There is growing consumer awareness of pesticide residues in food and drink and subsequently rising interest in organic, low-intervention and sustainable wine in Canada and the UK. Wine lovers want to enjoy with confidence and peace of mind and are seeking out Canadian organic wines.
The majority of wines in Canada are made with grapes sprayed with chemical pesticides, and residues can reach your glass. Grapes are part of the “dirty dozen”, 12 fruits and vegetables that have many chemicals used in their production. Chemical residues resulting from both contact pesticides and systemic pesticides (chemicals that enter the vine and grapes) are well documented in mandatory pesticide analysis of wines listed at provincial liquor stores. A famous French study, The Taste of Pesticides, showed the taste impact of major chemical residues in wine such as glyphosate, a herbicide called Roundup that is routinely used for weed control.
These practices concern conscious wine consumers in Canada and UK for not only the residues in their glass but also the environmental impact on soil, water and wildlife. They seek increased traceability and transparency and chemical-free wine for a healthier lifestyle choice.
At L’Acadie Vineyards in Nova Scotia we understand why wine lovers want wine without pesticides. We chose a different path decades ago when we established our organic vineyard, the first in Nova Scotia and a leader among Canadian organic wineries. We chose a long-term sustainability commitment to put soil health, terroir expression, biodiversity and integrity first with our certified organic practices. Our family moved back to Nova Scotia with cool-climate viticulture and winemaking experience from British Columbia’s Okanagan wine region to pioneer organic wine with international appeal.
Our certified Biocyclic Vegan and organic wines are grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Environmentally responsible and ethical vineyard management with focus on living soils and biodiversity. Living soils are promoted, not killed with chemicals, for more terroir expression and wine quality. These benefits of organic vegan wine appeal to UK and Canadian wine lovers interested in a sense of place in their wine and natural ethical premium wine. The Canada Organic logo is on every bottle.
The result is expressive clean wine that reflects Nova Scotia’s cool-climate coastal terroir so that you can drink with clarity, confidence and connection. A healthier wine choice of eco-friendly wine reduces your exposure to synthetic agricultural chemicals and aligns with ethical and environmentally responsible values for a more authentic wine-drinking experience.
Taste the difference organic farming makes. Visit our website for more information and to order our exceptional organic wines, the best organic wine in Canada. We encourage you to visit our winery nestled in the lush Gaspereau Valley, a sub-valley to the Annapolis Valley influenced by the Bay of Fundy. Sip wines while absorbing the incredible valley views and learn about our organic practices.
In UK, our wines are represented by award-winning Daniel Lambert Wines and can be found at fine independent wine retailers like Cheers Wines in Wales.
It’s time to drink to your health. We are leaders in organic and Biocyclic Vegan viticulture, honouring the health of people, our planet and all living things.