Nova Scotia

Question 1

What is the sole sub-appellation in Atlantic Canada?

Answer 1

• Tidal Bay
• It is not a geographical indication, but delimits a style of wine

Question 2

What are the regulation for a Tidal Bay wine?

Answer 2

• It is a blended wine that is fresh, crisp, dryish, still, white, with a bright signature of Nova Scotia
• Grapes grown in Nova Scotia
• Varieties must fit into two general categories (less aromatic and highly aromatic)
• max 20% of new oak
• min 11%, max 11
• max 20 grams of sugar

Question 3

What are the primary grapes allowed for Tidal Bay?

Answer 3

• Acadie Blanc
• Seyval Blanc
• Vidal
• Geisenheim 318

Question 4

What are the two geographical appellations in Nova Scotia?

Answer 4

• Wine of Nova Scotia: 100% grape from the province
• Nova Scotia: min 85% Nova Scotia wine with up to 15% wine from elsewhere in Canada

Question 5

What are the regions in Nova Scotia?

Answer 5

• Annapolis Valley
• Gaspereau Valley
• Avon River Valley
• Bear River Valley
• Lahave River Valley
• Malagash Peninsula