Gaspereau Vineyards Upcoming Events

There are a few important upcoming events and changes happening soon here at Gaspereau Vineyards! Starting November 1st our store hours change from 9am-6pm to 10am-5pm. We will also be participating in some great events this winter!

Tis the season for the Christmas Craft Fairs to start! We are registared to participate in three Craft fairs this season. So come check us out : )

First, we will be joining many other local vendors for "Christmas at the Forum" in Halifax. This craft fair will be held November 6th-8th. We are very excited to be joining this craft fair, it will be our first year participating! The show is open on Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. For more information about Christmas at the Forum or to see other local vendors participating go to http://www.christmasattheforum.com/.

Secondly, we will be returning to Exhibition Park November 13th-15th for the "Christmas Craft Village". We had a blast participating in this craft fair last year and we are really looking forward to it again this year! This craft fair opens on Friday at 10am and runs till 9pm, than Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am- 5pm. If you would like to read more about this event go to http://www.atlanticchristmasfair.com/.

Thirdly, is the "Acadia Christmas Craft Fair" which will run simultaneously with the Olympic Torch Run in Wolfville. We will be joining many other local vendors at the Acaida Sports Center November 20th-22nd. This show runs Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. We enjoyed participating in this craft fair last year, as well as seeing what the other local vendors have to offer! This is a great show and a great time! For more information go to http://acadia.devnode.com/exhibitors/.

Hope to see you there! : )

Last Berwick Market for the Season!

Please join us this Thursday Oct. 8th for the final Market Day of this year!!

The wonderfully talented and entertaining “Donna & Andy” along with the Kings Chorale Children’s Choir will take the stage.

Lots of fun activities, prizes, great food, locally grown and produced goods, and fun for the whole family!

Join us as we celebrate the last Market of the season – the end of a great 1st year!!

The Steering committee would like to acknowledge and thank the following friends and sponsors of the market:

The Town of Berwick, The Berwick & District Economic Development Advisory Committee, The Anglican, Baptist, and United Churches, The Berwick & District Community Association, The Berwick & District Lions Club, Berwick Building Supplies, Wolfville Farmers’ Market, and the Farmers’ Markets of NS Cooperative Ltd.

A big thank you also to everyone who has come out and supported the market and continues to do so… Thank you so much!!

Meet me at the Apple – this Thursday!!

Gaspereau Vineyards 5th Annual Autumn Food and Wine Festival

This past weekend was our 5th Annual Autumn Food and Wine Festival and it was a great success. We had over 20 different vendors come and set up in the loft of our barn. The vendors included other local Nova Scotia wineries, Glenora Distillery, local restaurants such as Paddys Pub, Kellocks, Between the Bushes, Pizzazz Bistro, Saraj Bakery and Fireside Cafe, local artisans such as Silver Moon Alapaca, Magnetic Jewelry, Creative Wonderings and Monica's Water Colors, and other local businesses such as Foxhill Cheesehouse, Tideview Cider, and Tangled Gardens.

The Music for the weekend was provided by SWIG, a local band, which was extremely well recieved. They made the atmosphere in the loft of the barn very festive!

This year we held our first Grape Stomp here at Gaspereau Vineyards for our Autumn Food and Wine Festival and it went off without a hitch. The participants and the audiance had a blast. Saturday our first place winner was Julie Skaling Physio Clinic with 26.19 lbs of juice, second place was Nicole Robinson, Kingstec team with 24.55 lbs and third place was We Love Lovis team with 22.26 lbs of juice. Best dressed went to Julie Skaling with their cowgirl outfits! On Sunday first place went to Scotia Squashers from Scotia Bank with 25.38 lbs of juice, second place went to Blomidon Bloomers with 24.29 lbs of juice, they also got best dressed with their long gowns, crowns and bloomers. Third place on Sunday went to the Nova Scotia Sommeliers with 23.96 lbs of juice. First place got $300 to the charity of their choice, second place for $150 and third place got $50 to go to their charity of choice. Best dressed recieved $100 to the charity of their choice. Alot of fun was had by all!

