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Are you getting the most from your expertly cultivated and perfectly aged wine collection?
Pop the cork on the holiday revelry with one of these celebratory fizzy festive sparklers
The holiday season and bubbly go together like a partridge and a pear tree, or fruitcake and a re-gift. Grab a bottle of sparkling wine, prosecco or champagne and raise a glass!
Here are 8 festive (and fizzy) sippers in a wide price range available at private and VQA wine stores or BC Liquor stores.
An affordable bestseller; great as an aperitif or with fish or fruity desserts.
Langley, BC’s own Backyard Vineyards Blanc de Noir Brut is 100% Pinot Noir. It’s crisp, fruity, and fabulous with oysters or sushi.
SYL Brut, from See Ya Later Ranch, BC, has a lively, citrusy flavour with a hint of cream. Try it with prosciutto and fruit.
Haywire’s The Bub is brand new for the holidays; made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Sports a cool crown cap and it’s great with truffled popcorn.
Steller’s Jay Brut 2007, $24.99, pairs nicely with sea scallops or smoked salmon, and chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Bottega Pink Rosé Spumante is lovely as an aperitif, and the rose-gold bottle makes it a gorgeous hostess gift.
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve is one of the most awarded champagnes around. Fine bubble and excellent value.
Summerhill Pyramid Winery’s Cipes Ariel 1998, $85, is an organic blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier grapes.