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Our Wine List
Making complex wines of international calibre that are consistent in style
and quality from year to year is the foundation of Blue Mountain. The
grapes that are harvested for Blue Mountain wines are sourced solely from
its own vineyard. A philosophy of sustainable land management ensures
limited chemical input. Using classic varietals which originate in France
in growing conditions like our own, we limit our crop yields resulting in
higher concentration of the fruit. In the winery, winemakers Matt and Ian Mavety combine new
technology with traditional techniques. The wines are handled minimally to
ensure that the delicacy and intensity of flavours cultivated in the
vineyard are expressed in the wine. French oak barrels are used in the
cellar to soften and add complexity. All of these factors combine to result
in a style and finesse fitting to the varietals.
Sparkling
Wines
Blue Mountain sparkling wines are méthode traditionnelle, meaning
the traditional techniques for making French Champagne are employed faithfully.
Finished dry, these wines are aged sur-lie for two-and-a-half to five years
prior to being disgorged. They then receive an additional 6 to 9 months of
aging preceding release.
Brut Sparkling Wine $23.90
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R.D. 2003 Rose Brut Sparkling Wine $30.90
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R.D. 2001 Reserve Brut Sparkling Wine $34.90
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R.D. 2000 Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine $34.90
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Cream
Label Wines
The grapes that are destined for Blue Mountain white wines are hand picked
and gently pressed in whole clusters with stems intact. This more laborious
and gentler process means they never see the crusher-destemmer, thus preserving
quality and delicacy. These wines, which are 100% varietal, are blended
from a combination of tank-fermented and French Oak barrel-fermented lots
to produce richness and complexity without compromising the bright fruit character.
2006 Pinot Blanc $17.95
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Apricot and pear are complemented by butterscotch on the nose and palate. A full mouth feel leads into a long, spicy finish.
2006 Chardonnay $20.90
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Complex flavours of citrus and toast with a fresh yet rich lemony character, and anise notes on the finish.
2006 Pinot Gris $20.90
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Sweet fruit and orange peel on the nose and palate are followed by a rich finish.
After the Pinot
Noir and Gamay Noir grapes are crushed and destemmed, they are transferred
to small open top fermentation tanks. The reds are held on their skins during
and briefly following the fermentation to add colour, depth and texture to
the wine. The wine is transferred into French Oak barrels where it is allowed
to age until bottling.
2006 Gamay Noir $19.95
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Juicy raspberry flavours, notes of blackcurrant and good acidity are complemented by a long, spicy finish in this fruit-forward wine.
2006 Pinot Noir $24.90
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Vanilla and toast complement cassis and black cherry flavours, and spicy, velvety tannins fill out the 2006 Pinot Noir.
Stripe
Label (Reserve) Wines
At Blue Mountain, our reserve wines (with distinguishing stripe labelling)
are a special blend of the vintage achieving enhanced structure, finesse and
elegance. These wines receive extended aging, up to two-and-a-half years,
before they are released. Ready to be consumed when released, they are wines
that can easily be aged for enjoyment in future years.
2005 Stripe Label Chardonnay $25.90
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2005 Stripe Label Pinot Gris $25.90
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2005 Stripe Label Pinot Noir $35.90
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