Do Brewmasters have it easier than Winemakers?
Earlier this year, Hans Christian Jost stunned the Nova Scotia wine community by selling off his shares in Jost Vineyards and declaring he was going to get into the craft […]
Looking for answers at Creekside Estate
With only an hour to spare on my way through the Niagara Escarpment, I only had time to tour one winery. I chose Creekside Estate because it was highly recommended […]
10 reasons why I choose Canadian wines
When I’m travelling in another country, I drink their wines but when I’m home I drink Canadian wines for at least ten good reasons. As we approach Canada Day, we […]
Gather ye rosés while ye may
Chilled rosé on the deck on a glorious summer day. I fell in love with rosé when I spent a week in Provence, France several years ago. Rosé is for […]
The Great Canadian Wine Match
Wine writer, Natalie MacLean, hosted The Great Canadian Wine Match recently asking for nominations and votes for the best Canadian wines to pair with Chicken, Beef, Pizza, Cheese, Seafood, and Dessert. […]
Remembering the Atlantic Wine Symposium 2012
In May 2012, Nova Scotia invited wine writers, critics, winery owners and industry leaders to the first Atlantic Wine Symposium. Those of us who were not in attendance found ways […]
From Vine to Wine – Learning as you tour
There comes a time in your personal growth as a wine tourist, when you want more than tasting, you want the whole winery experience. Winery owners understand this. They were bitten […]
Nova Scotia’s Gaspereau Vineyard in Canada’s Top 25 Wineries
By Veronica Leonard Gaspereau Vineyards of Nova Scotia was named 16th among the top 25 Wineries in Canada according to Wine Access Magazine and they won awards for six of the seven wines they […]
Local cuisine, wine & beer at The Port gastropub, NS
By Veronica Leonard The Port gastropub is located in the heart of Port Williams, Nova Scotia, fifteen minutes from Wolfville. It is one of the best kept secrets of the Annapolis Valley. […]
The Wine Tourist 