We are definitely planning on having a grape stomp again next year during our 6th Annual Food and Wine Festival so if you would like to enter a team next year watch our Blog and Facebook for more information!

All in all our Food and Wine Festival was a very fun and successful weekend and we look forward to doing it all again next year! : )

September 26 & 27 - 5th Annual Autumn Food and Wine Festival

Come join us on Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27 from 10am to 5pm for our 5th Annual Autumn Food and Wine Festival. There will be wine, food, grape stomping, whiskey seminars and much more for you to take part in. Listen to the music of SWIG while you relax and enjoy Nova Scotia Wines. Have your picture taken with our Pumpkin People all about the winery and try to figure out which pumpkin is which staff member! Prizes to be given away each hour - your name goes into the draw when you purchase your tasting glass and plate at the door. Join us at Gaspereau Vineyards for more fall fun!

Update on our upcoming Food and Wine Festival

It's almost Festival time! Come by the winery this Saturday and Sunday, September 26 & 27, between 10 am and 5 pm. Enjoy live music, local food, Nova Scotian wine, and grape stomping!

UPDATE: We are now hosting a whiskey tasting seminar featuring Glenora Distillery. They will be offering this 1-hour session at 2pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours now by calling us at (902) 542-1455.

Can't wait to see you there!

Valley Vineyards at Wolfville Market Sat Sept 12

Sept 12: Valley Vineyards at the Market

Come to The Wolfville Famers' Market to enjoy wines from six Valley Vineyards.Wolfville Farmers' Market Presents: Valley Vineyards (Saturday, Sept 12, 8:30am-1pm)at Robie Tufts Nature Centre, Front Street, Wolfville

Half of the province's vineyards grow their crop and create their masterpieces in the Valley and to celebrate the season, The Wolfville Farmers' Market will become your one-stop wine shop! Each winery will offer tastings, sell wines by the glass, and have a large selection of bottled wine available for purchase. Wine lovers will have an opportunity to sample all of these wines in the midst of harvest season at a thriving market that hosts 60 artisans, chefs and farmers.

Start at the Info Booth to purchase two different ticket packages. The $20 Ticket (Value: $28) will include:-a $15 coupon to purchase a bottle of wine at the Market on September 12,-two wine glasses-a cotton market bag. Plus a chance to win a $100 Gift Certificate from your favourite winery or a Wine Gift Basket The $5 Ticket (Value $7) will include:-a Ticket for a glass of wine-a wine glass. Plus a chance to win a $100 Gift Certificate from your favourite winery or a Wine Gift Basket .

Participating Vineyards:

l'Acadie Vineyards

Annapolis Highlands

Blomidon Estate

Gaspereau Vineyards

Domaine de Grand Pre

Muir Murray Vineyards

Tideview Cider

Why Not Host a Wine Tasting Party??!!!

We are becoming an epicentre of wine country here in the Gaspereau Valley. We are in close proximity to at least six other wineries within twenty minutes of our location. What would be more fun than to host a wine tasting party. For example, L'Acadie Blanc is a grape variety grown here in Nova Scotia and is used to produce white wine - 98% of all L'Acadie Blanc grows in Nova Scotia. However, each of the wineries working with L'Acadie Blanc produces a much different style, flavour profile, and terrior characteristics in their wine. A group of friends could easily each purchase a L'Acadie Blanc wine from each of the wineries and have a wine tasting party - no two wines would be the same but the initial grape variety would be. What a wonderful way of exploring a new, emerging wine region! Get to know your Nova Scotia Wines better and pair your local wines during your party with local cheese - Foxhill Cheesehouse. Makes for a relaxing, fun and entertaining evening! For more information -

http://wine.about.com/od/holidayswithwine/ht/Winetastingpart.htm

Temperature of Wine for Serving - And Consumption!

It has been a few really warm weeks here in the Gaspereau Valley, and in the winery boutique, one of the questions we get asked is "What temperature should we be serving our wines at?" Well, when it is 31-32 degrees celcius plus humidity - not at room temperature!

We have found a really good article that explains the temperatures for wine service. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

http://4cousins.blat.co.za/2009/08/26/why-you-should-chill-that-wine/


"Wine is like revenge. Both are best served cold. But just how cold?" - Bivio

Fall Festival Brochures Arrived Yesterday!

