Claire Ernst – June 13, 2025
The 2024 Tidal Bay vintage is here—and this year marks a new milestone for Nova Scotia wine. With 16 Tidal Bay wines from 16 of our winery members, it’s the most we’ve ever seen in a single vintage, and we couldn’t be more excited to share them with you.
Tidal Bay is Nova Scotia’s signature white wine, crafted under a shared appellation, but with room for creativity. Each winery puts its unique spin on the blend, meaning no two bottles are exactly alike, and every sip tells a slightly different story.
Not only is it uniquely expressive, but it’s also incredibly food-friendly. Tidal Bay’s refreshing acidity and coastal minerality make it a natural match for Nova Scotia seafood—especially dishes like seared scallops, seafood chowder, or butter-poached lobster. Its bright citrus notes also complement briny oysters beautifully. Lighter meats like chicken and pork, as well as plant-based proteins like tofu, and summer salads pair just as well.
Curious to find your favourite? Read on to explore tasting notes and highlights from each of this year’s Tidal Bay releases.
1365 Church Street – 2024 Tidal Bay
Annapolis Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: This off-dry white blend offers aromas of crisp green apple and citrus. On the palate, vibrant notes of green apple, orange, juicy pear, and passion fruit are carried by bright acidity and a lingering, refreshing finish. The wine captures our province’s coastal character—light, aromatic, and beautifully balanced.
Varietal Blend: 55% L’Acadie Blanc, 20% Seyval Blanc, 15% Le Crescent, 10% Geisenheim 318
ABV: 11%
Avondale Sky – 2024 Tidal Bay
Avon River Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: This wine displays crisp apple, ripe peach, and bright lime, with subtle floral and mineral undertones. The intense aromatics from the perfectly ripe 2024 growing season truly shine in this vintage, which is sure to be remembered as one of the best in Nova Scotia wine history.
Varietal Blend: 35% L’Acadie Blanc, 37% Vidal,12% Frontenac Gris, 10% Geisenheim 318, 6% Osceola Muscat
ABV: 10.4%
Bear River Vineyards – 2024 Tidal Bay
Bear River Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: Slightly off-dry, this wine shows notes of fresh peach, pear, and citrus, underlined by a hint of lychee that adds depth and elegance. The finish is smooth and refined, bringing balance to the multi-layered character of this expressive wine.
Varietal Blend: L’Acadie Blanc 30%, Geisenheim 318 14%, Seyval Blanc 15%, Frontenac Blanc 20%, Riesling 6%, New York Muscat 15%
ABV: 11%
Beausoleil Farmstead – 2024 Tidal Bay
Annapolis Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: Aromatic and crisp, this wine offers expressive notes of citrus and green apple, balanced by bright acidity and a distinct mineral character. A fresh, vibrant expression of Nova Scotia’s coastal terroir.
Varietal Blend: L’Acadie Blanc 37%, Chardonnay 32%, Geisenheim-318 16%, New York Muscat 15%
ABV: 10.5%
Benjamin Bridge – 2024 Tidal Bay
Gaspereau Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: This wine shows a light golden hue with a brilliant emerald tint. Aromas of crisp lemon and ripe apricot are layered with subtle hints of sea breeze and flint. On the palate, citrus and elderflower lift a mix of meadow botanicals, carried by vibrant acidity through a long, refreshing finish.
Varietal Blend: 55% l’Acadie Blanc, 30% Ortega, 15% Geisenheim 318
ABV: 9%
Blomidon Estate – 2024 Tidal Bay
Annapolis Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: This wine displays an expressive nose of yellow apple, passionfruit, and Key lime. It is dryishly crisp and lively on the palate, with bright acidity that carries through the finish.
Varietal Blend: 48.5% Seyval Blanc, 48.5% L’Acadie Blanc, 3% NY Muscat
ABV: 9.9%
Domaine de Grand Pré – 2024 Tidal Bay
Annapolis Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: This off-dry white wine offers intense tropical aromas alongside citrus, fresh peach, and a touch of minerality. The palate delivers refreshing flavours of green apple and stone fruit, followed by juicy notes of orange and grapefruit. Crisp, light, and vibrant—everything a Tidal Bay should be.
