2021 Joie de Vivre
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Charmat method is a famous Italian sparkling style of second fermentation occurring in specialized pressure tanks to produce natural bubbles the same way that Prosecco is made. This complements our diverse Traditional Method sparkling portfolio and offers a new sparkling that is fresh, vibrant, fruity, and dry.
Lees stirring for four months in charmat tank and finished with a higher dosage (8.5 g/l) than our Prestige Brut but still to the customary brut style.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Appellation
Annapolis Valley
Harvest Date
October 7, 2021
Sugar
Harvest 18 Brix
Acid
Harvest 9.8 g/l
Aging
Ready now, and will develop well through its 3rd birthday
Residual Sugar
8.5 g/l
Alcohol %
11.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Dry with enhanced minerality from estate grapes on ancient seabed soil of schist and sandstone gravels. Concentrated citrus, lime, strawberry, mango and slight toast with a fresh finish.
Vineyard Notes
87% organic estate L'Acadie blanc, 13% organic Seyval blanc
Winemaker Notes
Charmat second ferment July 31, 2022. First bottling November 2022.
Food Pairing Notes
Vegan. Our winemaking has been vegan since 2010 and viticulture since 2017. We are certified to the European Biocyclic Vegan Standard, the first in North America, and all 2021 vintage wines have the certification mark on labels. Vegan from the soil to to the glass!
Pairs well with salty and savoury dishes.
Other Notes
Certified Organic by Pro-Cert. Certified Biocyclic Vegan by CERES