News & Events

Double Gold for Mercator Reserve Marquette

Friday, June 17, 2022

We are thrilled to announce that our Reserve Marquette has been awarded a Double Gold in the 2022 All Canadian Wine Championships. 
 
This Reserve Marquette is made from two vintages in the Appassimento method (dried grapes). 2019 was cool and produced vibrant wines. 2020 was warm and dry and produced concentrated wines. Drying Marquette grapes in both of these vintages produced very different yet successful results, however, the optimal balance and expression of our Reserve Marquette was achieved by blending these two distinctly different vintages together.
 
Come sample our Reserve Marquette yourself as part of our Forerunner Flight, Mercator Experience Flight and our Chocolate Pairing Flight.
 
Thank you to our Head Winemaker Gina Haverstock, Becca Griffin and the whole winemaking team. Congratulations to all of our fellow award-winning Canadian wineries.

Tidal Bay Launch Days at Mercator Vineyards

Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5 ~ 11am-5pm. 

In celebration of the new vintages of Tidal Bay we are offering a Special 3-Flight Vertical Tasting of Mercator Tidal Bay

This flight includes Mercator Vineyards’ 2019, 2020 and 2021 Tidal Bay. You’ll experience Tidal Bay from three remarkably different vintages. Discover how the growing season exerts its influence on the characteristics of Mercator’s signature Tidal Bay style.

 

Vintages, Terroir & Tidal Bay: Guided 3-Flight Vertical Tidal Bay Tasting

Saturday, June 4 ~ 1:45 pm. Price is $16. 

In celebration of our new vintage of Tidal Bay come participate in this in-depth tasting with Head Winemaker, Gina Haverstock.

This flight includes Mercator Vineyards’ 2019, 2020 and 2021 Tidal Bay. Head Winemaker, Gina Haverstock will guide you through a tasting of our Tidal Bays from three remarkably different vintages. Discover how the growing season exerts its influence on the characteristics of Mercator’s signature Tidal Bay style.

No reservation required.

Two Mercator Vineyards wines awarded The Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

Friday, September 10, 2021

We are thrilled to announce that both Mercator Vineyard's 2010 Fortified Castel and Passito Muscat have been awarded the 2021 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine. Both are small lot wines, carefully crafted and rare enough that they are currently available in-store only at Mercator Vineyard's winery boutique. 

We couldn’t be more proud of Gina Haverstock, Becca Griffin and the whole winemaking team at our sister winery for receiving 2 gold medals this year. It is truly an honour to receive this prestigious award and we would like to congratulate all the award winners.

Photo courtesy of Communications Nova Scotia