New Brunswick Wineries

A cooperative program between Business New Brunswick. fruit producers and the Department of Agriculture established a program in 1998 where various fruits, honey and maple syrup could be distilled or vinted to create schnapps ciders and wines. Although various products were produced the program was known as a winery program. New Brunswick Liquor and the Liquor Licensing Department of Public Safety were consulted on how to license and distribute the product on the retail level. By the end of 1998 a policy framework for New Brunswick wineries was established.

The opening of Gagetown on March 22 1999 has seen 6 other winery establishments open and continue up to the present. Here is a brief description of each one:

Gagetown Cider Company

16 Fox Road, Gagetown 506-488-2147 Contact the winery for hours open. In 1976 Blair Sterling came to New Brunswick to run the fruit growing operation in Gagetown. His family owns the Stirling farms operation in the Annapolis Valley. Blair is a fruit grower of a third generation and is married to his wife Brenda, a native of Fredericton. They offer 15 different products which features a unique apple "iced wine." Tasting and Tours: contact the winery.

Belliveau Orchard

Route 925, Pre d'en Haut 1-506-758-2325 Contact the winery for hours open. In the early part of the 1900's this farm was started by Sebastion Belliveau. In the 1950's the local Catholic parish took it over and ran it until 1967 when it was purchased by farm employee Louis Bourgois. His sons Robert and Jean-Louis run it now with Robert opening up the winery store in 1999. Apple "Ice" wine and pear wine are the featured products of the 9 that the winery sells.Tasting and Tours: contact the winery.

La Ferme Maury

2021 Route 475, St. Édouard-de-Kent 506-743-5347 Contact the winery for hours. Serge Maury is the owner of this winery which has a fruit farm and vineyards. He is originally from Paris France but in 1994 he and wife Denise Boucher purchased a dairy farm which became their home. In 1996 the first vines were planted and in April 2000 the first wines were sold. They were made in co-operation with Winegarden Estates. The winery is located in a sheltered microclimate just off the Northumberland Strait close to the Bouctouche Dunes Ecological Preserve. The premier dry red wine is called Cuvée St.- Édouard but they have 4 other fruit wines. A thriving campground is also run by the family. This winery is credited as being the first true commercial grape winery in New Brunswick. Tours and Tastings: contact the winery

Tierney Point Winery

5086 Route 1, Pennfield 506-755-6942 Contact the winery for hours open. In 1932 Rupert Hawkins started Hawkins farms located between Saint.John and St Stephen. Since then the farm has become a major New Brunswick fruit enterprise specializing in the production of blueberries and cranberries. This has been accomplished by Hawkins son Ken and grandsons Doug and Russ.
Dougs's sons Ken and Hugh work on the farm and represent the 4th generation of Hawkins in the business. In July 2001 Ken ll and wife Serri opened the fruit winery. They carry 4 blueberry and cranberry fruit wines. They also carry a special strawbwerry-rhubarb wine. Tours and Tastings: contact the winery.

Tuddenham Farms

Route 1, Oak Bay 506-466-1840 Contact the winery for hours open. Stephen and Fred and Janet Tuddenham, sons Todd and Troy, and daughter Tanis, operate a large blueberry and Christmas tree farm in Oak Bay less than 10 kms from St. Stephen, just off the main highway. They also operate very successful farm market in the summer. In 1923, Sanford Newell, Janet’s grandfather, started a blueberry business. The business was expanded by his son Carl. Carl's daughter Janet carried on the family involvment. Janet's son Todd opened the winery in July 2001 and Janet's hobby of making blueberry wine became a cottage wine business. Tours and Tastings: contact the winery.

Winegarden Estate

851 Route 970, Baie Verte 506-538-7405 Contact the winery for store hours. The talent and expertise of Werner and Roswitha Rosswog of Baie Verte has been a major force in the background of New Brunswick cottage wines. In 1992 the family which includes son Stephan and daughter Elke and Christina opened Rosswog Farm Distillery. The Rosswog family worked closely with Gagetown Cider to produce their first applewines. They also were pivotal to the success of Ferme Maury, Tierney Point Winery and Tuddenham Farms. The year 2002 saw opening of their new warehouse and farm shop The Rosswog farm incorporated in 1998 to it's present name. Their product line includes over 50 wines and liqueurs. Tours and Tastings: contact the winery.

Belleisle Vineyards

1826 Route 124 – Between Hatfield Point and Springfield 506-485-8846 Contact the winery for hours open. This is the newest winery in the province which opened on Oct 3 2003. Under the trade name of Gillis of Belleisle Wineyard & Winery, the winery is managed by Carey Gillis and operated by her parents Rod and Judy Gillis. It is located on a hill overlooking the Belleisle Valley, a very beautiful part of the lower Saint John river watershed. Built with old world charm the winery also has a reception hall. They are concentrating on growing 3 grape varieties, plus an assortment of other fruit. They currently have two wines in production. Tours and Tastings: contact the winery