Ontario

CHATEAU DES CHARMES MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE BRUT  
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake  

TASTING NOTE: Pale medium straw; very fine mouse. Yeasty notes are evident from the extended ageing period on the lees, alongside evolved notes of caramelized citrus, stone fruit and toasted bread. Serious concentration overcomes the palate; dry; evolved flavours continue through to the long finish. Nicely done, and at a nice price too, for quality bubbly. Score - 89. (John Szabo M.S., Wine Access 'First In Line E-Report', Feb. 2, 2008) 

207944    (XD)            750 mL    $22.95     

Italy

LA MARCA PROSECCO DI CONGELIANO-VALDOBBIADENE  
DOC 

Many Proseccos are light sparkling wines that are best enjoyed as palate refreshers. This one is different; it's very aromatic and flavourful. Quite mouth-filling and fruity, this medium-bodied fizz has a remarkably persistent finish. The previous bottling of this wine was number 75 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines list 2007. Expect similar excellence.

France

YVES LAMBERT CRÉMANT DE LOIRE BRUT ROSÉ  
AC  

TASTING NOTE: A lighthearted, lightly coloured sparkling Rosé to light up your evening. Valentine's or otherwise. Very refreshing. Get a few for summer fun. Another great value. (Billy Munnelly, www.billysbestbottles.com, Feb. 2, 2008) 

656488    (XD)            750 mL    $18.95