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 stands as a true 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, just 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 that combines award-winning wines, stunning coastal scenery, and warm hospitality. Whether you're a serious wine enthusiast or simply looking for a beautiful place to spend an afternoon, Jost delivers a memorable taste of what makes Nova Scotia's North Shore wine region so special.