If you are passionate about a good bottle of wine, love to try its unique tastes, and miss that perfect place on your Canada trip. Let me introduce you to the Wolfville Winery tours.
Wolfville Winery tours are becoming very famous around the world. Some people didn’t even know something like Canadian wine existed before visiting Nova Scotia.
It is regarded as one of Canada’s most famous wine industries. It is located in the Annapolis Valley in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. You will find beautiful wineries, cider houses, breweries, diaries, and other tasty producers here. You must try Tidal Bay, Chardonnays, and Rieslings. The most popular of these three wines is Tidal Bay.
Where to Get Your Perfect Wine on Wolfville Winery Tours?
Due to Nova Scotia’s climatic conditions, wine production is focused on two types: whites and light reds.
Light reds, along with some Pinot noir, are available until now. You can also taste iced wine. Iced wine tastes very similar to dessert wine, although not as sweet. So here is the list of the best places you can visit in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
1. Domaine de Grande Pre
The Domaine de Grande Pre is the oldest territory of the Wolfville and one of the most popular in Nova Scotia. Most importantly, it also comes under the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The side scenario of the place is unique. The views of the property and other surrounding regions are lovely. Two-time-a-day guided tours of the property are provided between May and October every year. You can also visit the beautiful grounds surrounding nearby Grande Pre Winery.
Based on visitor reviews, I must tell you that Grand Pre Winery’s best wine is Riesling, which has an unforgettable taste. Other reds and sparkling wines are also available here. If you love wines I’ll tell you two other best wines you can taste there- Pomme d’Or Ice Cider and Ice Wine. Both are lovely and tasty but not as sweet as dessert wines.
For a change, you can go down the road to Domaine de Grande Pre. You will reach the beautiful Tangled Garden. Here, the owner, Beverly McClure, prepares and produces some tasty things, such as jams, jellies, ice creams, etc.
2. Lightfoot and Wolfville Wines
The Lightfoot and Wolfville, Nova Scotia, is a newly opened winery. Let me introduce you to the atmosphere inside.
The top ceiling at Lightfoot and Wolfville Wines provides a tremendous feeling and a great atmosphere. There is a large tasting room; you will feel the excellent lighting. There is also a huge outdoor seating area. Here, you can enjoy a delicious lunch and dinner. The wine-growing practices of this place are organic and biodynamic.
I know you want to ask for the best wines there. I will tell you this, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling are the best wines. Lightfoot and Wolfville are very close to the Wolfville area, and you can easily walk there. The winery opens at 6 p.m. every day, although this time is a bit later than the others. This place is the best place to stop on your perfect winery day trip.
3. Luckett Vineyards
Want to have some exotic wines in the beautiful scenery, visit the Luckett Vineyards. It is located on the hill and provides a fantastic view of the Gaspereau Valley. You can find a traditional English theme at Luckett Vineyard. How can I forget to tell you about its popular features? You won’t believe that it includes only the British Telephone Box in Vineyard around the world. You can also make free calls from Luckett Vineyards all around North America. How’s that?
The names of the wines at Luckett Vineyard are exceptional and different from other wineries. Some famous wines they provide are Phone Box Red and Old Bill. Besides these two wines, I also recommend you to taste the Black Cab there.
4. L’acadie Vineyards
The L’acadie Vineyards is one of the premier sparkling wine producers in Nova Scotia. You can also see some sparkling roses and cider there.
5. Gaspereau Vineyards
Next on my list is the Gaspereau Vineyards. Do you know that it is the first winery in Gaspereau Valley? This is a boutique vineyard famous for its Riesling. They provide some of the best wines, including the most famous one, Tidal Bay. I must tell you some other wines available there, such as reds, roses, and maple, are also available except for the Tidal Bay. You can find a wonderful outdoor seating area at Gaspereau Vineyards Wolfville. There you can enjoy some exciting and entertaining views.
6. Blomidon Winery
Another best winery in Wolfville is Blomidon. They offered tasty Tidal Bay, Chardonnay, other reds, and sparkling wine. This winery is open every day for tasting purposes during the peak season. However, they also had a stand at Halifax Farmers Market.
