Nova Scotia is undergoing an explosion in wine tourism, thanks to 20 wineries that are gaining international acclaim. More than ever, tourists are visiting Nova Scotia wineries. In 2017, wine tourism contributed almost $218 million dollars to the economy of the province. This is significant in a province with a population of barely 950,000. Nova Scotia has the climate and terroir to produce excellent sparkling wines and whites, but there are also excellent reds and fabulou

In June 2015 it was my privilege and total delight to attend The Douro Boys Summit in Portugal. It all began early one spring morning, as I checked my email. There it was! An invitation to attend an #internationalwinetrip in an historic site. Dreams do come true! The Douro Boys is an association of five wine estates: Quinta do Vallado, Niepoort, Quinta do Crasto, Quinta Vale Do Maria and Quinta do Vale Meão. These five winemakers are taking Portuguese wines to new height