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February 4-14, 2010

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Wine Sampling Wine Dinner Dessert/Chocolate/Cheese

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Accomodation PackagesFebruary 4

Tempest - Muir Murray Wine Dinner

$299 per couple 1.800.565.7696 www.tattingstone.ns.ca

Tempest World Cuisine, Wolfville Tempest Chef Michael Howell partners with Muir Murray Estate Winery for an outstanding five-course wine dinner featuring SOLSTICE Icewine. Packages with luxury accommodations at Tattingstone Inn starting at $299 per couple. 6:30pm.

February 4 - 6

Romantic Winter Getaway

Packages starting at $310 per couple 902.861.3480 www.innonthelake.com

Inn on the Lake, Fall River One night’s stay in our newly renovated “Superior Guest Room” with a king bed, whirlpool tub and fireplace. A complimentary bottle of Nova Scotia wine and our Winter Chef Series five-course dinner for two is also included.

February 4 - 14

Icewine Winter Escape

$200 per person 1.800.679.4950 or 902.640.4040 www.eden.travel

Lunenburg Arms and Tin Fish Casual Dining, Lunenburg One night’s stay in a harbourview room, one hour couples massage, dinner for two with Jost Icewine, and deluxe continental breakfast for two. Based on double occupancy.

February 4 - 14

Icewine Festival Package

$120 - $135 per couple 1.888.542.0400 www.inwolfville.ns.ca

In Wolfville Luxury Bed and Breakfast, Wolfville Enjoy a bottle of wine from Blomidon Estate Winery and a sweet treat from our kitchen, as you celebrate the Nova Scotia Winter Icewine Festival with us.

February 6

White Point Seafood Festival Weekend

$129 per person 1.800.565.5068 www.whitepoint.com

White Point Beach Resort, White Point Celebrate the bounty of the sea. Indulge in our Seafood Sampler with Mersey Point Seafoods, then join Chef Alan Crosby and Sommelier Dan Tanner for an amazing “seafood infused” wine paired Chef’s Table Dinner. Live entertainment and overnight accommodations with breakfast included. Based on double occupancy.

February 6, 13, 14

Icewine Festival Romance Package

$375 per couple 1.877.365.2552 or 902.365.2552 www.gonorthtours.com

Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville Go North Tours and Old Orchard Inn present an evening of wine and romance while enjoying a three-course meal created by Classic Cuisine at three wineries in the Annapolis Valley. Enjoy a special night of wine tastings and dining over a meal inspired by chocolate at local wineries, then spend the night at the Old Orchard Inn and Spa. Price includes dinner with wine for two, room and taxes.

February 12

Icewine and Cool Blues

$140 per couple 1.800.794.3332 www.lanesprivateerinn.com

Captain Barss Pub, Lane’s Privateer Inn, Liverpool Darren Arsenault and friends will fill the pub with their Blues Infused Jazz/Folk music and we will be serving an Icewine infused menu of delicious food and drink. Sip an Icewine Martini or sample a flight of Nova Scotia Icewines. Dinner 6:00 - 9:00pm. Music begins at 7:30pm. Price includes an overnight stay.

February 12 - 14

Oceanside Valentine’s Getaway

From $189.95 per person 1.800.565.5068 www.whitepoint.com

White Point Beach Resort, White Point Cupid invites you to head to the beach this Valentine’s for two romantic night’s accommodation at White Point. Wine and cheese reception followed by Chef’s Table Wine Paired Dinner hosted by Chef Alan Crosby and Sommelier Dan Tanner. Then sweep your Valentine off their feet as you dance the night away overlooking the ocean with The Aviator’s. Based on double occupancy.

Accomodation PackagesFebruary 12 - 14

Nova Scotia Fire & Icewine Getaway Package

From $289 per person 902.533.2099 www.desbarresmanor.com

DesBarres Manor Inn, Guysborough The perfect marriage of fire, Icewine, cuisine, and outdoor recreation, this package includes two nights in a deluxe room, a romantic five-course tasting dinner paired with Nova Scotia wine, a three-course bistro dinner, gourmet breakfast daily, picnic lunch, winter recreation and DesBarres Manor’s luxury amenities. Based on double occupancy.

February 12 - 14

Valentine’s Weekend Romantic Retreat

$129 per person 902.485.4322 www.pictoulodge.com

Pictou Lodge Beachfront Resort, Pictou Enjoy overnight accommodations in our Birch Queen guest rooms, a romantic four-course dinner for two and breakfast the next morning. A bouquet of flowers and Nova Scotia wine placed in each room. Based on double occupancy.

February 13, 14

Valentine’s Winter Romance Package

Starts at $234.95 per couple 902.485.3468 www.stonehamechalets.com

Stonehame Lodge and Chalets, Scotsburn Enjoy a mountain top getaway with your special someone on Valentine’s. Package includes one night’s accommodation in a cozy log chalet with a crackling fire (some chalets have whirlpool tubs). Join us at the lodge for an intimate candlelit dinner for two, featuring Nova Scotia winter Icewines and breakfast in the morning.

