Blue Grouse Charme de l'île White NV

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Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaThe latest Charme de L'île blends ortega, schönburger, pinot gris, and bacchus from various Vancouver Island vineyards, and the result is very pleasing. It was fermented dry in stainless steel, then moved to a pressurized Charmat tank for secondary fermentation and a final 8 g/L residual sugar, at or about the threshold at which most consumers detect sweetness. The style, however, is super crisp and fresh, with a mix of fruity aromas and flavours led by gooseberry, white pear, and fresh melon, streaked with a touch of orange and tangerine citrus. Unpretentious but well-made, this was a big hit at the recent 2026 National Wine Awards.Tasted: 24 April 2026Tasted by: Prices:

BC

$26.00

750ml

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Producer: Blue Grouse Estate WineryDistributors: Coastal Craft Beverages
Vintage West Wine and Spirits
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Blend: Ortega - Schönburger - Pinot Gris - BacchusCSPC: 320306UPC: 00696852117357

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Blue Grouse Charme de l'île White NV

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaThe latest Charme de L'île reflects the evolution Blue Grouse has been undertaking since being purchased by the Jackson Family group of wineries. This latest iteration of a truly Wine Islands wine blends ortega, schönburger, pinot gris, and bacchus from various vineyards on Vancouver Island. It was fermented in stainless to dryness, then moved in the charmat tank for secondary ferment and an RS left at 8 g/L. Crisp and bright with gooseberry, white melon, and crunchy Asian pear along a snappy, brief palate that finishes with a tangerine twist. Fun, fresh, and easy to enjoy on a patio or brunching.Tasted: 17 April 2026Tasted by: Prices:

BC

$26.00

750ml

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Producer: Blue Grouse Estate WineryDistributors: Coastal Craft Beverages
Vintage West Wine and Spirits
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Blend: Ortega - Schönburger - Pinot Gris - BacchusCSPC: 320306UPC: 00696852117357

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Blue Grouse Charme de l'île White NV

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaThe Blue Grouse Charme de l'île Blanc is the Cowichan Valley version of a mid-tier Prosecco. Made in the Charmat style, in which a large tank is injected with carbon dioxide to create soft bubbles, the BG version is a fresh mix of Island grapes led by 50% schonberger mixed with chardonnay, pinot gris, and ortega. It is a vibrant sparkler with engaging citrus, floral, and green notes and a hint of salinity inside its creamy texture. A fun, late afternoon, happy hour sipper.Tasted: 26 February 2025Tasted by: Prices:

BC

$26.00

750ml

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Producer: Blue Grouse Estate WineryDistributors: Coastal Craft Beverages
Vintage West Wine and Spirits
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Blend: Ortega - Schönburger - Pinot Gris - BacchusCSPC: 320306UPC: 00696852117357

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Blue Grouse Charme de l'île White NV

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaThe Charme de l'île Blanc is a pleasant mix of floral Germanic varieties grown on Vancouver Island. It is a vibrant sparkler with a bright acidity but a soft, almost cushiony texture. It is meant to be charming and a signature Island fizz filled with crisp apple and lemon curd. Made in the Charmat style, it’s Vancouver Island’s take on Prosecco.Tasted: 29 August 2024Tasted by: Prices:

BC

$26.00

750ml

winery online/direct, select private retailers

Producer: Blue Grouse Estate WineryDistributors: Coastal Craft Beverages
Vintage West Wine and Spirits
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Blend: Ortega - Schönburger - Pinot Gris - BacchusCSPC: 320306UPC: 00696852117357

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