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Jost Blue Latitude Nova Scotia Cool White Named Best Hybrid White Wine of the Year at 2026 All Canadian Wine Championships

Jost Blue Latitude Nova Scotia Cool White Named Best Hybrid White Wine of the Year at 2026 All Canadian Wine Championships

MALAGASH, NOVA SCOTIA — June 24, 2026 — Jost Vineyards is proud to announce that its Jost Blue Latitude Nova Scotia Cool White has been awarded the Trophy for Best Hybrid White Wine of the Year at the 2026 All Canadian Wine Championships (ACWC)…Read more >

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Jost Blue Latitude Nova Scotia Cool White Named Best Hybrid White Wine of the Year at 2026 All Canadian Wine Championships

Jost Blue Latitude Nova Scotia Cool White Named Best Hybrid White Wine of the Year at 2026 All Canadian Wine Championships

MALAGASH, NOVA SCOTIA — June 24, 2026 — Jost Vineyards is proud to announce that its Jost Blue Latitude Nova Scotia Cool White has been awarded the Trophy for Best Hybrid White Wine of the Year at the 2026 All Canadian Wine Championships (ACWC)…Read more >
Gaspereau Reserve Riesling with 2024 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

Gaspereau Reserve Riesling Awarded 2024 Lieutenant Governor's Award

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 We are excited to announce that our Gaspereau Reserve Riesling has been awarded a 2024 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine at a ceremony at Government House in Halifax on July 10th. We are…Read more >
Woman in high heels in crosswalk carrying 4L Pinot Grigio

A local trend with a global view

Ducks Crossing wines are packaged and bottled locally making them more sustainable than pre-packaged imported wines. Local packaging/bottling is a fast growing world-wide best practice and global trend. The world’s top wine-producing…Read more >
Gaspereau Tidal Bay with 2023 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

Gaspereau Tidal Bay receives 2023 Lieutenant Governor's Award

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 We are excited to announce that our 2022 Gaspereau Tidal Bay has been awarded a 2023 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine at a ceremony at Government House in Halifax on July 19th. We are…Read more >
The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, ONS, KC with Gina Haverstock, Head Winemaker of Jost, Gaspereau and Mercator Vineyards

Head Winemaker, Gina Haverstock awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Halifax, Nova Scotia–We are so pleased to share the news that our Head Winemaker, Gina Haverstock has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of significant service. Twenty-eight Nova Scotians were awarded the…Read more >
Head Winemaker, Gina Haverstock

Head Winemaker, Gina Haverstock named 2024 Karl Kaiser Canadian Winemaker Award recipient

Halifax, Nova Scotia–We are thrilled to announce that our head winemaker, Gina Haverstock has been named the 2024…>
Gaspereau Tidal Bay with 2023 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

Gaspereau Tidal Bay receives 2023 Lieutenant Governor's Award

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 We are excited to announce that our 2022 Gaspereau Tidal Bay has been awarded a 2023 Lieutenant…>
Head Winemaker, Gina Haverstock

Head Winemaker, Gina Haverstock featured in Curated Magazine Spring 2023

In the summer of 2000, Gina Haverstock had just finished a degree in biochemistry. She was headed to medical school and…>
Donna Sparkes, Co-owner, Photo by Steve Smith, VisionFire Studios

Co-owner, Donna Sparkes featured in AH Magazine Winter 2022

Sipping wine and strolling vineyards with the Jost Vineyards co-owner. Within the first 10 minutes of meeting Donna…>
Gaspereau and Mercator Tidal Bay in 250ml can format with bread, apple and wine glasses

Tidal Bays Win Gold at the 2022 International Canned Wine Competition

We're pleased to announce that both the 2021 Gaspereau Tidal Bay and 2021 Mercator Tidal Bay have received gold awards…>
LUVO Muscat + Mint Spritzer, Sparkling Rosé, and Piquette + Peach Spritzer on sandy beach with sun hat and sunglasses

Three Gold Medals for LÜVO at the 2022 International Canned Wine Competition!

