
Fizz-tastic: The many expressions of the grapes of Champagne
The green Chardonnay grapes bounce down the sorting table and up into the crusher. It’s the first vintage at Penticton’s new urban winery, Time, and these grapes are destined for sparkling wine. Chardonnay grapes originate in the Champagne region of France, together with Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Whether as a single varietal or in a blend, still table wines are a beautiful expressions of these grapes, but they can also sparkle. Choosing a sparkling makes you confront a lexicon of luxury, full of French words that seem to add to the elegance of this...
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