It’s BC Day!

150 years of our province hanging around so pop some bubble and celebrate.

The Official Bird of BC is the Stellers Jay, (here’s a colouring page for the kids!):

The Steller’s Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) is a jay native to western North America, closely related to the Blue Jay found in the rest of the continent, but with a black head and upper body. It is also known as the Long-crested Jay, the Mountain Jay, and the Pine Jay. It is the only crested jay west of the Rocky Mountains. [wiki]

Steller’s Jay also happens to be the name of a fantastic bubble from Sumac Ridge.

Sparkling
2004 Steller’s Jay Brut
VQA Okanagan Valley

Winemaking
This blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir was fermented separately, then bottled spending a minimum of 36 months “en tirage” before undergoing hand riddling. The wine was then hand disgorged and the dosage of the same wine added before being corked and foiled.

Winemaker’s Notes
The resulting wine showcases ripe strawberry, fresh toast and a crisp lively acidity. The mousse is exceptional and the palate is full of citrus and fresh strawberries.

Food Pairings
This soft approachable sparkling wine will pair well with a variety of foods. As a casual treat, try some fun cheeses like the Italian Piave, or black skin Asiago. Alternatively, try shellfish such as mussels poached in the wine, oysters, or even salt roasted peanuts. [Sumac Ridge]

This bubble is very consistent. You’ll always get a good bottle, and the hint of Pinot Noir gives it a fantastic copper colour.

You can grab it for $26.99 at your favorite BC Liquor Store. (Well except today cause it’s a holiday)

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