A truly beautiful spot that can boast being the only winery in the area with stunning views of the…read morevineyard. While the location is beautiful and the staff were wonderful, this isn't our favourite winery in the province. We did a tasting which was awkwardly presented in shot glasses which we found quite tacky. Nothing in the tasting really stood out and we didn't end up buying a bottle of anything because the tastings are set. You can't really choose off the menu because not everything is available to try. We came for the annual Christmas in Petite, so it was quite busy and many wines weren't available which was a bummer. It would have been nice to select our own options to sample as there is a cost, so not sure we'll make the trip down from the Valley unless it's another annual event. The terrace is really lovely but the furniture could use some updating. Some cute bistro sets would be nice instead of overly bulky chairs and benches that are tough to move. Service was great and friendly so no complaints there. Overall, still worth visiting for location and the scenery, but as wine drinkers, this is pretty low on our list of faves simply because there wasn't much to try that we were interested in.

So on your next visit to the South Shore of Nova Scotia stop in at the Pettite Rivier winery. They…read morehave done a great job of using the local terroir. The grapes are all from the local area vineyards. Pretty nice product for a young wine making region. Also they make some very nice ciders, both dry, sweet and fruit added styles. So on your next visit, stop in, and on weekends they have a local food cart using local beef, pork and have vegan offering too! The food is great also! Enjoy your visit!

It was suggested to stop and try their Maple Rum so how could I pass that opportunity up! Easy walk…read morefrom the waterfront and easy to find. The gentleman behind the counter was knowledgeable and helpful and allowed me to try it before making a purchase. I bought a bottle to take with me back to the states. The building is so cool, a marine blacksmith shop, operating for over 110 years (from 1893 to 2004) and now a distillery. Absolutely delicious! Don't miss this on your next trip to Lunenburg

A wonderful surprise as part of our visit to Lunenburg- ironworks makes some really unique and…read moreabsolutely wonderful liquors- the maple rum, gin vodka, esprits and blue note rum were must haves. Meg was the perfect tasting hostess - knowledgeable, friendly and very generous with the tastings If you like hard liquids - you must go try iron works selection

We have now used Grape Escapes for 3 of our summer staff events and we are never disappointed with…read morethe service and experience! Randy (the driver) is always a pleasure and I honestly have nothing bad to say about the entire experience. It was beyond easy to organize a large group (23) and they really do all the work. I would (and do!) definitely recommend Grape Escapes! Great idea for a staff event.

My husband and I did the Annapolis Valley Wine and Cheese tour as a shore excursion with a…read moreNorwegian cruise. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience! The wine itself was fabulous but what made it even more enjoyable was our guide, Colleen. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area (Halifax, Gaspereau Valley, and Annapolis Valley) and the wineries. She went above and beyond to make sure that we all enjoyed ourselves, including stopping at an overlook for some quick pics and a farmer's market for some extra snacks. I would highly recommend this tour and would do it again if ever returning to the area.

Beautiful winery, amazing wine and great staff. Can't ask for anything more. Truely amazing time…read more Highly recommend

Good food. Good service. Very nice views. However playing acid rock music instead of no music or…read moreclassical music takes away from the ambience.

The worst experience in a town full of fabulous service. Woman working in the store today wearing a…read moreturquoise blue tee shirt could not have been more rude. Had we not needed wine to take to an event we would have walked out. We do not recommend this store. You can do better elsewhere even self serve. This employee was a misery. Steer clear.

Great wine shop! If you have the time, look around at some of the unique and interesting varieties…read more Guaranteed, you'll find something you haven't heard of/tried before. I personally think Bishop's Cellar would benefit from having a bit more of a description system. Perhaps a little placard with some details: eg: dry, full, organic. These are also excellent for stipulating how wines have placed in wine shows. eg: 91 pts. Whether or not you're a connoisseur you can use these to determine which ones you might be interested in trying. That's as opposed to picking the bottle with the prettiest design/colour combo. (hey, that's what I fall back on) Good local and imported cold beer options too! The absolute selling point of Bishop's Cellar has to be the hours they keep. A beer/wine store that's open until midnight on Friday's and Saturday's as well as holidays has been a saving grace for me on more than one occasion!

The food and service were good and the atmosphere really enjoyable. We went with friends and…read moreenjoyed the pasta dishes and desert. The wine we had was good. Looks like they are trying to bring lots of music shows and have a BBQ night as well.

