Alc./Vol.: 11.8% REVIEW: For my birthday, I treated myself to an assortment of wine from Casa Dea. This is the first bottle I opened from the selection ordered. This bubbly is made from 100% Gamay using the Charmat method. It is absolutely stunning in my glass with its rich strawberry colour. On the nose, I… Read More Dea’s Rosé 2017, Casa Dea Estates, Prince Edward County, Ontario
Alc./Vol. 12.5 % REVIEW: Made from handpicked grapes using the traditional method, this bubbly is subdued and not overly expressive in terms of aromas. Rich pear pastry is most prominent on the nose followed by peach and hints of banana cream pie and hazelnut. On the palate, the rich pasty follows through with notes of… Read More Cave de Hoen Mausberg Crémant d’Alsace, Alsace France
By: Melanie Lloyd I love sparkling wine and I’m very excited to write about this subject. With the holidays around the corner and with so many different types of sparkling wine, I’ve decided to focus this blog on Champagne, the king of bubbly. Here is some information about Champagne and its various styles. PROFILE: Medium… Read More Champagne: A Guide Through This Iconic Bubbly
By: Melanie Lloyd REVIEW: This straw coloured crémant has delicate aromas of baked apple, crème brûlée, freshly baked bread, citrus, and almond. It is medium bodied and creamy on the palate, with flavours of lemon, baked pie crust, and almond at the finish. Tasted October 2018 WINE-FOOD PAIRING: Great on its own, with pan-seared fish,… Read More Bouvet Excellence Brut Crémant de Loire
REVIEW Straw coloured with delicate bubbles. Aromas of baked pear, apple pie, biscuit, and spearmint. Flavours of baked apple, biscuit, citrus, and mint with a bitter and lingering nutty finish. Medium bodied and very creamy on the palate. Tasted October 2018 Wine-Food Pairing: Enjoyable on its own, with fried chicken, or with other salty fried food.… Read More Wolfberger Crémant d’Alsace Brut