Join us in celebrating Nova Scotia’s internationally award-winning Icewines. The first annual Winter Icewine Festival offers some of the province’s finest chefs de cuisine and fromageries, Icewine and wine tastings, ice sculptures, art, cooking classes, snowshoeing, vineyard tours, cozy lodging, product features and more.
The 2009 schedule will be released in the fall. Last year's events included:
Thursday February 14th – ICEHOT
An evening of premium Nova Scotia wine and food featuring award winning Icewines and the art exhibit of sex symbol Marilyn Monroe. $20 per person | 5 - 7pm
902-492-9291 ext 114 | www.winesns.com
Friday, February 15 to Sunday, February 24 – Winterfest
2 for 1 brunch, lunch and dinner valid with Festival Brochure. Not valid with other promotional offers | Reservations recommended | 902-472-3300
www.thewoodshire.com
Friday, February 15 to Sunday, February 24
Chomeur pudding made with Sugarmoon Farm’s maple syrup and Jost Icewine ice cream paired with Jost Vidal Icewine. $8 dessert | $18 with Icewine | 902-422-4421
www.fivefishermen.com
Friday, February 15 to Sunday, February 24
A complimentary bottle of Nova Scotia wine awaits you, included with any overnight stay during the Festival. Starting at $85 per night | 902-542-1458
www.gingerbreadhouse.ca
Friday, February 15 to Sunday, February 24
Complimentary afternoon tea and cookies, a premium bottle of NS wine, a selection of local chocolates and full breakfast are included with any overnight stay during the Festival. Starting at $108 per night | 1-800-565-7696 | www.tattingstone.ns.ca
Saturday February 16 – Chef for a Day with Chef Roland Glauser of Charlotte Lane
Tour Halifax’s Farmer’s Market, a Nova Scotia winery art exhibit, attend a cooking class and savour a 3-course gourmet lunch with paired wines. 9am | $97 per person
1-866-504-9463 | www.valleywinetours.ca
Saturday February 16
Pruning demos, in-store wine sales, door prizes and $2 Icewine samples. 11am - 6pm
1-800-565-4567 | www.jostwine.com
Saturday February 16
Saturday Evening Gala
Sparkling wine, a tour of new cellar, tank samples, Icewine pairing contest, door prizes and specials on Icewine. $10 per person | 6 - 8pm | 1-800-565-4567
www.jostwine.com
Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17
Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Icewine pairing with scrumptious desserts. $10 per person includes tasting
Complimentary tours | 12 - 4pm | 1-800-565-0993 | www.st-famille.com
Friday, February 22
Breaking the Ice
Meet some of Wolfville’s Festival participants. Sample culinary delights, wine, music, culture and discover what the town has in store for the weekend. Free admission
4 - 6pm | 450 Main Street Wolfville | 902-542-4093
Friday, February 22
Blomidon Inn – Winemaker’s Dinner
Featuring Gaspereau Vineyards award-winning winemaker Gina Haverstock.
