Established by the Ramey family, Blomidon Estate is a boutique winery nestled on the shore of the Minas Basin in picturesque Annapolis Valley. The winery’s beautiful seaside setting offers a unique location for viticulture and remarkable scenic views of the Bay of Fundy.
blomidonwine.ca | 902-582-7565 |
10318 Highway 221, Canning, NS, B0P1H0
Blomidon Estate is committed to producing 100% Nova Scotia-grown grapes and wine. The winery is proud to have won numerous national and international awards and acclaim for its efforts. Visit Blomidon Estate for an afternoon outing or attend a special event at their winery to discover their emblematic Nova Scotia wines.
Meet the Winemaker
Simon Rafuse has been the head winemaker at Blomidon Estate since 2009. After traveling the world to advance his wine education and work experience, he returned to his home province of Nova Scotia and began his career at Blomidon Estate. Simon holds a Bachelor of Science from Mount Allison University, a Master’s of Science from the University of Kent, a Master’s of Viticulture and Oenology degree from Montpellier SupAgro, and a Diplome National d’Oenologue. In addition to being the winemaker at Blomidon Estate, Simon is an instructor with the Atlantic Canada Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers and a contributor to many publications including The Chronicle Herald.
Styles
White Wine
Rose Wines
Traditional Method Sparkling
Tidal Bay
Red Wines
Features
WANS Member
Wheelchair Accessible
Tasting Room
Ability to Host Special Event
Tours Offered
Gift Shop
Hours
Please note that the winery’s hours could be affected due to the restrictions in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, please call ahead before visiting.
Season 1: May 2, 2020-October 1, 2020
Monday-Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 7pm
Sunday: 11am – 6pm
Season 2: October 1, 2020-January 1, 2021
Hours TBD
Season 3: January 1, 2021-May 2021
Winery offie open for inquiries and bookings
Events
Due to restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Events are postponed until further notice, please check their website or social media for updates.
Opening Event on May 2nd 2020
Annually: Picnic in the Vines, with multiple dates this year: TBD
Live music on the patio! ( Dates: TBD) watch our social media for updates
Awards & Recognition
Awarded two silver medals from the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2019, A silver Medal and 90 Points for our 2011 Brut Reserve, and a silver medal and 90 points awarded for our 2010 Blanc de Blanc.
Also awarded numerous awards at the Wine Align National Awards of Canada: Including a Gold Medal for our 2015 Cuvee L’Acadie, a Silver Medal for our 2011 Blanc de Blanc, and 2 bronze medals, one for our 2016 Baco Noir Reserve and for our 2017 Traditional method Sparkling Cremant