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!

Very hospitable. They make your feel welcomed. That's much better than I expected!!read more

Stopped in here early on a cold Sunday afternoon in May to enjoy a couple drinks. We had the place…read moreto ourselves because it's the off-season, and it was quite cozy. HDC specializes in rum tastings/flights, but I deferred to the cocktail list. They were unable to make 2 of the 5 cocktails on the list (out of some ingredients?), which was disappointing. The staff (a few kids back from college for the summer) is well-intentioned, but I didn't get the sense they were "seasoned" enough to know a lot about the spirits they were serving. Just my bias about 19-year-olds behind the bar. Had the same Stormy Weather cocktail made slightly differently by two different bartenders. Still tasty, but that lack of consistency gave me pause about the staff's experience. All this said...be sure to make this spot a stop on your Halifax boardwalk bar journey!

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.

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!

Oh my god, what an experience!!! I absolutely loved this place. The restaurant has a beautiful…read morebarn-style design with high ceilings, and the view overlooking the vineyard was simply amazing. The wine was exquisite, and the food was truly top-notch. Every pizza I tried was delicious, each with its own unique flavors. Our server was incredible as well. Every recommendation she made was spot on and absolutely delicious. I'm honestly so sad I don't live nearby, because otherwise I'd probably be coming here every single weekend!

The pizza here is at a whole other level. They are super flavorful, and the toppings compliment…read moreeach one perfectly. The pizzas are the size of a standard plate, so we practically ordered one per person. The wines are also divine. I'm glad we stopped here for lunch. I'd argue this was the best meal of my whole trip! The server was kind, knowledgeable and helpful. The place was perfect for a chilly afternoon lunch.

It's a cool your own wine place. It's ok, takes a long time to keep the owner focused...read more

Steve and Cavell walk you through the whole process - easy peasy!…read more Lots of varieties to choose from: White wine Red wine Rose Fruit wine Ciders Beer They'll give you ideas to come up with something you'll be happy with. Or how to make a bottle into a spritzer or sangria. You can split a batch with a friend so you can try different wines or you can trade bottles with your friends. With the labelling options (Cavell is a graphic design expert) and the coloured shrink caps, you can have an impressive looking bottle which makes a good gift! Visit them today! First time customers get $20 off your first purchase. :)

It's the best kept secret on the south shore Awesome assortment of fruit wines. U-pick blueberry…read morefarm. Great prices

This winery is unlike any other I've been to. Yes, there are some grapes, but this winery is really…read morea working fruit farm and so the wines actually reflect that. As Heather, lovely owner, says "grape is just another fruit". Their award winning Blueberry wine is extremely popular with Maritimers, and while I like it, there are a few others I prefer. Their Honey Moon - doesn't it even sound fantastic - is fermented honey - think Harry Potter or King Arthur and mead. And is it potent, you ask? Well yes indeed. Tastes great with Indian curries and Plowman's lunches. And if either of those don't appeal to you there are strawberry, rhubarb, pear, even kiwis all grown in the Annapolis Valley or on their very own farm. I also spent a lovely hour or so picking my own blueberries. The Upick is only during blueberry season -August to October. Don't worry though, you can buy the wines at NSLC any time of year.

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!