“From a single vineyard to a single barrel, Trius Showcase wines are the true expression of our passion for making great wine. Hand made from the best vineyard sites in Niagara, our unrushed approach to winemaking shines through in every bottle.”

WINE MAKING

Hand-harvested Chardonnay (64%), Pinot Noir (34%) and Pinot Meunier (2%) grapes from vineyards in the Niagara Peninsula. The base wine is a blend of vintages (59% 2013 vintage, 25% 2012 vintage, 5% 2011 vintage, 9% 2010 vintage, with the remainder from older vintages), adding depth and complexity. This méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine spent 60 months aging ‘sur lie’ in our underground sparkling wine cellar (Tirage was September 8, 2014). The wine was then disgorged September 19, 2019 and a dosage of the base wine was added back.

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Tiny bubbles rise through a straw yellow coloured backdrop. After 60 months aging ‘sur lie’, the bouquet shows interesting notes of red apple, brioche, floral, lemon and yeast. This extra-dry, slightly rich sparkling wine has refreshing acidity and a lively expanding mousse, along with delicate flavours of lime zest, green apple and yeast. Citrus, brioche and bread notes linger through on the refreshing finish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Serve chilled at 8 to 10ºC. A méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine for the best of times. Enjoy on its own or serve with fresh breads dipped into an Emmenthal and Gruyere cheese fondue; baked salmon wrapped in puff pastry; smoked salmon appetizers; freshly baked quiche; crab cakes; creamy Brie and Camembert with water crackers.