We have received our Fall Wine Festival Brochures, so please, feel free to stop in to the winery boutique and pick up a copy to browse through and decide which events you would like to participate in - maybe all of them!

Here is a rundown of events for the month of September -

September 12 & 13: Perfect Pairings Progressive Dinner - Go North Tours, Annapolis Valley
September 19: 11th Annual Grape Stomp - Jost Vineyards, Malagash
September 19 & 20: Champagne Wishes & Seafood Dreams - L'Acadie Vineyards, Gaspereau
September 19 & 20: Wine in the Vines - Blomidon Estate Winery, Canning
September 26 & 27: Autumn Wine & Food Festival - Gaspereau Vineyards, Gaspereau http://www.gaspereauwine.com/
Friday, Sept 25: Walking Dinner - Domaine de Grand Pre, Grand Pre
Saturday, Oct 3: Annual Harvest Wine Fest - Sainte-Famille Wines, Falmouth

There will be lots to do, wine to taste, food to eat and grapes to stomp. Come, relax, savour and enjoy Nova Scotia wines with all of us!

The "Eat Atlantic Challenge"

Everyone is encouraged to join the Eat Atlantic Challenge taken place on September 4th, 2009. It is very important in todays society to eat local and support the local businesses! The politicans and the Atlantic food advocates have sent out a challenge to the 4 Maritime Provinces to see who can get the most pledges to eat ONLY Atlantic food on September 4th. The province with the most pledges per capita will win the challenge; So get your pledge in!! This is an excellent way to show people that our Atlantic provinces have so many food choices which are local and delicious. The end result of this will not be about which province "wins" or "loses" but will be about showing people that it is more beneficial and just as delicious to buy their food locally! If you would like to be a pledge or for more information go to http://www.eatatlantic.ca/.

Upcoming events

Due to the impending weather concerns of a hurricane reaching Nova Scotia, the IncrEdible Picnic has been postponed until next Sunday, on August 30th. Mark your calendars!

If you're still looking for something delicious this weekend, stop by the winery for a sample of local fudge (chocolate, peanut butter and chocolate, maple, or vanilla-chocolate swirl) with our Reserve Port. Come by for a free tasting on Saturday or Sunday afternoon, and enjoy a glass of Nova Scotian wine on our deck.

Follow us on Twitter (@gaspereauwine) to keep up with all the events and news from Gaspereau!

Thinking about Carbon Footprints

In today's society, it is very important to be environmentally conscious because of the effects our choices have on global warming. A person can be aware of their impact on the environment by tracking their carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is defined as "a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide produced by a person, organization, or location at a given time" (dictionary.com).
Everything has a carbon footprint, even wine corks and wine screw caps! The figure to the right shows the difference in the carbon footprint left by natural corks compared to screw caps. Screw caps have a carbon footprint at least 4 times higher than that of a natural cork and at least double that of a Nomacorc (synthetic plastic) cork.
What are your thoughts -is that enough of a difference to make an impact on your decision of whether to buy a wine with a cork compared to a wine with a screw cap?

Is it a beautiful warm summer day, what should we enjoy on the patio?

Warm summer day,how about a Limoncello Cooler 1/2 oz limoncello, 1/2 oz club soda into champagne flute top off with Crescendo sparkling wine - Gaspereau Vineyards newest wine!

Try some of these tasty treats as well:

White Wine Sprtizer

8oz L'Acadie Blanc into an ice filled wine glass, add club soda to taste, stir gently and garnish. Really easy to make and refreshing too!

Icewine Martini - really tasty treat!

Pour 2oz of vodka and 1 oz of 2008 Ortega Vidal Icewine into a drink mixer of ice. Shake, serve in a martini glass and garnish with frozen grapes. Perfect summer sustanance!

Drop into Gaspereau Vineyards for more summer patio drink ideas all made with Nova Scotia Wines! Tours and tastings are complimentary, tours are at 12noon, 2pm and 4pm daily. Come, relax, savour and enjoy NS Wines with us at Gaspereau Vineyards!

