From the Cellar
When Gloria Met Henry: Weekend at Bubblies (California / Ontario)
08 Dec 2014- Details
- Category: Uncorked Tonight
(October 10 & 11, 2014) ... This was a weekend of bubbles, we only opened two wines this weekend, but both were sparkling wines and both were fantastic corks to pop. We started on Friday night, as we often do through the year when it comes to sparkling wine, with a wine I recently tasted Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noir out of California, I had sipped on some at a Sonoma tasting and was enthralled enough to bring a few bottles home. A blend of 92% Pinot Noir with just a touch of Chardonnay and enough skin contact to give it a touch of colour. This is one vibrant bubbly with acidity that sings on the palate making it fresh and lively in the mouth with delicate and delicious raspberry and tangerine notes on the finish.
On Saturday I was lucky enough to have in my possession a bottle of the exquisite, long-aged Chardonnay, recently released Henry of Pelham 2009 Carte Blanche, one of Ontario premier and long-time sparkling wine producers, the 2009 of this wine is even better than the 2008, to read my full review click here.
