Wine Pairing Notes

Question 1

Benjamin Bridge NV Brut

Answer 1

Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia
- 55% L’acadie, 45% Chardonnay
- NV = non vintage - wineries do not use a specific year’s harvest for their blend, instead use different harvests to increase complexity
- Gaspereau Valley has very similar climate and growing conditions to those of the Champagne region of France making Benjamin Bridge a world-class producer of sparkling wines
** fresh, vibrant acidity

Question 2

Clos du Soleil, Fume Blanc

Answer 2

Keremeos, BC (Okanagan)
- 69% Sauvignon Blanc, 31% Semillon
- Fume Blanc is the North American version of Sauvignon Blanc
** crisp, juicy and refreshing with floral notes

Question 3

Joie Farms PTG

Answer 3

Naramata, BC
- 79% Gamay, 21% Pinot Noir (primarily Gamay)
- PTG = Passetoutgrain - lighter-style Burgundy red blend
- aged in French Oak for 9 months
** earthy, meaty and brambly with juicy acidity and firm tannins

Question 4

Daydreamer Orange

Answer 4

Naramata, BC
- Equal parts Viognier, Pinot Gris
- Orange wine is white wine produced by the red-wine method - white grapes are fermented with skins on
** depth and richness meets fresh acidity with undertones of dried apricots and rose petals

Question 5

Summerhill Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 5

Kelowna, BC
- 100% Cab Sauv
- Summerhill is Canada’s largest producer of organic wine
- naturally fermented in oak, then aged for 14 months
** full-bodied juicy red-fruit flavours (cassis, cherry, blackcurrant) with spicy undertones (liquorice, black pepper)

Question 6

Henry of Pelham Old Vines Baco Noir

Answer 6

Niagara, ON
- 100% Baco Noir
- Old Vines planted in 1984 give the grapes a level of maturity, depth of flavour, structure and finesse
** spicy, rich and smooth with a toasty finish

Question 7

Black Sage Pipe

Answer 7

Oliver, BC
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
- Pipe = Canadian version of a port
- aged in neutral barrels for 5 years
** full and mouth-coating, notes of ripe dark fruits (raisin, fig)