We Love Lovis BBQ Fundraiser - Aug 8/9 at Gaspereau Vineyards

We are pleased to be able to help support the "We Love Lovis" Fundraising team. They will be here at Gaspereau Vineyards on Saturday Aug 8 and Sunday Aug 9 having a barbeque to raise money to help with Lovis. Please, come and enjoy the barbeque from 12 - 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday in support of this local three year old battling cancer. We will also attach a list of the upcoming fundraisers.

More information regarding We Love Lovis is available at http://welovelovis.com/

Support Local!

We Always Knew Wine Was Good For You - now we know it is GREAT for you!

We knew that a 4 or 5 oz glass of wine every day is good for you. We did not realize just how good it is for you until we came across this article in Ironman Magazine (http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/site/?p=3741). Read the whole article for yourself at the website in brackets. It is extremely interesting! Here are a few excerpts from the article:

Grapes, from which resveratrol comes, were among 600 plants tested for cancer-prevention properties in the study. The research consensus today is that only large doses of resveratrol are capable of initiating a cell signal that causes cancer cells to kill themselves—a process called apoptosis. Resveratrol inhibits enzymes, such as cyclooxygenase, that are involved in inflammatory processes, a cornerstone of cancer. Resveratrol also inhibits angiogenesis, a process whereby tumors develop new blood vessels. It’s a process essential to the maintenance and spread of cancer cells in the body, and blocking it leads to the rapid death of tumors.

Resveratrol was identified as the primary protective factor found in red wine when nonalcoholic extracts proved equally effective in preventing cardiovascular disease.

The good news is that two recent studies show that you don’t need huge amounts of resveratrol to get cardiovascular protection. One study found that drinking a moderate amount—a five-ounce glass daily—of red wine was enough to stimulate nitric oxide production in human platelets.3 The other study found that giving middle-aged mice lower doses of resveratrol—4.9 milligrams per kilogram of bodyweight—increased beneficial gene activity in the heart the way a calorie-restricted diet does.4 Researchers said that high doses were not only not required but could prove detrimental.

This is great and beneficial research we should all take heed to. Something as simple as a 5 oz glass of wine with supper could benefit us so much. Think about it!

What is next - wine in plastic (PET) bottles??!!!

We just came across this article via facebook. The wine industry has not just sent us head over heels with screw tops and tetra paks but now they are introducing us to plastic bottles (PET). Check out this site for more information - http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23405839-details/Plastic%20fantastic...%20Is%20this%20the%20end%20of%20the%20glass%20wine%20bottle/article.do . It will be interesting to see what takes place and how it affects the colour, flavour, bouquet and ageability of wine. Will anything leach into the wine from the PET or will it be beneficial for us? We purchase hard liquor in the PET bottles, where will we go from here? What do you think? It will definitely be better for shipping but will it be better overall for the environment. Something to think about..................

Gaspereau Vineyards Sunday Market was a Success!

The first Sunday Market of the year was yesterday, August 2nd, and it was a great success! We had many different vendors with products such as organic blueberries, magnetic jewellery, lavender products, alpaca wool, chocolate covered pretzals, celtic tarot reading and more! When the vendors were done the market they left very excitted to come back this coming Sunday, August 9th. The music was done by Matthew Martin; He played classical guitar and it was very well recieved! It was a great day to sit in the sun and listen to music while having a snack and sample of wine. On Sunday, August 9th we will be having our second Sunday Market, there will be even more vendors attending, a BBQ to support LOVIS (local young child battling cancer) and the music will be done by Mike Aube from Rustbucket! The Sunday Market here at Gaspereau Vineyards will be heard from 12:30pm - 4:30pm so come relax, savor and enjoy local Nova Scotia products with us! We are located at 2239 White Rock Road, Wolfville.

