Unsworth Vineyards Charme De L'ile Rosé NV

Unsworth Vineyards Charme De L'ile Rosétext

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Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaThis is a solid Charmat rosé, very much in an aperitif style. Look no further than the 11% abv. There's a combination of green strawberries, red apple, and rhubarb, accented by cream and subtle lees. It's well made, with a soft but generous mousse that leads to a balanced, chalky finish.Tasted: 27 July 2023Tasted by: Prices:

$23.39

750ml

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Producer: Unsworth Vineyards ULCDistributors: Storied Wines & Spirits
Summit Fine Wines
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 116693UPC: 626990258940

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Unsworth Vineyards Charme De L'ile Rosé NV

Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaCharme De L'ile is a moniker of a sparkling wine style on Vancouver Island. It has to be made using the charmat-method using island-grown grapes. The fruit for this wine comes from six island vineyards. This pale orange/pink is made with Cowichan Valley pinot noir giving it a more weight mouthfeel than most of its white competitors. Look for a mix of cranberry, rhubarb with a touch of earth and oxidation. Ready to drink. Serve well chilled with a small-bite appetizer.Tasted: 25 March 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$23.39

750ml

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Producer: Unsworth Vineyards ULCDistributors: Storied Wines & Spirits
Summit Fine Wines
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 116693UPC: 626990258940

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Unsworth Vineyards Charme De L'ile Rosé NV

Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaCharme De L'ile is an unofficial appellation of style, native to the Wine Islands. It's a charmat-method sparkling wine, of island-grown grapes, meant to typify our brisk coastal climate. This NV rosé is from Cowichan pinot noir, reflective in the blush hue of this easy bubble. Rhubarb, red currants, raspberries, tomato leaf, romano cheese fill the short, fizzy palate, to a snappy, dry finish. A bit disjointed, and best taken quite chilled, with some veg or salmon dishes to mitigate.Tasted: 16 November 2020Tasted by: Prices:

$23.39

750ml

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Producer: Unsworth Vineyards ULCDistributors: Storied Wines & Spirits
Summit Fine Wines
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 116693UPC: 626990258940

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Unsworth Vineyards Charme De L'ile Rosé NV

Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaCharme De L'ile is an unofficial appellation of style, native to the Wine Islands. It's a charmat-method sparkling wine, of island-grown grapes, meant to typify our brisk coastal climate, and pair with the foods that accompany. This pink Charme is a limited release of Cowichan pinot noir. The grape gives it more weight and heft than its white kin, with forest cherries, raspberries, baked red apple and rhubarb brioche, all on a very assertively fizzy palate. Best well chilled, alongside wild salmon or wild mushroom canapés, this summer.Tasted: 04 May 2019Tasted by: Prices:

$23.39

750ml

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Producer: Unsworth Vineyards ULCDistributors: Storied Wines & Spirits
Summit Fine Wines
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 116693UPC: 626990258940

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Unsworth Vineyards Charme De L'ile Rosé NV

Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaOur first look at this eye of the partridge dyed, island sparkler made in the prosecco way, opening with an earthy rhubarb and red fruit nose with a whiff of oxidation. The attack is a touch foamy with more oxidative notes mixed with cherry berry, lees and earth. Drink now. The grapes are grown on clay over gravel in the cool climate Cowichan Valley. Not quite on pointe.Tasted: 14 October 2018Tasted by: Prices:

$23.39

750ml

winery online/direct, select private retailers

Producer: Unsworth Vineyards ULCDistributors: Storied Wines & Spirits
Summit Fine Wines
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 116693UPC: 626990258940

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