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CRACKLE 2017 Charmat method, VQA Ontario |
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
CALAMUS |
Very bright medium light straw colour. Spicy, honeyed, faintly sweet, ripe melon-apple puree nose. Off dry, medium-light to light bodied, very spicy, honeyed, ripe melon-apple puree flavours with an effervescent finish. This ready-to-drink, entry-level, crowd-pleaser has a rather tacky label and screwcap closure A blend of 75% Vidal and 25% Chardonnay that has 11.5% alcohol and 11 g/L residual sugar. |
CSPC |
547844 |
Type |
Sparkling Wine |
Agent |
Cal Est |
Country |
Canada |
Region |
Ontario |
Rating |
*+(86 points) Spicy, Honeyed, Ripe, Apple-Melon |
LCBO Note |
Status |
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TASTING NOTE: A bubbly blend of 75% Vidal and 25% Chardonnay made in the same method as Italian Prosecco, this is floral and frothy with notions of fresh apple and pear, lemon, peach, banana and honey. Pair with tempura or grilled lake fish. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2017) |
Price |
$ 18.95 |
Bottle Size |
750 mL |
Tasting Date |
vintages release - July 7, 2018 |
Cases bought |
88 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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