Gina Haverstock
Nova Scotia-born Gina Haverstock started her wine-making career at Gaspereau Vineyards in 2006.
A Bachelor of Science graduate with plans to become a doctor, Gina took a job at Jost Vineyards in the summer of 2000 and was soon captivated by wines. Upon completion of her studies at Brock University in the Niagara, Gina worked at wineries in Germany, Austria, France, and New Zealand. She was happy to return to Nova Scotia in 2006 as Gaspereau Vineyards’ winemaker.
Her wines, particularly her Riesling and aromatic whites, have received international awards and accolades. Gina takes great care to transfer the essence of Nova Scotia’s extraordinary terroir into truly outstanding wines.
In 2018, Gina’s role in the company expanded from wine maker at Gaspereau Vineyards to overseeing the winemaking team at Jost, Gaspereau and Mercator Vineyards as Head winemaker at Devonian Coast Wineries.
In 2024 Gina was awarded the Wine Growers of Canada (WGC) Karl Kaiser Winemaker of the Year Award. This prestigious accolade is presented annually to one individual for demonstrating leadership, mentorship and commitment to advancing winemaking excellence. She is the first winemaker outside of British Columbia and Ontario to win and the first female winner.
Also in 2024, Gina was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This honour recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region, or community, or who have attained an achievement abroad that brings benefit or honour to Canadians or to Canada.
Now, over 20 harvests and numerous accolades later, Gina is back to where she started – working at Jost Vineyards. Gina is proud of the Nova Scotia wine industry and is excited by what lies ahead for our burgeoning wine region.