedoctor reviewed Jost Vineyards Seyval Blanc 2007:

June 2009

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Jost Vineyards Seyval Blanc 2007

Starting at $9^.54 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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callthedoctor reviewed Domaine de Grand Pre Seyval Blanc 2006:

June 2009

callthedoctor

Domaine de Grand Pre Seyval Blanc 2006

Starting at $15^.01 Snoothrank: 3/5

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NSWineGuy reviewed Petite Riviere Vineyards Cotes de Lahave Sur Lie 2006:

May 2009

NSWineGuy

A fine homage to the Sur Lie style Muscadet of the western Loire. Best with the local seafood.

Petite Riviere Vineyards Cotes de Lahave Sur Lie 2006

Starting at $15^.17 Snoothrank: 3/5

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HondaJohn wrote in the forum topic: Wine Year in Review

January 2009

HondaJohn

Thanks for the comments and tips guys. I need to get out to the Northeast and ... and try some wines out here (Nova Scotia, Canada has wines!). I'm sure I can make it closer to the Wine Century Club. That is a New...

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