If you are interested in being a vendor at our Sunday Market please contact Andrea by email at gaspereauvineyards@live.ca or call at 542-1455! Hope to see you soon : )

Gaspereau Vineyards Sunday Market Starting August 2, 2009

JOIN US at Gaspereau Vineyards on Sunday afternoons until October 11, 2009. We will be featuring local vendors set up outside of the winery to sell their local products and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the Gaspereau Valley. Sit, relax and enjoy a glass of Nova Scotia wine and shop among our local food, seafood, wooleries, handmade soap and various other artisans. Also, enjoy local musical talent among the vines! Come relax, savour and enjoy all that Nova Scotia has to offer with us at Gaspereau Vineyards!

New wine racks

Our new wine racks are here! We even have new posters and other great wine accessories too. Come check out the store and see for yourself.

Sign up now if you'd like to recieve our monthly newsletter. Please leave a comment with your email address, or send an email to info@gaspereauwine.com. The August edition will be coming out soon!

Upcoming Events

This weekend, stop by the winery to sample our latest food and wine pairing. We will be highlighting our 2006 DeChaunauc (a light, dry, unoaked red) with fresh local portobello mushrooms. Come for a sample on Saturday or Sunday afternoon!

Find us at the Wolfville Farmer's Market on Saturday morning - the market is hosting a Taste of the Valley. Local chefs are preparing sample sized dishes with delicious local ingredients for only $3. You can also try a glass of wine for $3 - a perfect pair for many of the amazing dishes.

Don't forget to gather a team for the Grape Stomp at our 5th Annual Food and Wine Festival! The deadline to register is August 31. See our blog or website for further details and a registration form.

Fifth Annual Autumn Food and Wine Festival - Grape Stomp

Join us this September for our 5th Annual Autumn Food and Wine Festival at Gaspereau Vineyards! We will be featuring local wineries and restaurants on site, as well as featuring the music of a favourite local band, SWIG!

For the first time this year, you can be a part of a Grape Stomp! We're looking for teams of 4 people to compete for their choice of charities. Prizes will also be given to Best Dressed teams.

You can access the poster and registration form to download and print at:

Poster = http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EQWBCHN0

Registration = http://www.megaupload.com/?d=093MHIIH

Tastes of the Valley 2009 at Wolfville Farmers' Market

We have reviewed the list of vendors and participating restaurants at Tastes of the Valley 2009 and it looks incredible. Loosen your belts and get ready to indulge, you will not be able to help yourself! For $3 you will be able to sample amazing foods and amazing Nova Scotia Wines. Remember to stop by our booth - Gaspereau Vineyards - and we will have several bottles of wine open for you to sample, and we would be more than happy to pair the wine with the foods you will be enjoying. We look forward to seeing everyone there on Saturday. Don't forget to check things out at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wolfville-NS/Gaspereau-Vineyards/103271463135?ref=nf#/event.php?eid=106177407010&ref=nf Cheers!

Rainy Days Gives Us Time to Plan Our Fall Festival Sept 26/27

We are in the midst of planning our Fall Festival for 2009. We are working on a different twist this season by hosting a GRAPE STOMP instead of the food and wine pairing seminars. We are still inviting the wineries who are members of the Wine Association of Nova Scotia and many of the local restaurants, bakeries, cheese house, and Sea Level Brewing. There will be lots of food, fun, wine sampling and our first grape stomp. All of the money raised by the grape stomp will go to the winning teams' personal charities. If you would like to put together a grape stomp team and register, please, call Gaspereau Vineyards at (902) 542-1455. First come, first paid ($150 per team) basis - limited to sixteen teams with the stomp happening from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm on both Sept 26 and Sept 27. Register Early!

Stem or no stem? That is the question!

This year (2009) at the Apex Show in Halifax, I was convinced to explore the option of selling stemless glassware in the winery boutique. I was skeptical! I was not sure it was something that we believed in - serving our wines in a glass with no stem after years of teaching people to hold their glasses by the stem so as not to disturb the bouquet. We ordered stemless glassware and it sells like crazy, people love it. Now we want to know: Does your wine glass have a stem or not? Which do you prefer? Do you feel it affects the bouquet and flavor of the wine? Check out your options at http://www.riedel.com/

Ice cooler

This is a wine chiller you can make at home! We have the kits here in the store, and you just fill it and freeze it in this neat container. When you take it out, its a perfect ring of ice. There are lots of great examples of things to freeze (such as cranberries, food coloring, or putting a candle inside), but we decided to try ours with grape leaves and flowers! Came out so beautifully!

