Charme de l'île
A vibrant blend of mostly Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir with a smattering of other cool climate grape varieties. Made in the Charmat Method of sparkling wine production, Charme is our local alternative to Prosecco. It is fruit forward on the nose and dry on the palate resulting in a quintessential island bubble!
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Wine Specs
Appellation
BCVQA Vancouver Island
Acid
7.5g/l
pH
3.16
Aging
100% stainless steel fermented and aged.
Residual Sugar
8.2g/l
Alcohol %
11.5
Reviews
Tasting Notes
Aromas of green apple, lemon and grapefruit on the nose are complemented by elegant bubbles, a dry mid palate and vibrant mouthfeel. Flavours of lemon curd, granny smith apple lead to a pleasing finish.
Vineyard Notes
The fruit for this wine comes from, Unsworth Vineyard, Saison Vineyard, Zanatta
Vineyard, Domaine Jasmine Vineyard, Mildenstein
Vineyard, and Cherry Point Vineyard.
Production Notes
Charme de l'île pays homage to the method of production; known at the Charmat Method. All bubbles in wine are not created in the same way. Charmat method produces a fruit forward and quaffable wine to be enjoyed casually and without reverence.
Food Pairing Notes
Oysters, Spot Prawns, and all types of ceviche are excellent with this quintessential island sparkler. It also pairs extremely well with creamy soups.
