Average final score from judges at the 2021 National Wine Awards of Canada. Tasted blind October 2021.

It seems every three years is the interval for reviewing this arch-classic Ontario sparkling wine but be assured that...

Somewhat reserved, classically styled and proportioned in the blanc de blancs style, with toasty and yeasty, lemon...

Tight and nervy, with lemon and anise leading the fresh, brisk palate.

Crisp green apple and citrus with lively acidity and a fine mousse. Complex with a great deal of finesse and style....

I taste this wine about once a year and it seems that each batch is better than the last of this non-vintage fine,...

Here's a textbook moderately priced traditional method Niagara Blanc de Blancs. It has a lovely soft nose of apple...

Bright with generous, frothy fizz. This Blanc de Blancs features delicate notes of pear, grapefruit, peach and...

I can only echo John and Sara's comments, and add that the wine's well balanced, minerally fruit and toast froth, rich, mouthful of exquisitely blended chardonnay is truly a pleasure to drink, and I cannot think of a sparkling wine I've had that is better for twice the price.
Honestly a steal for such a fantastic sparkling wine, made here in Ontario.

Bright gold in colour with fine mousse & medium+ intensity on the nose.

Positives: A simply delightful sparkling that I could just drink everyday. Features lemon, green apple, brioche, some yeast, baked apples, Anjou pear, mandarin & limestone. Medium body with good acidity & a fairly long length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: I was able to pick up this sparkling at clearance price at LCBO in Brampton for $20.80, which would make this a Best Buy & a Top Pick.

Drink now on its own or pair it with arugula & prosciutto pizza.

Tasted: 18 Nov 12 (congrats to the Argos in making it to the Grey Cup, which I'll be seeing them there ) If they win I'll drink another of this sparkling to celebrate)

Top Pick

Score: 9+/10, Value: 9+/10, Total: 18.5/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5

Superb value. Great for an anyway sparkling.