We're excited to announce that we have received three gold awards in the 2022 International Canned Wine Competition for…>
Mercator Tidal Bay with Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

Mercator Tidal Bay Awarded 2022 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

Thursday, July 28, 2022 We are delighted to announce that our 2021 Mercator Tidal Bay has been awarded a 2022 Lieutenant…>
Jost Tidal Bay on a sunny kitchen counter

Jost 2021 Tidal Bay Awarded Silver & Gold

More good news to share! We are so pleased to announce that our 2021 Jost Tidal Bay has been the recipient of gold and…>
Gaspereau Tidal Bay with spring flowers table setting

Gaspereau 2021 Tidal Bay Wins Multiple Awards

We are so pleased to share that our 2021 Gaspereau Tidal Bay has received awards at several prestigious Canadian wine…>
Mercator Tidal Bay with Oysters

Mercator Tidal Bay Takes Home Silver & Gold

Thursday, July 14, 2022 We are thrilled to announce that our 2021 Mercator Tidal Bay has been awarded top honours at…>
Owners Donna and Carl Sparkes with Head Winemaker, Gina Haverstock in the vineyard with bottles of Great Big Friggin' Red wine.

Great Big Friggin' Red Wins Double Gold

We have Great Big News! Our Great Big Friggin’ Red wine has won Double Gold in the 2022 All Canadian Wine…>
Gaspereau Tidal Bay with 2023 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

Double Gold for Mercator Reserve Marquette Wine

Friday, June 17, 2022 We are thrilled to announce that our Mercator Vineyards Reserve Marquette has been awarded a…>
Owner Carl Sparkes presents a cheque for 10,000 to Mr. Mike McPhee, fundraising Chair for the Cape Breton Regional Health Foundation's “Cancer Care Here at Home” project.

Thank you for helping us to raise $10,000

A sincere thank you goes out to everyone who contributed towards the success of our Harvest for Health concert! Thanks…>
Mercator Vineyard's 2010 Fortified Castel and Passito Muscat awarded the 2021 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

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

We are thrilled to announce that both Mercator Vineyard's 2010 Fortified Castel and Passito Muscat have been awarded the…>
Mondays are Industry Appreciation Day at our Gaspereau & Mercator Vineyards

Mondays are Industry Appreciation Day at our Gaspereau & Mercator Vineyards

Monday is Industry Appreciation Day at our winery with 10% OFF for industry members! We know you work hard all weekend…>
Our Head Winemaker Wins Three Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

Our Head Winemaker Wins Three Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

We couldn’t be more proud of our head winemaker Gina Haverstock and her winemaking team for receiving 3 of the 5 gold…>
Both Gaspereau Vineyards' 2019 Tidal Bay and 2019 Riesling awarded The Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

Both Gaspereau Vineyards' 2019 Tidal Bay and 2019 Riesling awarded The Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

We are proud to announce that both our Gaspereau Tidal Bay and Gaspereau Riesling have been awarded The 2020 Lieutenant…>
Working Together to Ensure the Safety of our Employees, Guests, Customers, Partners and Suppliers

Working Together to Ensure the Safety of our Employees, Guests, Customers, Partners and Suppliers

To our valued Employees, Guests, Customers, Partners and Suppliers: The World Health Organization has declared the…>
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Jost Vineyards at "A Conversation with President Barack Obama"

We were truly honoured to have been chosen to represent Nova Scotia wine during "A Conversation with President Barack…>
Jost Vineyards 2018 Tidal Bay awarded The Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

Jost Vineyards 2018 Tidal Bay awarded The Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine

We are very proud to announce that Jost Vineyards 2018 Tidal Bay has been awarded The Lieutenant Governor's Awards for…>
NSLC Wine Innovation of the Year

NSLC Wine Innovation of the Year

We are delighted to announce that our Great Big Friggin’ Red has won a great big friggin’ award! Jost’s GBFR was…>
Grape growing in Lawrencetown, NS

Grape growing in Lawrencetown, NS

With the explosion of Nova Scotia’s grape and wine industries, a Lawrencetown grower considers himself fortunate to be…>
A closer look at the Jost Vineyards Summer Music Series

