Four Nova Scotia wines were award the Lieutenant-Governor’s award for excellence this year.
Lieutenant-Governor Mike Savage gave out the award in partnership with Wine Growers Nova Scotia and Taste of Nova Scotia, according to a news release.
He says the wines have the highest standards of quality.
“Nova Scotia’s wine industry is a dynamic fusion of innovation and tradition, where winemakers create distinctive, expressive wines that truly embody the spirit of the Atlantic coast,” said Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage, in the release.
The four recipients are:
- 2022 Reserve Chardonnay, Blomidon Estate Winery, Canning
- 2022 Chardonnay, Blomidon Estate Winery, Canning
- 2019 Blanc de Blanc, Domaine de Grand Pré, Grand Pré
- 2017 Small Lot Trio Brut, Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards, Wolfville
Wineries across the province can submit up to three wines that they sell and that are made with 100 per cent Nova Scotian grapes. The judges were independent and blindfolded when they tasted the wines to submit them for the award.
Thirty-three wines from 12 wineries submitted to try and win the award this year.
“The award not only celebrates the excellence of individual producers, but also symbolizes the remarkable growth of the farm wine industry in Nova Scotia. As our region continues to craft world-class wines, it’s clear that we are making our mark on the global wine scene,” wrote Karl Coutinho, president of Wine Growers Nova Scotia.
Emily Haynes, the executive director of Taste Nova Scotia, says the wine industry here is very creative, with a deep connection to the place.
“Rooted in our distinct cool climate and coastal terroir, each bottle tells a story of innovation, resilience and craft. Our grape growers and winemakers are not only producing wines that compete on the world stage – they’re defining what’s possible in cool-climate winemaking,” said Haynes.
