Tidal Bay Resources

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 We are excited to announce that our 2022 Gaspereau Tidal Bay has been awarded a 2023 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine at a ceremony at Government House in Halifax on July 19th.    We are incredibly proud of our Head Winemaker, Gina Haverstock and her winemaking team. This is the second Lieutenant Governor's Award for Gaspereau Tidal Bay—our 2020 vintage was also recognized in 2021. Our winery is very honoured to receive such a prestigious accolade and we would like to congratulate our fellow Lieutenant Governor's Award winners Blomidon Estate Winery, Luckett Vineyards and Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards⁠.   The award, established by former Lieutenant-Governor J.J. Grant in 2014, recognizes the exceptional

In the summer of 2000, Gina Haverstock had just finished a degree in biochemistry. She was headed to medical school and needed somewhere distraction-free to study for entrance exams, so she went to her family cottage in Malagash. While there, she took a summer job at Jost Vineyards that would completely change her trajectory. Before starting at Jost, Haverstock had limited exposure to wine—a glass of Baby Duck at her family Christmas dinner. That summer, she fell in love with everything about wine, marvelling at how you could taste so much about the terroir in each bottle and savouring the tasting sessions that Hans Christian Jost would run to educate his team. Haverstock never did take those med school exams. Instead, she stayed on at Jost for a year, then went back to school to

Sipping wine and strolling vineyards with the Jost Vineyards co-owner. Within the first 10 minutes of meeting Donna Sparkes, co-owner of Jost Vineyards, I knew this would be about as much fun as one could have on a Tuesday morning. Her Newfoundland roots, combined with an infectious ease, made me feel like we'd been friends for years. We sat slurping chowder and sipping an aromatic Mercator Tidal Bay in the Seagrape Café at the vineyard. I hear stories about her remarkable life, relayed in an easy cadence, and how she and her husband, Carl Sparkes, have amassed a portfolio of world-class wines from their corner of the world on the shores of the Northumberland Strait. I remark that, as far as I can tell, I've never seen an interview or profile piece written exclusively about her

We're pleased to announce that both the 2021 Gaspereau Tidal Bay and 2021 Mercator Tidal Bay have received gold awards in the 2022 International Canned Wine Competition. Congratulations to our winemaking team lead by Head Winemaker, Gina Haverstock. We are so proud of the Devonian Coast team who has again demonstrated their knowledge and skill in creating two wines that each showcase the Tidal Bay style but also demonstrate the unique terroir of the different vineyards. Try them both and discover the difference. Gaspereau's is an aromatic-driven white with floral notes and tropical fruit along with a minerality and brightness that persists throughout the entire tasting experience. Mercator’s Tidal Bay is refined and subtle, reflecting the overarching style that Mercator wines

We are so pleased to share that our 2021 Gaspereau Tidal Bay has received awards at several prestigious Canadian wine competitions. It was awarded a gold medal at the 2022 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada and silver at both the 2022 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition and the 2022 All Canadian Wine Championships.   Aromatic-driven and expressive, Gaspereau’s 2021 Tidal Bay expresses floral notes and tropical fruit along with a minerality and brightness that persists throughout the entire tasting experience.   Come visit us at the vineyard and try it today or purchase our Tidal Bay to take home with you ~ in either the 750mL bottle format or 250mL can.   Thank you to our Head Winemaker Gina Haverstock and the whole winemaking team. Congratulations

We couldn’t be more proud of our head winemaker Gina Haverstock and her winemaking team for receiving 3 of the 5 gold medals awarded this year - a hat trick for Gaspereau Riesling, Gaspereau Tidal Bay and LÜVO Sparking Rosé! The award, established by former Lieutenant Governor Brigadier-General The Honourable J.J. Grant in 2014, recognizes the exceptional quality of locally sourced and produced wines, and honours the dedication and craft of those in Nova Scotia's wine industry. "Every year, the winemakers in this province create outstanding wines that successfully compete on a national and international level,” said His Honour The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. We are proud to receive such prestigious accolades and we would like to

We are proud to announce that both our Gaspereau Tidal Bay and Gaspereau Riesling have been awarded The 2020 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine! We couldn’t be more proud of our head winemaker Gina Haverstock and her winemaking team for actually being awarded 3 gold medals this year - a hat trick when LÜVO Sparking Rosé is included in the tally! Our winery is very honoured to receive such prestigious accolades and we would like to congratulate our fellow award winners!

