Download the 2010 Fall Wine Festival brochure.
*Below is a list of daily events taking place throughout the festival, please check for winery specific events and accommodation packages on different pages of this website.
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 18
Perfect Pairings Progressive Dinner and Wine Tour
Annapolis Valley Go North Tours offers an educational evening of pairing Nova Scotia food and wine while enjoying a private winery and dinner tour with each course at a different winery in the Annapolis Valley. Limited seats. Departs Halifax from the Marriott Harbourfront at 2pm. Cost: $127.50/person + HST. Departs Wolfville from the Old Orchard Inn at 3pm Cost: $110.50/person + HST. Call 1-877-365-2552 to reserve. More info at www.gonorthtours.com.
Saturday, September 18
Valley Vineyards @ the Wolfville Farmers’ Market
Wolfville Come on down to the Wolfville Farmers’ Market for a one-stop valley wine tasting experience. Annapolis Valley wineries will be sampling for free and offering $3 glasses of wine, as well as offering a wide variety of bottled wine for sale. Stop by the Info Booth for special Valley Vineyard wine packages. Wine for Home Package is $25: includes $18 wine voucher towards a bottle of wine, 2 wine glasses, cloth market bag, ballot towards a Valley Vineyards wine package ($34 value). Wine @ the Market Package is $7: includes one ticket for a glass of wine at the market, one wine glass and a ballot towards a Valley Vineyards wine package ($10 value). Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Robie Tufts Park. 8:30 am to 1:00pm. www.wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca
Saturday, September 25
Fabulous Fall Feast Night at Sugar Moon Farm
Earltown Join Chef Renee Lavallee at the farm for a perfect night: multi-course, maple-inspired cuisine, exquisite Nova Scotia wines and live jazz…all in a Sugar Camp setting! Cost: $69/person (+ wines, tax and gratuities). Sugar Moon Farm 1-866-81-maple info@sugarmoon.ca www.sugarmoon.ca
September 30
Young Winemakers’ Evening at Tempest Restaurant
Wolfville Join Nova Scotia’s young winemakers at Tempest and celebrate food and wine pairings from Chef Michael Howell and local winemakers. Simon Rafuse (Blomidon Estate Winery), Jean Benoit Deslauriers (Benjamin Bridge) and Gina Haverstock (Gaspereau Vineyards) will pair some of their favourite wines with tapas sized portions of delectable bites from the Tempest kitchen. Wines by the glass will accompany the small plates offered individually on a special a la carte menu that evening. Event begins at 6:00pm but reserve a table any time that evening, for a little bite and a sample, or as much as you wish! 902-542-0588 www.tempest.ca
OCTOBER
Thursday, October 7
Celebrate the Harvest Wine Dinner
Port Williams Come celebrate the harvest at The Port Pub and Bistro with Chef Peter Welton and Jeremy Mott, featuring five succulent courses prepared with local product and paired with Annapolis Valley wines and cocktails. $85/person, includes taxes and gratuities. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 6:00pm. More info: Jeremy Mott 902-542-5555, portpub@ns.aliantzinc.ca or www.theportpub.com
Saturday, October 9
Wine Paired Dinner
Yarmouth Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner paired with Nova Scotia wines at Rudders Seafood Restaurant and Brewpub. The main course includes Fillet Mignon, Café de Paris, Basil Potato & Asparagus paired with a glass of Malagash’s Jost Marechal Foch. Reservation Required. Cost: $39.99/person (+ tax). 7:00pm. 902-742-7311 www.ruddersbrewpub.com
Friday, October 15
Celebration of Nova Scotian Wine and Food
Halifax Taste through a flight of unique Nova Scotian wines including traditional method sparklings, crisp whites, interesting reds and delicious icewines. The wines will be paired beautifully with locally-sourced dishes prepared by our in-house chef. Bishop’s Cellar, Lower Water Street. 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Cost: $20/person. Please RSVP to 902-490-2675 or info@bishopscellar.com, www.bishopscellar.com
Friday, October 15
Nova Scotia Wine Dinner
Shelburne Join Chef Roland Glauser at Charlotte Lane in the quaint historic village of Shelburne as he works his magic for this four-course dinner paired with the fine wines from Muir Murray Estate Winery. John & Lesley Murray from the winery will be in attendance to present their wines. Cost: $59.95/person + tax and gratuity. Charlotte Lane Cafe, Shelburne. Reservations by calling 902-875-3314 www.charlottelane.ca
Saturday, October 16
Blomidon Inn Presents L’Acadie Vineyards
Wolfville Join us for our 3rd annual Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival Winemaker’s dinner with Bruce Ewert of L’Acadie Vineyards. Enjoy a Fall Harvest five-course, wine paired dinner created by Chef Sean Laceby. Cost: $79/person (+ tax and gratuities). Blomidon Inn, Wolfville. 1-800-565-2291. www.blomidon.ns.ca
Saturday, October 16
Fleur de Sel Nova Scotian Food & Wine Dinner Party
Lunenburg Chef Martin Ruiz Salvador will be preparing a five-course tasting menu featuring local products paired with five fabulous Nova Scotian Wines. $105/person + tax and gratuity. 6:30 pm. Fleur de Sel Lunenburg. For reservations, please call 902-640-2121 www.fleurdesel.net
Saturday, October 16
Harvest Feast Dinner
Annapolis Royal Chef Paula Buxton of Leo’s Cafe will prepare a four course dinner highlighting locally harvested ingredients. The menu will also include wine pairings featuring Nova Scotia wines. $50.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. Limited seating available. 7:00 pm. Hillsdale House Inn. 902.532.2345. www.hillsdalehouseinn.ca
DAILY EVENTS
September 13 to October 17
3 Course Prix-Fixe Menu
Halifax The Five Fishermen is offering our 3 course Prix-Fixé menu. Locally-sourced menu items perfectly paired with some of Nova Scotia’s finest wines. Three-course menu is $42 including our world famous mussel & salad bar to start. Suggested wines range from $7.5-$10 per glass. www.fivefishermen.com. Dinner from 5:00pm – 10:00pm Daily. Reservations 902-422-4421. Click here to see menu.
