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Narrative XC Sparklingtext
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Narrative XC Sparkling 2023

Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSparkling under screw cap? Believe it. Narrative's XC Sparkling is packaged in lightweight glass and stelvin that can handle the pressure of sparkling. Though strangely not labelled a rosé, this is most certainly that deep hue, a curious blend of auxerrois and chardonnay fermented in concrete, stainless, and large barrels. Cranberry, rhubarb, cherry is cut with an ale-like tartness, and dosed with orange tablet on the finish, a current 11.5%. Somewhat disjoined and confused at this stage however, best taken with a brisk chill and / or mixer.Tasted: 14 April 2025Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
BC$28.00750mlwinery direct
Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct
Blend: Auxerrois - ChardonnayCSPC: 306509UPC: 626990468042