Spindrift Extra-Brut$47.00Bottle - 750 mlVarietal:
BlendVintage:
2022SKU:
875914Experience vibrant flavors with notes of lemon and green apple on the nose. The mousse-like bubbles give way to flavors of Meyer lemon, quince, and lychee on the palate, creating a refreshing and lively experience. Vancouver Island's premier Traditional Method Sparkling wine.
Awards Notes: John Schreiner 90 Points: This is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This is a traditional method sparkling wine which was en tirage almost two years. There is a delicate note of brioche in the aroma and on the palate, where it mingles with tangy notes of apple and citrus. The wine has a crisp, refreshing finish. 90. John Szabo, MS 89 - A chard and pinot blend with a decidedly aldehydic quality - this smells like fino sherry, although it's not supposed to - yeast influence is wild. It pours a pale copper colour showing some pinot skin contact, while the palate adds a vegetal, yeasty, hibiscus component. I admire the effort, and the savoury, gentle umami aspect that draws saliva and additional sips. Value is another consideration. Tasted March 2025. 89 - Michael Godel Spindrift is a very Vancouver Island expression denoting “the spray blown from the crests of waves by the wind.” And a sparkling spray of a traditional method wine it is composed of chardonnay and pinot noir aged on the lees for approximatelyTasting Notes: Aromas of a bakery at dawn, lemon and green apple on the nose, with mouse like bubbles, meyers lemon, quince and lychee on the palate.Farm Notes: 2022 was off to a very slow start with unusually cool temperatures and higher precipitation but recovered by June bringing dry warm weather through to the end of October to allow high brix with zero disease. The average sunlight was between 14-16 hours during the growing period with an average monthly precipitation of 3.6cm. Maker Notes: Traditional Method. Primary fermentation. in stainless steel (EC1118) to dry. Held on lees through cold stabilization. Racked and filtered to secondary fermentation in bottle. Tiraged until June 2023 minimum. Riddled disgorged, X-Brut. 2.5 bar pressure.Food Pairing Notes: Delicate, crisp bubbles with bright citrus and green apple notes make 40 Knots Spindrift perfect with fresh oysters, shrimp, crab, and ceviche. Pairs beautifully with soft cheeses like Brie or goat cheese, and light salads with vinaigrette. Refreshing acidity balances fried foods, tempura, or creamy seafood pasta, while subtle minerality complements herb-roasted chicken or light vegetable dishes.Cases Produced: 833Appellation: Vancouver IslandFarm Designation: Comox CoastalAcid: 11.9PH: 2.95Residual Sugar: x-BrutSweetness Scale: x-BrutAlcohol Percentage: 11.0