Our 2024 Tidal Bay showcases the extraordinary growing conditions of a remarkable season marked by significant heat accumulation and a historic dry spell during the critical ripening period. With 1,240 growing degree days, 2024 far exceeded our 10-year average, creating optimal conditions for grape maturation.
The season brought uniquely dry weather, with below-average rainfall in every month except July. August and September saw particularly notably few rain events, and rainfall remained minimal during the crucial ripening window from early September to mid-October. This perfect harmony of increased heat units and reduced rainfall during key developmental stages elevated our grape quality to exceptional levels, positioning 2024 as potentially one of the most promising vintages in Nova Scotia's winemaking history. Our 2024 Tidal Bay captures this extraordinary confluence of conditions—a vintage not to be missed.