Tidal Bay Resources

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 incredibly proud of our Head Winemaker, Gina Haverstock and her winemaking team. This is the second Lieutenant Governor's Award for Gaspereau Tidal Bay—our 2020 vintage was also recognized in 2021. Our winery is very honoured to receive such a prestigious accolade and we would like to congratulate our fellow Lieutenant Governor's Award winners Blomidon Estate Winery, Luckett Vineyards and Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards⁠.   The award, established by former Lieutenant-Governor J.J. Grant in 2014, recognizes the exceptional

In the summer of 2000, Gina Haverstock had just finished a degree in biochemistry. She was headed to medical school and needed somewhere distraction-free to study for entrance exams, so she went to her family cottage in Malagash. While there, she took a summer job at Jost Vineyards that would completely change her trajectory. Before starting at Jost, Haverstock had limited exposure to wine—a glass of Baby Duck at her family Christmas dinner. That summer, she fell in love with everything about wine, marvelling at how you could taste so much about the terroir in each bottle and savouring the tasting sessions that Hans Christian Jost would run to educate his team. Haverstock never did take those med school exams. Instead, she stayed on at Jost for a year, then went back to school to

Sipping wine and strolling vineyards with the Jost Vineyards co-owner. Within the first 10 minutes of meeting Donna Sparkes, co-owner of Jost Vineyards, I knew this would be about as much fun as one could have on a Tuesday morning. Her Newfoundland roots, combined with an infectious ease, made me feel like we'd been friends for years. We sat slurping chowder and sipping an aromatic Mercator Tidal Bay in the Seagrape Café at the vineyard. I hear stories about her remarkable life, relayed in an easy cadence, and how she and her husband, Carl Sparkes, have amassed a portfolio of world-class wines from their corner of the world on the shores of the Northumberland Strait. I remark that, as far as I can tell, I've never seen an interview or profile piece written exclusively about her

More good news to share! We are so pleased to announce that our 2021 Jost Tidal Bay has been the recipient of gold and silver medals at Canadian wine competitions this summer. It was awarded both a gold medal at the 2022 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada and silver at 2022 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. Tidal Bay is not only Nova Scotia's signature wine but truly Canada's East Coast appellation. To have our Tidal Bay stand out in the judging of Canadian white wine blends is such a thrill—it means more and more Canadians as well as Nova Scotians are recognizing the appellation and loving the style. Jost Vineyards 2021 Tidal Bay expresses aromatics of apple and pear on the nose with hints of lemon, peach, and floral notes. Come sample it yourself as part of

We couldn’t be more proud of our head winemaker Gina Haverstock and her winemaking team for receiving 3 of the 5 gold medals awarded this year - a hat trick for Gaspereau Riesling, Gaspereau Tidal Bay and LÜVO Sparking Rosé! The award, established by former Lieutenant Governor Brigadier-General The Honourable J.J. Grant in 2014, recognizes the exceptional quality of locally sourced and produced wines, and honours the dedication and craft of those in Nova Scotia's wine industry. "Every year, the winemakers in this province create outstanding wines that successfully compete on a national and international level,” said His Honour The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. We are proud to receive such prestigious accolades and we would like to

We are proud to announce that both our Gaspereau Tidal Bay and Gaspereau Riesling have been awarded The 2020 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine! We couldn’t be more proud of our head winemaker Gina Haverstock and her winemaking team for actually being awarded 3 gold medals this year - a hat trick when LÜVO Sparking Rosé is included in the tally! Our winery is very honoured to receive such prestigious accolades and we would like to congratulate our fellow award winners!

We were truly honoured to have been chosen to represent Nova Scotia wine during "A Conversation with President Barack Obama" at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax on November 13, 2019. Our Jost Vineyards 2018 Tidal Bay, recipient of the 2019 Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine, and our GBFR were served to guests and delegates during the momentous evening. The 44th president of the United States addressed 9,000 guests, incluing 3,000 youth, at the sold-out event. CEO of the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council, Dianne Kelderman was moderator.

We are very proud to announce that Jost Vineyards 2018 Tidal Bay has been awarded The Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine. Jerry White, executive director of the Winery Association of Nova Scotia says "This award recognizes the great work of our winemakers who produce some of the best wines in Canada that are proudly served to discerning visitors and wine professionals around the world." We feel very honoured to receive this prestigious award! Thank you!

Fox Harb'r, Nova Scotia's luxury resort, is sharing a glimpse into its ongoing learning process. Vineyard manager Aaron Little provides insight into this exciting new venture. “We’ve partnered with our Northumberland Shore neighbours Jost Vineyards to create our very own version of “Tidal Bay” wine, a signature Nova Scotia vintage that brilliantly reflects the terroir, coastal breezes and cooler climate of this place.” Read more here: Lessons from Starting a Vineyard in Nova Scotia

We're thrilled to have our Jost Tidal Bay recently welcomed to the distinctly Canadian menu at Sky Bistro in Banff, Alberta. Perched at the summit of Banff’s Sulphur Mountain (7,486 ft), Sky Bistro is located on the third floor of the Banff Gondola. Along with the extraordinary view, the menu features the unique flavours of Canada through a handpicked selection of meats, produce and beverages. We're looking forward to sharing the flavour of Nova Scotia with guests from around the globe and to Jost Vineyards fans enjoying a taste of home as they raise a glass with friends and family in a truly spectacular Canadian landscape.

Watch chef Shane Robilliard from Fox Harb'r Resort bring his latest Taste of Nova Scotia winning chowder to CTV Morning Live Atlantic…paired with splashes of Jost Vineyards and Gaspereau Vineyards Tidal Bay.