Hanspeter Stutz
Owner, Grand Pré Wines

Hanspeter Stutz epitomizes the core components of the Nova Scotia Tourism Vision goal: he has an imperative for quality and a passion for what he does.

Hanspeter has expanded a viable wine making business in Wolfville, NS, into a complete visitor experience - from winery tours to the fresh scents of the patio gardens, from the world class cuisine to the selection of souvenirs available - visitors will not soon forget their Grand Pré experience. Add to all of this a keen willingness to embrace change and you have a winning formula and a visionary spirit. Hanspeter is the recipient of the 2005 Tourism 1st Vision Award, and a member of the Quality Committee that supports the philosophy that the right products and services need to provide customers with a quality, valuable experience if we are to exceed customer expectations.

Domaine de Grand Pré won the "Crystal Tourism Award of Excellency for Tourism Services 2002"and the Winery received the "Outstanding Business of the Year 2004" Award from the Eastern Kings Chamber of Commerce.

You can learn more about Hanspeter and Grand Pré Wines at www.grandprewines.com.