Luckett Vineyards: Wine and Agritourism

Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by AMSOIL

On this episode, Ian has a chat with the amazing Pete Luckett

Like many business adventurers, Pete’s early success encouraged him to push the boundaries and test the waters. He crossed the Atlantic in 1979, spending several years exploring culinary experiences. With a new global perspective he was ready to settle down and take Atlantic Canada by storm. He grew from a single retail outlet in New Brunswick in 1982, to one of Atlantic Canada’s best known and loved brands...Pete’s Frootique. Landing in Nova Scotia in 1992, Pete grew his grocery business, now known as "Pete’s Fine Foods” , a multi-million dollar retail with locations in Halifax and Bedford, Nova Scotia.

For 14 years Pete also appeared on the national television program, Midday, where he extolled the flavour and health virtues of exotic fruits and vegetables. His weekly newspaper column and books feature exciting recipes. His food adventure television series, The Food Hunter, aired internationally for 3 seasons and enticed consumers from the comfort of their armchairs.

In 2011 Pete launched Luckett Vineyards. Nestled in the hillsides of Nova Scotia’s enchanting Gaspereau Valley, the vineyard offers stunning views of the Minas Basin and Blomidon and is beautifully positioned to take advantage of a fertile terroir. Luckett Vineyards produces wines true to the maritime climate and showcase the local grape varietals that truly are worth phoning home about.

Inspired to build the Luckett Vineyard brand, Pete announced the sale of his grocery retail and wholesale business to Sobeys in 2015. The move from a perishable business to a product that only grows better with age, Luckett Vineyards is Pete’s new calling.

But he’ll always have a Tooodleeedooo!! for anyone that passes by!

Facebook: @luckettvineyards

Instagram: @luckettvineyards

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