2018 Free Form “Blanc de Noir” Traditional Method 🔥 93pts

BC, VQA Okanagan Valley
100% Pinot Noir | Dry | 12.0% ABV
93pts Carl's Wine Club 

I absolutely love this sparkling wine. Great texture, perfect weight on the mid palate, soft and creamy mousse, long and salty finish! Basically, this bubbly has everything I want when it comes to a Rockstar sparkling, and the price point is better than good...it’s excellent. With 36 months of bottle aging on its lees and zero dosage (no addition of residual sugar after disgorging), this wine is dry and terroir driven, highlighting the stunning potential of the Garnet Valley Ranch in Summerland. On the nose, the aromas are well layered towards pear, yellow apple, fresh baked brioche, earthy undertones and a hint of baking spices. The palate delivers the perfect level of softness versus acidity, offering flavours of poached apples, peach pie, gingerbread and a long-lasting salty mineral finish leading you back to the vineyard where the grapes come from (known for this specific characteristic). A very satisfying Champagne style wine. (Carl Boucher, October 30, 2024). 
 
Food pairings: crab cakes, chicken fried rice
Drink now until 2028
Winery Price: $39.99+ | $46.09 including tax & deposit