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Planters Ridge Winery

Planters Ridge Winery

Planters Ridge is an artisanal winery located in Port Williams, Nova Scotia. Housed in a renovated 155-year-old timber frame barn that combines historical features with modern flourishes, Planters Ridge has a comfortable, inviting, and educational atmosphere. The rich pastoral setting that embodies this unique microclimate serves as the inspiration for the wines they produce.

plantersridge.ca | 902-542-2711 |
1441 Church Street, Port Williams NS

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Owners John McLarty and Lisa Law believe in the concept of vineyard enology which, at its core, proposes that wine is made in the vineyard. With this in mind, Planters Ridge strives to create the most exceptional and inspiring wines that this land will give. This passion is shared through education at their tasting room and guided tours of the vineyard.

Meet the Winemaker

Owner and Head Winemaker John McLarty grew up farming in South Western Ontario. Through regular travel, he developed an appreciation for fine wine. After retiring from a career in manufacturing management, he decided to follow through on his dream and established Planters Ridge in 2010 with the help of his partner, Lisa, a Certified General Accountant. Their combined life experiences in chemical engineering, agriculture, manufacturing, and financial management, combined with mentorship from expert wine consultants, have all helped John and Lisa achieve their goals. One such goal was to be Nova Scotia’s first producer of the Viognier grape, which they successfully accomplished in 2018.

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Styles

White Wine
Rose Wines
Traditional Method Sparkling
Tidal Bay
Red Wines
Dessert Wine

Features

WANS Member
Wheelchair Accessible
Tasting Room
Ability to Host Special Event
Tours Offered

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: January 2 – April 30
Friday & Saturday: 11am – 5pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5pm

Season 2: May 1 – October 31
Monday-Saturday: 10:30am – 5:30pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5pm

Season 3: November 1 – December 31
Monday-Saturday: 11am – 5pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5pm

Events

Currently closed until further notice due to COVID-19, check the website or social media for updates.

Educational Seminars
Yoga and Wine Mother’s Day Brunch
Vineyard picnic
Winemaker’s Dinner
Various themed dinners
Outdoor Movie nights

Awards & Recognition

– 2019 –
2019 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines (2018 Tidal Bay)

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