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November 12 · 2009
Learning your ABCs Continues...

Today, C is for Champagne. The bubbly season is upon us and after tasting dozens of new sparkling offerings from the Champagne region in France, we have some new arrivals to let you know about.  All of these are small Grower's champagnes, meaning the winemakers actually tend their vineyards, seeking fruit that is optimal ripeness to impart the best flavor to their wines.  As a result, the quality is quite extraordinary.  If you want an alternative to the larger producers like Veuve Cliquot who have become inconsistent from bottle to bottle as their production has grown to meet world demand, then check out these small lot offerings of some of the most exciting Champagne producers today.

To order any of the following WineFinds offers, please email your request to winefinds@corkwineshop.com and specify Lovejoy or Alberta for your pickup location.  We will confirm your order is available and coordinate payment and pickup at that time.

Enjoy,

Darryl

2005 DHONDT Brut Blanc de Blanc Vieilles Vignes (Reg. $82.50)
cork club prices: $70/bottle · $78 nonclub price

DhondtAn old-vine bottling of Chardonnay-based bubbly usually means more of a straw color and a richer mouthfeel with golden raisin and some citrus notes.  This wine is all of that and more.  It is also exceptionally well balanced, the type of Champagne you could serve with multiple courses throughout the meal and see it reveal different elements depending on what you were drinking it with.  Delicious.


2004 TRIOLET Brut Bethon Vieilles Vignes (Reg. $50)
cork club prices: $42/bottle · $47 nonclub price

A terrific value in vintage Brut, your palate first experiences a full creamy mouthful of bubbles followed by classic notes of biscuit with a touch of citrus and honey mixed in.  Delicious as an apperitif or with lighter fare.


2005 ULYSSE COLLIN Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut (Reg. $75)
cork club prices: $62/bottle · $70 nonclub price

My personal favorite for the unique flavor profile.  Here we find keffir lime leaf, hints of curry and an underlying lime note on the finish, all making it blatantly obvious that this is the Champagne to pair with your Thai curries and other Asian dishes.  The bubbly can handle the heat as well, so whether it's spicy take-out from Red Onion (what, you haven't been yet?!) or a lovely home-cooked meal using iintense panang seasonings and citrus, don't pass the chance to try this lovely and unique bottling.

Camille Saves Rosé
NV SAVES Brut Rosé Grand Cru Bouzy (Reg. $75)
cork club prices: $62/bottle · $70 nonclub price

The staff favorite amongst all of the Brut Rosé we tasted this past month in preparation for our holiday ordering.  It is extremely round, with cherry fruit and a lot of body.  Don't be fooled by the very light color, the wine reveals itself as a heavier rosé, sure to put smiles on your guest's faces this holiday season.
 
To take advantage of these special email-only Wine Finds prices, reply to this email at winefinds@corkwineshop.com.  Please specify ALBERTA or LOVEJOY for pickup location when you submit your request. Cork club members receive the club price, all other customers receive the nonclub price.  You can join cork club at the time of your order and receive the additional savings in this offer.

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