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Prices exclusive of gratuities and HST unless otherwise indicated.

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Win your very oWn

Wine CellarImpress your friends with a collection of 50 bottles

from wineries across the province.

To enter, you can fill out a ballot at one of the participating wineries during the festival. No purchase necessary. Draw will take place March 1, 2010.

Visit nsicewinefestival.ca for rules and regulations.

Benjamin Bridge902.431.5533 www.benjaminbridge.com

February 13

Borealis Icewine Tasting on the Terrace at Tempest

Tempest World Cuisine, Wolfville Join winemaker Jean-Benoit Deslauriers for a complimentary taste of one of Canada’s most luxurious gifts of winter, the 2004 Borealis Icewine by Benjamin Bridge. 12:00 - 3:00pm. Complimentary.

Blomidon Estate Winery1.877.582.7565 or 902.582.7565 www.blomidonwine.com

February 5 - 7 & 12 - 14

Warm Winter’s Glow

Canning Come warm up by the fire and sample our beautiful Icewines with oysters, the ‘Food of Love’, from Eel Lake Oyster Farm. Visit us as our winemaker Simon Rafuse takes you through the process from vine to wine for this year’s Icewine harvest. 10:00am - 5:00pm. Complimentary admission.

Domaine de Grand Pré 902.542.1753 or 1.866.479.4637 www.grandprewines.com

February 6

Icewine and Cheese Tasting

Grand Pré Icewine paired with international cheese, hosted by cheese specialists from Pete’s Frootique. 1:00 - 4:00pm. $15 per person.

February 7

Charity Paint Can Curling at Grand Pré Wines

Grand Pré Join us for a fun afternoon at our outdoor curling rink. For group registration to our Charity Curling Event, please visit our website. 1:00 - 4:00pm. $50 per group.

February 13

Icewine and Chocolate

Grand Pré Icewine and chocolate tasting with Brigitte Linder from “Out the Box Chocolate”. 1:00 - 4:00pm. $12 per person.

Gaspereau Vineyards902.542.1455 www.gaspereauwine.com

February 6, 7, 13, 14

Flight of Ice

Gaspereau Valley Gaspereau Vineyards winemaker Gina Haverstock will escort you through a vertical tasting of our gold medal award-winning Icewines paired with food samples that will delight every palate. Pre-registration required – limited space. 2:00pm. $10 per person.

Go North Tours1.877.365.2552 or 902.365.2552 www.gonorthtours.com

February 6, 13, 14

Perfect Pairings Progressive Dinner

Make it a special night. Go North Tours presents an evening of wine and romance while enjoying a three-course meal created by Classic Cuisine at three wineries in the Annapolis Valley. Wines from Blomidon Estate Winery, Gaspereau Vineyards and Muir Murray Estate Winery will be perfectly paired with a decadent meal enhanced by chocolate. Halifax and Wolfville departures. $130-$150 per person depending on pick-up location.

Jost Vineyards1.800.565.4567 www.jostwine.com

February 4 - 14

Jost Vineyards’ Icewine Festival

Malagash Enjoy a winter wine sale on vintage varietals. Icewines at reduced prices. Clothing and gift shop sale. Enter to win door prize. 9:00am - 5:00pm.

February 13

An Evening of Icewine

Malagash Enjoy a wintery evening with an Icewine martini tasting, tantalizing appetizers and music. 6:00 - 8:00pm. $20 per person.

Winery Festivals and Events Detailed event listings available at nsicewinefestival.ca

L’Acadie Vineyards902.542.8463 (VINE) www.lacadievineyards.ca

February 6, 7

Stars on Ice at L’Acadie Vineyards

Gaspereau Valley Traditional method sparkling and unique dessert wines paired with classic cheese and chocolate fondues. Try traditional method sparkling wines and recioto-style dessert wine. 12:00 - 5:00pm. $10 includes tastings and food pairings.

Muir Murray Estate Winery902.542.0343 www.muirmurraywinery.com

February 4 - 14

Wine and Chocolate Pairing

Lower Wolfville Sample chocolate from a local chocolate maker paired with our fine wines. 1:00 - 4:00pm. Complimentary.

Sainte-Famille Wines1.800.565.0993 www.st-famille.com

February 13 - 14

Sainte-Famille Dessert Wine Festival

Falmouth Treat your special valentine to a pairing of our dessert wines with delicious desserts. 11:00am - 3:00pm. $12 per person.

Downtown Wolfvillewww.downtownwolfville.com

February 6

Entice

Wolfville entices you to a weekend of events during the Icewine Festival from winemaker’s dinners to an ice carving competition in the afternoon sponsored by local businesses. Events begin at noon. Participate in events in downtown Wolfville and finish the day with a fireworks display at Waterfront Park at 6:00pm. Dress warmly.

