Taste the 2020 Tidal Bays

If you’ve never experienced a glass of Tidal Bay, now’s your chance! Influenced by the cool climate and coastal breezes of Nova Scotia; Tidal Bay is a crisp, fresh and aromatic white wine. Made with 100 per cent Nova Scotia-grown grapes, it pairs perfectly with our famous local seafood. Keep reading for a closer look at the 2020 vintage selection.

Grand Pre Winery

About Tidal Bay

Launched in 2012, Tidal Bay is the first wine appellation for Nova Scotia. Recognized as a lively, aromatic and one-of-a-kind white wine, Tidal Bay reflects the signature characteristics of a Nova Scotia wine – crisp, fresh and bright.

In order to obtain the Tidal Bay designation, the wine must be made from specific grape varieties and be made from 100 per cent Nova Scotia-grown grapes. The wine must demonstrate the classic Nova Scotia wine profile: lively fresh green fruit, dynamic acidity, and characteristic minerality. The wine also cannot exceed 11 per cent alcohol.

Every Tidal Bay must pass a blind winetasting and be approved by an independent panel to ensure the highest quality. Though each bottle of Tidal Bay must meet specific requirements, no two bottles are alike! Wineries are still able to express their individuality and create their own unique wine.

The food pairing options with Tidal Bay are endless – from local seafood and chicken to fresh cheeses.

With 14 Tidal Bays – this year is the largest selection yet! We’ve put together a guide to help you explore and experience the 2020 Tidal Bays for yourself!

The 2020 Selection:

Avondale Sky Winery

A bottle of Tidal Bay in the sand.

A fresh and aromatic wine with lingering minerality. The nose shows notes of apple, peach and guava. The palette is soft yet crisp, with peach, citrus and subtle herbal note.

Grape varieties: L’Acadie Blanc, Frontenac Blanc, Vidal, Osceola Muscat and Geisenheim.

Suggested pairings: Seafood, risotto and spicy cuisine.

Now offering: Visit their retail shop or order online for pick up. Free delivery on orders $50+ in the valley and within a 25 km radius of Halifax. Also available at the NSLC, Harvest Wine, Beer, & Spirits and Bishop’s Cellar.

Benjamin Bridge

A bottle of Tidal Bay wine, filling two wine glasses.

A lively blend boasting a myriad of citrus notes, ranging from key lime to pomelo to tangerine peel. An energetic finish showcasing our terroir’s signature saline minerality is reminiscent of crushed ocean stones, completing this breezy coastal refresher.

Grape varieties: L’Acadie Blanc, Ortega, Riesling, Seyval blanc, and Vidal.

Suggested pairings: Fresh cheeses, shellfish and aperitif.

Now offering: Visit their retail shop or order online for pick up or delivery in Halifax Metro and Wolfville. Also available at the NSLC, Bishops Cellar, Harvest Wine, Beer, & Spirits and Liquid Assets.

Blomidon Estate Winery

A bottle of Tidal Bay wine outside with the ocean behind it.

A dry, crisp white wine with a lively palette. Expressive notes of Granny Smith apple, chamomile and key lime.

Grape varieties: L’Acadie Blanc, Seyval Blanc and New York Muscat.

Suggested pairings: Shellfish, aperitif and salads.

Now offering: Visit their retail shop or order online for pick up or shipping. Also available at the NSLC, Liquid Assets, Bishop’s Cellar and Harvest Wine, Beer, & Spirits.

Gaspereau Vineyards

A bottle of Tidal Bay with a wine glass and food.

On the nose are notes of apple and tropical fruit with underlying floral aromatics and minerality. The palette is refreshing, balancing the brightness of the acidity with a hint of sweetness. The mid-palette expresses delicate notes of apple and peach that linger into the finish and a minerality that persists throughout the entire palette of the wine.

Grape varieties: Vidal Blanc, Seyval Blanc, New York Muscat, Riesling and Chardonnay.

Suggested pairings: Seafood, soft and fresh cheeses, salads, chicken and pork.

Now offering: Visit their retail shop or order online for pick up or shipping. Also available at the NSLC, Harvest Wine Beer & Spirits, Liquid Assets, Bishops Cellar, RockHead Wine and Beer Market and WestSide Beer, Wine, & Spirits.

Grand Pré Wines

a hand holds a bottle of Grand Pre Tidal Bay in front of the ocean

Aromatics of peach and candied ginger, with hints of minerality and fresh grass after the rain. Flavours of green apple transition to notes of citrus that are bright yet elegant.

Grape varieties: L’Acadie Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Ortega, New York Muscat and Chardonnay.

Suggested pairings: Seafood

Now offering: Visit their retail shop or order online for pick up or delivery. Also available at the NSLC, Bishop’s Cellar and Harvest Wine, Beer, & Spirits.

Jost Vineyards

Bottle of Tidal Bay wine surrounded by flowers.

Aromatics of apple and pear on the nose with hints of lemon, peach and floral notes. The palette consists of an ideal balance between acidity and sweetness with the mid-palette soft with delicate minerality.

Grape varieties: L’Acadie Blanc, New York Muscat, Geisenheim, Cayuga and Osceola Muscat.

Suggested pairings: Seafood, chicken and various soft and hard cheeses.