Varietal Blends: 45% L’Acadie Blanc, 18% Seyval Blanc, 16% Vidal Blanc, 11% Ortega, 10% NY Muscat
ABV: 11%
Gaspereau Vineyards – 2024 Tidal Bay
Gaspereau Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: Aromatic and expressive, this wine shows notes of green apple and light florals. A persistent minerality and bright acidity carry through the entire tasting experience.
Varietal Blend: 36% Sevyal Blanc, 32% Vidal Blanc, 20% L’Acadie Blanc, 10% NY Muscat, 2% Riesling
ABV: 11%
Jost Vineyards – 2024 Tidal Bay
Malagash Peninsula
Winemaker Tasting Notes: Soft and approachable, this wine displays ripe pear and golden kiwi aromas with subtle hints of white flowers. The palate is fresh and balanced, carrying through to a clean, refreshing finish.
Varietal Blend: 50% L’Acadie Blanc, 16% Cayuga, 14% Geisenheim 318, 12% Osceola Muscat, 8% NY Muscat
ABV: 11%
L’Acadie Vineyards – 2024 Tidal Bay
Gaspereau Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: Made from estate-grown grapes, this wine offers tropical aromas of coconut, mango, and orange zest. A subtle minerality and touch of salinity add complexity to the vibrant nose. Crisp and refreshing, with a clean coastal finish.
Varietal Blend: 97% L’Acadie Blanc, 2% Chardonnay, 1% Seyval Blanc
ABV: 10.9%
Lightfoot & Wolfville – 2024 Tidal Bay
Annapolis Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: This wine offers expressive aromas of stone fruit, ripe melon, white blossom, and honeyed lime, lifted by lemongrass and coastal minerality. The slightly off-dry palate is juicy and mouthwatering, with flavours of nectarine, apricot, lime zest, and a delicate herbal note. Bright acidity brings balance and structure, finishing clean and crisp.
Varietal Blend: 64% L’Acadie Blanc, 15% Vidal, 11% Geisenheim, 10% Chardonnay
ABV: 11%
Lost Bell Winery – 2024 Tidal Bay
Avon River Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: This 2024 vintage offers floral aromas on the nose, followed by a refreshing palate. Bright notes of green apple and citrus bring lively energy and balance.
Varietal Blend: L’Acadie Blanc 60%, Siegfried 30%, Riesling 10%
ABV: 11%
Luckett Vineyards – 2024 Tidal Bay
Gaspereau Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: This wine displays citrus and candied aromas with subtle hints of pear and wildflower. On the palate, it is refreshingly balanced with a round yet crisp texture, showing notes of Meyer lemon, green apple, and fresh peach.
Varietal Blend: L’Acadie Blanc 69%, Vidal Blanc 13%, Seyval Blanc 10%, Ortega 7%, Geisenheim 1%
ABV: 11%
Marble Mountain Estates – 2024 Tidal Bay
Marble Mountain
Winemaker Tasting Notes: PENDING
Varietal Blend: 66.6% L’Acadie Blanc, 13.3% Cayuga, 8.9% Chardonnay, 6% St Pepin & 5.1% NY Muscat
ABV: 10.9%
Mercator Vineyards – 2024 Tidal Bay
Annapolis Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: Refined and subtle, this wine expresses delicate notes of apple, a soft floral lift, and underlying complexity. It reflects the elegant, restrained style that defines Mercator wines.
Varietal Blend: 77% L’Acadie Blanc, 1% Chardonnay, 9% Petite Milo, 8% New York Muscat, 3% Seyval Blanc, 2% Vidal Blanc
ABV: 11%
Planters Ridge – 2024 Tidal Bay
Annapolis Valley
Winemaker Tasting Notes: This wine presents light floral aromas, with a hint of lemon. The palate is crisp and juicy, with a refreshing finish that beautifully captures the spirit of Nova Scotia.
Varietal Blend: L’Acadie Blanc 43%, Frontenac Blanc 14%, Frontenac Gris 14%, New York Muscat 5%, Seyval 12% and Chardonnay 12%.
ABV: 10.5%
With 16 expressions of Tidal Bay to explore, this vintage offers something for every palate. Each wine reflects the individuality of its winery, while staying true to the spirit of Nova Scotia’s signature wine. Discover your favourites and raise a glass to another incredible Tidal Bay vintage!
Ready to dive deeper? A full technical sheet is available below.