EventsFebruary 4

Tempest - Muir Murray Wine Dinner

$89 per person 902.542.0588 www.tempest.ca www.muirmurraywinery.com

Tempest World Cuisine, Wolfville 6:30pm.

February 4

Fire & Ice Gala

$40 per person 902.679.7441 www.nscc.ca

NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7:00 - 9:30pm.

February 4

Taste of Nova Scotia Gold

$95 per person 902.429.1882 www.saege.ca

Saege Bistro, Halifax 7:00 - 10:00pm. Price includes tax and gratuity.

February 4

Winemaker’s Dinner

$79 per person 902.661.4800 or 1.800.661.2724 www.ascinn.ns.ca

Amherst Shore Country Inn, Amherst Reception 7:00pm. Dinner 7:30pm. Reservations required.

February 4 - 6

Winter Chef Series Tasting Menu

$75 per person 902.861.3480 www.innonthelake.com

Encore Restaurant & Oliver’s Pub, Fall River

February 5, 12

Valentine’s Chef’s Night at Sugar Moon

$69 per person 1.866.81.MAPLE www.sugarmoon.ca

Sugar Moon Farm, Earltown 6:00 - 10:00pm. $59 per person for tables of 6+.

February 5

Icewine and Cheese Tasting

$15 per person 1.800.565.7696 www.tattingstone.ns.ca

Tattingstone Inn, Wolfville Grand Pré wine and Fox Hill cheese tasting. 5:00pm.

February 6

Blomidon Inn and Gaspereau Vineyard’s Wine Dinner

$79 per person 1.800.565.2291 ext. 3 www.blomidon.ns.ca

Blomidon Inn, Wolfville Reception 6:30pm. Dinner 7:00pm. Reservations required.

February 6

Melt in your Mouth: Icewine and Chocolate Tasting

Complimentary 902.678.8568 www.wolfvillefarmersmarket.com

Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 8:30am - 1:00pm.

February 6

Diamonds and Ice Open House

Complimentary 902.542.5705 www.herbinjewellers.com

Herbin Jewellers, Wolfville Grand Pré Icewine tasting. 1:00 - 5:00pm.

February 7

Freezin’ your ICE off!

$40 per person 902.542.4315 www.thelibrarypub.ca

Library Pub and Wine Tavern, Wolfville 11:00am meet for polar dip, then hot tub and Icewine. Price includes a donation to Heart & Stroke Foundation.

February 11 - 14

A Fidder Valentine

$60 per person 902.422.9162 www.fidresto.ca

FID Resto, Halifax 5:00 - 10:00pm, Sunday 5:00 - 9:30pm. Price includes wine pairings.

February 12

Winter Wine Celebration

$80 per person 902.420.9626 www.chives.ca

Chives Canadian Bistro, Halifax Reception 6:30pm. Dinner 7:00pm. Wine pairings included.

February 13

Nova Scotia Fire and Icewine Dinner

$89 per person 902.533.2099 www.desbarresmanor.com

DesBarres Manor Inn, Guysborough

Daily EventsFebruary 4 - 14

Icewine and Dessert

$14 per person 902.422.4421 or 902.425.4025 www.fivefishermen.com www.littlefishrestaurant.ca

Five Fishermen and Little Fish, Halifax Dessert and a glass of Icewine.

February 4 - 14

Icewine Cocktail List

Martinis $9.99, Cocktails $5.95 902.422.4421 or 902.425.4025 www.fivefishermen.com www.littlefishrestaurant.ca

Five Fishermen and Little Fish, Halifax

February 4 - 11

Icewine and Chocolate

$18 per person 902.446.8181 www.brooklynwarehouse.ca

Brooklyn Warehouse, Halifax Dessert and a glass of Icewine.

February 4 - 14

Winter Icewine Festival Table d’hote Menu

$60 per person 902.420.6544 or 902.492.6443 www.deltahotels.com

Stone Street Café and the Crown Bistro, Halifax Includes wine pairings.

February 6, 7, 13, 14

Love Connection - Oysters and Wine

Sampling $1/Eel Lake Oyster 902.582.7565 www.ruisseauoysters.com www.blomidonwine.com

Blomidon Estate Winery, Canning Saturdays 10:00am - 5:00pm, Sundays 10:00am - 3:00pm.

February 6, 7, 13, 14

Sweet and Delicious

$5 per serving 902.542.3599 www.foxhillcheesehouse.com

Fox Hill Cheese House, Port Williams Gelato with Icewine. 2:00 - 4:00pm.

Wine Sampling Wine Dinner Dessert/Chocolate/Cheese

Taste of Nova Scotia Member Festival Special Event

Prices exclusive of gratuities and HST unless otherwise indicated.