Climate change continues to impact wine regions across Canada, more recently in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley with record January lows of -28C wiping out possibilities of any crop this year. Nova Scotia had a comparatively less severe polar vortex in February 2023 and the main difference in impact is due to BC’s plantings of sensitive vinifera grape varieties compared to our region’s predominantly hybrid varieties. At least we had crop from L’Acadie Blanc and Leon Millot last year, reasonable yields from our certified organic and biocyclic vegan Gaspereau vineyard, but young vinifera Char ..read more

Climate change resilience and organic farming We have long been supporters of  ACORN, and they have good information on their website - a small excerpt shared below. Climate change affects vineyards with extreme events such as severe winter damage to vines in British Columbia for the past two years, polar vortex in Nova Scotia last year with similar damage, and droughts in other wine regions of the world. Organic farming  builds resilience AND contributes to a solution, as ACORN describes so well.  A couple notes about our organic and vegan practices: living soils - symbiotic fu ..read more

You may know that all of our wines are certified organic, but did you know that we are also certified Biocyclic Vegan? In 2021, in addition to our long-standing organic certification, we became the first certified farm in North America. This progressive German-based organization has developed a rigorous & holistic standard to which we hold ourselves to. The Biocyclic Vegan ideology goes beyond most vegan certifications to include biodiversity, soil vitality, regenerative agriculture & social equity.  We have been farming and winemaking veganically (vegan + organic) for quite some ..read more

Economic impact of farm wineries in Nova Scotia Cultivating a unique sense of place L'Acadie Vineyards, as trailblazers in Nova Scotia's sparkling wine scene two decades ago, not only pioneered sparkling wine production and earned international accolades but also played a crucial role in developing our region's identity as a noteworthy wine destination. This success exemplifies the importance of farm wineries in cultivating a unique sense of place, fostering economic growth, and establishing Nova Scotia as a prominent player in the global wine industry.  Read more about how farm wineries ..read more

January is a good month to reset, reflect, plan and develop new healthier habits. Many are aiming to drink less alcohol and being more mindful of choosing wines when we do enjoy a glass. Vegan and organic wines are a delicious positive choice for the environment and your health. There is plenty of research and information on vegan and organic farming benefits to soil, groundwater, air quality and bigger picture climate change, as well as individual health. In Europe, government funding for agriculture in most countries is tiered based on sustainability, with organic agriculture on the top pede ..read more

 Mother Nature threw many curve balls at us this year. We are thankful on many fronts and perhaps most promising are the early indicators of resilience from farming our Gaspereau vineyard organically. The polar vortex in February reduced our viable buds and we adjusted our pruning and other cultural practices. L'Acadie blanc and Leon Millot had reasonable yields but not so with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon blanc. Hopefully new trunks that we carefully nurtured will give us good growth next year in these vinifera blocks. There was some vine loss but not nearly as much as we anticip ..read more

Sustainable Wine - how far have we come? Sustainable Wines - how far have we come? Sustainable wine may sound like a buzzword created by corporate wine executives to sell more wine and give impressions that all wineries must already subscribe to the concept because it's repeated in marketing so much and seems attainable but there remains a large gap between wine producers. You’d think the wine industry would have progressed the most since the beginnings of the environmental movement in the 1960’s, their marketing is so visible, seductive and competitive. But like climate change, microplastics ..read more

Top 10 reasons to buy L'Acadie Vineyards wine Top 10 reasons to buy L’Acadie Vineyards wine: Supporting local keeps money in Nova Scotia. Lower alcohol of cool climate wines is better for your health. International and national wine awards. The first Nova Scotia winery to earn international awards for sparkling wine. Wine quality and authenticity have always been our business model demonstrated by consistent 100% Nova Scotia grapes. 100% organic wine with organic logo on all labels to assure traceability and transparency. Better terroir flavours and avoid pesticide and chemical residues in you ..read more

Our vineyard supervisor, Chris, explains our organic and vegan practices We have been an organic winery from inception and certified vegan vineyard and winery since 2021, although our vegan winemaking goes way back. is our certifier from soil to glass and our vegan wines from our Gaspereau winery have been turning heads and winning national and international awards for over a decade. As our vineyard supervisor, Chris, notes in this superb video, vegan vineyards do not use animal manures and instead management nutrients with composted grape pomace left over at the end of every harvest. It nouri ..read more

Vintage Cuvee wins at Canada's Great Kitchen Party We are delighted to announce that has earned a spot at the Canadian Culinary Championships after winning at Canada's Great Kitchen Party in multiple cities! , aka Canadian Culinary Championships, is an unforgettable gourmet experience held in cities across Canada of thrilling battles for top spot on the podium and earning a spot at the national championship. Guests savour dishes at each competing chef’s station, along with beverage pairings showcasing some of the finest Canadian wines, craft beers, and spirits. Only gold medal winnin ..read more