Complex and textural with rich honey and nutty notes. Ripe flavours of apple, cherry, citrus and holiday spice with a long, lingering finish. Elegant and refined. A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Citrus peel and bready aromas with flavours of citrus, apple and spice. A light toastiness, great depth and creamy texture with lovely balance and length. Great with salty appetizers, seafood and very enjoyable on its own. 100% Chardonnay.
A delicious and persistent blend of Pinot Noir, Zweigelt and St. Laurent. Light salmon in colour, creamy texture; bright delicate and pure flavours of red cherries, strawberries, wild berries, citrus and spice. Elegant and minerally with great balance and a mouthwatering finish. Shellfish, salmon tartar, roasted pork and poultry would all match nicely. A very well-made sparkling.
Pale yellow with adequate bubbles. Bouquet of apple, toast and a hint of cherry. Slightly sweet, like a Golden Delicious apple. Drink up.
100% Pinot Blanc. Rich palate with opulent notes of brioche, toast, red apple and lemon underlined with chalk. Tangy acid and very fine bubbles. A very interesting Champagne that display intrigue and complexity. Just slightly heavy handed. Still worth buying though! A rare find.
From a steep, south-west facing, granite laced slope overlooking Lake Okanagan, just south of Vernon. The inaugural release, in part to mark the winery’s 10th anniversary. A very sound effort from winemaker Matthew Fortuna, who has never made sparkling wine before. Pretty, medium salmon in the glass, with a persistent mousse. Wild strawberry, floral and earthy notes up front with some mineral hints. Crisp but nicely textured with good mouthfeel through the finish.
A disciple of Anselme Selosse, Alexandre Chartogne has learned well. He crafts generous Champagne made from ripe grapes yet balanced by brisk acid. Even though this is a blend of 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier, the Pinots really dominate the palate and the nose. Seductive notes of brioche, redcurrant and chalk. Lush palate with a symbiosis between the toasted and red fruit aromas. Great value!