A closer look at the Jost Vineyards Summer Music Series

Have you been able to check out our weekly Jost Vineyards Summer Music Series yet? Here’s a look at the always lively…>
“Selkie” by Lennie Gallant

“Selkie” by Lennie Gallant

“Selkie” by Lennie Gallant refers to a Celtic myth which takes place during a blood moon…and today marks the…>
A Magical Bus Stop

A Magical Bus Stop

“Three kilometres from Wolfville, we pulled into this quaint vineyard where we were invited to join staff of the…>
Fox Harb’r Teams with Jost for Wine Program

Fox Harb’r Teams with Jost for Wine Program

“We started in 2015, the first two plantings are L’Acadie Blanc and Riesling, then we went ahead in 2016 with Lucie…>
Gaspereau Wins at National Wine Awards

Gaspereau Wins at National Wine Awards

The annual WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada (NWAC), the country’s largest competition of Canadian wines…>
The Herald Takes a Tour of Nova Scotia Wine Country

The Herald Takes a Tour of Nova Scotia Wine Country

“Across the Canso Causeway, along the Northumberland Shore, Jost has been welcoming guests for over three decades. The…>
Fox Harb’r and Lessons from Starting a Vineyard in NS

Fox Harb’r and Lessons from Starting a Vineyard in NS

Fox Harb'r, Nova Scotia's luxury resort, is sharing a glimpse into its ongoing learning process. Vineyard manager Aaron…>
Jost Tidal Bay in the Sky

Jost Tidal Bay in the Sky

We're thrilled to have our Jost Tidal Bay recently welcomed to the distinctly Canadian menu at Sky Bistro in Banff…>
Mercator Hosts the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale

Mercator Hosts the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale

Mercator Vineyards was honoured to host a rare visit from the distinguished delegates of the Association de la…>
Halifax Mayor Mike Savage alongside Donna and Carl Sparkes at 12 Tides

The Tides Are In

Halifax Mayor Mike Savage alongside Donna and Carl Sparkes at the Wines of Nova Scotia 12 Tides release event at the…>
Chef Vikram Vij Visits

Chef Vikram Vij Visits

Chef Vikram Vij and his guests visited the winery for a tour and tasting during his sold-out weekend at Fox Harb'r…>
2018 Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEO Awards

2018 Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEO Awards

Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEO awards still celebrate regional leaders who are dedicated to growing their…>
Award-winning Chowder

Award-winning Chowder

Watch chef Shane Robilliard from Fox Harb'r Resort bring his latest Taste of Nova Scotia winning chowder to CTV Morning…>
Tidal Bay Annual Release and Tasting Event

Tidal Bay Annual Release and Tasting Event

Get your tickets to the Wine Association of Nova Scotia’s 12 Tides – the official annual release event for The Tidal…>
A Plan to Break Down Provincial Borders

A Plan to Break Down Provincial Borders

The Canadian Vintners Association has offered advice to the ABWG with the goal of formulating a…>
A ‘Saucy’ Wine Label

A ‘Saucy’ Wine Label

Named after the four Nova Scotian grape varieties from which it’s made, this full-bodied red never fails to make us…>
The Taste of Nova Scotia Super Bowl Snacking Game Plan

The Taste of Nova Scotia Super Bowl Snacking Game Plan

If you’ve got guests coming over to watch the big game this weekend and they’re hungry, you should check out the…>
“The Capt'n Galleys” Serves up a Series of Seafood Recipes and Wine Pairings

“The Capt'n Galleys” Serves up a Series of Seafood Recipes and Wine Pairings

Every Friday, Capt'n Kenny shares one of his easy recipes with clear and concise details on how to prepare them. Learn…>
Winter Gaspereau Tasting Sessions

Winter Gaspereau Tasting Sessions

Join in the holiday festivities at Gaspereau Vineyards with this special, free sampling and small-bite pairing event…>
Fantastic Wines Not to Be Missed

Fantastic Wines Not to Be Missed

“Sitting on 50 acres the vineyard is mostly hand harvested. The tasting room, a large red barn blends into the…>
The Australian on Tidal Bay

The Australian on Tidal Bay

“Since June 2012, winemakers in the region have been producing a version of what’s called Tidal Bay, the first wine…>
Daily Express Explores Rugged Atlantic Coast

