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Featherstone Cuvee Joy Sparkling 2011

Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 5

Price: $34.95

Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 12.5%

Drink: 2012-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Featherstone

Tania Thomas rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

From the vineyards planted on the rolling hills along the Niagara Escarpment comes this juicy sparkler. Vinified in the Méthode Traditionnelle from Chardonnay grapes only, and named after the winemaker’s mother, Joyce. As one of the best Canadian sparklers, it was nationally recognized as the Best Sparkling Wine of the Year at the 2015 All Canadian Wine Championships.
Instead of the traditional mushroom-style cork, it’s closed by the bottle cap for easy access, no sabering required :) Well balanced and complex with crisp acidity. Aromas and flavours of lemon drops, ripe apples and buttery brioche mingle on the tongue in a cloud of fine, persistent bubbles. For a touch of heaven, pair with triple cream Brie or Camembert.

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