The best wines of Nova Scotia
Discover the best wines of Nova Scotia as well as the best winemakers of Nova Scotia and estates of Nova Scotia to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Nova Scotia and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Nova Scotia by region
Looking for a good wine of Nova Scotia among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Nova Scotia. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Nova Scotia with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Nova Scotia
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Nova Scotia
Red wines from the region of Nova Scotia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with caramelized onion, osso bucco of veal or rabbit with mustard in foil.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Nova Scotia
On the nose the red wine of the region of Nova Scotia. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, earth or microbio.
The best vintages in red wine of Nova Scotia
- 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.89/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.81/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.79/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.75/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Nova Scotia
- Castelao
- Lucie Kuhlmann
- Leon Millot
- Baco Noir
- Marechal Foch
- Pinot Noir
Discovering the wine region of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s maritime provinces, located halfway between the equator and the North Pole. While the region is not as famous for its wines as Ontario and British Columbia, there is a flourishing wine industry based largely on Sparkling wines and crisp white wines made from Grape varieties such as Vidal, Seyval Blanc, and the province's signature L'Arcadie Blanc variety.
Nova Scotia is surrounded by three bodies of water, with the Atlantic Ocean to the South, the Bay of Fundy in the northwest and the Gulf of St Lawrence in the north. If it were an island it would be around the same area as Tasmania and almost the same relative latitude.
Vineyards in the province are never more than 20 kilometers (12. 5 mi) from the ocean and benefit from Long fall seasons, allowing the grapes Ample time to mature in the cool Climate.
Despite the peninsula’s location and proximity to the ocean, Nova Scotia’s climate is more continental than maritime. Northern Nova Scotia experiences greater temperature variation than the south as the Gulf of St Lawrence has shallower waters than the Atlantic Ocean and as such is more variable in temperature.
While ice build-up on the Gulf is common in winter, Nova Scotia's summers are some of the warmest in the country.
There are four major wine-producing sub-regions in Nova Scotia. From north to south they are the Malagash Peninsula, Annapolis Valley, LaHave River Valley and Bear River Valley. The Annapolis Valley, which runs parallel to the Bay of Fundy on the north-west coast of the region, is home to Nova Scotia's one official appellation, the evocatively-named Tidal Bay.
Great white wines of Nova Scotia
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Nova Scotia
White wines from the region of Nova Scotia go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pork such as recipes of chicken tagine, real chocolate cake or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Nova Scotia
On the nose the white wine of the region of Nova Scotia. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Nova Scotia. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Nova Scotia
- 2015With an average score of 4.12/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.07/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.04/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.02/5
- 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Nova Scotia
- Muscat Blanc
- Chardonnay
- L'Acadie Blanc
- Seyval Blanc
- Vidal Blanc
- Riesling
Discover the grape variety: Vidal blanc
An interspecific cross obtained by Jean-Louis Vidal, between Ugni Blanc and 4986 Seibel or Golden Ray, its foliage reminiscent of that of Ugni Blanc. It can be found in the United States and Canada, but is little known in France.
Great sparkling wines of Nova Scotia
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Nova Scotia
Sparkling wines from the region of Nova Scotia go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sliced endives with ham, zucchini lasagna or stuffed cabbage leaves.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Nova Scotia
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Nova Scotia. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Nova Scotia
- 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.08/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.98/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.96/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Nova Scotia
- Chardonnay
- L'Acadie Blanc
- Pinot Noir
- Seyval Blanc
- Riesling
- Frontenac
The word of the wine: Austere
A full-bodied, closed wine whose qualities are noticeable, but which does not express its full potential.
Great pink wines of Nova Scotia
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Nova Scotia
Pink wines from the region of Nova Scotia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chili con carne, quick beef bourguignon or deer jig.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Nova Scotia
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Nova Scotia. often reveals types of flavors of earth, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Nova Scotia
- 2018With an average score of 4.11/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.03/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.87/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.87/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.20/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Nova Scotia
- L'Acadie Blanc
- Frontenac
- Pinot Meunier
- Cabernet Franc
- Lucie Kuhlmann
- Baco Noir
Discover the grape variety: Marquette
Direct producer hybrid, interspecific cross between MN 1094 and Ravat noir obtained in 1989 by Peter Hemstad and James Luby at the University of Minnesota Research Center (United States). Note that it is the cousin of the black frontenac and the grandson of the pinot noir. It can be found in North America, Canada, ... in France it is almost unknown.
Great sweet wines of Nova Scotia
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Nova Scotia
Sweet wines from the region of Nova Scotia go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Nova Scotia
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Nova Scotia. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Nova Scotia
- 2007With an average score of 4.50/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2008With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Nova Scotia
- Vidal Blanc
- Vidal
The word of the wine: Serious
A Bordeaux term for small pebbles from the Pyrenees, eroded, rounded and transported by the Garonne to Aquitaine. They are mainly found on the left bank in the area.... known as the Graves, and further downstream in the Médoc. By extension, gravel is found in other regions, brought by other rivers or even glaciers.
Great natural sweet wines of Nova Scotia
See the top 100 best natural sweet wines of Nova ScotiaWant to buy a natural-sweet wine of Nova Scotia cheap or sell a natural-sweet wine of Nova Scotia at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Nova Scotia
Natural sweet wines from the region of Nova Scotia go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Discover the grape variety: Ortega
An intraspecific cross between Müller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe obtained in 1948 by Hans Breider (1908-1960) at the Bavarian Research Station for Viticulture and Horticulture in Veitsnöchheim (Germany). Almost unknown in France, it can be found in Germany, Belgium, England, the United States and Canada. Its early maturity and muscatel taste have sometimes led to it being offered as a table grape on market stalls.
News from the vineyard of Nova Scotia
The Saint-Véran appellation investigated through its geology and geography
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Saint-Véran appellation.The exercice is particularly complex as there are so many variables that make up the terroir throughout its geographical area. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux so ...
At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Mancey
Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Mancey, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...
The Rully appellation seen by Felix Debavelaere
Felix Debavelaere, from Domaine Rois Mages mentions the different personnalities of the Rully appellation. It is not easy to put it in a single box, not only because it can be produced in red and white but also because the wines can show different characters according to where the vines are planted. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 2021). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bourgo ...
Discover other regions and appellation of Nova Scotia
A wine route in the region of Nova Scotia ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Bear river
- Wolfville