Reif Estate Winery Sparkling Chardonnay  12% XD. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Trapiche Extra Brut Sparkling 2013, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2012-2014. 262261 12.10% XD 750 mL  $11.95. June 22, 2012 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Reif Estate Winery Sparkling Chardonnay, Niagara, Canada Drink: 2014-2016. 12% D  $19.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Benjamin Bridge Méthode Classique Brut Reserve 2008, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: I dare you to take the blind bubbly test with this wine and a top cuvee from Champagne. You'll be hard-pressed to tell the difference in quality; only the Nova Scotia zest and signature might give away Benjamin Bridge. Truly this wine is a remarkable achievement from one of Canada's best producers of the genre, in a terrific vintage. Winemaker Jean-Benoit Deslauriers crafts this sparkling wine using the traditional method of the second fermentation in the bottle, just as they do in the Champagne region of France. They also use the same grapes in their blend: Pinot Noir (39%) and Chardonnay (61%). The grapes for this Nova Scotia cuvee are all estate grown and hand-harvested in October 2008 at 18.2 brix and bottled in June 2009 after spending 5 years on the lees to add richness, creaminess and depth. The 2008 vintage had the ideal conditions of sustained cool weather moderated by the Bay of Fundy which allowed for slow and complex ripening of the grapes, which are cropped at severely low levels to create great depth and complexity in flavour and phenolic ripeness. Seductive aromas of complex notions of toasted bread (bannock) cooling in on a NS seaside kitchen window with fresh apples rolling across the palate from a nearby sun-dappled Annapolis Valley orchard. There's a crisp snap and tang on the finish, like dipping your sun-warmed senses into the Atlantic Ocean. Close your eyes an enjoy this with a lazy afternoon. 275396 11.50% XD 750 mL  $40.00 Score: 95/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Ferrari Brut, Alto Adige Trentino D.O.C., Italy: Tasty, robust, crisp and delivering everything you want in a refreshing sparkling wine at a fraction of the price of champagne. A classic expression of Trentino terroir. Stock up now for your holiday parties. Works well as an aperitif or cocktail or pair it with shellfish or fried chicken. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2030. 478106 12.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. October 29, 2016 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review