Daily Express Explores Rugged Atlantic Coast

“‘This wine’s made by Gina,’ my waiter says, as he fills my glass. The Gina in question is winemaker at…>
Wine Assist on Jost 4 Skins and Tidal Bay

Wine Assist on Jost 4 Skins and Tidal Bay

Wine Journalist and Director of Wine Assist, Dan Traucki on: Jost 4 Skins: “Wow! What a rare blend, but more…>
St. John’s Gold Medal Plates

St. John’s Gold Medal Plates

“Modica’s silver medal dish was built around scallops, pan-seared and crusted covered with a powder made from…>
A Look Back at Stomp Fest 2017

A Look Back at Stomp Fest 2017

Sarah Baker Forward Photography shares a few lively moments from Jost Vineyards' Stomp Music Festival last month in…>
Fox Harb'r - Vineyards and Personal Vines

Fox Harb'r - Vineyards and Personal Vines

“…the resort can take care of you at two restaurants, one more casual, one more elegant. Both follow the Ocean Wise…>
Pairing for Thanksgiving

Pairing for Thanksgiving

“My family is one of those that only drink wine on special occasions when we all get together for holiday dinners. So…>
Road Trippin' with Kelly Neil

Road Trippin' with Kelly Neil

“Our final destination is Jost Winery…We leave Vista Bella, drive back down Malagash Road and take a right onto…>
Perfect Day for a Wedding

Perfect Day for a Wedding

“Of course, a table wouldn’t be complete without a bottle of Nova Scotia wine. Jost Vineyard's, Tidal Bay can be…>
Lesley Quinn's Drink of Choice: 2015 Mercator Sauvage Sur Lie

Lesley Quinn's Drink of Choice: 2015 Mercator Sauvage Sur Lie

The sommelier at The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar tells The Coast about her local pick in the 2017 Fall Wine…>
Carl Sparkes pours his influence on Nova Scotia’s growing wine industry

Carl Sparkes pours his influence on Nova Scotia’s growing wine industry

Growth of Devonian Coast group of companies is a point of pride for Sparkes but, he has high standards and some days the…>
Westjet Magazine: Nova Scotia’s Best Wine Regions (and Where to Sip)

Westjet Magazine: Nova Scotia’s Best Wine Regions (and Where to Sip)

North of the Annapolis Valley and bordering the Northumberland Strait, the award-winning Jost Vineyards, situated on the…>
Mercator Vineyards wins Lieutenant Governor's Award

Mercator Vineyards wins Lieutenant Governor's Award

Four wines received the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines at a ceremony hosted by Their…>
Foodservice and Hospitality's “Oh Canada Profile”

Foodservice and Hospitality's “Oh Canada Profile”

Foodservice and Hospitality magazine is the authoritative voice of Canada’s foodservice and hospitality industry…>
Gaspereau Wines Win Awards

Gaspereau Wines Win Awards

Gaspereau Vineyards wines have been selected to receive top awards from two prestigious industry competitions. Through a…>
The Wine Lifestyle - Jost Sangria

The Wine Lifestyle - Jost Sangria

This week let's "shake it up" a little with a local favorite inspired by a European classic. Sangria is a beverage that…>
Gaspereau Wine wins Lieutenant Governor's Award

Gaspereau Wine wins Lieutenant Governor's Award

Thursday, July 21, 2016 Three Nova Scotian wines have been selected to receive the Lieutenant Governor's Award for…>
Gaspereau Vineyards Riesling receives Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines

Gaspereau Vineyards Riesling receives Lieutenant Governor's Award

Three Nova Scotian wines received the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines at a ceremony at…>
The best sparkling wines for a rosy Valentine’s Day

The best sparkling wines for a rosy Valentine’s Day

Jost, Nova Scotia’s pioneering winery, named this delight “selkie” after the folkloric creature that transforms…>
Review: STOMP Fest at Jost Vineyards

Review: STOMP Fest at Jost Vineyards

Thanks to everyone who came out to our music festival at Jost Vineyards on September 19th! Read a review by David…>