close to home far from ordinary by Darcy Rhyno
Terroir de Mer:
TASTE THE SEA IN EVERY GLASS
the centennial anniversary Ttimehisyeartoisofmarvel the Bluenose, so it’s a perfect at the bounty of the sea
in Nova Scotia, the birthplace of the world’s greatest schooner.We’re talking more than seafood here, although of course there’s no better place to enjoy it than the lobster capital of the world. The influence of the sea permeates everything, right down to a glass of fine Nova Scotia wine. Like every great wine region around the world, Nova Scotia has a distinct terroir, although in a place where you’re never further than 60 kilometres from the sea, it could be called terroir
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de mer. The Annapolis Valley—the province’s main wine growing region—produces some of Canada’s finest wines, in particular méthode classique sparklings. It’s the climate moderating influences of the Bay of Fundy that make bubbly perfectly suited to Nova Scotia’s growing conditions. In summer, cooling breezes flow through the Annapolis and the smaller Gaspereau valleys extending the growing season late into the fall. Those same breezes keep temperatures relatively moderate in winter. Wineries like Gaspereau, Avondale Sky, Lightfoot & Wolfville, Blomidon Estate, Luckett Vineyards and l’Acadie Vineyards
produce sparkling wines as respected as any in the world. One of Canada’s leading wineries, Benjamin Bridge has perfected classical method bubbly, as well as creative ways to share it. Enjoy superior wines like Nova 7, Brut Rosé and Brut Reserve on their new open-air vineyard terrace or through one of their intensive tasting experiences either onsite or online. Better yet, join the BB Club to have specially selected vintages not otherwise available shipped to your door. The l’Acadie blanc grape has become
