Tasting note

Close your eyes and imagine true-blue French Champagne. This is not far off the mark - except in price. It even smells like a good French baguette, with an enticing yeasty quality. Then the bone-dry palate leads off with juicy pear, McIntosh apple, brioche and glorious mineral nuances. The biggest treat for me is the chalky texture. When it comes to sparkling wine, I'm a chalk-aholic. Score - 91. (Beppi Crosariol, The Globe and Mail, Sept. 10, 2012)

This fine wine is reminiscent of freshly baked bread rounded out by crisp orchard fruit. A lively acidity is a welcoming refreshment to the palate while the fi nish is full of citrus fl avours and a hint of cream. A celebration simply on its own or pairs well with smoked salmon or fresh seafood. For something different, enjoy this wine with prosciutto and a mixed fruit plate.

This sparkling wine offers a delicate toast, melon and orchard fruit bouquet. it is lively, crisp and clean on the palate, with toasty oak notes leading to creamy orchard fruit and citrus flavours. with a lively refreshing acidity and sweet honey finish it balances the spicy chorizo.