Cost: $14.95
Grape: Glera
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location LCBO General List
Country: Italy
Region: Prosecco, Veneto
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Ménage à Trois
Alcohol: 11% Alcohol/Vol.

A simple yet full flavoured Prosecco

Description: Medium straw in colour with a medium+ intense nose and a medium fine mousse. This wine features Anjou pear, McIntosh apples, peach and honeysuckle on the nose. Medium body with good acidity and a fairly long length.

Negatives: None

Drink now or in the next 3 years on its own or pair it with Grilled Pita and Parmesan and Artichoke Dip.

Tasted: 3 April 2016

Best buy

Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9+/10 Total: 17.5+/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+

LCBO: No longer available at the time of this review

Cost: $18.95
Grape: Pinot Blanc
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Pierre Sparr
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Off dry, simple Champagne style sparkler that’s nice

Description: Bright straw in colour with a medium+ intense nose and a fine mousse. This wine features light yeast, white flower, mandarin, pear, melon, pink grapefruit and some minerality on the finish. Medium body with good acidity and a fairly long length.

Negatives: None

Drink now or in the next 3-5 years on its own or pair it with Scallops in Herbed Brown Butter.

Tasted: 22 Nov 2015

Best Buy

Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 17.5/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+

LCBO: 388603

Cost: $19.95
Grape: Chenin Blanc, Cabernet, Chardonnay
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location LCBO General List
Country: France
Region: Loire
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Château de Montguéret
Alcohol: 12% Alcohol/Vol.

Smooth, well balanced & simply delicious. This should please a wide range of taste buds.

Description: Pale straw in colour with a medium intense nose and fine mousse. This sparkling wine features lightly buttered toasted brioche, yeast, lemon/lime, pink grapefruit, green apple, McIntosh apple, pear, lemon grass and limestone. Medium body with good acidity and a long length.

Negatives: None

Drink now or in the next 5 years on its own or pair it with Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict with Dill Hollandaise.

Tasted: 8 Nov 2015

Best Buy

Score: 9/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 18/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4

LCBO: 217760

Cost: $14.95 (Sale until Oct 11, 2015: $13.45)
Grape Variety: Macabeau, Xarel-lo & Parellada
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location Bought: LCBO General List
Country: Spain
Region: Catalunya
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Segura Viudas
Alcohol: 12% Alcohol/Vol.

Consistently a fine sparkling wine for under $15

Description: Medium straw in colour with a medium to low intense nose and fine mousse. This sparkling wine featuring lemon, ginger, light yeast, green apple, cashews & nectarine. Medium body with good acidity and a fairly long length.

Negatives: None

Drink now  or in the next 3 years on its own or pair with Chicken in Garlic Almond sauce.

Tasted: 11 October 2015: Happy Canadian Thanksgiving

Best Buy

Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10, Total: 18/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+

LCBO: 216960

Cost: $13.90
Grape: Prosecco
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location LCBO Vintages
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Astoria
Alcohol: 11% Alcohol/Vol.

Full flavoured & you get a lot for the price

Description: Light straw in colour with a medium+ intense nose and medium fine mousse. This sparkling wine features orange blossoms, honeydew melon, green apples, peach, lemon, kiwi and light yeast. Medium to light body and with good acidity and a fairly long length.

Negatives: None

Drink now or in the next 10 of years on its own or pair it with scallop ceviche.

Tasted: 16 Aug, 2015

Best Buy

Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10 Total: 17.5/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+

LCBO: 593855

Cost: $16.50
Grape: Prosecco
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location LCBO Vintages
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Tenuta S. Anna
Alcohol: 11% Alcohol/Vol.

Refreshing & effervescent

Description: Light straw in colour with a medium+ intense nose and fine mousse. This sparkling wine features orange blossom, honeydew melon, pear, pink grapefruit and thyme. Medium to light body and with good acidity and a fairly long length.

Negatives: None

Drink now or in the next 10 of years on its own or pair it with Spicy Tomato and Bergeron Omelettes.

Tasted: 16 Aug, 2015

Best Buy

Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10 Total: 17.5/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+

LCBO: 388710