NV Blue Grouse Rose Charme De L'Île Sparkling Brut | 91+pts

This 100% Estate Gamay Noir from the Cowichan Valley is one of the stars of Blue Grouse Winery and a personal favourite - right from the first time I tasted it at their vineyard guest house. Just get me a plate of charcuterie with that wine, and I'm in heaven. Bright, crisp and vibrant, this sparkling is extremely versatile. On the nose: aromas of stewed berries, red apples, peach, and cherries. The palate opens up with a tad of sweetness, lots of red cherries and berries, and the longer the profile develops in your mouth, the more dry it gets. There's also a bit of meatiness on the mid-palate and a beautifully balanced ratio of acidity versus sweetness. One of the most efficient food wines out there ready for any occasion and menu.

By the way...Charme De L'Île is an appellation wine for Vancouver Island wineries which requires the wine to be made in the Charmat method with 100% of grapes from the island. Similar to the Tidal Bay appellation wine of Nova Scotia, this special wine showcases the regional typicity and terroir of Vancouver Island. 

Winery Price: $29.99 + tax & deposit