“Tidal Bay has become emblematic of thee distinctive vibrant style produced by Nova Scotia’s unique cool-climate terroir,” writes Quench contributor Sean Wood. The style Wood is referring to can be traced back to one man. Peter Gamble. Gamble has been immersed in the wine industry for over a decade, taking on many roles - from winemaking to winery management and even Director of the Vintners Quality Alliance. He was lead consultant to @benjaminbridge in Nova Scotia; he still works closely with them as he develops the wines at @lwwines Tidal Bay’s appellation exists because of Gamble. He proposed the new designation in 2010; it was accepted because the terroir in Nova Scotia is so strong and impressive that leaving it unnamed would have been a loss for all wine lovers. “Nova Scotia is blessed with this,” says Gamble, “pierce, really defined sense of terroir in the wines. And to my mind, this terroir is as distinctive as in any wine region on the globe.” Wood put his palate to the test to see if he really could taste the terroir in Gamble’s wines. Here is Wood’s review of LIGHTFOOT & WOLFVILLE TIDAL BAY 2015: “Opening floral and yellow fruit scents are accented wth a trace of green herb. Delicate citrus and stone fruit flavours are supported by the appellation’s signature chalky mineral, bright acidity with softening creaminess and a judicious touch of residual sweetness on the deftly balanced finish.” (Score 90) #winewednesday #tastingnotes #quenchmagazine #winemaker #instawine #vineyard #wineoclock #winelover #novascotia #novascotiawine #tidalbay #tidalbaywine #canadianwine #whitewine #winereview #winetasting #coolclimate