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Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 Sparkling 2020

Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 Sparkling 2020
Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 Sparkling 2020

Nova Scotia, Canada



Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 3
 
Price: $25.95
Sweetness: Medium
Alcohol: 6.5%
 

Drink: 2021-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Benjamin Bridge

Vanda Jackson rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

This iconic Nova Scotia wine is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

It is an off-dry sparkling wine made from a blend of Muscat, Geisenheim and Ortega grapes. The wine is made at Benjamin Bridge Winery in the Gaspereau Valley along the Bay of Fundy.

"Nova" - stands for Nova Scotia where the wine is made. "7"- represents the inaugural vintage of the wine which was in 2007.

The head winemaker, Jean-Benoit Deslauries, takes a hands-off approach to winemaking and allows the grapes to connect with their growing environment and carve their own path. As a result, each vintage has expressed itself uniquely.

It expresses rose notes and exotic fruit aromas like papaya, honey-dew melon and key lime.

The 2020 vintage is crisp and invigorating on the palate! It pairs well with seafood, sushi, Asian cuisine and tart berry desserts.

The 2020 vintage of Nova 7 is delightful, youthful, and lively! I recommend you give it a try. Salud!
 

  


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