2011 STARDUST BRUT CUVÉE

VQA PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

ESTATE GROWN

METHODE TRADITIONNELLE

750 mL

Vineyard

Stardust is a blend of Rosehall Run Estate grown Pinot Noir (55%) and Chardonnay (45%).

 Tasting Notes

Well structured and balanced, crafted in the traditional method, Stardust opens with aromas of hazelnut and honey bursting with very fine bubbles. Inviting flavours of dried field berries, vanilla crème with a hint of smokiness on the finish.

 Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with rich seafood dishes such as oysters Rockefeller, smoked salmon or mustard-glazed black cod. Also pairs well with grilled chicken breast with a citrus fruit sauce or meaty veggies like stuffed mushrooms. Classic with creamy cheeses such as brie.

 Critical Acclaim

“Brunch: Poached quail eggs on mixed-greens salad with excellent  @Rosehall_Run Stardust Brut Cuvee (and my homemade country bread). New Year's Eve #sparklingwine -- why wait till midnight?” Beppi Crosariol, @Beppi_Crosariol

“A tantalizing bouquet of tarte tatin, honey-tinged apricot and mineral notes wafts easily from the glass. A generous mousse—aka bubbles when poured—precedes seemingly endless streams of fine-bead bubbles winding their way to the surface—a beautiful sight. It’s medium bodied and creamy-smooth textured with a lively, refreshing attack on the palate with flavours of custard apple, blood orange and lemon-lime adorned with piquant minerality persisting through the clean, mouth-watering finish and aftertaste. Ready to pour now as an aperitif to get the gustatory juices active, it also pairs well with steamed or grilled lobster dipped in warm, clarified butter.” 91 points Vic Harradine, winecurrent.ca

“This is a new traditional method sparkler from Rosehall Run. It pours medium yellow with fine mousse. The nose is gentle, soft and pleasant with yellow apple and a vague brioche/bready notes. It is medium weight, nicely fresh and dry with some lemon and pleasant bitterness and grip on the finish. Well balanced”

David Lawrason, WineAlign.com

“A luxe golden colour, with an extremely vibrant fine effervescence – you might say almost “stardust” like… a lovely freshness on the nose that compliments the autolytic character very well. Notes of fleshy white peach, apricot, toast, caramel apple, lemon peel, and almond paste, with a chalky minerality. The age of the wine is much more apparent on the palate, with a lovely creamy mouth-feel as a result of the extended aging sur lie. Complex, and driven by the distinctive County minerality, the palate is bursting with baked apple, butter pastry, lemon, dried apricot, and tart white currant. Medium bodied, with a vibrant acidity and a crisp lingering finish.” sparklingwinos.com

“There is some nice depth to the nose and on the mid palate with orchard fruit pushing through gorgeous acidity. The orchard fruit leans towards granny smith apple and there is a spice note that starts to poke through on the finish of this wine. I imagine this evolving nicely with some time in a cellar for 5-7 years, but you can enjoy this without regrets now. I picture this on the table with seafood – lobster or halibut, soak your fish in butter and this will make a perfect counterpoint to the richness of the food and keep your palate refreshed. This is certainly a welcome addition to the premium sparkling game in the province.   André Proulx, andrewinereview.ca