Our wineries quite possibly have been 2,000,000 years in the making.
It can be argued that the ice age of 2,000,000 years ago shaped the land and soil. In tandem with the moderating effects of the Atlantic Ocean it has created vineyards unlike any others in the world.
Situated on one of the cooler climate limits for vines, Nova Scotia has had a long and rich tradition for growing grapes for wine dating back to the 1600s. It's actually quite possible this was one of the first areas to cultivate grapes in North America.
For almost 25 years our wineries have differentiated themselves into several very distinct regions: The Annapolis Valley, Malagash Peninsula, LaHave River Valley, plus other regions that are now proving suitable for grape growing giving us very distinctive and beautiful wines to choose from. So distinctive in fact, that wineries have garnered international acclaim for their efforts and passion.
And to assure our patrons that they're getting the absolute best this land has to offer the Winery Association of Nova Scotia has created this symbol. So look for it on your next bottle of Nova Scotia wine and raise your glasses with confidence and pride.