7. Sainte Famille Wines
Another famous winery that I must include in my list is Saint Famille Wines. They prepare eight white grapes and four red ones. The L’acadie white is the most tasty and famous wine, and it is also award-winning. They produce the reddest wines compared to other wineries in the Wolfville area. They also make some tasty sparkling wines.
8. Planter’s Ridge
The Planter’s Ridge is not located precisely in Wolfville. Its primary location is in the Port Williams area. But you can go there by having a small car drive. You can see a fantastic tasting room and, most importantly, the high beam-based ceilings. There you will also enjoy some beautiful views.
I included this one in my list because they also provide tasty but expensive kinds of wines. Some famous wines are Tidal Bay, L’Acadie, Chardonnay, Riesling Plus and other reds and roses. The most popular and unique wine of Planter’s Ridge is Sparkling Mead. You can reach the Fox Hill Cheese House from Planter’s Ridge Winery. I suggest you visit this place and taste its wonderful chocolate milk. For food, you can visit the Noodle Guy at Port William. They have a good reputation in the market and provide quality food.
9. Avondale Sky Winery
The Avondale Sky Winery is the oldest vineyard in the territory, although it belongs to the newest wineries. It provides various tasty wines like sparkling, rose, ice, and small lots.
What Else Can You Explore There Other than Wine?
As Wolfville is a wine country, it is impossible to visit all the wineries, so the best thing you can do is visit the Wolfville Farmers Market on Saturday morning. There, you can find stalls of many wineries. The wineries open stalls to promote their business, and this is a great chance to taste various wineries’ wines at once. You can also taste other drinks and enjoy yummy food in the market.
Ways to Tour Wolfville Winery
You have various options for taking a tour at Wolfville Winery:
1. The Magic Winery Bus
Talking about Wolfville Winery and I don’t tell you about this bus; that’s just impossible. So, let me tell you that the Magic Winery Bus is a double-decker hop-on-hop bus with three departure times a day: 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30. You can take the bus at the given time on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The bus is available from May to mid-October and covers vineyards such as Lightfoot and Wolfville, Domaine de Grande Pre, Luckett Vineyard, L’Acadie Vineyards, and Gaspereau. They also provide some amazing-sounding food and wine tours that start and finish in Halifax.
2. Uncork Nova Scotia
You can go for the wine tours of Nova Scotia that run through private and public tours and start from Metro, Wolfville or Windsor. They also cover microbreweries, food stops, distilleries, and cider.
3. Grape Escapes
They provide both public and private tours. They provide various kinds of tour options from May to October.
4. Wild Grape Tours
This option runs four regular tours on set days of the week. They also offer private tours. However, most Wild Grape tours run from 11:30 to 4:40 p.m.
Best Wolfville Restaurants
You can’t just hang on to the wines throughout the entire trip. So, here are the best restaurants you can visit and relish their meals in Wolfville. These restaurants offer various cuisines and authentic tastes at favourable prices.
1. Le Caveau
La Caveau restaurant is located at Domaine de Grand Pre. It is listed among the world’s top 20 winery restaurants. You can have dinner and lunch at Le Caveau.
2. Lightfoot and Wolfville- The Patio
You will find a gorgeous eating area at the back of Lightfoot and Wolfville. The center mark is the wood-fired oven. They provide pizza and seafood-based meals. You can have a great lunch with your family or friends.
3. Crush Pad Bistro- Luckett Vineyards
The restaurant at the vineyards is a good place for dinner and lunch. Its menu includes salads, boards, pies, and other tasty-sounding options.
4. D’Vine Morsels Restaurant
The restaurant is located at Avondale Sky Winery. During peak season, it is open for lunch from Tuesday to Sunday. In the minor season, the menu consists of salads, steak, fish, and some tasting plates.
So, this is your complete guide about what to do and where to visit Wolfville Winery. There are many famous wineries you can visit. Many options are available if you don’t have a private car or bike for a trip to Wolfville Winery. I also mentioned some popular and famous restaurants where you can dine with your family or friends. Overall, it’s a great place to spend your vacation.
Last Updated on April 7, 2024 by Pragya Chakrapani
