Gaspereau Vineyards Explained

45.0665°N -64.3612°WGaspereau Vineyards is a small winery located in the Gaspereau River Valley of Nova Scotia run by Gina Haverstock.[1] The vineyard encompasses 35acres and is 3 kilometres from downtown Wolfville. It is one of several wineries in Nova Scotia. The winery produces a number of red and white wines, available in dry, off dry, and semi dry. Additionally, icewine and maple wine are made. In 2020 they won a Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines.[2]

History

Once the site of an apple orchard & cattle farm, the vineyard was planted in 1996 by Hans Jost of Jost Vineyards. It opened to the public in 2004.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Buote . Melissa . Gina Haverstock . 4 March 2021 . The Coast Halifax . 20 November 2014 . en.
  2. News: Wine & Dine: Honouring Nova Scotia's Best Wines The Chronicle Herald . 4 March 2021 . The Chronicle Herald . 15 December 2020 . en.
  3. News: WINE & DINE: Explore Nova Scotia's wine country – the Gaspereau Valley SaltWire . 4 March 2021 . www.saltwire.com . 25 August 2020 . en.