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There\u2019s a buzz around sparkling wine at the moment. Sparkling wine sales account for 11% of global wine sales and this market is growing by 4.5% annually. And it\u2019s something that Canada has a talent for, with its cool climate wine regions.<\/p>\n
This seminar, moderated by Dr Janet Dorozynski, looked at Canadian sparkling wine. Of late there has been the beginnings of something special here in Canada. VQA sparkling wine is 3.2% of market share in Canada, which means there is room for growth. By value, domestic sparkling wine is 12% of sparkling wine sales.<\/p>\n
1974 saw the first sparkling wine from Ontario which was made from Chardonnay and labelled \u2018Champagne\u2019. It was the late 1980s when there was greater commitment to sparkling wine, with Hillebrand and Chateau des Charmes producing their own fizz.<\/p>\n
Now there are at least 40 sparkling wine producers in British Columbia (but there may be as many as 75 if you count all those who have wine on lees but which is not yet released), and some 40+ in Ontario. There are 20 in Quebec making grape-based plus also fruit and cider fizz, and in Nova Scotia 10 producers make fizz (from 20 wineries). There are relatively few specialists though: in BC there\u2019s Bella, and Ontario has Hinterland in Prince Edward County.<\/p>\n
A lot of progress has been made in Ontario with the \u2018fizz club\u2019 which Belinda Kemp set up at Brock University. This brings together sparkling winemakers for a forum to discuss technical issues.<\/p>\n
The latest buzz surrounds sparkling wine from Nova Scotia, which has a particularly cool climate that allows producers to make base wine with amazing acidity and yet also lovely flavour development.<\/p>\n
This selection of wines showed the breadth of the offering of Canadian fizz, with some real highlights. This is an interesting future direction for Canadian wine.<\/p>\n
L\u2019Acadie Prestige Brut Estate 2010 Nova Scotia, Canada<\/strong> Domaine de Grand Pr\u00e9 Vintage Brut 2009 Nova Scotia, Canada Blomidon Estate Winery Late Pick Chardonnay 2011 Nova Scotia, Canada Benjamin Bridge Brut Reserve 2008 Nova Scotia, Canada Henry of Pelham Cuv\u00e9e Catherine Brut NV Niagara, Canada Trius Winery Brut NV Niagara, Canada Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Entourage Sparkling NV Niagara, Canada Huff Estates Cuv\u00e9e Peter F. Huff 2011 Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Averill Creek Vineyard Charme de l\u2019Ile NV Vancouver Island, Canada Meyer Family Vineyards Brut NV Okanagan Valley, Canada<\/strong>Crisp and pithy with nice citrus drive. Has some fine toasty, bready notes. There\u2019s nice precision to this wine with some finesse. Youthful and pure. 90\/100 Haywire Narrative Ancient Method 2015 Okanagan Valley, Canada Stellar\u2019s Jay Brut 2009 Okanagan Valley, Canada Summerhill Pyramid Winery Cipes Brut NV Okanagan Valley, Canada
\npH 2.9, rs 2 g\/l, 11.5% alcohol. Fresh, pure and lively with lovely balanced citrus and grape characters. Fruity and quite sophisticated, this is made solely from L\u2019Acadie Blanc. This is traditional method with five years on the lees, and it has nice complexity. 90\/100<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>L\u2019Acadie Blanc and Seyval Blanc. Almost five years on the less. Slightly creamy edge to the lovely balanced pear and ripe apple fruit. There\u2019s a bit of toasty richness here with some sweetness, too. Nice weight on the palate with some grapey richnesss. Sweet finish. 89\/100
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\n<\/strong>From Chardonnay left on the vine and picked on 8th November. No malolactic fermentation and 2.7 g\/l dosage. Pithy, bright and herby with a slightly waxy edge to the lively lemony fruit. There\u2019s some focus here with a bit of savoury grip under the taut fruit. Dry, lemony finish with keen acidity and purity. 90\/100
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\n<\/strong>L\u2019Acadie Blanc and Seyval with a bit of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Lovely delicacy here: there\u2019s fine toastiness, ripe apple, lemons and some bright herbal characters. Sweetly fruited and well balanced with keen acidity. Precise, with some nice complexity. 92\/100
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\n<\/strong>Rounded and fruity with some white peach and pear notes. Generous with subtle toast and bread characters, with some citrus freshness here. Good balance. Has some deliciousness. 89\/100
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\n<\/strong>Craig MacDonald collects disgorgement lees and uses them as the basis for the liqueur d\u2019expedition. Fresh, a bit toasty and a bit herby, with nice bright lemon and pear fruit. Fresh and detailed with nice precision and a lovely lemony finish. Fruity and bright. 89\/100
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\n<\/strong>70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, three years on lees. There\u2019s a sweet fruit character here with grapes, citrus fruit and green apple notes. Fresh and fruity with some cherry hints and a smooth, rounded texture. Attractive fruity style. 88\/100
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\n<\/strong>Very rich and toasty with lifted apple and pear fruit. Very toasty and broad with nice acidity and a slightly chalky edge. There\u2019s a lot of flavour to this rather distinct wine. Baked apple character with some herbs. 90\/100
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\n<\/strong>Fruity, lively, bright and intense with lovely citrus and grape notes. Good acidity and clean, lively fruit flavours dominate. 88\/100<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>There\u2019s a distinctive grapey, floral edge to the nose. Creamy with a hint of talcum powder. Lively, pure and very fruity on the palate with some sweetness and a nice full, rounded mouthfeel. 89\/100
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\n<\/strong>First made in 1989. Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Distinctive fruity style with tangerine, grapes and pears. Has some sweetness, too. Appealing and fruity with nice brightness. 87\/100
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\n<\/strong>Fresh, bright and detailed with crisp fruit. Really lively with grapefruit pith, lemon and table grape characters. Keen acidity and a bit of sweetness on the finish. Very appealing. 89\/100
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