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Cave Spring Cellars Brut Blanc De Beckta Sparkling

Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 1

Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 12%

Drink: 2015-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Cave Spring

Greg Hughes rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

If you have the distinct pleasure of eating at one of Stephen Beckta's restaurants in Ottawa (Play, Gezellig, or Beckta), keep your eyes peeled for Cave Spring's Blanc de Beckta. It's an all-Chardonnay traditional sparkling available exclusively at Beckta's three swanky dining locations by the glass ($11) or by the bottle ($59). It's wonderful to see a quality Niagara vigneron teaming up with the prestige culinary scene to offer exclusive value in tasting local terroir.
The colour is quite pale - white, with delicate yellow/green hues. The bubbles are persistent and fine.
Aromas are vibrant and mouthwatering. Cave Spring's CSV Brut receives an intense 65 months on lees. The Beckta receives 30 - still more than most traditional sparklings get. It means this one has a lot more fresh primary fruit to it. Lots of peach, assorted citrus, asian pear, quince, graphite, jasmine tea, and pastry dough.
Lively, youthful, and full of cool climate purity of fruit. Nectarine, lime juice, apple skin, muskmelon, and more pastry dough leesiness. Highly refreshing minerality translated through Niagara's dolomitic limestone.
Begin a meal by pairing this sparkling with assorted charcuterie. The Époisses and lavender honey were particularly excellent.

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