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COLUMN: Bubbles, for an intimate evening
Chris Herbert highlights Charmat and traditional-method bottles, including a de-alcoholised option and an underwater-aged limited release.
- Experts recommend ending the notion that sparkling wine has a specific season, noting these wines offer versatility for family celebrations or intimate evenings.
- Sandhill uses the Charmat Method for Secco, while 40 Knots Estate Winery employs the Traditional Method for the Coastal Resonance blend, reflecting diverse local production approaches.
- The 2025 Narrative Sparkling wine, grown in Naramata, features an Auxerrois, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir blend. Adega Estate Winery offers the off-dry Espumante with Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Viognier.
- Serve Secco with soft cheese and seafood, enjoy the Espumante with a meal, or pair the Coastal Resonance with stewed rhubarb, offering multiple pairing options.
- Wine enthusiast Chris Herbert, a resident of Qualicum Beach, focuses on the complexity of aromas and balanced acidity found in these selections.
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