7 Ontario Sparkling Wines to Make #TIFF17 Sparkle!

Are you a movie buff? Well, it’s #TIFF17 (the Toronto International Film Festival) here in Toronto, and we want to help you celebrate one of the world’s largest film festivals with an assortment of VQA Ontario sparkling wines that we think will be a perfect match! The best part? Our picks won’t break the bank and all cost less than a rush line ticket for TIFF! Oh, and they pair perfectly with popcorn.

So whether you’re still searching for the perfect TIFF film to break in this year’s festival, stargazing in Downtown Toronto or just staying in and watching Netflix, we want to keep you inspired and hey, what better way than with some amazing Ontario sparkling wine?

Rosehall Run – Pixie Sparkling Rosé (NV)

Bright salmon colour. On the nose this wine shows lovely citrus, and delicious peach characters; on the palate it is barely off-dry, Peach, Apricot, Tangerine tree fruit, and lively refreshing acidity throughout the palate. More…

$19.95

  • Style: Charmat Method
  • Region: Prince Edward County, Ontario
  • Varietal: Riesling, Chardonnay & Zweigelt
  • Alcohol: 11%
  • Sugar: 45 g/L
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13th Street – Cuvée Rosé (NV)

The nose hints at ripe red berry, mineral, light spice and subtle anise. The mousse is creamy and fine, but the wine is dry and quite bracing with a long, fine finish of fruit skin, ripe stone fruit and light toast. More…

$27.95

  • Style: Traditional Method
  • Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
  • Varietal: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
  • Alcohol: 12.5%
  • Sugar: 10 g/L
  • Visit 13thStreetWinery.com
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Angels Gate – 2012 Archangel Sparkling Chardonnay

Straw gold colour with tiny bubbles and soft mousse. Fruit-focused aromas of citrus, apples and melons with a soft mineral note, Medium-bodied; fresh green apple and citrus flavours with a crisp finish. More…

$28.95

  • Style: Traditional Method
  • Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
  • Varietal: Chardonnay
  • Alcohol: 12%
  • Sugar: 6 g/L
  • Visit AngelsGateWinery.com
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Trius – Brut (NV)

Tiny bubbles and crisp flavours of citrus, apple and yeasty notes dance on your palate with a lingering, refreshing finish. Crafted in the ‘Méthode Classique’ – a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, aged ‘sur lie’ for up to 2 1/2 years. More…

$29.95

  • Style: Traditional Method
  • Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
  • Varietal: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
  • Alcohol: 12.5%
  • Sugar: 9 g/L
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Henry of Pelham – Cuvée Catharine Brut (NV)

Named in memory of Henry’s wife, widow and family matriarch, Catharine Smith. This wine is a modern Niagara expression of a time honoured wine style. The secondary fermentation is done in bottle and this wine is aged for approximately 30+ months on the lees before disgorging. More…

$29.95

  • Style: Traditional Method
  • Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
  • Varietal: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
  • Alcohol: 12%
  • Sugar: 7 g/L
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Château des Charmes – 2014 Blanc de Blancs

This is a crisp and refreshing wine that engages all your senses. Creamy vanilla, citrus and fresh baked bread notes are lively on the nose. The rich and full mouth feel lingers in your mouth long after you have swallowed. More…

$32.95

  • Style: Traditional Method
  • Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
  • Varietal: Chardonnay
  • Alcohol: 12.5%
  • Sugar: 12 g/L
  • Visit FromTheBoscFamily.com
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Flat Rock Cellars – 2010 Riddled

A traditional method sparkling wine aged on lees for 5+ years in bottle before disgorging in Spring 2016. 100% Chardonnay with low press yields then fermented & aged in neutral oak barrels prior to blending and tirage in Spring 2011. More…

$35.15

  • Style: Traditional Method
  • Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
  • Varietal: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
  • Alcohol: 12%
  • Sugar: 12 g/L
  • Visit FlatRockCellars.com
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