September 25 and October 3
Picnic in Wine Country
Annapolis Valley Bring your favourite blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a day picnicking among the vines in Nova Scotia wine country. Tour Three wineries and the Tangled Garden. Stroll out to the vineyards and enjoy a French-style picnic lunch surrounded by vines complete with wine. Enjoy the view while you dine al fresco. Departs Halifax from the Marriott Harbourfront – $95/person + HST (930am -5pm) Space limited. Go North Tours, call 1-877-365-2552 to reserve. More info at www.gonorthtours.com
September 28 – October 3
Fidder Nova Scotia Wine Week
Halifax For six glorious evenings, Fid Resto pairs its ‘local by nature’ Dinner Menu with some of the best offerings from Nova Scotia’s wineries. It’s all part of this year’s Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival. Local food… local wine… local by nature @ Fid Resto. Reservations not required, but for this special week- not a bad idea! Fid Resto, Halifax. 902-422-9162 www.fidresto.ca
September 16 – October 12 (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays)
Between the Vines Wine Tour
Annapolis Valley Go North Tours’ fully guided wine tour to three award-winning wineries, Fox Hill Cheese House and Tangled Garden. Two-course gourmet lunch at Le Caveau included. Limited seats. Departs downtown Halifax – $110.50/person plus HST, Departs Wolfville from the Old Orchard Inn – $85.00/person + HST. Go North Tours. Call 1-877-365-2552 to reserve. More info at www.gonorthtours.com.
September 17 – October 11 (Mondays, Fridays)
Dolce Vita di Vino Wine Tour
Annapolis Valley Go North Tours’ fully guided wine tour to three-award winning wineries plus cider tastings at Noggins Corner Farm. Two-course gourmet lunch at Le Caveau included. Limited seats. Departs downtown Halifax – $110.50/person plus HST, Departs Wolfville from the Old Orchard Inn – $85.00/person + HST. Go North Tours. Call 1-877-365-2552 to reserve. More info at www.gonorthtours.com
September 22 – October 13 (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
Wine and Whales Tour
South Shore Go North Tours’ fully guided tour to the South Shore that includes a whale watching cruise, two-course lunch with wine tasting at Oak Island Inn and visit Lunenburg County Winery. Limited seats. Departs downtown Halifax – $136.00/person + HST. Go North Tours. Call 1-877-365-2552 to reserve. More info at www.gonorthtours.com
September 7 – October 15
Vine and Seafood Happy Hour
Lunenburg Awesome seafood, an amazing Nova Scotia wine sampler and a view that will take your breath away. Wine sampling: $12.00/person. The Old Fish Factory Restaurant and Ice House Bar, Lunenburg. Open 4-9 daily. 1-800-533-9336 www.oldfishfactory.com
September 17 – October 16 (Fridays and Saturdays)
Chef’s Series
Fall River To celebrate the Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival, Inn on the Lake will be featuring a five-course gourmet dinner designed by our chef and prepared by our talented culinary team, every Friday and Saturday evening from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Each course will be paired perfectly with wine. $75/person, + tax, reservations recommended. Inn on the Lake, Fall River, NS. 1-800-463-6465. www.innonthelake.com
September 30 – October 2
Annual Port of Wines Festival
Halifax The Port of Wines Festival is a must attend event for anyone who has an interest in learning more about wine and its nuances. Featuring a sumptuous Winemakers’ Dinner and various wine tasting sessions, the festival attracts more than 4,000 people each year. Wine enthusiasts from across Nova Scotia know it’s the place to be! www.mynslc.com
October 1 -31
Valley Pumpkin Fest
Annapolis Valley Join us for a month of great activities: u-picks, farm markets, winery events, the pumpkin regatta, the pumpkin weigh-off, pumpkin people, Clocktober Fest, pumpkin carving and don’t forget to find the golden pumpkin. www.valleypumpkinfest.com