“Three kilometres from Wolfville, we pulled into this quaint vineyard where we were invited to join staff of the vineyard under the shade…They are known for their Rieslings and also Tidal Bay.” — Meggan & Peter From Wine Anyone? Things to do in Nova Scotia – Magic Winery Bus Tour | Let's Get Tripsy

The annual WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada (NWAC), the country’s largest competition of Canadian wines, brings together Canada’s leading wine writers, trade buyers and sommeliers to evaluate the current crop of 100 percent Canadian grown and made wines and ciders. This year, over 1,850 wines from 257 wineries were entered into the National Wine Awards of Canada, making 2018 the largest and most comprehensive wine competition in Canadian history. In late June, 22 judges assembled in Penticton BC and tasted blind for five full days to determine the best wines in Canada. Wines were tasted blind in limited numbers in multiple rounds based on category or style. Only 42% of all wines entered were awarded medals. We are pleased to announce the following awards: White Blends

Watch chef Shane Robilliard from Fox Harb'r Resort bring his latest Taste of Nova Scotia winning chowder to CTV Morning Live Atlantic…paired with splashes of Jost Vineyards and Gaspereau Vineyards Tidal Bay.

Get your tickets to the Wine Association of Nova Scotia’s 12 Tides – the official annual release event for The Tidal Bay Appellation. This is your chance to discover Nova Scotia’s signature white wine, and taste all twelve of the new 2017 vintage of Tidal Bay side by side. Challenge your palate at the blind tasting bar and enjoy award-winning Nova Scotia seafood while engaging with Nova Scotia wine producers and enjoying views of Halifax Harbour. Each winery will be pouring their 2017 Tidal Bay vintage, along with two other exciting new wines. Come taste why Nova Scotia is turning heads on the international stage with award winning wines that capture the essence of Nova Scotia terroir and enhance Nova Scotia cuisine. Date: Friday, May 11th, 2018 Time: 7 – 10pm Location: Halifax

Every Friday, Capt'n Kenny shares one of his easy recipes with clear and concise details on how to prepare them. Learn to prepare seafood appetizers, main courses, delicious desserts and then pair them with the best wine. Clams and Pan Seared Tuna Linguini in a Peppery, Salty Broth Paired with Tidal Bay Wine:   Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels in Saffron Mashed Potatoes Recipe:   Cheers! Cooking with Alcohol! Baked Salmon and Veggies Recipe:   Shrimp Bisque with Mushrooms Bruschettas topped with Onion Crisps:   Scallop Cakes with Tarragon Cream Sauce:  

“Sitting on 50 acres the vineyard is mostly hand harvested. The tasting room, a large red barn blends into the surrounding pastoral area. So, the vibe is casual. But I can tell you they also had some fabulous white wines… Our favorite wine was their Tidal Bay. The Tidal Bay is delicate and refined and not too sweet. Apparently, we are not the only ones who like this wine. Along with other awards, it took Double Gold in 2017’s All Canadian Wine Championships.” Source: Retire Early And Travel

“Since June 2012, winemakers in the region have been producing a version of what’s called Tidal Bay, the first wine appellation for Nova Scotia. The wines must be made from specific grape varieties, 100 per cent grown in Nova Scotia. Gaspereau Vineyards’s Tidal Bay 2014, for example, blends seyval, vidal, chardonnay and New York muscat, while Jost Vineyards’ take is a blend of L’Acadie pinot grigio, ortega and muscat.” Source: High lights By Susan Skelly | The Australian (November 11th, 2017)

Tidal Bay is a white wine category that is gaining speed in popularity these days, each year producing wines of better quality and character than the previous vintage. After all, being Nova Scotia’s signature appellation wine, it is the flagship of most wineries and speaks to the terroir of this region and pays tribute to what it does best.  So, if Tidal Bay represents a blend of the varietals that perform best in this region, and Gaspereau Vineyards' signature Tidal Bay blend was recently recognized at the Atlantic Canadian Wine Awards as the Best in Class in the Tidal Bay category, it’s pretty safe to assume that it’s a fantastic Tidal Bay. But it’s not until you’ve experienced this wine that you can truly see why!  Reflective and bright with a slight green and copper

Gaspereau Vineyards wines have been selected to receive top awards from two prestigious industry competitions. Through a blind tasting by an independent panel of experts at the All Canadian Wine Championships, Gaspereau Vineyards Tidal Bay 2016 was awarded Double Gold and Gaspereau Vineyards Riesling 2016 was awarded Silver.  Canada's oldest wine competition, the All Canadian Wine Championships has followed the progress of Canada’s wine industry from its infancy. Also through a blind tasting by a panel of experts at the Atlantic Canadian Wine Awards, Gaspereau Vineyards Tidal Bay 2016 was awarded Best in Class in the Tidal Bays category and Gaspereau Vineyards Muscat 2016 was selected as Best in Class in the

Thursday, July 21, 2016 Three Nova Scotian wines have been selected to receive the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines. The awards were presented at a ceremony and reception at Government House on Thursday, 21 July 2016. The award, established by His Honour Brigadier-General The Honourable J.J. Grant Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia in 2014, recognizes the exceptional quality of locally sourced and produced wines, and honours the dedication and craft of those in Nova Scotia's vibrant wine industry. Through a blind tasting, an independent panel of experts chose the following wines, in no particular order, as the best among the Nova Scotia wines submitted: - Avondale Sky Winery, Tidal Bay, 2015 - Gaspereau Vineyards, Riesling, 2015 - Lightfoot & Wolfville