Bear River Vineyards
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Nova Scotia estate wines from a small Bear River vineyard, including Tidal Bay, Black Fly Pinot Noir, Meguma Terrane Riesling, Greater Yellowlegs, Red Eft and the rosé Rose eh?, made in a renovated 1883 bank-barn winery.
Bear River Vineyards's Nova Scotia table wines can no longer ship to the US since the import ban of September 29, 2026 (50% duty applied from August 22 to September 28, 2026), under HTS 2204.21.50 (still grape wine).Source: whitehouse.gov, Sep 8, 2026
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Made in Canada
Their Black Fly Pinot Noir is "Estate grown and bottled" from the first Pinot Noir vines planted in Nova Scotia, at the winery at 133 Chute Road, Bear River, Nova Scotia.
On the tariff list
- HTS 2204.21.50 · Wine other than Tokay (not carbonated), of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14%, in containers not over 2 liters · 50% since Aug 22, 2026
Black Fly Pinot Noir: "Estate grown and bottled.", 500 mL; Tidal Bay 750 mL; still grape wines under 14%.
Rates are the additional US duty under Section 338. About the tariffs
Sources
- bearrivervineyards.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Today our small vineyard is a mix of these tender varietals growing alongside other vinifera and hardier hybrids.
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Our Winery and Shop 133 Chute RoadBear River, Nova Scotia, Canada
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The unique four and a half storey design of the bank barn allows for gravity fed wine production.
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Becoming the owners of Bear River Vineyards is a privilege
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Tastings are available from 11am-6pm seven days a week from May long weekend to Canadian Thanksgiving.
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Our vineyard boasts the first Pinot Noir vines planted in Nova Scotia.
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Tidal Bay is Nova Scotia’s signature wine.
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Estate grown and bottled.
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