I have two sparkling BC wines that you may enjoy for the Holiday season from Evolve Cellars, a part of TIME Family of Wines. The two wines I have for you are both made in the Charmat method (think Prosecco) and come with a bottle cap closure which means to me, you need to drink it all in one sitting with family or friends. I don’t like capping a sparkling wine and drinking it the next day. Carpe diem!
My Wine Tasting Notes
Evolve Cellars Effervescence NV (BC $21.99)
A blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Blanc.
Appearance: A medium intensity bright straw colour.
Nose: Medium intensity aromas of pears, lees, and crisp apple.
Palate: Off-dry, with medium-plus body and acidity. Pronounced flavours of crisp apple to start, then add pears on the mid-palate. This wine does have a round mouthfeel. Smaller, creamy bubbles.
Finish: Medium length finishing mostly with crisp apples and some apple skin. A dry finish with some tartness at the very end.
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It is never too cold to sit outside on the patio in Vancouver if you have a gazebo and outdoor patio heater!
Evolve Cellars Pink Effervescence NV (BC $21.99)
A blend of 70% Chardonnay and 28% Pinot Blanc and 2% Syrah.
Appearance: Clear medium intensity cherry & rose colour.
Nose: A medium intensity nose with strawberries and crisp apple aromas. Fresh aromas.
Palate: Off-dry, with medium-plus body and acidity, and pronounced flavours. Creamy, medium-sized bubbles, bigger than in the Effervescence. Tart red cherries to start then add crisp apple on the mid-palate to the finish. There is a touch of tannins from the Syrah.
Finish: Medium-plus length finishing with mouthwatering acidity and flavours of red cherries and berries, apples, and some pepperiness.
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Where Can I Buy These Wines?
You can purchase both these wines through the TIME Family of Wines website:
The North Vancouver Everything Wine store has a few bottles of Pink Effervescence in stock.