Petite Rivière Vineyards is an old-world French-style winery located on the distinctive slopes of the South Shore’s Drumlin Hills. The winery is surrounded by lavender gardens and a stone terrace, with sweeping views of the vineyards. You would think you were in Provence!
petiterivierevineyards.ca | 902-693-3033 |
1300 Italy Cross Road, Crousetown, NS B4V 6R2
Owners Barbara Thomson and Sean Sears love the lifestyle of wine, the challenge of farming grapes and the fine points of understanding wine character. Petite Rivière Vineyards’ South Shore terroir is dominated by the rocky soil of its Drumlin Hills, providing its wines with a distinct structure, fruit intensity and minerality. The winery hosts a variety of events and concerts throughout the year and is available for private events and weddings.
Meet the Winemaker
Christian Perlat is from a 200-year old family winery in Burgundy, France and has made wine in numerous French and Canadian houses. He has great instincts when making his wines and a deep understanding of the vines to attain optimal ripeness for winemaking. He uses traditional old-world viticulture and winemaking methods with a special emphasis on the health aspects of wine. He loves how Nova Scotia winemakers are producing a diversity of grape varieties and styles of wine because it means there is something for everyone.
Styles
White Wine
Rose Wines
Fruit Wines
Red Wines
Dessert Wine
Features
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 long weekend-October 31, 2020
Daily: 11am – 5pm
Season 2:
November 1-December 31, 2020
Daily: 12pm – 4pm
Season 3:
February 1-May long weekend, 2021
Monday-Saturday: 12pm – 4pm
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.
– Details on our Facebook Page –
April 21 – Watercolour & Wine – 2-4:30pm
May 9 – Mother’s Day Market – Free Mimosas and great vendors! – 12-4pm
May 16 – Summer Season Opening Weekend
May 30 – Christine Campbell in Concert
June 6 – Canine’s and Wines Event – 12-4pm
June 20 – Father’s Day
June 27 – Alfie Zappacosta in Concert
August 14-16 – Green Bay Art Show
August 22 – Sip & Sizzle
August 29 – Christina Martin in Concert
September 19 – Morgan Davis in Concert
October 17-24 – Harvest Celebrations
November 21-22 – Christmas in Petite
November 27 – Black Friday Case Sale
Awards & Recognition
– 2019 –
Blueberry Wine – Silver Medal – All Canadian Wine Championships
Mighty Maroon Fortified Wine – Silver Medal – All Canadian Wine Championships
Three Churches Red 2016 – Bronze Medal – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Crescent Moon Red – Bronze Medal – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Cranberry Wine – Bronze Medal – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
– 2018 –
Mighty Maroon Red 2015 – Bronze Medal – All Canadian Wine Championships
Italy Cross 2014 – Bronze Medal – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
– 2016 –
Atlantic Canadian Wine awards 2016
Best Red Wine of the Year & Best Red Single Varietal–
GOLD: 2013 Petite Riviere Gamay
Non-Traditional Sparkling Wine
SILVER: NV Petite Riviere Bon Bon
BRONZE Old Lucy 2011
– 2015 –
All Canadian Wine Awards 2015
GOLD- NV Petite Riviere Bellissimo
– 2014 –
All Canadian Wine Awards 2014
GOLD- 2010 Kissing Brook