Canada

Canadian wine has emerged as a significant player in the global wine market, known for its cool-climate viticulture, diverse terroirs and growing focus on premium sparkling wines, competing with top international producers. While regions like the Okanagan Valley and Niagara Peninsula lead production, areas such as Nova Scotia and Quebec are gaining recognition for their unique offerings of méthode traditionnelle sparklings from houses such as Benjamin Bridge leading the way, offering wines with striking acidity, minerality, and elegance.

Benjamin Bridge

Established in the early 2000s, Benjamin Bridge is renowned for its méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines. Located in Nova Scotia’s Gaspereau Valley, the winery has gained international recognition throughout the years because of it's unique coastal terroir, cool climate and maritime influence, allowing for the slow ripening of grapes that result in wines with exceptional acidity and complexity. In addition to sparkling wines, Benjamin Bridge also produces still and ice wines. The winery is a leader in sustainable viticulture and continues to elevate the reputation of Nova Scotia’s wine industry.