2022 Divergence “Traditional Method” Brut Sauvignon Blanc | 350ml | 92pts

My favourite part of this wine is that this is not only a sparkling wine, this is truly Sauvignon Blanc. Jeff Moote kept the varietal characteristics alive in the bottle, and the result is fantastic.

With 4g/L of dosage, this shows up as bone dry, and the acidity level is absolutely perfect for this type of wine. The grapes come mostly from the iconic Hughes Vineyard on the Twenty Mile Bench.

Aromas of lime, lemon, yellow apple, brioche, and white flowers are very expressive from the first drop. The palate is precise but rich, and the bubbles are fine and tenacious. Flavours of gooseberry, pink grapefruit, peach, and passion fruit lead into a slightly chalky finish, which I appreciate a lot.

All in all, this is a delicious sparkling wine, and the fact that it comes in a half bottle makes it even more convenient. The value is exceptional.

(CWC, 02/07/26). 2000 half bottles made.

92 points

ON Niagara Peninsula Twenty Mile Bench

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Dry Wine | RS: 4.0g/L | 11.8% ABV | Drink from 2025 to 2035

Pairings: New York cheesecake, raclette with Emmental cheese