This dry, fruity Rosé-style sparkler was fermented in-bottle for just over 3 months, with no dosage added. Delightfully fragrant nose wafts floral, rhubarb and strawberry shortcake. Bursts with ripe strawberry, red apple and pink grapefruit on the frothy palate. Open this after their Chard bubbly.
Made from Pinot Noir, this traditional-method bubbly exhibits a faint bread-dough nose and fine, lively mousse. Attractive floral and spice aromas, along with generous lemon, apple, pear and white-peach flavours. Vibrant acidity upfront sets up the clean, mineral finish. Good choice for holiday parties.
Ann Sperling’s blend of Bacchus (45%), Pinot Blanc (40%) and Perle of Csaba (15%) unleashes thrilling aromatics. The perfumed nose explodes with floral and spice. The palate exudes fresh, rich, fruity flavours, led by nectarine, apricot and lime. Medium sweetness ensures a delicious quaff on its own.
Although not a specific location, the newly launched Tidal Bay appellation represents cool coastal breeze-influenced wines exhibiting a “fresh, crisp and bright” style. This inaugural edition has that hallmark, featuring fragrant orchard blossoms with squirts of lemon, grapefruit and green apple. Honey notes balance its zippy acidity and 10.6% abv weight. Bracing minerality lingers with a slight sea-salt tang. Scallop-friendly.
This Chardonnay has hit its ‘sweet spot’ and is drinking beautifully right now. Peach, flowers, honey, candied apple, pineapple, vanilla and spice flow out of the glass. The medium body, round texture and lowish acid make for a crowd-pleaser. Pair with halibut topped with a beurre blanc or chicken shish kabobs.
An underrated aromatic grape that deserves more of the spotlight. The very spicy and fragrant nose seduces, while the juicy, spicy palate satisfies with fruit-salad flavours, from nectarines to orange-lime to tropical fruit. Long, vibrant finish. Its slight, well-balanced sweetness works well with roast turkey.
This is a refined, highly aromatic fortified fruit wine delivering bright, sweet blackcurrant character in a lightly syrupy package dynamically balanced by lively acidity on the very long finish.