Greetings from the East Coast. Nova Scotia, to be precise, and not coincidentally another province with a burgeoning wine scene. Not that you’d really know it back in B.
C. There was a time when the B.C.
LDB stocked a few Nova Scotian wines, but these days they are rarer than finding a hen’s tooth. Considering the small size of the wine industry across Canada compared with other countries, it is a shame it’s so challenging to buy other Canadian bottles. It can be done, but you need to order cases directly from the wineries.
Here’s a sample of some recent interesting finds. Eileanan Brèagha Vineyards 2022 Tidal Bay, Nova Scotia ($23.99, available through the winery) When it comes to exploring wine from Nova Scotia, a great place to start is Tidal Bay.
Tidal Bay is a uniquely Nova Scotian wine appellation that was officially launched in 2012. To be labelled Tidal Bay — a designation for blended white wines — the wine must be made from a list of approved grapes that are 100 per cent Nova Scotia grown, and also pass an independent blind tasting panel. Eileanan Brèagha — which is Scottish Gaelic for “beautiful islands” — is located on Cape Breton and is Nova Scotia’s northernmost estate winery.
Their Tidal Bay is bright and aromatic, off-dry yet fresh and fruity. Bottom line: B, Pair with lobster supper. Lightfoot and Wolfville Vineyards 2018 Brut, Nova Scotia ($39.
13, available through the winery) Nova Scotia is also known for its sparkling wine, which ma.
