Sunday, February 15, 2009

Lots locally at annual Ice Wine Festival

The second annual Nova Scotia Ice Wine Festival is planned for Feb. 12-22 and many local events are scheduled.
Blomidon Winery in Habitant will be open both weekends for tastings. So will Domain de Grand Pre, which is hosting an ice wine and chocolate event Saturday, Feb. 14 from 1–4 p.m.
A tasting of 2004 Borealis ice wine made by the Benjamin Bridge Winery will take place on the terrace of the Tempest Restaurant Feb. 14 from noon to 3 p.m.
Other wineries in the area, such as L’Acadie Vineyards in Gaspereau, will be open both weekends.
The Kingstec Fire and Ice gala is set for Feb. 19. It gets underway at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40.
Winemaker Gina Haverstock of Gaspereau Winery will conduct an ice winemaking demonstration Feb. 21-22 at 2 p.m.
The Festival Closing Gala, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Wolfville, takes place Feb. 21 at the Fountain Commons at Acadia University.

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