Editors’ Picks: Best Sippers
DECEMBER 30TH, 2009
Editors’ Picks: Best Sippers
If you missed the swine flu but think you may have a case of the wine flu, take a dose of these winning bottles picked by our staff and you’ll be better in no time.
This sparkling wine from France’s Loire Valley comes in metallic navy blue packaging with gold script lettering, meaning it looks (and tastes) tres cher, but isn’t. We always keep some in the fridge in case of ‘emergency.’ Monmousseau Cuvée J.M. Brut, $18.99, www.bcliquorstores.com
Sarah Bancroft, editor-in-chief
The elegant ivory Paul Mas label
looks perfect on your sideboard. And with notes of leather, tobacco and
cherry, guys will love this hefty French bargain, too. Paul Mas
Grenache Noir, 2007, $11.99, www.bcliquorstores.com
Sarah Bancroft, editor-in-chief
We’ll
be ringing in a new decade with a firm patriotic stand with Trius Brut
Niagara Peninsula Mousseux. Part Chardonnay and part Pinot Noire,
Niagara’s Trius Brut Mousseux has lovely notes of citrus and apple. $25.70, www.saq.com
Marianne Wisenthal, Montreal editor
A nice alternative to champagne, this Italian Prosecco is organic, refreshing, readily available and inexpensive. What's not to love? Villa Teresa Frizzanti Prosecco Veneto, $15.99, www.bcliquorstores.com
Joy Pecknold, Vancouver editor
Vouray Moncontour ($19.95) has bubbles so delicate and refined, it’s more like Champagne. Or go crazy and splash out for a bottle of Gosset Grand Millésime Brut Champagne 1999 ($98.25) to drink with your lover. www.saq.com
Elsa Vecchi, Montreal editor, French editor