Refined and subtle, Mercator’s Tidal Bay reflects the overarching style that Mercator wines encompass, expressing fresh pear and white flower aromatics integrated with notes of minerality along with undertones of lemon custard and an underlying complexity. 

Complex and rich, the 2022 Reserve Marquette expresses fresh berry fruit layered with dried fruit, spice, and integrated oak notes.

Compass Rosé is a classic Provence-style Rosé, made from our finest local grapes and expressing our unique terroir. The delicate structure and expressive aromatics make this an ideal food wine year round. Delicate dishes such as those made with local seafood, complex roasted chicken dishes or creamy pasta dishes are some suggested pairings. Compass Rosé also pairs well with an array of cheeses and serves well as an aperitif.

Mercator Reserve Chardonnay 2021 is an elegant, cool-climate Chardonnay with integrated notes of apple and tropical fruit and nuances of toasted oak and vanilla.

Upper Ridge Marquette is an elegant red wine made from 100% Nova Scotian grown Marquette grapes and expresses notes of black cherry and integrated oak with hints of leather. It has an obvious freshness yet exhibits a depth of flavour attributed to its aging time in mature oak barrels. This wine has a style reminiscent of Old World Pinot Noir.

With a fruit-driven nose backed by vanilla and spice, a balanced backbone of acidity and moderate tannin, the Lucie Kuhlmann makes an ideal companion for robust beef or lamb dishes, Osso Bucco and many tomato-based Italian dishes.

New York Muscat, Nova Scotia’s most aromatic grape variety was used to make this slightly pink-in-colour wine. The grape itself is purple skinned but the flesh inside the grapes is clear. To extract as much of the aromatics as possible from the skins (where most of the aromatics in the grape variety concentrate), we employ a cold maceration or cold soak of the skins, seeds and juice. What this does is allows the aromatics of the skins to move to the juice. What also happens is that there is a movement as well of the color from the skins to the juice. This is why the Muscat has a copper/pink color.

Gaspereau Vineyards has been making award-winning Riesling since 2006. We believe Riesling has a unique ability to convey both a strong sense of place and deliver undeniable Riesling characteristics. Our Riesling conveys both attributes, with notes of fresh apple and a distinct minerality. The wine finishes complex and dry.

Rosés are ideal wines that fill the food pairing gap for those dishes that require a light and refreshing body, a little tannin and delicate fruit aromas. Some of our favourite food pairings with Gaspereau Rosé include roast chicken or turkey, planked salmon, sushi and barbecued sausages.  Because Rosé is made by using the juice of red grape varieties and is then fermented like a white wine, Rosé is the perfect wine to balance between red and white.

Gaspereau Small Lot Red is a small lot red made from a unique blend of the classic Nova Scotia grape varieties including Marechal Foch, Triomphe D’Alsace and Lucie Kuhlmann. The wines were fermented in individual batches, blended then aged in both French and Hungarian oak barrels for 13 months. With a balance of both strength and elegance, this red is an ideal food wine, pairing well with slow roasted meats, tomato-based pasta dishes and an array of BBqued dishes.

Aromatic-driven and expressive, Gaspereau’s Tidal Bay expresses floral notes and tropical fruit along with a minerality and brightness that persists throughout the entire tasting experience.

AS SEEN ON THE TONIGHT SHOW! Full-bodied and with a hint of impulsiveness, award-winning 4 SKINS combines a carefully selected blend of four grapes fermented on their skins to create a one-of-a-kind wine. Castel, Lucie Kuhlmann, Marechal Foch and Leon Millot are blended to a rich, ruby hue. This is a deeply satisfying wine with a long, pleasurable finish.

There’s a place where the horizon stretches wide, the air feels lighter, and time slows to match your rhythm. That’s the spirit of Blue Latitude...wines crafted not just for moments, but for the space between them. It’s the first deep breath after a long day, laughter shared under an open sky, the permission to enjoy life as it unfolds.  Everything tastes better when there’s room to breathe...

There’s a place where the horizon stretches wide, the air feels lighter, and time slows to match your rhythm. That’s the spirit of Blue Latitude...wines crafted not just for moments, but for the space between them. It’s the first deep breath after a long day, laughter shared under an open sky, the permission to enjoy life as it unfolds.  Everything tastes better when there’s room to breathe...

There’s a place where the horizon stretches wide, the air feels lighter, and time slows to match your rhythm. That’s the spirit of Blue Latitude...wines crafted not just for moments, but for the space between them. It’s the first deep breath after a long day, laughter shared under an open sky, the permission to enjoy life as it unfolds.  Everything tastes better when there’s room to breathe...

There’s a place where the horizon stretches wide, the air feels lighter, and time slows to match your rhythm. That’s the spirit of Blue Latitude...wines crafted not just for moments, but for the space between them. It’s the first deep breath after a long day, laughter shared under an open sky, the permission to enjoy life as it unfolds.  Everything tastes better when there’s room to breathe...