Now offering: Visit their retail shop or order online for pick up or delivery. Also available at the NSLC, Liquid Assets, Harvest Wine, Beer, & Spirits and Bishop’s Cellar.

L’Acadie Vineyards

A wine bottle

Organic and dry, with tropical and citrus notes. The acidity and citrus flavour, fully complements the rich tropical notes of a L’Acadie Blanc. Enhanced minerality and slight saline from schist, sandstone, an ancient seabed, is their own terroir signature.

Grape varieties: L’Acadie Blanc & Seyval Blanc.

Suggested pairings: Oysters, lobster, light pasta and artisanal cheese.

Now offering: Online ordering with free shipping within Nova Scotia. Also Available at the NSLC, Bishop’s Cellar and Liquid Assets.

Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards

a bottle of lightfoot and wolfville tidal bay sits against a backdrop of the ocean

True to the classic Tidal Bay profile – crisp and bright with a fragrant Nova Scotia aromatic signature. Meyer lemon, minerality and apple dominate the palette with pronounced freshness and a mid palette roundness indicative of 2020’s warm growing season. Certified organic and sourced from four Annapolis Valley vineyards.

Grape varieties: L’Acadie Blanc, Geissenheim-318 and Chardonnay.

Suggested pairings: Oysters, shellfish and aperitif.

Now offering: Visit their retail shop or order online for pick up or local delivery. Also available at the NSLC, Liquid Assets and Bishop’s Cellar.

Luckett Vineyards

three bottles of the 2020 luckett tidal bay are set against a wooden background. There is a wine glass in front laying down.

On the nose, fresh citrus notes with subtle hints of pear and wildflower. The palette is dryish, clean and crisp with hints of key lime, red apple and fresh pear.

Grape varieties: L’Acadie, Seyval, Chardonnay and Ortega.

Suggested pairings: Seafood, light pasta and artisanal cheeses.

Now offering: Visit their retail shop or order online for pick up. Also available at the NSLC, WestSide Beer Wine Spirits, Harvest Wine, Beer, & Spirits and Liquid Assets.

Mercator Vineyards

Notes of apple, custard, lemon rind and subtle spicy notes are delicately expressed on the nose, allowing the fruit to convey a sense of the cool climate where it was grown. There is a unique roundness that presents itself on the palette, while still remaining refreshing and bright. Notes of apple, custard and lemon curd are expressed on the mid palette and linger through into the off-dry finish.

Grape varieties: L’Acadie Blanc, Riesling, New York Muscat, Chardonnay and Petite Milo.

Suggested pairings: Seafood chowder, scallops and fish cakes.

Now offering: Visit their retail shop or order online for pick up or shipping. Also available at the NSLC, Liquid Assets, Bishop’s Cellar and Harvest Wine, Beer, & Spirits.

Planters Ridge Winery

A Tidal Bay wine bottle sitting next to a wine glass, various fruit and cheese.

On the nose are notes of apple blossom, lime and lemon zest. On the palette, notes of grapefruit lead to a mouthwatering finish.

Grape varieties: L’Acadie Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Chardonnay, New York Muscat, Frontenac Blanc and Frontenac Gris.

Suggested pairings: Shellfish, salads and fresh cheeses.

Now offering: Visit their retail shop or order online for pick up. Also available at the NSLC, Harvest Wine, Beer, & Spirits and Bishop’s Cellar.

Sainte-Famille Winery

Sainte Famille Tidal Bay is laid on a table with a floral and beach themed background

Aromatics of floral and citrus on the nose. The palette consists of citrus and pear notes, for a crisp and light finish.

Suggested pairings: Oysters, mussels and lobster.

Now offering: Order online for contactless pick up or free local delivery. Also available at the NSLC, Liquid Assets and Bishop’s Cellar.

1365 Church Street Vineyard & Winery

1365 church street tidal bay bottle with a backdrop of two glasses of wine and a grazing board with oysters on the half shell.

The tasting notes for this wine are fruity, featuring apple, pear, and floral notes. It is aromatic, fresh & crisp. Mouthfeel is full.

Grape varieties: L’acadie, Geisenheim and Seyval.

Suggested pairings: Seafood, pasta, chicken and cheese. Perfect for summertime heat on the patio.

Now Offering: Available at the NSLC.

Make sure to visit their website for more details on their 2020 Tidal Bay vintage.

Eileanan Brèagha

Tidal Bay wine being poured into a glass.

Visit the Eileanan Brèagha website to learn more about the winery and their wines.

 

Person sitting with a glass of Tidal Bay wine.

Make sure to visit Wine Growers Nova Scotia for even more details on the 2020 Tidal Bay vintages.

BONUS: To celebrate the release of the 2020 vintage Tidal Bay, when you purchase six (6) bottles of 2020 Tidal Bay from one of the Wine Growers of Nova Scotia retail partners (Bishop’s Cellar , Liquid Assets , WestSide Beer Wine Spirits, Harvest Wines and Spirits, NSLC, Rockhead Wine & Beer Market, or directly from the wineries), you can go online to redeem a FREE VOUCHER FOR TWO (2) TIDAL BAY TASTING EXPERIENCES at one participating winery!

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