Aged 2 years on the lees, it is the yeast and strawberry which first greets the taster, followed by cherry, earth and spice. Pinpoint bubbles caress the palate and there is fine length.
This is an extra dry (sweetish) Prosecco that has rivulets of acidity to match the 12-17 g/l RS it carries. This is from the Classico, or heartland, of the Prosecco region (DOCG). White flowers, white peaches, candy necklace on the finish. A lovely, different take on Prosecco, well suited for brunch.
This Prosecco DOC is crisp and bright with yellow apple and pear. Impressively dryish, with tight citrus, lemon blossoms to a snappy finish. Best when well chilled, this is great value in a clean, fresh fizz.
100% Chardonnay, hand-harvested from estate-grown grapes handled using organic and biodynamic principles, this is the latest addition to the pantheon of fine Nova Scotia Traditional Method sparkling wines. The wine spent 4 years on the lees prior to disgorgement in March 2018. It offers lively fine mousse with complex citrus, floral and toasty aromas. Delivers richness, weight and length on the palate with green apple and citrus flavours, brisk acidity and solid mineral grip. Already attracting wide accolades, this fine bubble will develop greater complexity over the next few years.
Made exclusively from estate-grown Chardonnay picked late and matured for 60 months prior to disgorging. Shows good depth of colour, with fine persistent bead and both finesse and complexity on the nose. Opens with harmoniously developed, rich lemon citrus, floral and spicy notes together with toasty brioche. A little leaner on the palate than the nose suggests, showing bright citrus, green apple, classic Nova Scotia bright acidity and chalky mineral. Finishes with a touch of creaminess and lingering floral, citrus and green fruit notes. I have tasted this one several times since its initial release and it continues to develop further complexity.
A 65% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier blend, aged for 5 years on the lees, this fine bubble shows vibrant colour with very fine persistent mousse in the glass. Bouquet is rich and complex, with subtle floral scent, fine citrus, hints of berry fruit, a touch of vanilla and toasty brioche. It delivers generously on the promise offered on the nose. Refined, yet focused citrus, green apple and background red berry flavours, crisply bright acidity and firm mineral grip contrast with sensations of weight and creamy richness. Once again, Benjamin Bridge delivers a worthy competitor to classic Champagne.
A fine stream of bubbles with aromas of citrus and green apple precede a broadly textured but elegant palate, with yeasty and leesy notes, lemon zest and appealing mineral core and a persistent, lingering close. A fitting tribute to the legendary grower Denny Dulik, who passed away in 2016. Dulik had the vision to plant Riesling sourced from St. Urbans-Hof some 40 years ago in his Pioneer Vineyard, which his father had bought in 1944 from J.W. Hughes. The vines formed the foundation for daughter Sue Dulik’s Pinot Reach Winery, and later for Tantalus, on which to build— and Dulik remained a formidable presence at the winery. Many believe that BC sparkling wines — late to the party — could well become the province’s strongest suit. This wine offers a strong indication.