There’s a place where the horizon stretches wide, the air feels lighter, and time slows to match your rhythm. That’s the spirit of Blue Latitude...wines crafted not just for moments, but for the space between them. It’s the first deep breath after a long day, laughter shared under an open sky, the permission to enjoy life as it unfolds.  Everything tastes better when there’s room to breathe...

Each varietal was individually cool fermented in stainless steel and blended only after the intended alcohol and sweetness was reached.

With Canada’s 150th anniversary we challenged ourselves to produce a wine that speaks to our wine heritage. GBFR is a wine to drink alongside the BBQ and more. It is a toast to our great country, the celebration of success and the sound of laughter. Friendship in a bottle.

With Canada’s 150th anniversary we challenged ourselves to produce a wine that speaks to our wine heritage. GBFR is a wine to drink alongside the BBQ and more. It is a toast to our great country, the celebration of success and the sound of laughter. Friendship in a bottle.

An adventurous blend of Nova Scotia L’Acadie Blanc with a touch of Pinot Grigio. A refreshingly dry, floral wine. 

An adventurous blend of Nova Scotia L’Acadie Blanc with a touch of Pinot Grigio. A refreshingly dry, floral wine. 

This intensely-coloured, smooth red wine is made predominantly from Nova Scotia Marquette along with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon.

This intensely-coloured, smooth red wine is made predominantly from Nova Scotia Marquette along with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Refreshing, light and bursting with red berry and tropical aromas, this Nova Scotia Rosé is sure to pair well with any occasion.

Refreshing, light and bursting with red berry and tropical aromas, this Nova Scotia Rosé is sure to pair well with any occasion.

Selkie entices your senses with vibrant aromatics and tropical notes then captivates your taste buds with its elegant structure, balanced sweetness and refreshing finish. Inspired by Nova Scotia’s unique coastal terroir, the fruity profile and playful effervescence make it the perfect companion for every occasion.

Terra Smooth Red is a smooth and juicy red wine that balances the fruity sweetness of strawberry and blueberry aromatics with a round mouthfeel and long finish. This supple red wine brings luscious red berry fruit combined with an approachability that makes it a perfect red for sipping on its own or having with your favourite red wine dishes. Beef, BBQ, pork, pizza and pasta all work well with Terra Rosa

Terra Smooth White is a smooth, easy-going white wine with loads of sweet apple and tropical fruit aromas and a lengthy, soft finish.  This white wine is juicy and approachable making it a splendid white to sip on its own or to enjoy with many of your favourite white wine dishes.  Chicken, pork, fish and creamy pasta dishes all work well with Terra Smooth White.

Refined and well-balanced, Tessa Dry Red is a dry red wine with fresh red fruit framed by denser note of chocolate and spice. A classic red wine, Tessa Dry Red is a wine for any day of the week and any occasion.  It pairs well with all your favourite red wine dishes but is supple enough to sip on its own.  Beef, BBQ, Pizza and pasta dishes all work well with Tessa Dry Red. Versatility is the name of its game.

Well-balanced with great aromatics and depth, Tessa Dry White is a dry, fruity white wine with aromatics of apple, mango and melon. A classic white wine, Tessa Dry White combines its fresh aromatics with a long, citrus finish. This is a great wine for almost any occasion; from a dinner party with friends to a revitalizing night in, Tessa Dry White is your ‘go-to wine.  Chicken, pork, fish and creamy pasta dishes all work well with this classic white.

Nova Scotia's Signature White Wine Jost Tidal Bay brilliantly reflects its birthplace: the terroir, coastal breezes, cool climate, and our winemakers’ world-class craftsmanship. It pairs brilliantly with relaxing on the deck or dinner with family and friends.

Nova Scotia's Signature White Wine Jost Tidal Bay brilliantly reflects its birthplace: the terroir, coastal breezes, cool climate, and our winemakers’ world-class craftsmanship. It pairs brilliantly with relaxing on the deck or dinner with family and friends.

In 2018, we began our endeavour into creating a Muscat dessert wine in the appassimento method (drying the grapes prior to fermentation). With great success in the outcome, we continued the process in 2019. This luscious, not-too-sweet dessert wine is a blend of those two remarkable vintages.

The 2017 Mercator Sauvage is a wine made from a blend of Nova Scotian grown Petite Milo and Chardonnay. The grapes were allowed to spontaneously ferment in French oak barrels, using only the wild yeast naturally present on the grapes. The word Sauvage translates to ‘wild’ in English. The wine was aged ‘sur lie’ with a regimented stirring routine to enhance the weight and complexity of the wine. Notes of lemon curd, brioche and an integrated high note of toasted oak are present on the nose. There is a notable mid-palate weight without compromising the freshness and minerality on the finish. Sauvage can be enjoyed now or cellared for further aging.

Our Gaspereau Vineyards Reserve Riesling has been honoured with a 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine. This wine has a notable freshness on the palate with notes of lime and brioche and a hint of lightly toasted oak. It is a complex Riesling that is dryer and more complex than our regular Riesling and is why it was designated as a RESERVE Riesling.