6:30pm dinner | 1-800-565-2291 ext 3 | www.blomidon.ns.ca
Friday, February 22 & Saturday, February 23
Ice Wine Buffet
Six course menu paired with six different Icewines. 7:30pm dinner | Reservations required | $49.95 per person | 902-542-7525 | www.actons.ca
Friday, February 22 & Saturday, February 23
No tax on wine related accessories including Amos Pewter wine charms, coasters, stained glass and pottery. 10am - 5pm | 902-542-5504 | www.weaveshed.com
Friday, February 22 & Saturday, February 23
Wolfville Walking Tours
45 minute guided tours focusing on the cultural, environmental, historic and economic aspects of Wolfville, Acadia University and the wine industry. $5 per person
11am and 1:45pm | 10 people per tour | Meet at Clock Park
Friday, February 22 & Saturday, February 23
Wine, Cheese and Candlelight
Experience wines and cheeses of the area by candlelight. 20% off candles
Complimentary tours | 902-542-9771 | www.larchehomefires.org/applewicks
Friday, February 22 to Sunday, February 24
Chillin’ at the Clay Ground Studio
All wine coolers, goblets, wine stoppers and wine glass caddies are 25% off during
the Festival. 902-542-2169 | www.theclaygroundstudio.ca
Friday, February 22 to Sunday, February 24
Purchases of $5 or more receive a complimentary wineglass tray. 442 Main Street, Wolfville | 902-542-3624
Friday, February 22 to Sunday, February 24
$3 Icewine tastings in Mani’s Chocolates dessert cups. Tasting complimentary with purchase of Icewine | On-site catering available for purchase | 10am - 5pm
902-542-1455 | www.gaspereauwine.com
Friday, February 22 to Sunday, February 24
Press
An exhibition of work by select Nova Scotia printmakers. Opening Friday 7 - 9pm
featuring Nova Scotia wine and Foxhill Cheese | 902-542-7093 | www.harvestgallery.ca
Friday, February 22 to Sunday, February 24
Wine and Chocolate
Enjoy pairings of Nova Scotia wine and chocolate. 902- 542-7731
www.justuscoffee.com
Friday, February 22 to Sunday, February 24
Foie Gras and Icewine Weekend
Menu items inspired by Fois Gras and Icewine by Chef Michael Howell. $10 per item
902-542-0588 | www.tempest.ca
Saturday, February 23
Get Lit!
Lighting ideas for your home served with wine from Gaspereau Vineyards and light snacks. Complimentary 20 minute seminar at 10:30 | 10am - 5pm | 902-542-3431
www.atlanticlightingstudio.com
Saturday, February 23
The Big Chill
Join Sommelier Amy Savoury for a 5-course meal paired with Nova Scotia’s best wines and Icewines. 6pm dinner | $100 per person | 1-866-479-4637
www.grandprewines.ns.ca
Saturday, February 23
Wine and Design
An exquisite pairing of Nova Scotia Wines with Designs. Showcasing home-grown designers paired with the wines of Domaine de Grand Pré and Gaspereau Vineyards.
1 - 5pm | 378 Main Street, Wolfville | 902-542-4365
Saturday, February 23
Diamond and Ice Open House
Diamond Specials with Nova Scotia wine tasting in-store. Enter a draw for a ¼ carat Canadian diamond. No purchase necessary. 1 - 5pm | 902-542-5705
www.herbinjewellers.com
Saturday, February 23
Complimentary Gaspereau Vineyards Icewine tasting paired with local sweets. 10:45am
Saturday, February 23 & Sunday, February 24
Winter Icewine Festival Express
Complimentary tours from the town of Wolfville to the wineries of the Annapolis Valley.
Noon - 5pm | Departures and arrivals from Wolfville hourly | Visit the yurt in Clock Park for details | 1-866-504-9463
Saturday, February 23 & Sunday, February 24
Complimentary tastings with tours at 12:45, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:15 pm | Sample some 2007 vintages yet to be released | Pruning and propagation demo at 2:30pm
11am - 5pm | 902-582-7565 | www.blomidonwine.com
Saturday, February 23 & Sunday, February 24
Festival Headquarters
Marvel at the dazzling ice sculptures created by the talented Kingstec Culinary students and warm up with a glass of hot, mulled wine in a traditional yurt. Noon - 4pm
Elm Avenue | 902-492-9291 ext 115
Saturday, February 23 & Sunday, February 24
Vertical tasting of three different vintages of NY Muscat Icewine. $10 per person
11am - 6pm | 1-866-479-4637 | www.grandprewines.ns.ca
Saturday, February 23 & Sunday, February 24
Complimentary tastings and tours | 10am - 5pm | 1-800-565-0993
www.st-famille.com
Saturday, February 23 & Sunday, February 24
A Weekend of Wine Adventure Includes delicious food, wine and Icewine tasting, snowshoeing, winery tours, cozy lodging and transportation led by a local sommelier and experienced guide.
$575 per couple | 1-866-504-9463 | www.valleywinetours.ca