Unsworth Vineyards Cuvée de l'Île Unsworth Vineyard 2019
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaCuvée de l'île has been the flagship of the Unsworth sparkling wine lineup from the start and remains so ahead of their much-anticipated blanc de blancs release. It offers an entirely different profile than their well-known Charmat method, Charme de L'île. This one is made entirely from Pinot Noir estate fruit, with the first fermentation taking place in neutral French barrels before a gentle three-year rest on its lees in the bottle. The style is typically Unsworth—bone dry with vibrant island acidity that provides a lively backdrop to a persistent, creamy mousse. At six years old, this sparkler is only just beginning to show its age, though a subtle softening across the palate now invites one to enjoy the entire bottle at once. I believe West Coast oysters are the perfect pairing, bringing out fresh green-apple and lemon-juice notes, with a squeeze of lime pith and a dusting of hazelnuts. Honestly, it is just improving with age in the bottle.Tasted: 28 July 2025Tasted by: Prices:
Unsworth Vineyards Cuvée de l'Île Unsworth Vineyard 2019
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaCuvée de L'île is Unsworth's traditional method sparkler, an alternative to the everyday charmat method Charme de L'île. This special black label 2019 Cuvée is from estate grown pinot noir (777, 115) grown in marine silty clays. It was whole cluster pressed and fermented in neutral French oak, before heading to bottle and 45 months sur lattes. This was disgorged February 2024, leaving 3.5 g/L RS. Toasted biscuit, vanilla wafer, and French butter lead the nose into a crisp palate of lemon peel and racy green apple, with oxidative kisses sharpened with a marine acidity, and lingering with oyster liqueur. With time in the bottle this will gain some complementary weight. Tastes distinctly coastal, which is special and unique.Tasted: 30 October 2025Tasted by: Prices:
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