Château des Charmes Brut
For that pre-Christmas dinner toast, try a bottle of Château des Charmes Brut sparkling wine from Ontario. Until January 6th it’s priced at $22.95 in Vintages – a limited-time offer of $3 off its usual price. Bright, pale straw in colour, this bubbly has an active mousse of tiny bubbles. Its toasty nose of apple with a honeyed note signals a medium-bodied sparkler with a touch of honeyed sweetness in mid palate kept in check by fresh acidity that gives commendable length on the palate. And keep a bottle of it on hand for your New Year’s Eve celebrations. That’s Château des Charmes Brut from Ontario at Vintages outlets. For Post City Magazine, I’m Tony Aspler, 680 NEWS. ($22.95 until Jan. 6. Vintages #224766) (89)
Saint-Roch Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Roussillon 2017
Let’s talk turkey. It’s time to start thinking about what wine to serve with the bird that keeps on giving. My choice would be a dry white wine like Saint-Roch Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Roussillon 2017 from southern France. Pale straw in colour, it has a minerally nose of white flowers and lemon zest; it’s medium-bodied, dry, with pear and apple flavours ending on a floral note and a firm finish. This blend of Grenache Blanc and Roussanne has enough flavour to stand up to spicy stuffing. It costs $16.95 at Vintages outlets. That’s Saint-Roch Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Roussillon 2017 from France. For Post City Magazine, I’m Tony Aspler, 680 NEWS. ($16.95, Vintages #175232)