**Disappointing visit, and the service made it worse**…read more We visited Bent Ridge on Father's Day hoping for a relaxed family afternoon, and left genuinely frustrated, mostly because of how we were treated. We ordered the Grilled Watermelon Salad ($21.50). The menu describes it as grilled watermelon, fresh berries, red onion and mint on a bed of arugula. What arrived was essentially a bowl of arugula and spinach with red onion and a sprinkle of feta, and almost no watermelon to speak of. When we politely pointed this out, the second server who took the salad back was lovely about it and said she'd check with the kitchen. That's where it went downhill. She returned with the primary server, who was dismissive from the start. We were told they could add watermelon on the side, but only as an upcharge. We declined. We were then told we'd be charged for the original salad regardless. Fine, we said, charge us, but we don't need it back. Despite that, the salad reappeared at the table with a tiny cup of watermelon, and the response was a flat "well, it's already here." When we asked whether this is really what a watermelon salad is meant to be, since we've had this dish at plenty of other restaurants and it has never been arugula with a few cubes of watermelon hidden in it, the answer was that the watermelon is "just like the berries, a little topping." At that point we cleared our own plates onto the side table for them to collect. What needs to be said plainly is this: we were a group of 12 with a bill of around $700. Paying was never the issue, and a $21 salad is no big deal. But the audacity of the server to assume we were doing all this just to haggle a salad out of them was ridiculous. We can't tell a kitchen how to build their salad, and tastes vary. But the watermelon is named first in the dish, it arrived in nowhere near the quantity advertised, and being upsold to get the main ingredient is hard to defend. Speaking to paying customers that way is simply not acceptable. And of course, she did remember to add the 18% gratuity for her tremendous service. To top it off, we'd brought a cake to celebrate Father's Day and asked if we could cut it. We were told no outside food allowed, full stop. The Annapolis Valley has no shortage of excellent wineries where a family can actually feel welcome and enjoy the afternoon. We won't be returning to this one.

The food was great! We also tried the Churchill Beef Sandwich (not pictured), also very good! The…read moreservice was great and very willing to share recommendations for the area.

Only had time to go to one vineyard and this one definitely did not disappoint! Plenty of parking!…read moreThe vineyards are beautiful! You can walk through them too! They have a full service bistro area! We got the charcuterie board (delicious)! You can get full glasses and bottles in the bistro. The tasting room offers flights that you can taste at the bar or you can take it to the outdoor tables and enjoy the view! Stunning place, great service, wonderful and relaxing time!

Lovely setting as the first to make Champaign style wine. Also have Persecco style wine. I really…read morewanted to love one, but just not my taste, too miscellaneous fruity flavors and not so much as to the grape. People were lovely.

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but don't let it fool you. The person working was…read moreincredibly friendly and seated us outside for a tasting despite not having an appointment and just driving up. We tasted four of the wines and ended up buying a bottle of each. They've got their signature red 2019 and 2020 on sale for $20 so you can't go wrong. If you're looking for something really different, try the Alchemy. The colour alone will surprise you. While it may not be to everyone's liking, it definitely grew on us the more we swirled it around. It would be great with dark chocolate and a chair by the fireplace. Tastings are 3 for $12 but waived if you buy a bottle of each sample. Easy to get to, lots of signage and easy to park. Worth checking out if not just for the unique Alchemy.

Very welcoming and family owned buisness ! Quite accommodating, we got to sit under the gazebo and…read moreit was lovely. The building is a church that was transported 42km on a barge, beautiful stained glass windows that did not break during the transport ! You might say it was de-WINE intervention. And the wine was good. Tidal bay and reisling are worth the tasting.

A very enjoyable experience! Good wine, friendly staff, and a beautiful location…read more We stopped at Avondale Sky Winery while visiting friends in the area. Coming from Northern California Wine Country, we were excited to try the local wine and we were not disappointed! The tasting room is located in a beautiful old church, which was relocated from another located. The story of the move, which includes a float down a river, is documented on the walls of a side room. This, along with several paintings and the stained glass windows, gives visitors plenty to explore while enjoying a tasting. We enjoyed all the wine we tasted, most of which were white. I'm a fan of big bold reds, but have to give a big shout out to Avondale Sky's Lady Slipper rose', as well as their ice wine. Both were fabulous. Avondale Sky Winery is worth a visit! I only wish we had tried their restaurant.