About Jost Vineyards
Nova Scotia's largest and longest-operating winery in Malagash on the Northumberland Shore. Daily complimentary wine tastings, Seagrape Café serving seasonal fare, vineyard trails, and award-winning wines. Google 4.6 rating with hundreds of awards.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
Tucked into the gentle, rolling hills along the Northumberland Shore, Jost Vineyards is a pioneer of Nova Scotia's wine industry — the province's longest operating and largest winery, with a legacy spanning decades of award-winning wine production. Located at 48 Vintage Lane in Malagash, Jost Vineyards sits on the same 45th parallel as Bordeaux, France, benefiting from the unique terroir shaped by the warm coastal waters of the Northumberland Strait. With a 4.6 Google rating and hundreds of national and international awards to its name, Jost Vineyards offers visitors a complete wine country experience: complimentary daily tastings, a celebrated on-site restaurant (Seagrape Café), vineyard walking trails, a well-stocked wine boutique, and a calendar of seasonal events including the popular annual Tidal Bay Bash.
Practical Information
Address & Location
48 Vintage Lane, Malagash, NS B0K 1E0
Located on the Northumberland Shore, a few minutes off the Sunrise Trail. Approximately 1.5 hours from Halifax via Highway 102 and Route 6. About 30 minutes from Pictou.
Hours of Operation
Open 7 days a week, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Open year-round (hours may vary seasonally)
Seagrape Café
Open 7 days a week, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, seasonally May to September
Tastings
Complimentary daily tastings featuring three award-winning wines from the current portfolio. Extended tasting flights available for purchase.
Wine Boutique
Full selection of Jost Vineyards wines available for purchase on site. Wine and merchandise also available.
Shipping
Free case delivery within Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Ontario. Other provinces: $25 to Newfoundland & Labrador and Quebec; $30 to Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, BC, Yukon, and Northwest Territories; $150 to Nunavut.
Contact
Phone: (902) 257-2636 | Toll-Free: (800) 565-4567
Email: info@jostwine.com
Website: jostwine.ca
Facebook: /jostvineyards
Instagram: @jostvineyards
Twitter: @jostvineyards
Signature Event: Tidal Bay Bash
Annual event typically held in late June featuring complimentary Tidal Bay tastings, live music, and locally inspired food. Check the website for 2026 dates.
Jost Vineyards offers an essential Nova Scotia wine country experience: award-winning wines, coastal scenery above the Northumberland Strait, and unhurried hospitality. Serious wine enthusiasts and casual afternoon visitors alike leave with a clear sense of what makes this North Shore wine region worth the drive.
At a Glance
| Location | 48 Vintage Lane, Malagash, NS B0K 1E0 — Northumberland Shore |
|---|---|
| Status | Nova Scotia's longest-operating and largest winery |
| Setting | Rolling hills on the same 45th parallel as Bordeaux, warmed by the Northumberland Strait |
| Google rating | 4.6 (185 reviews) |
| Tastings | Complimentary daily — three award-winning wines; extended tasting flights available for purchase |
| Restaurant | Seagrape Café — 11:30 am to 4:00 pm, seven days a week, May through September |
| Hours | Seven days a week, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, year-round (hours may vary seasonally) |
| Signature event | Tidal Bay Bash — typically late June, with complimentary Tidal Bay tastings, live music and local food |
| Driving times | About 1.5 hours from Halifax; about 30 minutes from Pictou |
| Contact | (902) 257-2636 · toll-free 1-800-565-4567 · jostwine.ca |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wine tastings at Jost Vineyards free?
Yes. Complimentary tastings run daily during opening hours (10:00 am to 6:00 pm, seven days a week) and feature three award-winning wines from the current portfolio. Extended tasting flights are available for purchase if you want to compare more of the lineup.
Is there food at Jost Vineyards?
The on-site Seagrape Café serves seasonal fare seven days a week from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm, May through September. Outside the café season, the wine boutique carries the full selection of Jost wines plus merchandise.
When is the Tidal Bay Bash?
The Tidal Bay Bash is Jost’s signature annual event, typically held in late June, featuring complimentary Tidal Bay tastings, live music and locally inspired food. Check jostwine.ca for the confirmed date each year.
Can Jost ship wine to my province?
Yes. Case delivery is free within Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Ontario. Shipping is $25 to Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec, $30 to Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories, and $150 to Nunavut.