Saturday July 18 and Sunda July 19 - Fresh Corn Salsa

We are making fresh corn salsa for our weekend food and wine pairing. Join us in the Winery Boutique for a complimentary tour and/or a complimentary tasting and ask staff members about which wines will pair best with the fresh corn salsa. We will offer many wonderful suggestions! Maybe we can share the recipe too and you can enjoy it at home. Delicious with barbeque chicken, pork or as a side dish for steak. Enjoy also with grilled veggie kabobs or portabello mushroom burgers.

We are open seven days a week from 9am to 6pm with complimentary tours at 12noon, 2pm, and 4pm. Complimentary tastings any time! Come, relax, savour and enjoy Nova Scotia wines with us at Gaspereau Vineyards. www.gaspereauwine.com

Blomidon Inn and Amherst Shore Country Inn

Finally, the rest of the world is starting to recognize Nova Scotia for its tourism potential! Blomidon Inn and the Amherst Shore Country Inn just shared with us the good news that they were featured in Canadian Living magazine recently. The article speaks so highly of both places, recommending Blomidon Inn's extensive wine list in particular!



We are proud to report that Gaspereau Vineyards wine is available at BOTH locations! If you come for a stay in Wolfville or in Amherst, you will have easy access to award-winning Nova Scotian wines.


For more information, please visit:
http://www.blomidon.ns.ca/newsArticles.html#canadianliving

Sunday August 23, 2009 The IncrEdible Picnic!

Last season was incredibly exciting as plans were made the IncrEdible Picnic. Local restaurants, producers, and wineries gathered at Prescott House Museum in Port Williams for our first ever IncrEdible Picnic. Everything served that day had to be locally grown and/or produced, no imports. It was beautiful, sunny and well attended. Now, we are looking forward to this year and have we got plans brewing! Just like a good Nova Scotian Beer! Things are shaping up nicely and we look forward to seeing everyone there...............for more details check out the Select NS website at http://www.selectnovascotia.ca/.

Upcoming events

Just a reminder: this weekend, we'll be sampling fresh local strawberries with our Maple Wine! It's complimentary, so stop by the winery for a taste! Looks to be great weather this weekend too.

Tonight is the premiere of Ross Creek's production, Rockbound, and from what we hear, it's nothing short of fabulous. We're exciting to be partnered up with them all summer long, providing the patrons with Nova Scotia wines. If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, you can find more information at http://www.twoplanks.ca/ .

Wine and Roses, last night's event at Blomidon Nurseries, was a big success! We are so pleased to be involved in such lovely evenings. There were beautiful roses, trees, and a fire pit, and all the local wineries attended. We're hoping this becomes an annual event!

As always, you can find us on Twitter or become a Fan on Facebook to keep up to date with all of our news and events.

Wine and Roses with Blomidon Nurseries

Don't forget tonite at Blomidon Nurseries - Sample and purchase Nova Scotia Wines at the Blomidon Nurseries event in their rose gardens.

Hurry In to Gaspereau Vineyards for The Perfect Pink Patio Wine

We've been venturing on different wine sites and this is all we hear: "There’s no better way to share a glass of rosé than on the patio with friends while nibbling on antipasto. Take advantage of the sunny season to explore new wine horizons and turn up the heat on your food pairings."

You should hurry in while the sun shines and purchase a bottle of Gaspereau Vineyards Rosé to enjoy on your deck this evening!

Ross Creek Centre for the Arts performance series

Join Gaspereau Vineyards at Ross Creek this summer! Two Planks and a Passion is a wonderful theatre company, and they will be putting on "Rockbound" this summer.

From their website:

"Allen Cole’s new musical tells the story of David Jung, a poor orphan who returns to the island of his birth to claim his rightful share of land, his uncle Uriah, the cunning “King of Rockbound” who is adamant that David has no place on Rockbound, and the various members of the Jung and Krauss families who battle over a small oasis in the midst of the merciless North Atlantic. At once a story of unrequited love and the destructive greed that drives many of the inhabitants of Rockbound, Cole’s musical is humorous, human, and absolutely timeless.

