Rosehall Run “Ceremony” Blanc de Blanc Brut – Review

This is “POP or FLOP”, where we taste test sparkling wines so you don’t have to! This week we’re sipping Rosehall Run’s “Ceremony” Blanc de Blanc Brut! Is this a bottle of bubbles you should POP? 💁 Or is it a FLOP? 🙅 Let’s see shall we…

 

 

Rosehall Run is located in Ontario’s Prince Edward County appellation. Dan Sullivan and his family selected the location of the winery in the early 2000’s because of its proximity to Lake Ontario and the remarkable Hillier clay soil, which is scattered with numerous rock and shale fragments on a limestone base. This soil is similar in composition to the soils of the Champagne region in France, so it’s no wonder that the vineyards yield grapes that make beautiful cool climate wines. As luck would have it, Rosehall Run has taken full advantage of the similarities of its terroir to Champagne… to produce their first traditional method sparkling wine! 😍

 

 

“Ceremony” is a multiple vintage cuvée of 100% estate grown Chardonnay, and was finished with a minimal dosage (2.5 g/L). It was bottled with two different label designs (white on black or black on white) so you can pick your favourite! And, bonus fun fact: it was named after a New Order song!!

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  • Pale gold in colour, with a delightful effervescence.

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  • Primary aromas of tree fruit (yellow apple, bosc pear, peach), citrus (lemon peel), and a wet stone minerality. Bursting with secondary aromas of flakey pastry, almond paste and a fresh apple tart. Hungry yet?!

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  • Medium+ body, high acid, and bone dry thanks to the minimal dosage. With pronounced flavours of baked apple/pear, lemon short bread, a lovely creaminess, and a crisp lingering mineral finish.

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Food Pairing

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  • Eager to impress? Pair this with buttery shellfish or a creamy brie style cheese platter. Or for a real #foodgasm try one of our favourite quintessential blanc de blanc pairings: fried chicken or popcorn!

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The Verdict?

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  • It’s a POP! This ceremonious wine (see what we did there? 😉) is perfect for celebrating a special occasion, or the every day. Sometimes you just gotta treat yo’ self! We’re big advocates of local Ontario sparkling wine, and Rosehall Run’s “Ceremony” is a shining example. You can order it directly from the winery (Ontario only) or check out our Ontario Sparkling Wine Map and plan a road trip to visit them in person and try their full suite of amazing wines! (We also love their Pinot’s and Chardonnay’s)! 🙌

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Rosehall Run “Ceremony” Blanc de Blanc Brut

$34.95

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