Destination Winery

Petite Riviere Vineyards is a destination winery in the LaHave River Valley Wine Region on the south shore of Nova Scotia. Its winery location is idyllic, serene and located within 5-miles of three of the province’s most beautiful beaches. The setting is picturesque; French designed winery with large terrace overlooking the vineyards. You would think you were [...]

Quality and Distinction

Petite Riviere relies on the quality and distinction of its terroir to produce fine wines which are uncomplicated and approachable. The wines are grown in the vineyard, not manufactured in the cellar. The unique features of the terroir rocky soil, the slate in the stone, the ocean breeze and the Petite area’s micro climate each contribute [...]

Concerts at The Winery

Petite Riviere Vineyards hosts incredible music events that are known for their unique appeal. The ambience of the winery embraces you and the acoustics of the stucco walls and ceilings are near perfect. See our Event Calendar for the next coming show and join our mailing list to be the first to know of new [...]

Destination Winery Quality and Distinction Concerts at The Winery

News

NS Wines Wows Parliament Hill, PR Showcases its Grand Red

30.03.12

Nova Scotia Wines Wows Parliament Hill, Petite Rivière Vineyards Showcases its Grand Red Wine

The Nova Scotia Wine industry poured wine on Parliament Hill for the Members of Parliament, Senators and visiting dignitaries last Tuesday, March 27, 2012. The reception was hosted in the Speaker of the House’s private reception ballroom. It was vintage maritime hospitality including four ways to eat lobster and wines from 14 direct Nova Scotia wineries. It was a tremendous turnout with the room packed solid for the whole two hour event. The wines were very well received creating a buzz by the many Members of Parliament and their staff. Petite Rivière Vineyards wine maker Barbara Thomson greeted Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margaret’s. Mr. Keddy was very graceful with his time and introduced the Petite team to numerous Members of Parliament. Petite did a preview of the yet to be released 2010 Italy Cross, a rich, smooth, oaked red. It was a hit from senators to junior staffers; many were surprised with the quality of the wine from LaHave River Valley Wine Region.

Petite Riviere Vineyards Brings its Boldest Red Wine to Halifax

08.02.12

For the first time, in an exclusive arrangement, a Petite Riviere Vineyard wine is available in a local metro wine retailer. The LaHave River Valley Wine Region is one of the oldest grape growing regions in North America dating back to 1633, but its wines have never been available in a Halifax store. Today, Harvest Wines & Spirits on the Bedford Highway will make available a small lot of one of Petite’s elite reds, the 2006 vintage of “Kissing Brook”. Kissing Brook is a deep garnet, rich full-bodied red, barrel-aged in American and French Oak for two years and laid to rest until fully mature.

“This February, we offer wine lovers something delicious to keep them warm in the heart of winter. Kissing Brook reveals rich spicy notes of dark fruit, cassis, and leather, with notes of dark chocolate on the finish. This wine pairs well with steak, chicken or wild mushroom risotto,” said Barbara Thomson Wine Maker at Petite Riviere Vineyards. “We are delighted to work with Harvest Wines & Spirits and we invite everyone to come by for a tasting.”

To mark its arrival, Harvest Wines & Spirits will run a contest “Warm Reds in the Heart of Winter” with the top prize being a 1-year membership to Petite Riviere’s Wine Club. Tastings have been scheduled for February 7th and the 14th from 4-7pm, February 11 from 12-4pm. All store visitors will be provided with a coupon leading to Petite Riviere Vineyard’s Ultimate Vineyard and Winery Tour. Kissing Brook will be available at an introductory price of $23.99.

“The quality of Kissing Brook makes it a top pick for wines under $25 for this season. Petite Riviere Vineyards is a gem in the South Shore and is quickly becoming known for their robust reds—a perfect compliment for these winter months,” said Moira MacDonald, Harvest Wines & Spirits. “As a local, independent retailer of fine wines and spirits, we recognize the importance of working with our local wineries. We are thrilled to be able to offer this exclusively in Metro.”

About Kissing Brook
The wine takes its name from the brook at one of Petite main vineyard. It was used by the native Mi’kmaq as a pathway to the beaches of Green Bay. During preparation of the vineyard, many native artifacts were recovered and are on display at the winery.