Rockbound is based on the novel of the same name by Frank Parker Day. Released in 1928, Day’s work is one of the best-known pieces of Canadian literature of the period, recently enjoying a resurgence of popularity following its win at the 2004 Canada Reads competition on CBC Radio."

Get your tickets now! We have partnered with Ross Creek to offer wine and food for purchase before the play each evening and at intermissions.

For more information, see http://www.twoplanks.ca/

Wine Delivered Right to Your Doorstep!

Just came across an article regarding wine delivered right to your doorstep. Did you know that if you live in Nova Scotia, you can call the winery, order a case of wine and have that case of wine delivered right to your doorstep! Check it out!

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/wine-at-your-doorstep/article1209924/

Wine Wednesday

Join us on Twitter to celebrate #winewednesday!

We're also at the Kentville and Kingston markets today. Stop by for a sample, and say hi to Andrea and Tony. Weather is looking bright and sunny finally!

Here's some good tips about reading the back label of wine bottles:

http://freshfromflorida.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/it-tasted-like-what/ Sometimes, it's better to leave it to the imagination. We feel strongly that your own tastes are more important than whatever the bottle tells you think!

Kingston Market Tomorrow!

Twenty Five vendors already committed, offering a good variety of locally produced grocery staples and unique items, get the word out about the market, Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Foodland Parking Lot in Kingston, Nova Scotia. Andrea will be there representing Gaspereau Vineyards - Stop and say hello to her.

Kentville Market Tomorrow!

Kentville Farmers' Market
The Valley's Mid-Week Market

Venture over to Town Square for lots of great things to eat and drink! Say "hello" to Tony while you are there.

Fresh local food, art and craft, and live music

Wednesdays, 10am - 2pm Centre Square, Kentville
June 3, 2009 - September 30, 2009

Take a break, grab a snack, stock up on fresh local food, buy a gift, sit and enjoy live music at the picnic area. With 25 local vendors, buying local has never been so easy.

15 billion corks a year, most of which end up in landfills

In recent news, a winery in Oregon has teamed up with Whole Foods Market to spur a "Cork Reharvest Program." Along with Western Pulp Products, their efforts go toward recycling wine corks, with the goal of producing less waste and keeping the winery as sustainable as possible.

It'd be great to get Nova Scotia on board with a similar project. Local pulp and paper mills could help out the growing wine industry, and in the process, make environmentally responsible choices.

Cork is a valuable resource: "The cork forests are second only to the Amazon rainforest in their importance to the world's biosphere," said Jim Bernau, founder and president of Willamette Valley Vineyards. Cork trees take nearly four decades to reach maturity, at which point the live trees are stripped to create corks as we know them. They come off in huge sheets, and the live trees then spend the next nine years growing back the missing bark before it can be stripped again.

For more information, please see: http://www.vinessetoday.com/artmanVT/publish/Green_Is_Good/Cork_Recycling_Program_Is_Introduced.cfm

After Hours - Great Food, Great Wine!

The staff at Gaspereau Vineyards loves to support the local restaurants that carry our wines and have the best food in the province. Good food, great wine and fun people to be with! Cheers!

Atlantic Canada Wine Awards 2009

Middleton Market July 3, 2009

Denny has just arrived and is getting prepared to go to the Middleton Market. He is going to offer tastings of Maple Wine today! Go see Denny at the Middleton Market and if you purchase two bottles of Gaspereau Vineyards Wine you can purchase a bottle of our Maple Wine for $10, at the Middleton Market ONLY!

Annapolis Highland Winery

We offer our congratulations to Karen and Brendan Enright on the opening of Annapolis Highland Winery! Welcome to the Nova Scotia Wine Industry, we are happy to have you with us.

Wine and Roses with Blomidon Nurseries

Join us at Blomidon Nurseries for a celebration of wine and roses. You will be able to sample and purchase Nova Scotia Wines in among the gardens that evening. Come relax, savour and enjoy Nova Scotia Wines with us at Blomidon Nurseries!