Soleil Rosé Brut
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Appellation
British Columbia
Vineyard Designation
40 Knots Estate
Harvest Date
September 2019
Acid
10.3 T.A.
pH
2.98
Aging
Stainless/bottle
Fermentation
1st in stainless, 2nd in bottle
Bottling Date
November 2021
Residual Sugar
5.0
Alcohol %
11.0
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Pinot Noir lends notes of fresh strawberry and floral aroma to this Traditional Method Sparkling rosé. Sprightly bubbles create a lively and refreshing palate. Naturally vegan-friendly and gluten free.
Awards
2017 vintage GOLD winner in the Lieutenant Governor's Awards 2018.
2011 vintage SILVER winner Northwest Wine Summit
Vineyard Notes
Terroir - Salish Sea: Soils consisting of sandy gravelly marine over
sandy gravelly morainal leading to schistic clay at 12-16' depths.
Elevation sloping 3° seaward. Hot to moderate day temp, cooling at
night from the ocean breeze. Very mild winters, seldom reaching
below 0°C.
Farming: VSP (Vertical Shoot Position)/cane pruning (single and
double cane). Sustainable farming methods, no synthetics and
minimum organic certified products used
Production Notes
Traditional method. Grapes are harvested earlier
than table wines to ensure a higher acidity. Free run press only to
stainless steel. Primary fermentation in tank, secondary fermentation
in bottle. Triage minimum 19 months. 24-36 preferred. Riddled and
disgorged at low temperature to ensure wine integrity
Winemaker Notes
Grapes: Chardonnay - Clone 76 - Burgundy, Saone et Loire
Pinot Noir - Clone 828 - Burgundy, Coté-d’Or
Pinot Noir Dosage
Food Pairing Notes
Fresh oysters, warm summer evenings and celebrations
Other Notes
91 - John Schreiner - March 2020 - This is a delicious traditional method sparkling wine made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. The Pinot Noir dosage no doubt bolstered the pink colour, the fruity aroma and the flavours of strawberry and cherry, The residual sugar, which lifts the flavours, is superbly balanced with lively acidity.
Product Reviews
Kelsey turner
(Aug 11, 2018 at 3:34 PM)
Amazing
Emily Taylor
(Dec 21, 2018 at 10:47 PM)
Zippy, fruity and festive. Crisp acidity makes it exciting on its own but strong enough to complement fresh fruit or a celebratory dessert. Nice mouthfeel that's not too aggressive, while remaining the life of the party!
Jessie
(Nov 12, 2020 at 1:52 PM)
The color is so pretty and the bubbles are so tiny and wonderful, just a lovely drinking wine.