Sumac Ridge sparkles by finding balance between crisp and soft notes
Few sparkling wines are made in B.C. and Sumac Ridge produces some of the Okanagan’s best. Like Champagne in both fruit and method (only Chardonnay grapes, here sourced from the South Okanagan; secondary fermentation in the bottle to create the carbonation), it’s one of several quality sparklers from Sumac Ridge, which has been making them for 30 years. It’s soft yet crisp, with green apple and citrusy notes.
Bring on those holiday foods – artichoke, crab and spicy guacamole dips; raw oysters, caviar, rich and salty cheeses and roast chicken or turkey. This one makes a great present, and don’t worry about wrapping – it comes in a stylish navy and silver gift tube. Available at BC Liquor and VQA Stores and private wine shops.
Kasey Wilson is food editor of Wine Access magazine and editor of Best Places Vancouver.
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Few sparkling wines are made in BC and Sumac Ridge produces some of the Okanagan's best. Like Champagne in both fruit and method (only Chardonnay grapes, here sourced from the South Okanagan; secondary fermentation in the bottle to create the
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